University of Missouri, St. Louis IRL @ UMSL Current (2010s) Student Newspapers 2-4-2013 Current, February 04, 2013 University of Missouri-St. Louis Follow this and additional works at: http://irl.umsl.edu/current2010s Recommended Citation University of Missouri-St. Louis, "Current, February 04, 2013" (2013). Current (2010s). 128. http://irl.umsl.edu/current2010s/128 This Newspaper is brought to you for free and open access by the Student Newspapers at IRL @ UMSL. It has been accepted for inclusion in Current (2010s) by an authorized administrator of IRL @ UMSL. For more information, please contact [email protected]. February 4, 2013 Vol. 46 Issue 1397 Jubilee Kick-Off Wayne Goode, chair of University of Missouri Board of Curators and UMSL founder, speaks at the ‘Jubilee Kick-Off’ at UMSL. Photo: Leon Devance / The Current Jubilee kicks off with night of magic CATE MARQUIS Editor-in-Chief Te University of Missouri- to Chancellor Tomas George by Wayne St. Louis launched the year-long for his opening remarks. George Goode, chair of celebration of its 50th anniversary introduced the next speakers, the University with the Jubilee Kick-Of gala on Timothy Wolfe, president of the of Missouri Feb. 1, at the Blanche M. Touhill University of Missouri System, and Board of Performing Arts Center. George Paz, chairman and CEO of Curators. As a Former chancellor Blanche M. Express Scripts and another UMSL Missouri state Touhill, for whom the performance alumnus. representative, center is named, was among the Paz spoke about his family’s Goode was notable UMSL alumni, chancellors immigrant roots and the positive instrumental past and present and distinguished experience that led to bringing in establishing guests who were part of the evening’s Express Scripts and its partnership the university program. opportunities to the UMSL campus. in St. Louis, Te master of ceremonies was As Paz was concluding his remarks, which lacked UMSL alumnus Frank Cusumano, he was interrupted by a man driving a public sportscaster at KSDK-TV, who a golf cart onto the stage. university until was at the helm for a program “UMSL History in a Nutshell” 1963. Goode’s that honored important fgures in ofered an entertaining little recap of c o m m e n t s A sold-out crowd at the Touhil PAC enjoyed appetizers before the Jubilee Kick-Off. LEON DEVANCE/THE CURRENT the founding of the university and the university’s history, with James were followed honorees were presented with Hyken, ofered a highly entertaining presented an entertaining short Fay, associate professor of theater, by a ceremony recognizing some posters of the UMSL campus drawn and inspiring presentation that recap of its history and included a dance and media studies, playing signifcant fgures in the history of by noted local artist John Pils. ended with a few magic tricks and little magic. Before the program, a golfng grandpa returning to UMSL. Among those honored was delighted the audience. appetizers were served to the fancy- campus in search of the old Bellerive “I worked for this campus, Chancellor Touhill, who received Te program concluded with the dress crowd at the sold-out event Country Club golf course that once helped get it started, worked here a big round of applause from the singing of the alma mater, “Heart and a special Jubilee Brew beer from occupied the site. Grandpa and his 24 years and then I’ve been retired audience. of Missouri,” led by the University Ferguson Brewing Company was grandson (Stephen Ordway, senior, for 25 years,” John Perry, one of Several elected ofcials attended Singers and UMSL Brass band, sold at the concessions counter. physics) discussed the changes of the evening’s honorees, said, “I or sent good wishes. Among those under the direction of Jim Henry. Cusumano welcomed the the last 50 years with a professor was frst business ofcer and then present was Hazel Erby, St. Louis After the program ended, crowd that packed the Anheuser- that they meet crossing campus. vice-chancellor for administration County councilwoman for the frst the evening continued with a Busch Performance Hall on Te professor was played by Andrea services.” district. “UMSL is in my district,” champagne and dessert reception. the chilly Friday evening as the Purnell, communication and artistic Perry was one of a handful of Erby said. “I’m here to celebrate Live music by the Fabulous Motown program began at 7:30 p.m. Te director of Missouri Institute of honorees brought to the stage to all the wonderful accomplishments Revue got the crowd dancing before master of ceremonies set a light, Mental Health, another community be individually recognized for their over the past 50 years.” the gala was capped with a freworks humorous tone to the proceedings partner with UMSL. contributions to the founding Te last speaker, motivational display. before turning the podium over Te skit was followed by remarks and growth of the university. Te speaker and UMSL alumnus Shep In This Issue: Alumni Travel Illusionist ‘Sound City’ Pack The Stands Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 8 2 Volume 46, Issue 1397 www.thecurrent-online.com CALENDAR What’s Current EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief .................................... Cate Marquis “What’s Current” is the weekly calendar of UMSL campus events and is a free service for student organizations. Submissions must be turned in by 5 p.m. the Managing Editor ................................. Sharon Pruitt Thursday before publication; frst-come, frst-served. Listings may be edited for length and style. E-mail event listings to [email protected], with the News Editor ........................................ Sharon Pruitt subject “What’s Current.” No phone or written submissions. Features Editor ................................. Anya Glushko Sports Editor .................................... Leon Devance A&E Editor ............................ David Von Nordheim MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7 Opinions Editor ..................................... Hali Flintrop Copy Editor ........................................ Sarah Novak Monday Noon Series: ‘Laced’ Artist’s Talk Breakfast and Business: ‘What Recovery? Casey Rogers Peregrine Honig, a Kansas City artist, discusses her delicate and disturbing Outlook for the Economy and Markets’ Staff Writers ............ Sean Cristea, Carolyn Hoang work about complicated subjects, which appear in the Gallery 210 Breakfast and Business discussion, sponsored by the College of Business Albert Nall, Hung Nguyen exhibition Laced, 12:15 - 1:15 P.M. in Gallery 210 Auditorium. For Administration, is 7:30 - 9 a.m. in SGA Chambers, MSC. For information: Paul Peanick, Matt Poposky information: Karen Lucas at 314-516-5698. Jane Ferrell at 314-516-5883. DESIGN STAFF Soledad O’Brien talk Anthropology, Sociology and Languages Jubilee Designer .................................................. Jenny Lin Soledad O’Brien, anchor for the CNN morning show Starting Point with Culture Series Photo Editor .............................................. Jenny Lin Soledad O’Brien and a special correspondent for CNN/U.S, will discuss her diVerse experiences as a journalist as well as her passion for giving back Web Editor ......................................... Cate Marquis First of three lectures in the ASL Jubilee Culture Series: “Language to the community, 7 - 9 p.m. in Millennium Student Center Century Room. Contact in a Global World,” 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. in JC Penney 202. Staff Photographers ....................... Leon Devance For information: Offce of Student Life at 314-516-5291. Refreshments will be serVed. For information: Beth Landers at 314-516- 6546. BUSINESS STAFF Welcome Back Dinner and Ping Pong Tourney Business Manager ............................ John Wallace The free spaghetti dinner will begin at 6 p.m. followed by Ping Pong Advertising Director .......................... Sarah O’Brien Tournament at Catholic Newman Center. Spoken Word Artist: Shanelle Gabriel Distribution Manager ........................... Mavis Hollis For information: Rachelle Simon at 314-385-3455 or www.cncumsl.org. Entertainment by spoken word artist Shanelle Gabriel who has been Adviser ............................................. Charlotte Petty featured on HBO’s Def Poetry Jam, 8 - 10 p.m. in Pilot House. For TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5 information: R.V. Jenkins or other UPB member at 314-516-5531. CONTACT US International Business Club meeting Mailing Address ..................................... 388 MSC 1 University Blvd First Meeting for the semester features a guest speaker talking about her FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8 St. Louis, MO 63121-4400 international experience, information on upcoming trip to Chicago and a free lunch. For information: Katrice Saddler, 314-629-9994. ‘Romeo and Juliet’ ballet Newsroom ....................................... 314-516-5174 [email protected] Celebrate Valentine’s Day early with one of the most passionate and UMSL Town Hall meeting dramatic story ballets, Romeo and Juliet. Saint Louis Ballet’s production Business/Advertising ................... 314-516-5316 Second of three town hall meetings, an opportunity for the campus to of Shakespeare’s romantic tragedy features music by Prokofev, [email protected] speak directly to the chancellor and proVost about setting priorities for the choreography by Horiuchi, sword fghting, court dancing and the iconic uniVersity. This meeting focuses on growth plan and community balcony pas de deux. Performances February 8, at 8 PM, February 9 at Fax ...................................................