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Southeastern sets new freshmen enrollment record
Southeastern experienced increases in new freshmen, new transfer students, as well
as in overall enrollment, university officials announced today (Sept. 21).
This year’s class of new freshmen increased by 122 students. Transfer students
also increased by 15.3 percent.
“Our recent recruitment efforts emphasize the exceptional academic programs Southeastern
offers,” said President John L. Crain.
Overall enrollment of all types grew by nearly one percent, from 14,498 last
year to 14,594.
Computer science, information technology, engineering technology, as well as
strong programs in communication, education, nursing, accounting and new media and
animation continue to attract new students, he said.
In addition, Crain said, Southeastern’s new initiative, Real-World Ready – which
emphasizes internships, service-learning courses, research and other hands-on experiences
– demonstrates the university’s commitment to fully prepare students for the workforce
and is having an impact on attracting new students.
The Connect to Success program – a partnership between Southeastern and Northshore
Technical Community College -- provides post-secondary educational opportunities for
students in our region who are seeking admission to the university but don't yet meet
admission criteria. NTCC students participating in the program take their courses
on the Southeastern campus and have access to its library, Student Union and other
facilities. The program showed additional enrollment growth this fall, reaching 569
students, the highest in the program’s three-year history.
“We are continually seeking ways to meet the needs of students in the region
and beyond by offering unique and purposeful options to succeed,” Crain said.
90th Anniversary lunch on Tuesday
The Human Resources Department and the Alumni Association's University Chapter invite
you to a 90th Anniversary Celebration of Southeastern. The free luncheon will be held
on Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Alumni Center and is open
to all faculty and staff at Southeastern.
Southeastern scientist to break down quantum mechanics in next Science on Tap
What do you know about quantum mechanics? If you’re like most non-scientists, probably
very little.
“The Nuts and Bolts of Quantum Mechanics” will be the topic of Southeastern’s
next Science on Tap presentation scheduled Tuesday, Oct. 6. The presentation, which
is geared to laymen, will be held at 7 p.m. at Tope lá Catering, 113 East Thomas St.,
in Hammond. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The presentation is free and open to all ages.
Quantum mechanics is that branch of physics that relates to very small subatomic
matter, explained William A. Parkinson, associate professor of physics, who will present
the topic.
“The development of quantum mechanics was seminal in many regards,” he said.
“Not only did it usher in a radical new way of perceiving matter, quantum mechanics
also fostered unprecedented cooperative effort among scientists. It gives critical
insight into the theories of light, electricity, magnetism and astrophysics, while
paving the way for the incredible technological advances of the last century.”
Parkinson promises an evening of “edutainment,” rather than a purely scientific
lecture.
“We will examine science prior to the advent of quantum mechanics and the conundrums
that led up to its proposal,” he said, “the human interest of the individuals involved
in its development, and the philosophical issues that its results seem to imply with
regard to man’s role in the universe.”
For information on future Science on Tap presentations, contact the Department
of Biological Sciences at 549-3740.
“Let’s Talk:Art” Series begins Sept. 30
Illustrations will be the focus of this year’s first “Let’s Talk: Art” series lecture
set for this Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 5 p.m. at the Hammond Regional Arts Center (HRAC),
located at 217 E. Thomas Street across from the Columbia Theatre.
“Let’s Talk Art” is sponsored jointly by the Southeastern Louisiana University
Department of Fine and Performing Arts, the Hammond Regional Arts Center, and the
Friends of Sims Library,
Eric Johnson, director of Sims Library, will discuss “George Macy: The Art of
the Illustrated Book.” In the first half of the 20th century, George Macy inaugurated
two subscription series of literary classics designed and illustrated by the top artists
of the period. The history and importance of these series will be highlighted, featuring
the work of such artists as Picasso, Matisse, Derain, Rockwell, and many others.
Future talks include:
Dr. Irene Nero - “Robert Rauschenberg: It All Begins on the Street!” Wednesday,
Oct. 14, 5 p.m., HRAC
Rebecca Burt – “You Got That Where?” Tuesday, Nov. 10, 5 p.m., HRAC
Dr. Timothy Silva - “From the Church Wall to Under the Tree: Images of the Nativity
through the Ages,” Wednesday, Dec. 2, 5 p.m. St. Albert Catholic Student Center
For more information, contact Eric Johnson at x3962.
Quiz Bowl
Grab your friends, classmates, sorority/fraternity buddies, colleagues, and co-workers
and enter a team in the 14th Annual Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Homecoming Intramural
Quiz Bowl Tournament on Tuesday, Oct. 13, from 2-5:30 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom
A.
This fast-paced and fun afternoon pits student teams, then faculty teams, together
in a double-elimination tournament culminating in the top student vs top faculty team
for the Quiz Bowl Championship. Cash prizes are awarded to the top two student and
faculty teams.
For an application form, please email Dr. Joan Faust (jfaust@southeastern.edu). Only the first four student and faculty teams can be accepted.
General Membership Meeting
All members of The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi are invited to the Fall General
Membership Meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 3:30 p.m. in the second-floor conference
room in Sims Memorial Library (as you exit the elevators, go through the double doors
in front of you).
Among the items discussed will be the various awards and fellowships offered
by the National Office of Phi Kappa Phi, an upcoming Princeton Review Session, the
Annual PKP Homecoming Intramural Quiz Bowl Tournament, and we will vote on new members
for fall 2015.
Please email Chapter Secretary Dr. Joan Faust (jfaust@southeastern.edu) with any questions.
Relay for Life Fundraiser – Denim for Dollars
In an effort to raise funds for the American Cancer Society, Southeastern is participating
in “Blue Jean Wednesdays” during the month of October. By donating $5 or more, you’ll
receive four stickers allowing you to wear jeans to work each Wednesday in October,
which is also Breast Cancer awareness month.
Contact Brittani Davis in the Controller’s Office @ 3534 to make your donation.
All donations received will go towards Southeastern’s Administration & Finance Relay
for Life Team.
For more information on the Relay for Life event being held on Nov. 14, click
the following link: http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?fr_id=69712&pg=team&team_id=1883500.
Thank you for your generous support.
New master artists to exhibit at Southeastern Contemporary Art Gallery
Cutting-edge contemporary artwork from 11 “fresh” artists will be on display from
Oct. 15 through Nov. 13 at Southeastern’s Contemporary Art Gallery.
The gallery will host an opening reception on Thursday, Oct. 15, from 5 to 7
p.m. It will be open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday
from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The exhibit is free and open
to the public.
The exhibit, “Fresh: New Master Artists Part 1,” will present collections from
the artists, who represent a wide variety of media, including sculpture, video, photography,
installation art, painting, and glass and recently completed their Masters of Fine
Arts degrees from some of the top graduate programs in visual arts across the country.
Gallery Director Dale Newkirk said the goal of this exhibit is to “expose students
and the public to young, upcoming contemporary artists of this generation.”
Featured artists include:
Patch Somerville, MFA, Tulane University, is a representational painter who uses
nontraditional still life positions.
Jeffrey Stenborn, MFA, Tulane University, sculptures glass with organic shape in
glass.
Naama Hadany, MFA, Art Institute of Chicago, is a sculpture installation artist using
unusual media and nontraditional materials.
Jeffrey Prokash, MFA, Art Institute of Chicago, is a multimedia installation artist
who adapts to a space.
Kyle Conor Nilan, MFA, Art Institute of Chicago, is an installation artist in sculptures
and creates conceptual pieces.
Matthew Yaeger, MFA, Virginia Commonwealth University, combines sculpture and art
as a nonrepresentational painter.
Rebecca Ott, MFA, Temple School of Art, uses woven and textile materials as abstractions
parading as paintings.
Jessica Machacek, MFA, Lamar Dodd School of Art, The University of Georgia, Athens,
combines photographic images with paintings.
Zac Weinberg, MFA, The Ohio State University, an installation artist specializing
in glass and mixed media pieces.
Roberto Celis, MFA, University of Texas, San Antonio, modifies found objects in sculpture.
Stoney Sasser, Illinois State University, Normal, is an installation artist who also
works in video using organic materials to transform space into a humorous artwork.
For more information, contact the gallery at 549-5080.
Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts brings back Pajamas and Play for 2015-16
season
Southeastern’s Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts’ youngest fans will get an
extra treat this season.
“We are bringing back Pajamas & Play, a feature tailored specially for children,”
said Roy Blackwood, interim director of Columbia Theatre and Fanfare. “It’s a fun
series designed to make theater performances especially accessible and appealing for
children. Kids are invited to wear their pajamas, robes and slippers to the 60-minute
performances, no matter the time.”
Blackwood said Columbia will present two shows that youngsters will love – “Princess
Thimbelina” by Bits ‘N Pieces Theatre, America’s giant puppet company, on Oct. 9,
2015, at 7 p.m. Missoula Children’s Theatre will present “Red Riding Hood” on April
16, 2016, at 2 and 5:30 p.m.
“All children love bedtime stories. That’s what this is – only live,” Blackwood
added. “We even plan to send the kids home with cookies and milk. Parents, all you’ll
have to do is tuck them in.”
First up is Bits ‘N Pieces Theatre presenting “Princess Thimbelina.” Specializing
in the art of puppetry, Bits ‘N Pieces Theatre has produced 11 original, musical adaptations
of classic children’s literature. Millions of children in the United States, Asia
and Europe have seen their productions, which feature nine-foot-tall puppets, Blackwood
said.
The classic Hans Christian Anderson fairytale tells the story of a little girl
no bigger than a thumb.
“Princess Thimbelina demonstrates you can find happiness if you have belief in
what your heart tells you to be true,” said Blackwood. “Thimbelina and her menagerie
of animal friends are featured in this original musical adaptation. The production
features giant puppets, fanciful costumed characters and actress Holli Rubin as Princess
Thimbelina.”
Following in the spring and back by popular demand is Missoula Children’s Theatre,
the world’s largest touring children’s theatre. They will offer a week-long residency
April 11-16 starring 50-60 local school age children in a full scale musical of “Red
Riding Hood.”
Blackwood said Missoula Children’s Theatre provides two professional actor/directors,
five days of team building, 20 focused hours of rehearsal and approximately 60 cast
members.
“On Monday the children are cast as characters,” he said. “By Saturday they’ve
gained character – the kind that really counts.”
Tickets for “Princess Thimbelina” and “Red Riding Hood” are on sale at the Columbia/Fanfare
box office, 220 E. Thomas Street, 543-4371. The box office is open Monday through
Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and one hour prior to Columbia performances.
For a complete schedule, contact the Columbia Theatre office at 543-4366 or visit
columbiatheatre.org.
Non-Credit Programs Real-World Ready
Read about our upcoming classes below. These classes are now available for registration.
Register online or by phone. Introduction to Welding
Are you interested in working in one of the most needed fields in manufacturing today?
From vehicles to bridges, buildings, aircrafts, rockets, robotics, and even NASCAR,
everything has been improved by welding. This four day workshop is an introductory
hands-on approach to many welding and cutting processes. Students will cut and weld
using Oxyfuel cutting, Oxyfuel welding, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW). Students
will learn safety, setup of equipment, selection of consumables, and welding in the
flat and horizontal positions. Students will be tested using American Welding Society
Structural Welding Standards. 1.2 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) available. Introduction to Java, Part I
This is a non-credit, professional development course for entry level. This course
will enable participants to create programs that solve critical thinking problems
in business situations. It will help participants to learn programming using Object
Oriented Language. Software is open source. Basic Video Editing and Production
The course will teach basic script development, camera shots and movement, screen
direction, and video and audio post production editing. This will be a hands-on workshop
where students will shoot and edit a short 3-5 minute video in a small crew environment.
No previous experience required. What is learned in class can be used for individual
interest in video production and editing or for a first step toward the growing film
industry. Students are encouraged to bring a jump drive and their own cameras or filming
equipment. The course will be taught in Southeastern's state-of-the-art digital arts
lab. 1.2 CEUs will be offered, based on attendance. Catching up with the Crowd: Intro to Computers
Do you find yourself behind the crowd when it comes to using computers? Do you become
frustrated when people try to explain them to you in overly-technical terms? Participating
in this course will help you understand the uses of computers from the mundane to
the amazing. You will learn the major parts of the computer in down to earth terms,
and you will have an opportunity to become familiar with using the computer at your
own pace in a low-pressure environment. You will also have an introduction to the
most common software used for creating everyday documents from to-do lists to letters.
Participants can receive up to 0.6 CEUs (Continuing Education Unit Certificates) that
can be combined with other Southeastern Louisiana University Non-Credit Programs computer
classes.
This Week in Athletics
The Southeastern football, volleyball and soccer teams continue Southland Conference
play during this week in Southeastern Athletics.
The No. 19/23 SLU football team (2-1, 1-0 Southland) will open up its league
home schedule on Thursday, hosting Lamar at 6 p.m. at Strawberry Stadium. The game
between the Lions and Cardinals will be televised by the American Sports Network with
Cox Sports Television serving as the Hammond-area ASN affiliate. A live video feed
will also be available at southland.org/watch.
It can also be heard on KSLU-FM (90.9) and LionSports.net, as well as affiliates
and Northshore Broadcasting stations Kajun 107.1 FM (WHMD) and The Highway 104.7 FM
(WJSH). Musician Todd O’Neill will provide entertainment from 1-4 p.m. in Friendship
Circle.
Southeastern will also offer ticket discounts for young fans. T the purchase
of one full-price adult ticket will entitle fans to one youth ticket (ages 12 and
under). This offer includes all Strawberry Stadium seating with the exception of sections
D, E, F and G. In addition, high school and junior high school students will receive
a $10 ticket for the Southland Conference contest versus the Cardinals by presenting
their school ID.
The volleyball team (7-8, 1-1 Southland) has two matches on the schedule this
week. On Tuesday, SLU returns home to host Louisiana-Lafayette in a 7 p.m. non-conference
match. Tuesday’s match will also feature the Dig the Lions promotion, as the first
200 Southeastern students will receive free t-shirts and food. On Saturday, the Lady
Lions will be at Central Arkansas for a 2 p.m. league match.
The Southland-leading soccer team (8-1-1, 3-0 Southland) will travel for two
conference road matches this week. On Friday, SLU will be at Houston Baptist for a
7 p.m. match before closing out the trip with a 1 p.m. match at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.
The golf team will close out its second tournament of the fall this week. The
final round of the Windon Memorial will tee-off on Monday in Glencoe, Illinois.
The cross country team is scheduled to be back in action this week. The Lions
and Lady Lions will compete in the McNeese Cowboy Stampede in Lake Charles on Saturday.
The softball team will open its fall schedule this week. The Lady Lions will
host Pearl River Community College for a 3 p.m. doubleheader on Friday at North Oak
Park.
Monday, September 28 Golf, at Windon Memorial, Glencoe, Ill., All Day
Tuesday, September 29 Volleyball, vs. Louisiana-Lafayette, University Center, 7 p.m. (LionVision)
- Dig the Lions – Free food and t-shirts for first 200 students
Thursday, October 1 Football, vs. Lamar, Strawberry Stadium, 6 p.m. (ASN) (KSLU)*
Friday, October 2 Soccer, at Houston Baptist, Houston, Texas, 7 p.m.* Softball, vs. Pearl River Community College (DH), North Oak Park, 3 p.m.
Saturday, October 3 Volleyball, at Central Arkansas, Conway, Ark., 2 p.m.* Cross Country, at McNeese Cowboy Stampede, Lake Charles, All Day
Sunday, October 4 Soccer, at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, Texas, 1 p.m.*
Southeastern home events in bold
* - Southland Conference contest
South Louisiana Intercollegiate Nursing Research Day 2015: Evidence-Based Practice:
Bridging the Gap to Improve Outcomes
Southeastern and the RhoZeta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International hosted collaboration
with: Xi Zeta Chapter of Nicholls State University, Delta Eta Chapter of University
of Louisiana at Lafayette, and Kappa Psi Chapter of McNeese State University to present
the inaugural South Louisiana Intercollegiate Nursing Research Day held at the School
of Nursing Baton Rouge Center.
The goal of this event is to provide participants an opportunity to network and
explore current research findings of colleagues to generate renewed interest and commitment
to nursing scholarship and professional development. The collaboration of the four
chapters in south Louisiana, which will rotate hosting this event annually, provides
wonderful venues to support quality scholarship activities among faculty, nurses,
and students.
Southeastern School of Nursing faculty members were well represented at this
conference. Podium presentations included: Luanne Billingsley: “A Feasibility Study
to Evaluate the Use of Technology to Improve Medication Adherence in a Community Setting;”
Eileen Creel, “Enhancing a Spirit of Caring and Acceptance for LGBT Persons;” Dell
Mars, “The Lived Experience of African American Informal Caregivers of a Family Member
with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias;” Kristie Riddle, “Does Teaching Methodology
Affect Medication Dosage Calculation Skills of Undergraduate Nursing Students;” and
AtNena Tucker, “The Role of the Emergency Nurse Practitioner – A Transcontinental
Comparison.”
Faculty members presenting posters included: Mary Burke and Michelle Ellis, “Electronic
Health Records – Describing Technological Stressors on Nurse Educators;” Ann Carruth,
“Impact of a Health Coaching Program on Hospital Readmissions – Preliminary Results;”
Danielle Charrier, “The Effects of Technology on Stress and Coping Strategies in Nurse
Educators;” Lindsey Domiano, “Common Variables Found Among Students Who Were Unsuccessful
on the NCLEX-RN in a Baccalaureate Nursing Program;” and Janet Jones and O. Danny
Lee, “The Data-Driven Policymaking Model as a Template for Healthcare Policy Analysis.”
The Southeastern School of Nursing would like to thank the RhoZeta Chapter President,
Denise Hart, and the Event Planning Committee for providing a wonderful day of professional
networking and scholarship.
Professional activities
Glen J. Hemberger (Fine and Performing Arts) was invited to spend nine days working with musicians
at four schools in Honduras, including two of the leading high school music magnet
schools in the country. Dr. Hemberger rehearsed the bands at the Escuela Nacional
de Música in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, and the Escuela de Música Victoriano Lopez in
San Pedro Sula. He has been invited back in 2016 to rehearse and conduct several bands
in concert. He is a frequent guest of bands around the globe, having conducted and
adjudicated on five continents and in over 20 states.
Dr. Luanne Billingsley and Dr. Janet Jones (School of Nursing) recently attended and presented at the 8th National Doctors of
Nursing Practice Conference, “How to be a Better DNP in 3 Days,” in Seattle. The podium
presentation entitled, “Blueprint for Faculty Success: Leading, Educating, and Mentoring
in a DNP Program,” shared key professional activities and collaborative opportunities
that can be considered to improve DNP faculty competencies and maintain student DNP
project rigor. Dr. Jones and Dr. Oscar Lee “Danny” (School of Nursing) also presented a poster at this conference entitled, “Using the
Data-Driven Policy Making Model as a Template to Aid DNP Students in Analyzing and
Evaluating Policy.”
Elizabeth Sanders and Angie Balius (Library) co-authored the article “Experiential Learning and Academic Libraries:
An Annotated Bibliography” which was published in Codex, Volume3, Issue 3 (2015)
http://journal.acrlla.org/index.php/codex/article/view/110/212.
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