ThE MAgAziNE OF MOREhEAd STATE UNivERSiTy
FALL 2007 Vol. XXVI,
State of the University Report
America’s Best Colleges 2008 SAvE ThE dATES
For a complete schedule of events, visit: www.moreheadstate.edu/calendar.
SEPTEMBER 22 Open House for prospective students Adron doran University Center (AdUC) www.moreheadstate.edu/openhouse OCTOBER 1 34th Annual Blue & Gold Festival & Championship Marching Bands Jayne Stadium 11-14 & “Blood Brothers” by willy Russell 17-19 Lucille Little Theatre, Breckinridge hall 18-20 Hooked on Homecoming 26 Americana Crossroads Live Morehead Conference Center, 7 p.m. www.msuradio.com NOVEMBER
1 SOAR for new and transfer students 10 Open House for prospective students 22-25 Thanksgiving Break 27-30 “Language of Angels” by Naomi Ilsuka Lucille Little Theatre, Breckinridge hall 29-30 ye Olde Madrigal Feaste Crager Room, AdUC, 6:30 p.m. 30 Americana Crossroads Live SCHEDULE OF EVENTS DECEMBER THURSDAy, OCTOBER 18 Morehead Conference Center, 7 p.m. 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Bookstore Open 1 Appalachian Holiday Arts & Crafts AdUC Fair 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Art Exhibition: “5 Maestros Michacanos” Claypool-young Art gallery Laughlin health Bldg., 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 6 p.m. MSU Homecoming Parade - Main Street www.kyfolkart.org 7:30 p.m. Theatre Production: “Blood Brothers” ye Olde Madrigal Feaste Lucille Little Theatre, Breckinridge hall Crager Room, AdUC, 6:30 p.m. 1-2 “Language of Angels” by Naomi FRIDAy, OCTOBER 19 Ilsuka All day Blue and Gold Day Campus & Community JANUARy 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Bookstore Open AdUC Lucille Little Theatre, Breckinridge hall 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Art Exhibition: “5 Maestros Michacanos” 15 winter Commencement Claypool-young Art gallery Academic-Athletic Center, 10:30 a.m. 4-7 p.m. Homecoming Alumni/Student Car Show 7 Statement of Intent due AdUC Commons 14 Spring classes begin 5:30-7:30 p.m. Alumni welcome Reception AdUC, 3rd fl oor 6:30-8 p.m. Alumni Dinner AdUC, Crager Room 7:30 p.m. Theatre Production: “Blood Brothers” Contact the Offi ce of Alumni Relations at Lucille Little Theatre, Breckinridge hall (800) 783-2586 or via e-mail at [email protected]. SATURDAy, OCTOBER 20 Morehead State University is committed to providing equal educational opportunities to all 8 a.m. – Noon. Bookstore Open persons regardless of race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, vietnam Era, recently separated, or other protected veteran status, or disability in its AdUC educational programs, services, activities, employment policies, and admission of students to any program of study. in this regard the University conforms to all the laws, statutes, and 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Alumni Tailgate regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affi rmative action. This includes: Eagle Park (adjacent to Jayne Stadium) Title vi and Title vii of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title ix of the Education Amendments of 1972, Executive Orders 11246 and 11375, Equal Pay Act of 1963, vietnam Era veterans 1 p.m. Eagle Football vs. Butler Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, Age discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Jayne Stadium Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Americans with disabilities Act of 1990, and Kentucky Revised Statutes 207.130 to 207.240. vocational educational 7 p.m. African-American Alumni Reunion programs at Morehead State University supported by federal funds include industrial education, vocational agriculture, business education, home economics education and the Morehead Conference Center associate’s degree program in nursing. Any inquires regarding affi rmative action should be addressed to: Francene L. Botts-Butler, Affi rmative Action Offi cer, Morehead State *For a complete schedule of events or ticket information, visit the Offi ce of Alumni Relations University, 358 University Street, Morehead, Ky 40351. Telephone: (606) 783-2085 or [email protected]. at www.moreheadstate.edu/alumni or call (800) 783-ALUM.
2 • STATEMENT The Magazine of Morehead State University CONTENTS
The Magazine of Morehead State University
FALL 2007 Vol. XXVI,
STATEMENT ONLINE • www.moreheadstate.edu/statement INSIDE THIS ISSUE . . .
COVER 6 State of the university
FEATURE 15 a new frontier MSU’s Space Science Center
MSU aspires to be the top public university in the South. DEPARTMENTS 4 Around MSU News & Notes 16 FAME & GLORY Sports Roundup 18 FRIENDS People in the News 20 LAMPPOST giving Spotlight Construction has begun on the new $15.6 million research and instructional facility. 21 CLASSNOTES Alumni Updates
23 ONE LAST LOOK U.S. Senator Edward M. Kennedy, right, a friend of President Adron and Mrs. Mignon Doran, made an appearance at the 1967 Homecoming.
MSU says goodbye to First Lady Mignon Doran.
STATEMENT is published three times a year by Morehead State University through an off-campus printing contract with Jeffrey Fannin Enterprises, Morehead, KY • STATEMENT is distributed to alumni, faculty, staff, benefactors, parents, and other friends of Morehead State University. Articles may be reprinted without permission. We appreciate notification of reprint use. Opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the official policies of Morehead State University. Address correspondence to: STATEMENT Editor, Office of Alumni Relations, 150 University Blvd., Morehead, KY 40351, or e-mail [email protected] • Dr. Wayne D. Andrews, president, Morehead State University; James Booth (70), chair, Board of Regents; Gary Adkins (74), president, MSU Alumni Association, Inc.; Glenn Leveridge (70), chair, Board of Trustees, MSU Foundation, Inc.; Keith Kappes (70), publisher; Mindy Highley (91), Jami Hornbuckle (96), Tami B. Jones (82), April Hobbs Nutter (97), Pauline Young (84), editors; Toni Hobbs (02), creative director and chief designer; Felton Martin, graphic designer; Shawn Kay, production manager; Tim Holbrook (94), Guy Huffman (02), photographers; Jason Blanton (03), Shirley Smith (87), Randy Stacy (77), contributing writers. www.moreheadstate.edu/statement FALL 2007 • 3 AROUND MSU
MSU ranked for fourth consecutive year
MSU has been recognized for the fourth admissions selectivity and “America’s Best Colleges.” The rankings consecutive year as one of the top public small class sizes. Morehead are based on research on more than universities in the South in the 2008 edition State is consistently 1,400 institutions nationally. of “America’s Best Colleges” by U.S.News & recognized for relatively America’s “Our students continually World Report. small classes and a Best are accepted into professional “We are proud to continue to be recognized high percentage of full- Colleges schools, including medical, as one of the best regional public universities time faculty members, dental and pharmacy programs, at by this widely-used college guide,” said MSU two important factors of 2008 rates well above state and national President Wayne D. Andrews. “This year’s student success. averages, so we know they have the ranking is three positions higher than last Overall, Morehead State opportunity to receive a quality education. year and it shows we are continuing to make is ranked 23rd among the top public We are pleased that others recognize progress toward our goal of becoming the institutions which grant bachelor’s and Morehead State’s strengths,” Dr. Andrews best of the best.” master’s degrees in 12 states of the South, stated. He continued: including Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, MSU was founded in 1887 as a private “Our faculty and staff are dedicated to North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, college, became a public institution in 1922, making Morehead State the best it can be to Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, and gained university status in 1966. serve our students and their families.” Arkansas and Louisiana. The rankings place emphasis on MSU moved into the magazine’s top tier acceptance rates, graduation rates, of ranked institutions in the 2005 edition of
General business degree offered An early labor day for MSU professor online and in Mt. Sterling Even though the official Labor Day holiday class where our ultimate concern is respect This fall the College of Business was not until Sept. 3, Dr. M. Noelle N’Diaye, for life, the rights of individuals to be born began offering a Bachelor of Business assistant professor of government, moved and live in a society free from the types of Administration degree with a general her “labor day” up a week to Monday, Aug. conditions and situations that lead to crimes business option. The general business option 27, to the surprise of her against children and crimes is designed as an online completer degree for students. against humanity. So it’s students who have completed two years of During her Model only fitting that we started business education at a Kentucky Community International Criminal this semester by ushering and Technical College and wish to complete Court class in Rader in life.” the last two years of course work online. Hall, Dr. N’Diaye went According to Dr. N’Diaye, In addition, students attending the MSU at from lecturing to labor. she was impressed with the Mt. Sterling campus will be able to complete “We’d just finished show of support from her all classes required for the general business discussing the Universal students. option at the Mt. Sterling campus. Declaration of Human “I was so touched by their The demand for general business Rights when I felt immediate responses. They professionals encompasses both public and my water break. The hugged me, wished me good private sectors and all industries. General contractions started luck and helped me get out business professionals have the flexibility immediately. A baby girl of the building. A few even to move from one position to another in the was born two hours later yelled ‘I love you’ as we same company, or from company to company at St. Claire,” said the drove away. That is the true using skills to creatively solve business proud mom. measure of what we are trying to build here problems and improve productivity. Her husband Lbrahim N’Diaye, instructor at MSU,” said Dr. N’Diaye. Additional information is available of history, was teaching his global studies In the tradition of Mali, West Africa, her by calling the College of Business at class at MSU at West Liberty. So, R.V. husband’s native land, the baby was not (606) 783-2174. Details about programs Lockard, West Liberty junior, stepped in and given a name until seven days after her birth, offered at MSU at Mt. Sterling are available drove her to the hospital and stayed until the after a naming ceremony happened in her by calling (859) 499-0780 or toll free at baby was delivered. father’s family. Mother and baby Maayimuna (866) 870-0809. “I’m always telling my students how I don’t Nyeleeni are doing well. Dr. N’Diaye has an believe in coincidences, especially in this older daughter, Rysa, who is 10.
4 • STATEMENT The Magazine of Morehead State University AROUND MSU ON THE MOVE in Martin County Dozens of health care Board of Education, Booth pedometers for each student by She explained that the goal professionals from across the Energy, University of Louisville, Booth Energy. of 10,000 steps means that Commonwealth visited Inez to University of Kentucky, Center The event was organized by each middle schooler will be assist in assessing the physical for Rural Development, Collier Dr. Dayna Seelig (88), encouraged to develop their fitness of more than 600 middle Community Center, KET and the executive assistant to the personal fitness to the point that school students in a pilot project Inez Rotary Club. president. they have the stamina to walk aimed at fighting obesity and “If improving the wellness “We had physicians, nurses, the equivalent of five miles. That other chronic health problems in level of middle schoolers can professors, college students, distance is the identified level that Southeastern Kentucky. have a positive effect on other community members, state supports weight management. A group of nearly 90 volunteers family members, this pilot agency employees, and business Additional information is operated six testing stations as program might spread to other executives giving a full day available by calling Dr. Seelig at part of “Martin County Middle communities,” said Martin of service for this assessment (606) 783-5282. Schoolers On The Move Toward County School Superintendent because they know we must Health and Wellness.” Students Mark Blackburn (92). find new and creative answers at Inez and Warfield middle The project was initiated by to this region’s public health schools were assessed in terms U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers, who has issues such as obesity of their aerobic fitness, muscular included $300,000 in proposed and cardiovascular endurance fitness and body funding in a House budget bill. and respiratory composition. Initial financial support came d i s e a s e s , ” The project was led by MSU in from the sponsors, including Dr. Seelig partnership with Martin County the purchase of individual said.
MSU is leading a project aimed at fighting obesity and other chronic health problems in Eastern and Southern Kentucky. Students and volunteers recently traveled to Martin County to help assess the physical fitness of more than 600 middle school students.
Master’s degree option to be offered in Hazard
As the number of adults going back to MSU’s adult and higher education school continues to increase, MSU is looking graduate program is designed to develop for ways to help them get an education and the capacity of individuals to plan, organize become more marketable. Among their and carry through a variety of education and options is pursuit of a Master of Arts in Adult service programs to meet adult learners’ and Higher Education degree. needs in postsecondary and adult continuing This fall a cohort of students began education institutions. The program is flexible pursuing the master’s degree option at the so that students may plan their programs Hazard Community and Technical College for preparation in teaching, administration, campus, through a consortium partnership student personnel or developmental studies. with the University Center of the Mountains. “The program of study is geared to those The scheduled courses include at least one individuals who need credentialing in their class to be offered face-to-face each term. work,” said Dr. James B. Canipe, assistant Vote for Coach Matt Ballard as Registration is available online for additional professor of education. Liberty Mutual courses. Information on the degree option or Coach of the Year “This will be a wonderful opportunity for scheduled classes is available by calling area residents, particularly those in Perry, MSU at Jackson at (606) 666-2800 or (Division IAA, PFL) at: Knott, Leslie and Letcher counties,” said (800) 729-5225. www.coachoftheyear.com. Dr. Will Kayatin, director of MSU at Jackson. www.moreheadstate.edu/statement FALL 2007 • 5 FEATURE
President’s Annual Report • 2006-07
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Dear Alumni and Other Friends of MSU:
It is a pleasure to submit to you my second State of the University Report, covering the 2006-07 fiscal year.
First and foremost, I want you to know that the condition of our institution is sound. We are making remarkable progress on several fronts in our collective effort to become the best public regional university in the South and to be an institution in and for the 21st century.
Experience is showing me each day that many challenges remain in our journey to be the best of the best. Today I more fully understand and appreciate the proud record of service, intact for nearly 120 years, that is the enduring legacy of this noble institution.
Last year saw us search nationally to find a distinguished professor to become our new provost. We restructured our research program to include some of our best undergraduate students. Our graduation rate increased. We recruited our smartest freshman class ever and awarded more top scholarships to high achieving students. Our student athletes won their third consecutive (and eighth overall) academic achievement banner in the Ohio Valley Conference. We launched two new degrees and expanded online courses and programs. Our freshman-to-sophomore retention rate improved. We received the first state funding to support our regional engagement outreach. And the list goes on and on.
As you drive around the Morehead campus today, you will see construction and renovation projects underway as we begin to transform our learning and living facilities to meet the needs and expectations of 21st century students. Other important projects are on the drawing board, thanks to our friends in the General Assembly.
There is not sufficient space in an eight-page report to recount all of the positive things that happened at MSU during the last fiscal year. I ask that you accept this information as merely a sampling of our progress. My sincere gratitude goes to those whose achievements we salute and to all who assisted in the production of this report. You will notice that it is organized to show specific examples of what was accomplished toward each of the six goals of our 2006-2010 strategic plan, ASPIRE To Greatness.
In closing, please know that I consider my opportunity to lead Morehead State University as a personal honor and professional privilege. I will do my best to never let you down.
Wayne D. Andrews President
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Dr. PhIlip Dr. karla Dr. Walter lillard Wayne “box” daragh l. prater hughes blevins gilbert miller Porter Assoc. Professor of Provost & Vice Alumni Hall of Alumni Hall of Alumni Hall of Alumni Hall of Veterinary Tech. President of Fame Inductee Fame Inductee Fame Inductee Fame Inductee Academic Affairs
GOAL #1 the grant that was funded by NASA Dr. Marshall Chapman, associate Academic Excellence Haughton-Mars Project and the professor of geology and director of the Kentucky Space Grant consortium. George M. Luckey Jr. Academic Honors How will MSU develop, deliver Program, and seven students conducted and maintain superior academic Dr. Philip E. Prater, associate professor lava and sulfur field sampling on the big programs? of veterinary technology, was named island of Hawaii. the 2006 Veterinarian of the Year MSU provided the opportunity for by the Kentucky Veterinary Medical MSU launched a Master of Arts students to pursue a Master of Arts in Association. in Education-Educational Technology Adult and Higher Education degree at degree with an Instructional Computer MSU at Jackson. Dr. Karla Hughes, college dean and Technology Endorsement, designed for professor at East Carolina University professionals in education to develop MSU began its Bachelor of Science and a 2005-06 fellow with the American a practical knowledge in the areas degree in Technology Management. Council on Education, was named MSU’s of instructional design, classroom chief academic officer with the title of technology integration, and future For the third consecutive year, MSU was provost and vice president for academic educational technology needs. ranked in the top tier of regional, public affairs. universities in the South by U.S. News & Dr. Daikwon Han, assistant professor World Report. The MSU Alumni Hall of Fame inducted of demography, has done extensive four new members: Dr. Walter Blevins research on breast cancer. His findings The master’s level sports management Jr. (72), a dentist who serves in the were the subject of a news piece reported degree program was accredited by the General Assembly; Lillard E. (Bud) by Reuters. Sport Management Program Review Gilbert (59), who was called the Council, making MSU one of only two nation’s leading expert on warhead Dr. Terry Elliott (83), associate professor Kentucky universities to be awarded characterization; Wayne (Box) Miller of accounting, was awarded the “Dean’s approval for both its graduate and (79), a sportscaster, public speaker, Citation for Excellence in Teaching undergraduate programs. musician and author; and Daragh L. Award” by the College of Business. Porter (77), vice president for finance at Charles E. Mason (75), associate Ashland Inc. Dr. Michael W. Hail, assistant dean of professor of geology, and two students the Institute for Regional Analysis and traveled to the Arctic to study ancient Public Policy and director of the Master meteor impact debris. Mason wrote
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of Public Administration program, Dr. Troy Wistuba, assistant professor of GOAL #2 was elected president of the Kentucky animal science, was featured in a national Student Success Political Science Association for 2007. magazine article for being one of only How will support services fulfill student two certified ultrasound technicians in academic and co-curricular needs? Dr. Brian C. Reeder, professor of biology the state. and executive director of the Center for All 32 imaging sciences students Environmental Education, received the The Kentucky Arts Council presented who graduated in May 2006 passed 2007 Distinguished Teacher Award. Chris Holbrook, assistant professor of the national licensure examination English, with his third Individual Artist administered by the American Registry The 2007 Distinguished Researcher Al Smith Fellowship for fiction writing of Radiologic Technologists. Award was presented to Dr. Suzanne Tallichet, professor of sociology. Four faculty members in the Department The varsity cheerleaders and all-girl of Nursing—Donna Corley, Theresa cheer squads have amassed 23 national George Eklund, associate professor of Howell, Lucy Mays and Michele titles in the Universal Cheerleading English, received the 2007 Distinguished Walters (95)—successfully completed Association competitions. The coed Creative Productions Award. the national academic certification for squad has won 17 titles with the all- Certified Nurse Educators awarded by girl claiming its sixth title in 2007. In Dr. Dan Connell, associate provost the National League for Nursing. addition, two members of the coed squad for academic outreach and support, took the 2007 title in the college partner was presented the Distinguished Staff President Wayne D. Andrews chaired stunt competition. Service Award. the Ohio Valley Conference league while Peggy Osborne, associate professor of The Concert Choir and Chamber Singers Dr. Brenda Wilburn, associate marketing and faculty representative completed a 10-day tour of Costa Rica, professor of nursing, was presented the for athletics; Melissa Dunn (99), singing at seven concerts and giving Distinguished Faculty Service Award. assistant director of athletics; and Brian several impromptu performances. She also successfully completed the Hutchinson (96), director of athletics, National League of Nursing Certified served as chairs of various OVC boards. The Trumpet Ensemble, under the Nurse Educator examination, and direction of Greg Wing (76), assistant completed her Doctor of Public Health professor of trumpet, was invited to degree with a focus on health behavior compete in the National Trumpet from the University of Kentucky. Competition.
Dr. Brian Dr. suzanne george eklund Dr. Dan Dr. Brenda National reeder tallichet Assoc. Professor of connell Wilburn championship Professor of Biology Professor of English Assoc. Provost for Assoc. Professor of cheerleaders & Director of Center Sociology Academic Outreach Nursing for Enviro. Educ. & Support www.moreheadstate.edu/statement FALL 2007 • 9 FEATURE
prabhakara brian gay 90.3 FM stephen tirone OVC Dr. David rudy rao eluru President, Student www.msuradio.com Professor of Art Institutional Dean of IRAPP & andrew Government Assoc. sportsmanship & Assoc. Provost crowe award for Regional KySat2 Students Engagement
Two MSU students were part of the Two Morehead State Public Radio GOAL #3 prestigious Mission Design Team reporters, MacKenzie Bates and Carl Productive for KySat 2, working with California Gibson, each received a Harry Barfield Partnerships Polytechnic Institute. They also built Scholarship from the Kentucky How will we utilize partnerships to the engineering model and are working Broadcasters Association. benefit the people, communities and on the flight model, preparing for a economy within the MSU service 2008 launch. KySat, a joint enterprise Kentucky Public Radio recognized Nicole region? involving public organizations, colleges Back and Brandon Robinson (06) with and universities and private companies, Student Radio Awards including a first MSU was among 76 universities was designed to promote science, place award for Best Soft News Feature and colleges named a “community technology, engineering, innovation and and Best Public Service, also a second engagement institution” by the Carnegie education in Kentucky. The first satellite place for Best Sports Feature. Foundation for the Advancement of will be built in Kentucky by Kentucky Teaching. students, launched from Kazakhstan Leeann Tanner (06), a reporter for on a decommissioned Russian ICBM, Morehead State Public Radio, accepted For his artistic endeavors in creating and controlled from MSU, using the 21- a summer internship with Detroit Public sculptures on the campus, Stephen Meter Space Tracking Antenna. Radio. Tirone, professor of art, was honored by the naming of the Sculpture Concourse Janet Ratliff (91), director of the Lindy Nettleton and Steve Thieme were in dedication ceremonies during Center for Economic Education, led recognized as Ohio Valley Conference Homecoming. the Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) Scholar Athletes (the highest award the team to a first place finish in the regional league gives) and MSU received the OVC Morehead State Public Radio was competition in Cincinnati in March. The Institutional Sportsmanship Award. selected by the Kentucky Arts Council students then took part in the national as one of the 2006 recipients of the competition in May. Governor’s Awards in the Arts.
Brian Gay (06), a Cincinnati, Ohio, Dr. David Rudy, dean of the Institute graduate student, was elected to a for Regional Analysis and Public second term as president of the Student Policy, was named associate provost for Government Association. He is pursuing regional engagement which will allow a Master of Public Administration the University to focus on engagement degree. initiatives.
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MSU formed a partnership with the Former Gov. Paul E. Patton of Pikeville GOAL #4 Housing Authority of Maysville and was awarded an honorary Doctor of Improved Big Sandy Kentucky Works Program to Public Service degree during Spring Infrastructure prepare individuals to take the Pharmacy Commencement. How will we effectively manage human, Technician Certification Board exam. capital and fiscal resources? More than 175 educators from 16 states The Kentucky General Assembly and besides Kentucky, as well as Germany, Dr. Bruce A. Mattingly (74), professor of the Council on Postsecondary Education participated in the Advanced Placement psychology and chair of the Department have approved MSU to share the first Summer Institute, a cooperative effort of Psychology, was named associate state-financed Regional Stewardship between MSU and The College Board provost for research and sponsored Trust Fund in the country. MSU joined to share teaching strategies for teaching programs in a reorganization of the the state’s five other regional public advanced courses to high school University’s research effort. universities in sharing $4.8 million in students. stewardship activities during the next Dr. Clarenda M. Phillips, associate two years. The MSU choir programs invited professor of sociology, was named chair singers from the community to join the of the Department of Sociology, Social MSU and the Morehead-Rowan County University’s faculty and staff to sing in Work and Criminology. Chamber of Commerce partnered to the University Chorus. recognize individuals for service and Dr. J. Mike Phillips was named chair civic engagement during the American The Jesse Stuart Foundation was of the Department of Agricultural and Democracy Project program. presented the 2007 Appalachian Human Sciences. Treasure Award, the first organization MSU and St. Claire Regional Medical to be honored. Lora Pace (89), first year programs Center joined forces to form the and retention director, was elected to a Northeast Kentucky Regional Health The Office of Career Services launched three-year term as Staff Regent. Information Organization to support the the “MSU Job Link,” which will link adoption of electronic medical records to employers with MSU students/graduates Gov. Ernie Fletcher re-appointed Sharon health care providers and offer a secure, or potential employees. For current T. Walters (86), associate professor of regional network for exchange of health students, it is also a link for searching accounting, as a member of the State information. for internships. Board of Accountancy.
Gov. paul university Dr. Bruce Dr. clarenda Dr. J. Mike Lora Pace patton chorus Mattingly Phillips Phillips Dir. First Year Honorary Doctorate Professor of Assoc. Professor of Chair, Dept. of Programs Recipient Psychology Sociology Agricultural & Human Sci. www.moreheadstate.edu/statement FALL 2007 • 11 FEATURE
MSU Police crystal Phillip Gniot Dr. Ricky little James hodge Jay Sorg department wilkinson Dir. of Human Assoc. Professor of Minority Retention Head Baseball Visiting Professor & Resources Music Coordinator Coach Author
MSU’s Police Department received a Dr. Ricky Little, associate professor of Joel Pace (92), director of MSU at five-year certificate of accreditation music, appeared in the world premiere Ashland, was selected to participate in from the Kentucky Association of Chiefs of a documentary film about the Negro the 2007 class of Leadership Tri-State. of Police. spiritual. David Lichtenstein, assistant director Bill Redwine (79), assistant vice Gov. Ernie Fletcher appointed of athletics, was named to the Board of president of auxiliary services, was Dr. Edward Reeves, professor of sociology Directors of the National Association of elected president of the National and director of the Center for Educational Collegiate Marketing Administrators. Association of College Auxiliary Services- Research and Leadership, to a four- South. year term on the School Curriculum, Mike Bradbury, a noted recruiter and Assessment and Accountability Council. 15-year coaching veteran, was named A business professions and leadership women’s head basketball coach. development counselor, Julia Hawkins Police telecommunicator Peter Lindsey was named career services director. graduated at the top of his class, Jay Sorg (94), a veteran professional earning him the title of valedictorian, baseball manager, coach and player, has Don Rigsby (91), director of the at the Department of Criminal Justice returned to his alma mater to serve as Kentucky Center for Traditional Music, Training Complex at Eastern Kentucky head baseball coach. and Jesse Wells (01), KCTM archivist University. and chief instructor of traditional music, MSU Police Chief Joe Cline (74) was received an International Bluegrass MSU alumnus James R. Hodge (94), among 15 persons appointed by Gov. Music Award for album of the year for a Madisonville native, was named Ernie Fletcher to the statewide Campus “Celebration of Life: Musicians Against minority retention coordinator in the Safety Task Force. Childhood Cancer.” Office of Academic and Career Services. Camden-Carroll Library is assisting Award-winning writer Crystal Wilkinson The Kentucky Small Business with research work by providing two joined the faculty as a visiting professor Development Center presented awards additional opportunities: Xrefer, a Web- and writer. to two directors: Mike Morley (93), based package of 100 subject-specific district director of East Kentucky reference books, and JSTOR, a scholarly Phillip E. Gniot, former human resources Small Business Development Center in journal data base. director at Kentucky State University, was Pikeville, and Kim Jenkins (91), director named director of human resources. of the Ashland SBDC.
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Holly Bruder, a highly successful coach MSU at Prestonsburg joined with area MSU raised its admissions standards at Denison University in Ohio, was businesses to host the fourth annual requiring an incoming freshman to have named the head softball coach. motorcycle ride to benefit scholarships an ACT of 18 or an admissions index (ACT on the campus. and GPA) of 450 to be unconditionally MSU reinstated its women’s golf program Gov. Ernie Fletcher appointed banker admitted for the 2008 fall semester. and named Stephanie Barker, former and alumnus Paul C. Goodpaster (89) professional golfer and experienced of Morehead to the Board of Regents for MSU hosted the Governor’s Minority collegiate coach, as the new women’s a six-year term. Student College Preparation Program head golf coach. Summer Institute for 40 middle school Dr. Carl P. Rollins (70) of Midway, students. an MSU alumnus, was elected to the GOAL #5 General Assembly, bringing the total to The University contracted with Stamats, Resource Enhancement 11 alumni at work in the legislature. a nationally recognized firm, to provide How will we maximize public and our first market research study in 20 private revenue opportunities? years. The data shows while we are GOAL #6 well-known and respected in the service The annual Spring Gala, which raised Enrollment and region, we have opportunities for more than $165,000 this year, brought Retention spreading the MSU story in other areas corporate leaders to the campus for an How will we reach optimal student of the state as well as targeted areas out- evening of fun and fellowship. enrollment and retention goals? of-state. The research is being used to further refine and focus our marketing As a result of $1.6 million in public Jeffrey R. Liles, assistant vice president strategies. and private gifts, the MSU Foundation for university relations, was named purchased Eagle Trace Golf Course to assistant vice president for enrollment The Kentucky Governor’s Scholars create a venue for fund raising, athletics, services. Program, held on the campus for the teaching and recreation activities of second consecutive year, was attended MSU alumni, faculty, staff and students, by 380 of Kentucky’s top high school parents and community members.
holly bruder stephanie SprinG gala: Eagle Trace paul jeffrey liles Head Softball Coach barker Razzle Dazzle Golf Course goodpaster Asst. Vice President Head Women’s 2007 Regent for Enrollment Golf Coach Services
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Vision Statement We aspire to be the best public regional university in the South.
MISSION Statement We are a diverse community of learners committed to student success. MSU is accredited as a comprehensive University offering quality governor’s upward Hunt higher education opportunities in a collegial scholars bound Memorial and open environment. MSU pursues academic program Scholarship excellence, research, community engagement and life-long learning. MSU is dedicated to improving the quality of life while preserving and promoting the unique cultural heritage of East Kentucky. students MSU faculty involved with the “Eagle Access” was established to help the program were Dr. Ali Ahmadi, associate lowest income students pay for tuition, professor of economics; Deeno Golding, meals, housing and books, if their family VALUES associate professor of art; and Dr. Jaby incomes qualify under federal guidelines We strive to exemplify these core values: Mohammed, assistant professor of and their state and federal financial aid • PEOPLE come first and are encouraged to industrial technology. MSU will serve as is insufficient. achieve their full potential; a GSP host campus through 2009. • Commitment to SCHOLARSHIP, LEARNING The Dr. Richard Hunt Memorial and SERVICE is embraced; MSU hosted Upward Bound, a college Scholarship was established in honor • EXCELLENCE is achieved through preparatory program for Kentucky high of the former associate professor of TEAMWORK, LEADERSHIP, INNOVATION and school students, for the 41st time this chemistry for students pursuing a degree ACCOUNTABILITY; summer. UB brought approximately in chemistry. • DIVERSITY of people and thought is 150 students to campus for six weeks of respected; classes and other activities. • PARTNERSHIPS are built on honesty, integrity and trust.
Achieve. Experience. Succeed.
14 • STATEMENT The Magazine of Morehead State University FEATURE
Construction is underway on Morehead State University’s $15.6 million research and instructional support facility to house the Ronald G. Eaglin Space Science Center.
Being constructed just east of Normal Sen. Charlie Borders (75), who were antenna, a 24-foot antenna system and Hall on Vaughan Drive, the two-story, key players in our state funding this UHF/VHF antenna systems utilized for state-of-the-art building will encompass component,” MSU President Wayne D. satellite mission support and research 45,000 square feet of fl oor space. It will Andrews said at the groundbreaking in radio frequency astrophysics. These include a control center for the 21-meter ceremony. systems will be operated from the center space antenna system on the ridge top Dr. Ben Malphrus, professor of space which will schedule satellite passes, above Nunn Hall, RF and electronics science and director of the SSC described acquire telemetry from satellites, and laboratories, an anechoic chamber the project as “a dream coming true.” operate the largest antenna in radio that mimics the electromagnetic MSU is among only four institutions telescope mode. environment of space, an advanced in the United States with a bachelor’s The digital Star Theatre will be a 121- computing facility, a rooftop antenna degree in space science. seat, multi-function, digital classroom. test range, fabrication laboratory, The control center will remotely The room will have a full dome classrooms, offi ces and reception operate the 21-meter antenna, a 13-meter projection system with six digital star area, and a digital Star projectors and surround Theatre. sound systems. The Star The yet-unnamed Theatre will be used as an building will serve instructional tool for MSU as a research and space science students, development facility visiting K-12 students and for fundamental and the general public. The Star applied research and for Theatre will host special instruction in the space events such as planetarium science and astrophysics shows, NASA-produced degree programs. videos and commercial “This exciting project IMAX-style movies in 360- is a tribute to the vision degree format. and imagination of those D. W. Wilburn Inc., of who conceived the space Lexington is the general science center and to the The Space Science organizational unit was named for former MSU President contractor and Hastings and Ronald g. Eaglin upon his retirement in december 2004. he presided at pride and determination the commissioning of the $3 million space antenna system, the fi rst physical Chivetta of St. Louis, Mo., is of our legislative component of the Space Science Center. That facility was fi nanced largely with the project architect. Work alumni, especially Rep. federal funds secured with the assistance of U.S. Rep. hal Rogers and U.S. Sen. is expected to be completed Mitch McConnell. Rocky Adkins (82) and in early 2009. www.moreheadstate.edu/statement FALL 2007 • 15 FAME & GLORY
MSU receives OVC Sportsmanship Award
MSU was named the recipient of the Ohio For the past two years, the league has Valley Conference’s annual Institutional presented team-specific sportsmanship awards Sportsmanship Award at the League’s annual to programs at OVC member institutions based Honors Luncheon in Nashville, Tenn. The award on the conduct of student-athletes, coaches, goes to the conference institution selected by staff and administrators and fans, and voted its peers to have best exhibited the standards of on by the league’s coaches and student-athletes sportsmanship and ethical conduct as outlined in each respective sport. MSU was awarded the by the OVC and NCAA. team-specific award for women’s basketball “Sportsmanship is a core value of the Ohio earlier this year. Valley Conference,” said Dr. Jon A. Steinbrecher, OVC commissioner. “This award provides us Membership Fee: with the opportunity to recognize excellence $25/each member in sportsmanship as well as reinforce and $20/2 or more family members celebrate the importance of ethical behavior in For ages 2-13 how our institutions conduct their programs. The award, which was implemented in Membership includes (for 1 year): August 2003, is one of three accolades bestowed • exclusive Beaker’s Buddies T-shirt by the conference to honor sportsmanship. • FREE General Admission to all In 1998, the league established the Steve MSU Games Hamilton Sportsmanship Award, presented • membership card • membership certificate annually to a male or female student- • seasonal newsletter athlete of junior or senior standing who best • birthday card from Beaker & MSU exemplifies characteristics of the late MSU Athletics student-athlete and athletics director by way • invitations to special events of significant athletics performance and good • posters & schedule cards sportsmanship and citizenship. • free media guides • special recognition “This is an honor that we’re extremely proud • opportunity to become ball boy/ to accept,” said MSU Director of Athletics girl at MSU games (8-13 years of Brian Hutchinson (96). “It is especially age) gratifying to be honored in this manner by your • opportunity to be “Captain of the peers. I salute our student-athletes, coaches, Game” fans and athletics staff.” For more information: Melissa Dunn (606) 783-9518 [email protected]
Bruder named head softball coach Holly Bruder, a highly successful coach Big Red were 31-5 at home in 2006 and 2007. Her teams captured at Denison University in Ohio, is the head four North Coast Athletic Conference regular season titles during her softball coach at MSU. She completed six tenure. seasons at Denison, three of which resulted in Among her other activities, Bruder coaches the USA Athletes softball the Big Red advancing to the NCAA Division teams, where she has had the opportunity to travel to Germany, Aruba III championships. and Australia as an ambassador for the game. She is also an ASA and Bruder compiled a 145-105 (.580 winning NSA certified umpire and was on the Central Region All-America percentage) record at Denison, including going Committee from 2003-2006. 63-28 (.692) in the last two seasons. Also, the
16 • STATEMENT The Magazine of Morehead State University FAME & GLORY
Eagle Trace Golf Course joins the MSU family
MSU is the new owner and The course professional golfer and Prior to her coaching days at operator of Eagle Trace Golf has been home experienced collegiate coach, has UK, Barker played professionally Course, an 18-hole course located for head coach been named the new women’s on the LPGA, Australian, Futures on 135 wooded, rolling acres off Rex Chaney head golf coach. She will spend and European LPGA Tours. near Exit 133 of I-64. (57) and the the next year recruiting, filling a Barker is only the second The purchase was made in MSU men’s roster and completing a schedule, women’s golf coach in the mid-April through the generosity golf team for preparing to begin competition in University’s history as the Eagles of private donors and the support several years. While the Eagle 2008-09. last competed in women’s golf in of local government, according to golfers were ranked third place “Coach Barker is widely 1982-83. President Wayne D. Andrews. at one point, they finished the recognized as a top recruiter The University has closed Assisting MSU financially 2007 season at seventh place and teacher of golf,” said Brian SunnyBrook, its nine-hole golf with the project were the MSU in the Ohio Valley Conference Hutchinson, director of athletics. course east of Morehead. Foundation Inc., Morehead championships. She comes Information on membership City Council, Rowan County In addition, the acquisition to MSU from packages, daily rates or special Fiscal Court, Morehead Tourism of Eagle Trace opened the door the University events is available from Justin Commission, Morehead-Rowan for the Department of Athletics of Kentucky Brown (02) at (606) 783-9973 County Economic Development to reinstate a women’s golf where she held or at www.moreheadstate.edu/ Council Inc., and Friends of MSU program. the top post in eagletrace. Golf. Stephanie Barker, former women’s golf.
November 3, 2007 Ceremony & Brunch Crager Room, ADUC
The following people will be inducted: Drew Hall, Baseball Mike Ishmael, Baseball Ashli White, Softball Doug Bentz, Men’s Basketball Terry Jacobs, Friend of MSU Athletics
For more information, call the Office of Athletics at (606) 783-2088.
www.moreheadstate.edu/statement FALL 2007 • 17 FRIENDS Mignon McClain Doran: 1910-2007 Dr. Mohammed Sabie: 1929-2007 Dr. Mohammed K. Sabie, authority on between 1954 and 1977 to change professor emeritus and former the sport, MSU from a single purpose Eagle soccer coach, died June 20, having served college into a comprehensive, of an apparent heart attack. as an Olympic regional university. A residence Born in Baghdad, Iraq, he was coach. He hall complex was named in a prominent athlete as a youth. participated her honor by the MSU Board Upon his arrival to the United in nine of Regents and she also was States in 1953, he attended Olympiads. awarded an honorary doctoral Columbia University and later He was inducted into MSU’s degree and the 2001 Founders Florida Southern College, where Athletic Hall of Fame in 2000 Day Award for University he earned a Bachelor of Science and into Florida Southern College Service. degree. He also received a master’s Hall of Fame in 2007. A native of Graves County and a doctorate degree. He is survived by his wife of 48 and alumnus of Murray He started the soccer program years, Dr. Layla B. Sabie, retired
Mignon McClain Doran, the State University, she was the at MSU and was the coach for MSU professor of education. artistic and stylish first lady of founder and first director of more than 20 years. He retired Other survivors include one son, MSU for nearly 23 years, died MSU’s Personal Development from MSU in 2001 after 37 years Kaldoon Sabie of Hollywood, Fla.; July 10 at her Lexington home Institute and served from 1962 of teaching and coaching. two daughters, Mona Womack after an extended illness. She to 1964 as the president of Author of two textbooks on the (86) of Lexington, and Sheda was 96. the Kentucky Federation of teaching and coaching of soccer, King of Hendersonville, N.C.; and Mrs. Doran had remained Women’s Clubs. She was active Dr. Sabie was an international several other family members. in arts organizations at the active as a musician and lecturer William R. Seaton: 1928-2007 following her service to the state and local levels and raised University. Her husband of 70 money for the Girl Scouts and R e t i r e d history of our institution and was years, former MSU President other non-profit causes. Ashland Inc. a great leader and steadying Adron Doran, died in 2001. An endowed faculty chair in e x e c u t i v e influence,” said Keith Kappes, “The Commonwealth has lost educational leadership in MSU’s William R. vice president for university a great citizen and MSU has lost College of Education also honors (Bill) Seaton, relations. a great friend,” said President the lives and careers of Mrs. died this During his 39-year career with Wayne D. Andrews. Doran and her husband. summer. He Ashland, Seaton helped oversee “Mrs. Doran enriched the lives Memorial donations may be was a former the company’s transformation of thousands of students during made to the Adron and Mignon chairman of the MSU Board of from a small regional refiner to her 23 years on this campus. She Doran Scholarship Fund, Regents. a member of the Fortune 500. was a grand and gracious First MSU Foundation Inc., Palmer Seaton was named to the board He was named Ashland’s vice Lady.” Development House, Morehead, in 1986 by Gov. Martha Layne chairman in 1979 and chief The Dorans were widely KY 40351. Collins and served until 2000. financial officer in 1982 before recognized for their joint efforts “Bill Seaton came to the retiring in 1988. University at a critical time in the
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18 • STATEMENT The Magazine of Morehead State University FRIENDS Booth reappointed Gov. Ernie Fletcher has reappointed James H. Booth (70), of Inez, to MSU’s Board of Regents. The appointment will expire in 2013. He has served on the board since 2001 and as chair since Campus Updates 2004.
As a college student, he worked weekends Jill C. Ratliff (89) has been named director of institutional Research and Assessment in the as an underground coal miner with Wolf Creek Offi ce of Planning, Budgets and Technology. She has been with MSU since July 2001 when Collieries. After graduating with a degree she became the fi rst-ever teacher recruitment coordinator. in 2003, she was named director of in business administration, he accepted a the Educational Services Unit. management position with the company. Felicia Lee of Louisville has joined the Offi ce of Enrollment Services as the senior admissions Booth is the president of Booth Energy. He counselor for diversity. her primary territory will be the Lexington metro area. and his associates own a number of stores, hotels and restaurants. Through his various Former chair of the department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, dr. david Magrane operations, he employs more than 2,000 has retired from the academic ranks to become the STEM adviser. he will visit area high people in East Kentucky and West Virginia. schools and counsel students on career opportunities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Active in the community, Booth serves on the Inez Deposit Bank Board of Directors, Terri L. Roberts, who has a diverse background in higher education, community agencies and Pikeville College Board of Trustees, and Coal private enterprise will lead student event planning as the student activities coordinator. Operators Associates Board. Inducted into the Alumni Hall of Fame in 1996, he is active Michael Esposito (95) has been named director of student life/greek affairs. Esposito comes to MSU from Boise State University with years of experience in student organizations on MSU’s College of Business Advisory Board and activities. and was named the college’s outstanding alumnus in 2000. Jason Blanton (03), former staff writer and photographer-videographer in the Offi ce of Booth and his wife, Linda (72), are the University Communications, has been appointed news media spokesperson in the reorganized parents of three adult daughters and six Offi ce of Communications and Marketing. his main duty will be serving as the University’s grandchildren. principal contact for all news media organizations. wHAT’S NEw wITH yOU?
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Please fi ll out and return to: ALUMNI ASSOCIATION • MOREHEAD STATE UNIVERSITY • ALUMNI CENTER • 150 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD • MOREHEAD, KY 40351 or e-mail [email protected] www.moreheadstate.edu/statement FALL 2007 • 19 LAMPPOST Dean Seelig accepts new appointment
Dr. Michael Seelig, dean of the Caudill College of Humanities at Morehead State University, has been named MSU’s interim vice president for development. President Wayne D. Andrews said Dr. Seelig will serve until a successor is selected for Barbara A. Ender, who resigned Where will you go with the extra income? to accept a similar position at Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania. Let us help make your retirement travel possible. “We are pleased that Dean Seelig has accepted this important assignment and know he will The Morehead State Gift Annuity provides you with extra income, a charitable deduction provide strong leadership while we conduct a and tax savings. national search for a new chief development officer,” Dr. Andrews said. “Ms. Ender gave the How it works . . . University six outstanding years of service and • You transfer cash or securities to MSU we wish her the very best.” • MSU pays you, or up to two individuals, fixed income for life The search has begun with the goal of having • The principal passes to MSU when the contract ends a new vice president for development on board before the end of 2007. The position also Some of the benefits . . . includes the duties of chief executive officer of • A tax deduction now for your gift the MSU Foundation Inc. • Guaranteed annuity income for life A tenured professor of social work and a • Highly attractive annuity rates former acting dean of the College of Education, • Part of your annuity income will be tax-free Dr. Seelig has served in his current position • Capital gains tax savings on appreciated property you donate since 2001. He will continue in that role during the period of his temporary assignment. Dr. Seelig also has served as the University’s For more information, contact Mindy Highley toll-free at (877) 690-GIVE (4483) or visit staff legal counsel, affirmative action officer and www.moreheadstate.edu/plannedgiving. executive assistant to the president. He was a 1990 Fulbright Program Scholar in Ethiopia and a 1997-98 American Council on Education Fellow at the University System of Maryland. Dr. Seelig has published more than 50 papers in scholarly journals and presented several works at professional conferences. He came to MSU in 1983 and was the 1992-93 recipient of the Distinguished Faculty Service Award. This challenge presents Greek Alumni with a fun opportunity to be competitive He has bachelor’s and master’s degrees from while making a positive impact in the lives of MSU students. By making a private Ohio State University and a law degree from gift, Greek Alumni can help support student scholarships, academic departments, Capital University. student organizations and much more. The challenge is based on the percentage of alumni that give. So, no matter the size of the gift every gift counts! Don’t Geology & Environmental Science forget, gifts must be received by September 30 to be included in this year’s Alumni Reunion June 6-8, 2008 challenge. Carter Caves State Resort Park Contact: To help your organization win the challenge, make your gift today. Charles Mason 606-783-2166 • [email protected] Visit www.moreheadstate.edu/giving or call (877) 690-4483.
20 • STATEMENT The Magazine of Morehead State University CLASSNOTES
Alumni Notes He was chosen for the award NAB, he was responsible for had been the public service ND by a statewide judging panel managing the Employment ‘90s director for the city.
Rob Ratliff (ND) was named for his unsurpassed degree Clearinghouse and assist- Dr. Donna M. Wills Elkins chief of police by the Ash- of commitment and service ing broadcasters in hiring (90), is assistant professor land Board of City Com- to the children and educa- professionals, especially mi- and head of the communi- missioners. He is a 25-year tion leaders in the state. norities and women. He also cation department at Jeffer- veteran of the Ashland po- Before moving to higher worked in broadcast sales son Community and Tech- lice force and a resident of education, he was a school as an account executive in nical College in Louisville. the city. administrator for more radio and television in Bal- In addition to work, she is than 20 years. He has held timore, Md.; then he was a ‘60s participating in the Ken- numerous posts, including freelance Capitol Hill re- tucky Humanities Council’s superintendent of Bracken porter for the American Ur- Speakers Bureau, providing Joel Pace (92), regional and Fleming counties, as- ban Radio Network, where insight on “Secret Women: campus director at MSU at sistant superintendent in his reports were broadcast three Civil War spies and Ashland, was among those Rowan and Bourbon coun- nationwide to urban radio their stories.” Her talk, pre- selected for the 2007 class ties, instructional supervi- stations. He lives in Wash- sented in conjunction with of Leadership Tri-State. The sor, and math instructor at ington, D.C. the 200th birthday of Presi- goal of the non-profit, com- the public school level. dent Abraham Lincoln, fo- munity educational program cuses on Confederate spies is to develop the talents, tap Linda Seaman Holder (69) Janie Kitchen (78) was re- Belle Boyd and Rose O’Neal the energies and harness is a special education teach- cently named academic Greenhow and Union spy the resources of the region’s er at Easley High School in dean at Ashland Commu- Elizabeth Van Lew. future leaders. Participants, Easley, S.C. She was among nity and Technical College, selected from southern 19 educators honored by a position she had held on Ohio, eastern Kentucky Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club an interim basis. Since be- and western West Virginia, Foundation for the 12th ginning at the college in Dr. Frank Spaniol (84) is a must be dedicated to enthu- Annual Teacher of the Year 1975, she had served several professor of exercise science siastic participation in the program. Now beginning three-year rotations as chair in the College of Education program and have a record her 43rd year of teaching, of the Health Sciences Divi- at Texas A&M University– of community involvement. Holder began her career in sion and as coordinator of Corpus Christi. He is break- Pace and his wife, Lora (89), elementary education and the Associate Degree Nurs- ing new ground with his per- Dr. Sabrena Parton (90) is and their two children live later moved to high school. ing Program since 1979. formance testing of athletes the new dean of the School in Morehead. She, her husband and son which has gained national of Liberal Arts at Shorter moved to South Carolina in ‘80s attention from professional College in Rome, Ga., where 1977. While in college, she baseball organizations such she will oversee the de- was the first president of as the Reds, Brewers, Tigers partments of humanities, West Mignon Hall. and Royals. His research communication arts and has led to a battery of per- religion. Prior to joining ‘70s formance tests that include Shorter, she was an associ- Thomas Kennedy (70) is body composition, flexibil- ate professor of communi- director of music education ity, strength, power, agil- cation at Kennesaw State for Duneland School Cor- J. Hatim Hamer (86) is the ity, speed, and visual skills. University from 1998-2003 Packy Page (93) was named poration in Chesterton, Ind. national media adviser for Dr. Spaniol, who was a for- and at Berry College, 2003- regional sales manager for He is the music supervisor NewsUSA, a media rela- mer Eagle head baseball 06. A two-time graduate of the Hillerich & Bradsby for K-12 and teaches band tions company based in coach (1989-95) before MSU, she holds a doctorate Co.’s Louisville Slugger® to sixth, seventh and eighth Falls Church, Va. He works joining the academic ranks, in communication with a division. With the company graders. He also is the prin- with and advises clients can be contacted at frank. speech communication/or- since 1998, he is manager cipal clarinetist with the in distributing consumer [email protected]. Dur- ganizational communication for the upper Midwest and LaPorte County Symphony news features to more than ing baseball spring train- emphasis from the Univer- New England areas. He re- Orchestra and recently per- 10,000 newspapers and ing this year, he met with sity of Southern Mississippi. sides in Charlestown, Ind. formed with the Michigan 6,000 radio stations across Jeff Young (93), a coach Parton, her husband John, City Municipal Band. the country. With nearly 20 with the Cincinnati Reds. and three children live in Craig S. Pleasant (94) is a years experience in the field, Cartersville, Ga. social worker with the Ohio Dr. David Barnett (75), as- he began by leaving gradu- Have a story idea Department of Youth Ser- sociate professor of educa- ate school to become direc- for a future issue Steve Corbitt (91) was vices. He and his wife and tion at MSU, received the tor of broadcast resource of STATEMENT? named Ashland’s new city children reside in Ironton, Kentucky Association of programs for the National manager by the Ashland Ohio. School Administrators Dis- Association of Broadcast- Let us know! [email protected] Board of City Commission- tinguished Service Award. ers in Washington, D.C. At ers. The Ashland resident www.moreheadstate.edu/statement FALL 2007 • 21 CLASSNOTES
Group, a non-profit organi- first chapter may be read at zation that has a staff of 45 www.deimonsweb.com. He ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT and more than 400 clients. and his wife Christal (98) Zoom Group strives to make and their two children now mentally retarded adults live in Flatwoods. feel a sense of belonging in their community by provid- ‘00s
Mike Gillespie Jr. (95) is ing vocational training and the new assistant women’s other services. Through basketball coach at Wichita partnerships with commu- State University. He spent nity businesses, clients are five years as the men’s bas- able to find jobs. Recently, ketball assistant at Florida WFPL radio profiled their A&M, after five years as program by visiting Louis- an assistant at Mercer. As ville’s VA Medical Center Mary Wasson (04), is a Erin Back (01) earned the Bachelor of Arts in Art an MSU Eagle, he was a and United Parcel Service meteorologist with Storm with an emphasis in graphic design from MSU. She briefly Presidential Scholar-Ath- and StudioWorks which Team 36 at WTVQ-TV in worked as the graphic designer and media manager for Kentucky Medical News in Lexington before moving to lete Award winner and shot also was highlighted in the Lexington, where she can be Louisville as a graphic specialist for TARC (Transit Authority nearly 40 percent from the Courier-Journal. seen every weekday morn- of River City). During her five year career with TARC, her three-point line and 81 ing on Good Morning Ken- job responsibilities have included maintaining graphic percent from the charity tucky. She returned to the standards, designing large scale graphics and maintaining state in June after a stint stripe. The secondary edu- the TARC Web site. In addition, she handles the design cation/social science major with KEVN in Rapid City, and layout of print publications including brochures, maps, is married to the former S.D. A Winchester native, schedules, advertisements, tickets, passes, and promotional Dana Earley (97) of she earned a BA degree in items for special events in Louisville. Morehead and the father of communications with an two: Baleigh Marie and Allie emphasis in electronic me- Back also does freelance design work for various businesses Michelle. dia. During her college days, and individuals. In early 2005 she was contacted to create she completed internships a design for the Kentucky Share the Road license plate initiative. Nine hundred signatures were needed before the Leonard Hilley II (98) at stations in Lexington and state would commit to producing the new specialty plate. earned a biology degree at Cincinnati. After the design was released, 1,600 commitments were MSU but his love of writing obtained from people across the Bluegrass. To date, over has prompted his interest 5,000 Share the Road license plates can be seen on vehicles in creating science fiction throughout the Commonwealth. thrillers. His recent work, Annie Rosenberg-Sattich “Predators of Darkness,” (97) is president of Zoom is the first in a series. The
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22 • STATEMENT The Magazine of Morehead State University ONE LAST LOOK
2007-08 President’s Leadership Academy: 2007-2008 President’s Leadership Academy: front row from left, Cathy Thomas (80), associate professor of speech; Emma Perkins (94), associate professor of art; April Hobbs Nutter (97), Web marketing director; Ladonna Purcell (03), director of support services; LaRaissa Davis (02), multicultural student services coordinator; second row, Melinda Willis (89), associate Move-In Day: New students and their professor of education; Terry White (89), construction manager; Sam Nataraj, associate families brave the August heat as they move in professor of computer information systems; Connie Spencer-Ackerman, director of adult to residence halls. Faculty, staff, students and education academy; third row, Ron Skidmore (77), associate professor of educational retirees provided assistance and welcomed the psychology; Drew Henderson (87), director of computer center operations; Jennifer new students to campus. Reis (07), gallery director; Ann Andalaro, assistant professor of communication; back row, Sam Faulkner, assistant professor of social work; Dennis McKay (86), associate director of enrollment services; Matt Collinsworth, director of Kentucky Folk Art Center; and Craig Dennis, provisional studies coordinator. Not pictured, John Ernst, professor of history and Will Kayatin, director of MSU at Jackson.
Governor’s Scholars Program: MSU was Kentucky’s only public institution to host the 2007 Governor’s Scholars Program this summer. More than 380 scholars spent five weeks on campus participating Upward Bound: MSU hosted Upward Bound, a college preparatory program for in community service and academic enrichment projects. Kentucky high school students, for the 41st time this summer. UB brought approximately GSP students’ community service project this summer was 150 students to campus for six weeks of classes and other activities. (Above: UB students improving the trail and recreational facilities around Eagle studying global warming held a tree planting ceremony at Morehead City Park.) Lake. www.moreheadstate.edu/statement FALL 2007 • 23 Show your EAGLE pride!
Kentucky residents can now purchase the newly redesigned Morehead State license plate. A portion of the fee will go back to the University.
For more information, visit mvl.ky.gov or call your local county clerk.
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