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A SRNGRMONSTRTE UNIVERSITY 9 SPRINGFIELD, I1 6Q794-9243. Volume 7, Number 1 Office of University Relations Jean Richards August 23, 1990 PAC 567 (217) 786-6716 Editor SSU's 4,000th student honored Welcome Sangamon State University's fall semester enrollment For those who are new to Sangamon State University and surpassed the 4,000 student mark Tuesday, Aug. 21, for the for those who have been away from the campus for awhile, first time in its 20-year history. Sangamon State's student welcome. enrollment has increased 17 consecutive semesters, with Please use the SSU Weekly this semester to keep the enrollment gains dating back to 1985. campus community informed about students, faculty, staff and 'This is a great way to celebrate our 20th anniversary," University events. The Weekly is published every Thursday SSU President Durward Long said. "Many, many staff, faculty during the academic year. You can submit articles to PAC and alumni deserve thanks for helping us reach this hallmark 567. The deadline for news items is Tuesday noon prior to achievement." publication. Springfield native James R. Dayringer was the 4,000th student to register this fall at the University. A recent graduate of Illinois State University, Dayringer said he planned to take Take me out to the ball game several English courses at Sangamon State to supplement his Tuesday, Aug. 28, is "SSU Night" at Springfield's Lanphier teaching certificate. Park as the Springfield Cardinals take on the Peoria Chiefs at "I came In here this morning to register thinking I'd be in 7 p.m. and out in no time and then this happened. It was quite a Be sure to attend the game and qualify for the prize surprise, but a pleasant one," Dayringer said of the on-campus drawings. Prizes, including t-shirts and coffee mugs from celebration held in his honor. Lakeside Bookstore and tickets to the University Auditorium As the University's 4,000th student, Dayringer received performances of Mame, Steven Wright and Bob Newhart, will free fall semester tuition and fees, two tickets to the University be given away. Auditorium performanceof comedian Steven Wright on Friday, Admission is free; just clip this ticket and bring it to the Sept. 14, an athletic bag and a special Sangamon State t-shirt ball park. designating him number 4,000. "I was only going to enroll for eight credit hours, but with the tuition waiver, I've enrolled for 12. This is saving me a lot of money." Dayringer added. Dayringer, whose brother also attended Sangamon 1! FREE ADMISSION State, Is a permanent substitute teacher and the girls tennis I fcf 2 aduh and up to 3 children in I Grandstand. coach at Southeast High School, his alma mater. I "It's quite an honor to welcome our 4,000th student," Exchangeabla lor Box Seais lor $1 emNo said Dean of Student Servlces Homer Butler. "We are ecstatic Imd a drink may be brwgM into ballpark ,j Ussdhis~assumes1111fiskd~l with these enrollment increases." he said. 'They reflect I hryapopercydsmsgeabss. continuing and aggressive outreach efforts by the University-. I especially its admissions staff." Director of Admissions Jerry Curl called the new enrollment record "a new victory." Curl thanked the admissions staff for their "dedication and extra hours of hard work." He also thanked the faculty for "providing a stimulating teaching environment" which attracts and retains students at Sangamon State. Campus events kick off 90-91 The Student Association at Sangamon State University and the Student Activities Committee invite all students, staff and faculty to attend a "welcome" reception from 5-8 p.m., today, Aug. 23, in PAC conference room A/B. Refreshments will be served. The annual hog roast, which is also sponsored by the SASSU and the committee, has been scheduled for 5 p.m., Friday, Aug. 31. The hog roast, free and open to all students, wiil be held outside between the Public Affairs Center and Brookens Library. Following the hog roast, a dance, complete with disc jockey and a cash bar, wiil begin at 9 p.m. on the patio outside the cafeteria. Late registration through Sept. 4 Festival set for Sept. 13-16 There's still time to register for the fall semester at Sangamon State University's biggest celebration of the Sangamon State University. Late registration continues year--the annual fall festival--willbe bigger and better this year through Tuesday, Sept. 4, in F-20. as the "20th Anniversary Festival" has been expanded to four The University will be closed for Labor Day on Monday, days of special events and activities. Students, alumni, friends Sept. 3. There will be no classes Monday, Sept. 3, or Tuesday, and family, as well as faculty and staff, are invited to join in the Sept. 4, however students may register from 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. celebration. The on-campus festival, which is freeand open to on Tuesday, Sept. 4. Call 786-6626 for more information. the public, will be held rain or shine. A free tailgate party, sponsored by the SSU Alumni SSU to offer couple counseling Association, starts at 6 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 13, at Kiwanis This fall Sangamon State University will offer HDC 537 Field. At 7 p.m. the two-time NAlA national champion Prairie Couple Counseling as part of the curriculum in its Human Stars soccer team takes on NCAA powerhouse SIU- Development Counseling Program. Nina Hamilton, consultant Edwardsville. Children under 18 and SSU students, with valid with the National Resource Center on Family-Based Services Identification, will be admitted free to the game. The at the University of Iowa, will teach the infrequently offered Springfield Municipal Band with perform at half time. course as part of her nine-month appointment at Sangamon Comedian Steven Wright returns to Springfield for an 8:15 State. p.m. performance at the SSU Auditorium, Friday, Sept. 14, "We'll explore special issues of Intimate life such as and for sports enthusiasts, the Prairie Stars are in action at 7 domestic violence, chemical dependency, sexual dysfunction, p.m. to meet the College of St. Francis at Kiwanis Field. race and ethnicity, blended families and non-traditional Festival activities continueat 8 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15, relationships." Hamilton said. with a 20/40-mile bike ride, fun walk and children's fishing The course will meet on Wednesdays from 5:30-9 p.m. derby or take advantage of the cholesterol screenings. Students may register for the class by calling 786-6174. Stage shows, including Cats on Holiday, will be scheduled The last day to register for classes is Tuesday, Sept. 4. throughout the day. Inside the Public Affairs Center, from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m., the Islamic Studies to be offered this fall computer fair features the latest in microcomputer technology. Registration is now open for this fall's session of Islamic Including desktop publishing hardware and software. Studies offered by the Muslim Students' Association of Plus there will be great soccer, storytelling by Dr. Cricket, Sangambn State University. WSSU'sTape-ATale, pumpkin painting, paperback book sale, Classes start Saturday, Sept. 8, and will be held on a chalk drawing contest, magical chemistry show, tricycle and Saturdays at 10 a.m. A variety of topics and speakers have bicycle rodeo, clowns, volleyball tournament, free hayrack been scheduled. rides, prize drawings, paraplanes, and of course, the 2nd Registration is free to the public, however there is a Annual indoor Open Invitational Folded Paper Airplane Flying book fee of $10. To register, call 529-6770. Contest. The SSU Alumni Association will also be there, selling t- Beginning yoga offered shirts commemorating the University's 20th anniversary and artisansfrom the Clayville Folk Arts Guild will also be on hand. Yoga, an ancient health system developed in India which And don't forget the old-fashioned food prices. Hungry anyone can practice, will be taught in -a class for beginners festival goers can purchase 75-cent bratwursts, 50-cent hot starting Monday, Aug. 27. The class will be offered from 12:lO- dogs and taffy apples. 25-cent ice cream, popcorn, apple 12:50 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. cider and soda. Beer and wine will be available for 75 cents. Julie Slack, an SSU staff member who has practiced Everyone is invited to attend the 20th Anniversary Party, and studied yoga for more than 10 years, will teach the class. from 8 p.m.-midnight, at the Springfield Hilton. Music Scene To register for the class, call Oscar Lambdin at the will provide the dance music. It's a semi-formal with hors Office of lntramurals and Recreation at 786-6674. d'oewres and a cash bar. Advance tickets are required and a limited number of tickets, at $5 per person, are available at the Tickets available for Wright symposium ticket office. Free tickets are available for a Frank Uoyd Wright On Sunday, Sept. 16, the Chicago Symphony winds up symposium to be held in connection with the reopening of the the festival with a 7 p.m. performance at the Auditorium. Wright-designed Dana-Thomas House. The symposium, "Frank Uoyd Wright and the Prairie Volunteers sought for festival Period: The Context of Springfield's Dana House," will be held Food service volunteers are needed to make the from 1-430 p.m.. Thursday, Sept. 6, at the SSU Auditorium. University's 20th Anniversary Festival on Saturday, Sept. 15, a Free tickets are available on a first-come, first-sewed basis at success. Each two-hour shift, from 11 a.m.-7 p.m, will need the SSU ticket office.