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A Weekly Look at the Cottey College Campus
Amidst a politically-charged atmosphere in 2016, apprehensions began to swirl among
international students about studying in the U.S. A grassroots effort by colleges and
universities, now numbering more than 300, was launched to make students from around
the world feel welcome using the hashtag #YouAreWelcomeHere. Cottey has now joined
the campaign to affirm the College’s commitment to offering a safe, diverse, and friendly campus.
The campaign uses marketing and social media featuring the message #YouAreWelcomeHere.
The Marketing and Strategic Communication Department, in cooperation with enrollment
management, academic affairs, and student life, has developed a communication plan which was submitted to the #YouAreWelcomeHere website
for acceptance into the campaign.
“We want students from around the world to know that Cottey supports diversity,” said Carla Farmer, vice president for marketing and strategic communication. “Our international students enrich the learning experience on campus preparing all students to compete in a global society.”
Cottey is communicating its message of welcome in statements, photos, video, social media and other creative expressions that feature students, faculty and staff, and we invite all members of the campus community to add their voice to this important message. A short video is currently being created featuring students and staff from across campus saying “You are welcome here” in their native language. This Sunday, November 5, from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m., prior to the Multicultural Festival, the Marketing Department will be recording some of these messages. Please stop on by! This video, along with information about services available to support international students, will be located on a Cottey Cares webpage, which is in the process of being created. The video will also eventually be featured on the #YouAreWelcomeHere website. We also invite everyone to stop by Raney Dining Room to sign the large banner, if you haven't already done so.
According to the official website, students have expressed gratitude and relief. Several students report that the video messages are especially reassuring to their parents who are comforted to see friendly faces behind the many higher education institutions across the country.
volume XXXII, number 12, November 3, 2017
Highlights #YouAreWelcomeHere
Campus Events
Multicultural Festival
Join us for this annual celebration of world cultures, to include food from around the world, exhibitions and posters, performances of music and dance, and an international bazaar! Tickets for food are $9.00 for adults and $7.00 for kids 12 and under. Children three and under are free.
Presale/discounted tickets are now available and may be obtained from Professor Chelminska, Dr. Pivak, or Dr. Quick.
Sunday, November 5 // 4:30-6:30 p.m.Hinkhouse Center
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised]
Friday & Saturday, November 3-4 @ 8:00 p.m.Haidee and Allen Wild Center for the Arts, Auditorium
Shakespeare said “Brevity is the soul of wit,” so take a madcap whirlwind trip through all of his plays. (Yep, that’s right ALL of them.) What do you get when the tutor can’t make it to a study session for an exam over the works of William Shakespeare and the theatre students are left in charge of the review? An absolute circus as the performers provide new views on old works. Unprepared and caught off guard, the actors make the best of an awkward situation, giving modern interpretations of what they know and remember (sometimes incorrectly), Googling what they don’t know and making up the rest. It’s goofy, it’s wild, and a little insane. It’s always a good time.
Tickets for the play are $5 for adults and $4 for those under age 18 or over age 62 (and free with Cottey I.D.!), and will be available at the door the evenings of the performances.
Regional Visit DayIn an effort to bring more prospective students to campus, the Enrollment Office is hosting its first Regional Visit Day this Saturday, November 4. Students and guests will be on campus Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. They will be participating in special planned activities and eating in Raney Dining Room. Currently we have 7 students and 11 guests registered. Please make them feel welcome!
With the theme of “As a Woman Sings,” the Chamber Singers will explore Cottey’s themes of women’s leadership, social responsibility, and global awareness, with several facultymembers speaking during the concert on these themes. Music such as “The Beauty of Your Dreams” features the inspirational words of Eleanor Roosevelt, “Kasar Mie La Gaji (The Earth isTired)” speaks to our responsibility to protect Earth, “The March of the Women” is a suffragist anthem that inspires us to continue fighting for women’s rights, and “Reflection” from the Disney movie Mulan encourages us to show our true selves to the world.
Chamber Singers ConcertFriday, November 108:00 p.m.Missouri Recital Hall
Fall Phonathon November 11-16, 2017
The Office of Institutional Advancement will be conducting their fall phonathon beginning next Saturday, November 11.
The phonathon will be in the Center for Women's Leadership (CWL). Dates and times of the calling sessions are listed below:
Friday, November 10: Training, 5 - 9 p.m.
Saturday, November 11: 12:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 12: 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. and 6 - 9 p.m.
Monday, November 13 – Thursday, November 16: 5:45 – 9 p.m.
Dr. Michael Emery and the Cottey College English Department are proud to sponsor this fiction reading by author Desirina Boskovich, wife of Cottey art professor Morgan Frew. Desirina will present a reading of several of her works of fiction from the dark fantasy and steampunk genres. A reception with refreshments will follow the reading, along with an opportunity for attendees to purchase and get signed copies of Desirina's books. You can learn more about Desirina and her work at http://desirinaboskovich.com.
Fiction Reading: Desirina Boskovich
Thursday, November 98:00 p.m.Missouri Recital Hall
Saturday, December 2
First Seating: Hors d’oeuvres ~ 5:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
(Hinkhouse - Lower level)
Dinner ~ 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Raney Dining Room)
Second Seating: Hors d’oeuvres ~ 7:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
Dinner ~ 7:45 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.
If you are unable to purchase your ticket(s) during the times above, please contact April Mosher at [email protected],
ext. 2150. Please keep in mind our limited seating when considering the number of guests you wish to invite. Our tables will be pre-set for eight guests. Feel free to contact April ahead of time to reserve tickets as well.
Faculty & Staff
Carry Cottey Home!
TICKET SALESTickets will be available in the foyer of Raney Dining Room during the lunch hour:
Monday-Friday November 6-10, 2017
Faculty/Staff - $10.00
Guest & Family Prices:
Adults - $12.00
Children - $7.00 (ages 12 and under)
Thanksgiving buffet dinner will be served in Raney Dining Room on Thursday, November 23, beginning at 12:00 p.m. with hot and cold hors d’oeuvres served in the Centennial Room followed by a traditional Thanksgiving meal with all the trimmings.
If you would like to attend this meal, please notify April Mosher, dining services office manager, by Friday, November 10, at [email protected], ext. 2150. If you are unable to purchase tickets at the times provided (in box to right), please contact April.
TICKET SALESTickets will be available in the foyer of Raney Dining Room during the lunch hour:
Monday-Friday, November 6-10, 2017
Faculty/Staff - $12.00
Guest & Family Prices:
Adults - $15.00
Children - $8.00 (ages 7-12)
Under 7 - $5.00
T hanksgiving Day Dinner
Hanging of the Greens Formal Dinner
Are you traveling over Thanksgiving Break? If so, please consider Carrying Cottey Home and sharing your Cottey experience with your local high school or a high school student who would fit in well at Cottey. If you bring back a completed inquiry card (a student who is interested in Cottey), we will reward you with some new Cottey swag! To Carry Cottey Home, just stop by the Admission Office before heading out on break and grab a packet of materials. Then share the materials with someone who would LOVE Cottey and BAM, new Cottey swag for you! Simple as that! Questions? Come see your friends in Admissions!
Student Happenings
Denim Day
Thanks to everyone who participated in Denim Day last Friday. The College raised $315 for Breast Cancer research—Woo Hoo!
Flu Shots
It's that time again - preparing for the flu season. BlueCross BlueShield of Kansas City will pay for the flu vaccination if you are a Cottey employee (and/or dependent) who is covered by the Cottey Health Plan. The flu vaccination is free from in-network providers. You must call your health care provider and make an appointment in order to receive the vaccination. Members may also go to: Wal-Mart, CVS, or Walgreens and the flu shot would be covered at 100%.
United Way Contributions
Employees should have received United Way enrollment/contribution forms in campus mail. Please return your contribution to Betsy McReynolds in Main Hall. It’s a great way to give back to our local community in the form of tax-free payroll deduction. They are due by November 30. If you misplaced your form, please call Betsy McReynolds or Adam Dean for a new one.
Harassment Training
Don’t forget to complete the online training course, Workplace Harassment Prevention, through United Educators. Information regarding the course was sent via email to employees.
Human Resources
The Amazing RaceThe Ross Library hosted its first ever Amazing Race Through the Library this past Saturday, October 28. Seven teams competed, including one faculty team. Challenges required some acting, some research, puzzle-solving, French poetry recitation, geography, origami, art, and meal-planning. All participants got a little “gnome” and bandana souvenir, and the winners each received a $25 Visa gift card. The winning team had some cancellations, but regrouped to win. Team members of the winning Washington Wonder Women were Whitli Thomas, Sarah Gage, Susana Irigoyen, and Melanie Dillon. Other teams were:
The Insubordinate Clauses: Dr. Amanda Cook, Dr. Melody Denny, Dr. Catherine Volle, and Dr. Mary Laughlin; Water Fowl and Daisies: Michelle Palmer, Tiffany Winter, Darlina Rose, and Laurel Loyless; Kiddo: Chido Shamuyarira and Kimberly Ndhlovu; Chicken and Curry: La Min Thiri and Kidest Ketema; La Cercle Francais: Kara Alford, Anita Kamwendo, and Kathleen Hurst
Library Assistant Kathleen Day headed up the activity that included help from library student workers Sophie Weiss, Heidi Wiskus, Nicole Penick, Mackenzie McCartney, Karina Sosa de la Cruz, Gabrielle Hays, Tritney Poppy, Aschle Paladino, and faculty member Dr. Mary Mba. Library director Courtney Trautweiler was on hand to oversee it all and Steve Reed covered the event for our local media. It takes a village to plan and execute a fun-filled event like this, and we all look forward to the next library activity.
From Student LifeOn Friday, October 27, Tiffany Pruitt, MSW Intern, with the help of Pathway’s Steve Bearden hosted
a two-hour QPR Suicide Prevention program. Four students attended: Peace Karorero, Anita
Kamwendo, Brittany Lear and Geneva Webster.
Next in this series from the Counseling Office comes the “Flawsome” series presented by
Tiffany Pruitt, MSW intern. The next workshop will be Emotional IQ and “doing the NEXT right
thing,” which is the newest initiative for the Healthy Nevada Mental Health Committee. Please
encourage students to join us Wednesday, November 8, from 12:15-12:45 p.m. in the Centennial Room. Check out the event flyer HERE.
Fall Fun FestOn Saturday, October 28, Cottey students joined Carol Clyde Gallagher and other Nevada VIPS (Volunteers in Police Service) at the Halloween Fall Fun Fest at Marmaduke park. Students included Isabelle DuBois, Jennifer Cruse, Ashlyn Robertson, Michelle Rufino, Elizabeth Milligan, April Stenseth, Yasmine Juhoor, Macey Holland, and Alexis Riley-Cello.
Kolderie CenterCross-Generational Sharing Project
Cottey College participated in their Cross Generational Sharing Project the afternoon of Saturday, September 16, at Nevada Nursing & Rehab and Moore-Few Care Center. Fourteen students and two staff members facilitated Bingo games with prizes for the different residents. Cottey College participated in another Cross Generational Sharing Project on the afternoon of Sunday, October 22, at Joe Clark Residential Care Center. Seven students and one staff member facilitated Bingo games with prizes for the different residents. The residents look forward to playing bingo and the socialization time with the Cottey students and staff. The prizes this time were donated by different Cottey departments and the residents loved the new prizes. Thank you to the Cottey departments that brighten the residents’ spirit by these donations.
Thanksgiving Food Drive
The Kolderie Center also invites you to participate in their Thanksgiving Food Drive, with donations being accepted November 1-20. Help Nevada Community Food Pantry by donating your excess non-perishable food. Please place your food items in the polka dotted boxes located in campus buildings.
Volleyball
Cross-Country
Project Zero Holiday Challenge
The average American gains between 1 and 5 pounds between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. Between holiday parties, busy schedules, and cold weather, which can reduce normal exercise and outdoor activity, it seems almost inevitable that one will gain a few pounds. Project Zero is a wellness challenge to NOT gain weight during the holiday season. The challenge is not a weight loss program. Participants will be asked to weigh in on the first day of the challenge, Friday, November 17, and the last day of the challenge, Monday, January 8, 2018. Weights will be kept confidential. Anyone who gains ZERO weight between the start and end weigh-ins will have the chance to win one of several gift cards. Read next week’s Chronicle for the announcement of weigh-in times.
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Art After Dark: Register TODAY!
The fall session of Art After Dark will be a holiday craft. This Art After Dark event will have participants making snowmen or snowwomen in three different sizes. Come enjoy snacks and beverages of your choice at BIL Lodge on Friday, November 10, starting at 7 p.m. Email [email protected] by TODAY, Friday, November 3, if you are interested in participating. Employees are welcome to bring a spouse or significant other to assist in their project. Come be artistic and de-stress before the holidays kick off.
Congratulations to Cottey cross-country runners Tori Kehler (right) and Christi-Anne Beatty (left) who finished 2nd and 3rd respectively at last Friday's home Regional Meet, earning them All-Region status. Their performances qualify them for a trip to the national meet on Saturday, November 11, in Fort Dodge, Iowa. You can see a full recap from the meet on the cross-country webpage. Well done, Comets!
The Volleyball Comets closed out their regular season by defeating Allen Community College with scores of 18-25, 25-14, 25-17, 25-12, on Wednesday, November 1. Congratulations, Comets! They ended the regular season with a record of 12-10.
The Comets now head to the Region XVI/District O Championship tournament this weekend at Longview Community College (Lee's Summit, Missouri) as the #4 seed. They take on #5 seed St. Louis Community College at 5 p.m. today. If victorious, they will play #1 seed Longview C.C. at 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 4. Let's go, Comets!
BasketballThe Comets basketball team kicked off their season at Hesston College in Kansas on Wednesday, November 1. The Comets fell to the Larks by a score of 82-49. Check out the full season schedule on the basketball webpage.
