Statement Spring 2011

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Dr. John P. Gearhart takes new professorship at Johns Hopkins (p. 10) Eagle Excellence Award (p. 13) Dr. Gerald DeMoss honored (p. 32)

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Dear Alumni and Friends of Morehead State University, It’s hard to believe that 2010 has gone by so quickly, and we are beginning a new year.

While the start of a new year is a time for renewal, it is also a time for retrospection and looking back at the previous year’s challenges and successes and charting a course for the future.

Certainly, there have been many challenges as a result of the severe economic situation in the Commonwealth and nation.

In spite of the economy, the University has made great strides, including the opening of the new state-of-the-art Center for Health, Education and Research and being recognized for the seventh consecutive year as one of the top public universities in the South.

MSU alumni, students, faculty and staff added much to the University’s success with honors or recognitions for their extraordinary talent, performances, and skills. You’ll see a number of these successes highlighted in this edition.

As we chart the course for 2011, the University’s primary goal will continue to be improving student success and achieving MSU’s enrollment goals. The overarching goal of Senate Bill 1, which was passed by the Kentucky General Assembly in 2009, is to ensure that the standards are aligned from elementary to high school to postsecondary education so that all children in Kentucky schools are working toward a common curriculum and can be successful at each educational level.

MSU is implementing initiatives to be an active partner with schools in the service region in providing the level of support outlined in Senate Bill 1.

One such initiative is a new scholarship program that will enable Kentucky first-time freshmen to get “much more” from their Kentucky Education Excellence Scholarship (KEES) monies. You can read more about the Eagle Excellence Award on page 13.

Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to especially thank all of our employees for continuing to keep our students’ education and success as their primary focus during these challenging budget times. It has been a good year, and 2011 promises to be even better.

Wayne D. Andrews President At Morehead State University, you will find “much more” than you might imagine. We are much more than college classes...much more engaged....much more personal. We provide a safe campus environment that is much more welcoming and student-friendly. We deliver a quality, affordable education in a student-focused learning environment. Our students thrive in small classes taught by dedicated faculty and staff committed to student success. We are much more than a regional partner... and much more than an alma mater. We are committed to enriching the lives of those we serve. At MSU, we aspire to be the best public regional university in the South. Visit www.moreheadstate.edu/aspire to learn “much more” about MSU’s mission, vision, and values.

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President, Morehead State University Dr. Wayne D. Andrews Chair, Board of Regents John Merchant (79) President, MSU Alumni Association, Inc. Clyde James (65)

Changing the face of healthcare education

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Dr. John P. Gearhart takes new professorship at Johns Hopkins

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Eagle Excellence Award announced

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Dr. Gerald DeMoss honored at CHER dedication

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Degree offerings in health systems management

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Success Academy prepares freshmen

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Educational opportunities available beyond two-year degree

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Career direction influenced by internship

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Networking impacts successful job search

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Morehead State University is committed to providing equal educational opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, and armed forces service medal veterans, or disability in its 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 regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. This includes: 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 Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, 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 programs at Morehead State University supported by federal funds include industrial education, vocational agriculture, business education, and the associate degree program in nursing. Any inquires should be addressed to: Affirmative Action Officer, Morehead State University, 101 Howell-McDowell, Morehead, KY 40351, (606) 783.2097.

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AROUND MSU

Twiggs named to Space News’ top 10 who made a difference The international authority Space News has named the top 10 space professionals in the world. On the list, President Barack Obama and Paypal/SpaceX founder Elon Musk along with MSU’s Space Science professor Bob Twiggs.

“It is unbelievable,” said Twiggs. “To be ranked among those professionals, who are on the list, it is very humbling.”

President Obama’s national space policy is transforming NASA by revamping the manned Bob Twiggs

spaceflight program and moving a significant portion of the U.S. space services component to private industry. SpaceX, called the “poster child for the Obama plan,” has won the largest private contract from NASA to develop its commercial orbital transport system—the Falcon 9

rocket and Dragon capsule that will ultimately ferry astronauts to the International Space Station and beyond.

“Professor Twiggs’ recognition as one of the top 10 space professionals by Space News is a remarkable achievement. When Bob invented the CubeSat in 2001, I do not believe anyone imagined that it would revolutionize the small satellite industry--but it certainly has. Advances in micro-miniaturization and MEMS devices have driven the evolution of satellite systems to smaller but very capable form factors and the CubeSat has dominated,” said Dr. Ben Malphrus, chair of the Department of Earth and Space Science and director of the Space Science Center.

Twiggs, according to Space News, has witnessed a big development on the realm of small satellites. “After years of gestation, CubeSats—standardized space platforms measuring 10 centimeters on a side and weighing all of 1 kilogram—are being embraced like never before.”

Twiggs helped found the Kentucky Space Program in 2004 and became a professor at MSU in 2009. He has helped lead the Space Science program in its goal of becoming a nationally recognized center for education and research in space systems development and operation.

MSU acquires old library for KCTM MSU will have a new home for its Kentucky Center for Traditional Music.

MSU has acquired the old Rowan County Public Library, located at 185 E. First Street, from the library board.

“The Traditional Music Program is among the fastest growing academic traditional music programs at any school of higher education. We are fortunate here that MSU wants to support a dynamic environment in which students have an exceptional opportunity to study this aspect of our cultural traditions. The right time is now and the place is MSU for this remarkable program,” said Raymond W. McLain, director.

KCTM music ians perform for special e on campus a vents, nd in the com munity.

Funding for the acquisition was made possible by a $1 million matching grant commitment from the W. Paul and Lucille Little Foundation that was received in 2009 to support the Kentucky Center for Traditional Music and its “Classroom to the Community” program. The grant was matched dollar-for-dollar by the state from the Regional University Excellence Trust Fund.

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MSU captures national cheerleading championships Morehead State University’s coed and all-girl cheerleading squads captured national championships (Jan. 15) at the College National Cheerleading Championships.

The Universal Cheerleaders Association-sponsored event was held at Walt Disney’s Wide World of Sports in Orlando.

With the win, MSU’s coed squad captured its 20th overall championship while it was the all-girl squad’s eighth national title.

Cheerleaders

The four-person team of Mallory Mingus, Ashley

capture nati

Benjamin, Krista Sanders and Izzy Glinski won the 2011

onal title, ag

ain.

UCA All-Girl Group National Championship. It was the first all-girl group stunt national championship for MSU. The three titles increased Morehead State’s total to 28 national championships. The teams are coached by Bill Mayo.

“I have never been more proud to be part of such a famed program,” said Mayo. “We had the most difficult routines in our division and we did things that no team has ever done before. Our stunts and pyramids were revolutionary and our attitude was perfect, we came to win and that’s just what we did. Morehead State owns Orlando in the month of January and I am so proud we kept the tradition.” For more information, visit www.msueagles.com.

Tudor named nation’s top cadet Morehead State University ROTC’s Battalion Commander Wesley Tudor, LaPort, Ind., senior, ranks as the number one cadet in the nation.

The son of Scott Allen Tudor and Natalie Gail Hardin, Tudor received a ranking of first out of 5,342 cadets from 272 universities across the nation, not including West Point.

He is the highest ranking cadet in Morehead State’s ROTC history.

Tudor and Maj. Robert A. Mason, Cadet Wesley President Wayne D. Andrews

The national ranking system, called “Order of Merit” list, is a combination of accomplishments from the last three years. The top 20 percent of cadets on the Order of Merit list are recognized as Distinguished Military Graduates.

“We are very proud of Cadet Tudor,” said Maj. Robert A. Mason, professor of military science. “It is a very big honor to be the top ranked cadet in the nation.”

Prior to Tudor, Shannon Niki Martin (07) was the highest ranking cadet. She received a ranking of third out of 3,806 cadets from 272 universities across the nation, not including West Point, in 2006-07.

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FEATURE

Changing the face of

healthcare education

Morehead State University will be able to recruit and train

comprehensive health education center was designed

current and future health care professionals with state-of-

to accommodate a wide range of continuing education/

the-art imaging and medical equipment because of the

workshop programs, teleconferencing and telemedicine

joining of three health care entities that came to fruition

initiatives, specialized professional development/

during the last year.

enrichment opportunities for health-care providers, and

A partnership of MSU, the University of Kentucky (UK) and St. Claire Regional Medical Center (SCR) resulted in the

Additionally, space is being provided for anticipated

University’s Center for Health, Education and Research

growth in these programs and the planned

(CHER) that became fully operational before the start of

implementation of MSU’s new master’s degrees in nursing

the fall semester.

and in nuclear medicine. Similar space will be available

The new health sciences facility houses MSU’s departments of nursing and imaging sciences, UK’s

to support UK’s master’s-level programs for physician assistant and family nurse practitioner.

physician assistant and family nurse practitioner

The departments of nursing and imaging sciences area

programs, in addition to a freestanding primary care

includes lecture and laboratory classrooms to support

clinic, and comprehensive health education center.

MSU’s associate and baccalaureate degree nursing

The clinic is the primary training site for the SCR/UK family practice residency program and includes examination rooms and a dental suite, as well as provides for a clinical laboratory and basic radiology services. The 6 |

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programs; the radiologic technology program; and the sonography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance program options. Also included are faculty/ staff offices and conference areas.

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Good things happen when people work together.

Rep. Rocky Adkins

Morehead State expects at least 150 students to graduate

said Rogers. “The healthcare needs of our region are

annually from these programs during the next three years.

no secret and our local communities will benefit from

Funding for the construction of the $30 million facility was provided by the Commonwealth of Kentucky thanks to

Morehead’s work to teach and train future professionals in the health care industry.

the leadership in the General Assembly of Reps. Rocky

Noting that he continued to be “impressed” with the

Adkins (82) and John Will Stacy (77), along with

ARC’s willingness to partner with local colleges and

Sens. Walter Blevins (72), Robin Webb (83) and former

universities to bring high quality education opportunities

Sen. Charlie Borders (75). Additional assistance by U.S.

to our region, “I offer high praise to the MSU faculty,

Congressman Hal Rogers and Gov. Steve Beshear through

board, and President Wayne Andrews for their hard work

grants from the Economic Development Administration

to take advantage of these opportunities.”

and the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) provided for replacement of obsolete equipment in the nursing and imagining science programs with state-of-

The governor and members of the legislature attended the dedication ceremony last August.

the-art simulators, diagnostic equipment, and associated

Gov. Beshear hailed the four-story, 90,000 square foot

furnishings which will greatly improve the level of training

structure as “an incredible example of our ability to find

that can be provided to students in these programs. SCR

creative solutions to complex issues” and noted that CHER

donated the property.

is now “one of the top medical facilities in the state.”

“MSU and Rowan County are leading our region and

Rep. Adkins described it as proof that “good things

the nation in high-tech science and medical education,”

happen when people work together.”

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Department of Nursing •

Moving into the CHER building afforded nursing students four nursing laboratories, opportunities for patient care scenarios enhanced by simulation, use of high fidelity simulators and

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various other advanced technologies.

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Department of Nursing has launched a Paramedic to Associate Degree Nursing track which gives paramedics credit for prior learning.

Lalona Hall (06) is a family nurse practitioner

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The Center for Health, Education and Research Interprofessional Council (CHER IPC) has been

at the King’s Daughters Medical Center’s

assembled to bring together the faculty involved

Olive Hill Family Care Center where she sees both acute and chronically ill patients.

in educating health professionals at MSU’s

“I love the people I get to see every day. It’s

programs from the University of Kentucky. The

really rewarding to get to come back to the

overall goal is to build an interprofessional and

town I grew up in, and be lucky enough for

collaborative healthcare practice by joining

Center for Health, Education and Research, with

people I have known my whole life to trust me with their health and well-being. It is really a privilege,” she said.

practicing clinicians, educators, and students.

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In 2009 and 2010, the Baccalaureate Nursing

Hall was a student at MSU from 2002-06 where she earned a Bachelor

Program had a 100 percent pass rate on the

of Science in Nursing degree. She continued her education at Frontier

NCLEX licensure exam. In Spring 2010, the

School of Midwifery & Family Nursing in Hyden, receiving a master’s

Associate Degree Nursing Program on the

degree as a family nurse practitioner. She completed her clinical

Morehead campus had a 100 pass rate on

practicum in internal medicine with the Kentucky Clinic in Lexington

NCLEX licensure exam; the same was true for

and the Family Care Clinic in Mt. Sterling.

the Associate Degree Nursing Program on the Mt. Sterling campus in spring 2009.

Hall is pleased she chose the health care profession as a career. “I think the most important thing for anyone planning to pursue a career in

•

Department of Nursing faculty and students

healthcare is to realize that you never stop learning and you can never

traveled to Haiti in 2010 to provide medical

know enough.

and nursing care to more than 1,000 Haitians

“Always be looking for new ways to challenge yourself, and never be afraid to ask questions when you aren’t entirely sure about something.

Chances are many people have asked the same question before you,

devastated by the earthquake. In conjunction with St. Claire Medical Center Hospice, they provide Camp Smile for grieving children.

and lots will ask it afterwards.”

She and her husband, Christopher Hall (07), both Carter County natives, reside in Olive Hill. After graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from MSU, he enrolled in the Doctor of Pharmacy program at the University of Kentucky where he will graduate in May.

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Department of Imaging Sciences

Alumni Spotlight Tommy Sawyers (08) chose to make helping

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others his career choice. After completing the

Morehead State offers the only Bachelor of

Nurse Anesthesia program at Texas Christian

Science in Imaging Sciences degree in the

University, he became a Registered Nurse

Commonwealth.

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Anesthetist in January.

The Associate Degree Radiologic Science

Sawyers resides in Houston and works

Program has been awarded the maximum

at Texas Medical Center as a CRNA in an

accreditation term of eight years by the Joint

anesthesia care team practice that comprises

Review Committee on Education.

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The Baccaureate Degree Imaging Sciences Program – Diagnostic Medical Sonography is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.

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Moving to CHER allowed imaging science students to learn in a state-of-the-art facility with modern healthcare technology.

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a back-up plan for the things you want to accomplish; and stick to the plan. You will obtain your goal if you stay the course. Your investments of time and effort will lead to success.”

The path has been long and varied. After growing up in Hyden, he went to Transylvania University and completed a degree in psychology and studio art. Before heading off to graduate school, he worked at Eastern State Hospital. From the mental health nurse practitioners, he learned

satisfaction has been 4.5 + out of 5.00 for the

that treatment of the patient was all encompassing and included

past five years.

psychic and physiologic needs. He enrolled at Eastern Kentucky

Certification exams passage rates exceed the

University, planning to enter the Mental Health Practitioner Master’s program.

had 100 percent passage for more than five

During his time in clinical, Sawyers had another revelation: “Nurses

consecutive years.

deal with the entire person, their psychic, physiologic and social needs,

Diagnostic Medical Sonography students are involved in service learning through the

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To reach this stage, Sawyers followed this philosophy: “Have a plan and

Departmental graduate and employer

national average and many programs have

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both anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists.

simultaneously in all arenas of practice,” leading him to a job with the University of Kentucky’s Cardio-Thoracic Intensive Care Unit.

performance of free, non-diagnostic fetal

During the next six years, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing

ultrasound scanning on community volunteers.

degree from MSU. With degree in hand, he applied to the advanced

The students have performed an average of 65

practice nursing program and was accepted to the highly ranked Nurse

free fetal ultrasound exams per year since the

Anesthesia program at TCU in Fort Worth. Rotations at Harris Methodist

inception of the program in 2001.

Health Systems and Cook Children’s Hospital in Fort Worth; Parkland

Student organizations (Chi Beta Gamma and SPECTMR) and faculty donate their time and

Memorial in Dallas; and Tampa General Hospital, were among his training sites.

needed items to the Gateway House Homeless

Sawyers offers this advice to others interested in the healthcare field.

Shelter.

“Life goes on while you are in school but if you do your best in your personal and academic life, it will show. It is hard, and at times seems

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impossible, but keep going, one step at a time, one day at a time, and it will soon pass. Camaraderie, whether in school or at the bedside, is essential. Foster it wherever you go. Help each other out!”

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Dr. John Gearhart accepted the professorship at a ceremony in December. From left, Dr. Alan W. Partin, Dr. Gearhart, Dr. Ronald Daniels, and Edward Miller, M.D., dean and CEO of Johns Hopkins Medicine, with a portrait of Robert D. Jeffs, M.D.

Dr. John P. Gearhart takes new professorship at Johns Hopkins Director of Pediatric Urology John P. Gearhart, M.D.

chief resident in urology. After a fellowship in pediatric

(71) is the inaugural recipient of The Robert D. Jeffs

urology at the Alder Hey Children’s Hospital at the

Professorship in Pediatric Urology at Johns Hopkins.

University of Liverpool School of Medicine and service

“It’s a tremendous honor,” said Dr. Gearhart, who trained with Jeffs and succeeded him as director of pediatric urology in the James Buchannan Brady Urological Institute at Johns Hopkins and Hopkins Children’s. “He taught us the truth of science, that excellence was always expected and he lived what he preached.”

The founding chief of pediatric urology at Johns Hopkins and a trailblazing surgeon in his field, Jeffs died in 2006.

he joined the Brady Institute at Johns Hopkins in 1984 as a pediatric urology fellow. He succeeded Jeffs as professor and director of pediatric urology in 1996. His own mentees, former fellows at Johns Hopkins, include many current chiefs of pediatric urology in prestigious medical institutions across the nation and abroad.

The Jeffs Professorship was endowed partially by a bequest from long-time Johns Hopkins supporter Zanvyl

Like his predecessor, Dr. Gearhart is among the world’s

Krieger (A&S 1928), combined later with the support of

leading experts on urogenitial malformations in children,

friends, grateful families and the Department of Urology

most notably those related to bladder and clocacal

at Johns Hopkins, led by Department Chair Alan Partin,

exstrophy. Today he heads a world-class Division of

M.D., Ph.D.

Pediatric Urology specializing in the reconstruction of these birth defects in children.

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on the faculty of St. Mary’s Hospital in Huntington, W.Va.,

“For a lifetime of work done superbly well, we are thrilled to honor Dr. Robert Jeffs,” said Johns Hopkins

After graduting from Morehead State University and the

University President Ronald Daniels, J.D. “And to Dr.

University of Louisville School of Medicine (1975), Dr.

John Gearhart, we offer our heartiest congratulations

Gearhart completed his internship and a residency at

and profound thanks for leading us toward a future of

the Medical College of Georgia, where he also served as

limitless possibility.”

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Degree offerings in health systems management Whether you are a student considering graduate

Health systems management was designed for today’s

education or an experienced professional seeking

changing healthcare environment. The curriculum

advancement or a new career direction, Morehead

includes timely topics in health information technology,

State can provide opportunities for you.

healthcare management, finance, economics, ethics,

The University has expanded its role in health sciences

and much more.

and health systems management in response to the

Employment opportunities have gained increased

rapidly changing healthcare needs. The College of

attention as the U.S. healthcare industry focuses on

Business and Public Affairs has initiated a new Health

transitioning to electronic health information and

Systems Management (HSM) program.

transforming clinical practice to increase access, reduce cost, and improve the quality of care.

Graduate students may complete the Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Science

The MBA or MSIS degree with an HSM Track can be

in Information Systems (MSIS) programs with an HSM

completed with a minimum 36 semester credit hours,

track on either a full-time or part-time basis. Both

while HSM students will have 12 credit hours of required

degrees and certificate programs in HSM are offered by

HSM courses.

classroom and online delivery.

For additional information and course offerings, go to

“We believe these new programs address a growing

www.moreheadstate.edu/cbpa and click on health

need among healthcare professionals to gain more

systems management or call (606) 783-2607.

know-how with the business of healthcare,” said Dr. Robert Albert (86), dean of the college.

MO RE H E A D STAT E U N I VE RSI T Y

Fully online RN to BSN program since 2005.

Proven track record of successful graduates.

For more information, call 1-800-585-6781.

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Success Academy prepares freshmen To better prepare its freshman class, Morehead State

Students who are eligible for financial aid, and file early

University offers the Success Academy, a five-week

for summer aid (the deadline is June 15), may be able to

program of college instruction and tutoring for students

lower the cost significantly. The financial aid form, Free

admitted to the University who are in need of additional

Application for Federal Student Aid, is available online at

academic preparation.

www.fafsa.ed.gov.

The Success Academy provides engaging classroom

The Success Academy, located on MSU’s Morehead

instruction, dedicated academic advising, and caring

campus, allows students to live in residence halls.

tutoring support in two developmental courses and

Residence assistants and tutor/peer counselors also will

one general education course. The Academy has

live in halls with students to provide academic support,

traditionally been offered during June and July of the

programming, and administration of residence hall

summer after participants graduate from high school,

policies and all University regulations.

but before entering MSU. Students who qualify may complete some or all of their

be provided during each class day and available near

needed developmental courses to be prepared and

student living areas during evening hours. The College

succeed as University students. The academy’s goal is

Success Class will improve study skills, emphasize

to provide this opportunity to incoming students, prior

career development, and orient students to the

to their first year fall enrollment, and in an environment

programs, people and services at MSU. Guest speakers

which will help foster successful learning habits.

and other special activities will give participants a head

To be eligible to participate in the Success Academy,

start toward success when they begin college.

students must have two or more developmental course

Students who complete the academy will begin the Fall

needs. Developmental courses are required for students

2011 semester with nine college credits completed.

who have an ACT sub-score below 18 in English, below 19 in math, or below 20 in reading.

Application and registration is available online at www.moreheadstate.edu/success. For more

During Summer 2011, the academy will be held June 26

information, e-mail success@moreheadstate.edu, or call

- July 29. The cost is $2,500, which includes all tuition, all

the Office of First Year Programs and Academic Services

tutoring and seminar materials, books, housing, and two

at (606) 783-5208.

meals each day for the entire five weeks.

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Eagle Excellence Award announced A new scholarship program to enable Kentucky first

ACT scores. Under current law, students earn a base

time freshmen to get “much more” from their Kentucky

award each year they earn at least a 2.5 GPA in high

Education Excellence Scholarship (KEES) monies has

school and a bonus award if they score at least a 15

been announced at MSU. The Eagle Excellence Award,

composite on their ACT before they graduate.

scheduled to begin in Fall 2011, will provide students the opportunity to double their earned KEES value.

To be eligible for the Eagle Excellence Award, a student must be a legal resident of Kentucky; eligible

“We are very excited to be able to offer this new award

for the Kentucky Education Excellence Scholarship

to Kentucky students who have worked hard in high

administered by the Kentucky Higher Education

school to earn valuable KEES money to attend college,”

Assistance Authority (KHEAA); be unconditionally

said President Wayne D. Andrews.

admitted for study at MSU; achieve at least a 21 ACT

“We believe the KEES scholarship program, established in 1998 by the General Assembly, continues to be an excellent investment made by the Commonwealth to support Kentucky students and we are willing to match that investment by doubling the KEES award for qualified

composite score or SAT combined score (math plus verbal) of 980 or higher prior to the start of classes. The scholarship may not be awarded in addition to other academic or athletic scholarships, except an MSU Alumni Scholarship.

students enrolling at Morehead State University.

A completed application packet, including application

This new scholarship is an example of MSU’s strong

form, transcript and test scores, must be received by

commitment to maintaining access to higher education

March 15. More information on the program can be

for all Kentucky students.”

found at www.moreheadstate.edu/keesmatch.

Kentucky high school students can earn money for

Additional information is available by contacting the

college through the Kentucky Educational Excellence

Office of Enrollment Services at (800) 585-6781.

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Transfer students explore options for four-year degrees

“When I transferred from Big Sandy Community and Technical College, the transition was a lot smoother than I anticipated. The faculty and staff at Morehead State are great!

Among the best things I have found about MSU, the teachers have an open door policy.�

Joey Bryant

Martin, Ky. Veteran, Operation Enduring Freedom Afghanistan, 2008-09 Senior, Geography/History

For more information, call (800) 585-6781 or visit www.moreheadstate.edu/transfer.

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We wanted to make it simpler for students to convert their associate degrees and two additional years of study into a bachelor’s degree.

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President Wayne D. Andrews

Educational opportunities available beyond two-year degree Students who complete an associate degree at a

Kentuckians to earn a four-year degree while at the

community college in Kentucky have more options to

same time, reaffirming our historic commitment to serve

continue their education.

those unable to attend a residential campus.”

Morehead State University has offered online bachelor’s

MSU offers KCTCS transfer students an attractive

degree “completer” programs to graduates of the

scholarship program to support the goal of achieving

Kentucky Community and Technical College System

a bachelor’s degree. To qualify for the KCTCS Transfer

(KCTCS) since 2006. Courses are available via the

Scholarship, KCTCS transfer students must meet certain

Internet, allowing busy adults an opportunity to complete

criteria: Have completed at least 36 hours of college

classwork at a time and place convenient to them, while

coursework with a cumulative grade point average of

continuing to meet work and family obligations.

at least 3.5; and submit a completed application packet,

Online completer degree options include: Bachelor of University Studies-General Studies; RN-BSN Program;

including application form and transcripts, by the May 31 priority deadline.

Technology Management; Small Business Management

Recipients of the KCTCS Transfer Scholarship pay tuition

and Entrepreneurship; Accounting; and General

equivalent to KCTCS tuition, and must be enrolled full

Business for KCTCS graduates. Recently added was a

time. Students who are concurrently enrolled full time at

Bachelor of Science—Leadership in Medical Imaging

MSU (six hours) and at a KCTCS institution will pay the

degree, designed for graduates of a programmatic

MSU tuition equivalent to KCTCS tuition for MSU hours.

accredited program (radiography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance, diagnostic medical sonography, nuclear medicine or radiation therapy) who are registered and in good standing by a respective certification agency (ARRT, ARDMS, or NMTCB).

In a partnership agreement with KCTCS, MSU began the completer degree program to remove barriers that make it difficult for KCTCS alumni to earn a four-year degree.

“We wanted to make it simpler for students to convert

The transfer scholarship may be renewed if the student continues full-time enrollment and maintains a minimum GPA of 3.0. The scholarship will not be given with any other award. Recipients are selected from MSU’s admission and scholarship application.

Additional information on transfer scholarships is available from Jen Crisp (03), transfer senior enrollment services counselor, at (606) 783-2000 or 783-5421; or by e-mailing j.crisp@moreheadstate.edu.

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“

I want to give back to others in the MSU family; and if they win, I win and if I win, they win.

Jameson Bennett (10)

Career direction influenced by internship Spending the summer in New York City is a dream for

including work as a board operator, a job typically not

many young adults, but it became a reality for graduate

assigned to interns.

student Jameson Bennett (10) through summer internships.

With the help of MSU Career Services, Bennett, a Louisville communications student, prepared his resume, focusing on the skills he gained while working with MSU-TV and Morehead State Public Radio.

Through research and with the help of his sister, Bennett found and applied for 50 internships.

In spring 2010, Bennett learned that he had been awarded internships at Black Entertainment Television and Sirius Radio in Manhattan. Many internships are non-paid, however, they offer real world experience, as well as an impressive boost to a resume. Bennett understood the significance of attaining an internship,

wing and gave me the opportunity to learn and not just be someone that ran errands and got coffee,” he said.

For his final project, Bennett worked with other interns to create two shows, a reality and a music program. The final project was presented to Stephen Hill, president of programming, music and specials for BET. Bennett said that he and his group received excellent feedback on the shows.

Having spent the summer in New York and conquering his fear of living in a big city, Bennett now knows what he wants to do in life. “I want to be a radio/television producer, on-air talent and do voice acting.”

and with family in Brooklyn, he was able to move there

Bennett graduated from MSU in December 2010 with a

and commute to Manhattan.

Master of Arts in Communication. Before graduating,

In order to get the most out of the experience, he requested additional responsibility and was able to work on various radio shows. For both internships, he

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“I was appreciative that people took me under their

he encouraged other students to seek internship experiences, and shared tools and tips that he had learned.

was required to work 20-hours per week, but also put in

He also offered “kudos” to MSPR staff members

10-hour shifts to gain as much experience as possible.

Chuck Mraz, news director, and Dan Conti, assistant

His tasks ranged from working with files, audio bits,

news director, for their support, for coaching him and

answering the phone for live shows and much more,

preparing him for this “great experience.”

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The Department of Music, Theatre and Dance, a widely recognized and distinguished center of excellence, has an impressive history of serving and enriching the region.

Alumni are recognized artists, scholars, teachers, and leaders in arts and arts education with noteworthy achievements regionally, nationally, and internationally.

For more information about the Department of Music, Theatre and Dance, visit

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EDITORIAL

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BRAND Much more than a tagline If you had one of Peggy Osborne’s marketing courses,

We also wanted to refresh the University logo to reflect

you can skip the next paragraph. You already know

the modern, 21st century academic enterprise that it

quite well the definition of “brand.”

represents. The “Soaring M,” which has been used by

A brand, in marketing terms, really is a combination of many things. Boiling it down to the most basic and overarching definition, however, will distill two things.

1. A brand is the essence or promise that a product, service, company, or university will deliver or be experienced by a consumer, client, or in our case, students/alumni.

2. A brand incorporates a unique design, sign, symbol,

Eagle athletics for several years, was adopted to be the primary mark of MSU. The “Mountain M” has not been discarded. We honor the image by keeping it as the logo for our retirees association to represent our rich heritage.

The tagline and logo were overwhelming favorites, but I feared the brand promise would be more difficult to nail down. However, when STAMATS presented its findings to the administration, I was amazed to hear the results.

words, messages or a combination of these,

When each survey group had been asked to describe

employed in creating an image that identifies a

the typical MSU student, every constituency had

product and differentiates it from its competitors.

listed the top two attributes to be the same . . . friendly

At Morehead State, we undertook a project in 2010 to help us gain a better understanding of what the

and ambitious. Doesn’t that describe an MSU Eagle perfectly?

perceptions of the University were by current students,

Our faculty to student ratio is 17 to 1. We offer one

prospective students, prospective students’ parents,

of five space science programs in the country. Our

faculty, staff, and alumni. Many of you responded to a

graduates are accepted into professional schools at

survey administered and analyzed by STAMATS last

rates above national averages. We’ve been recognized

spring. That information was invaluable in helping us

for the seventh consecutive year as one of the top public

refine and refocus our brand.

universities in the South. Our programs in the arts reach

Overwhelmingly, people responded that Morehead State

out to thousands of school children each year.

University is “much more.” Much more than people

As alumni of Morehead State, we have so much to be

expect to find. Much more of a tuition value in terms

proud of . . . sorry . . . So much more.

of a quality, higher education. Much more than an alma mater. Much more personal. Much more about students. Much more down-to-earth. Over and over again, we heard the words “much more.” Much more emerged as a natural fit for our new tagline.

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NICATIONS & MARKETING

BY JAMI HORNBUCKLE (96), ASST. VICE PRESIDENT, COMMU

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MSU’s Brand Promise Statement Morehead State University delivers a strong and affordable education for friendly, ambitious students who thrive in a student-focused learning environment defined by small class sizes and faculty committed to teaching and student success.

Learn more:

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EAGLE EYE

Homecoming 2010

Top left, MSU’s March ing Band performed during the annual pa rade. Above, the Mem orial Brick Ceremony was held at the Little Bell Tower Memorial Plaza to honor the years of service given by dece ased faculty and staff.

Left, President Wayne D. Andrews does a litt le pickin’ with Kentucky Center for Traditional Music director Raym ond W. McLain.

Dr. Jack D. Ellis (57), right, Morehead historian and MSU retiree, received the 2010 Founders Award for University Service from President Andrews.

Dr. Kenneth I. D augherty (57) an d Donna Tatman Alumni Hall of Reed (73), Fame inductee s, were congra tulated by Dr. A

ndrews.

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During the weekend, alumni and friends visited the MSU Alumni Art Exhibition 2010 on display in the main gallery of the Claypool-Young Art Building, got reacquainted with old friends and enjoyed camaraderie at the pre-game tailgate before watching Desmond Cox, Akron, Ohio, junior, gain yardage against Jacksonville.

Jeannie Francis of Elizabethtown and Chase Schwalbach of Wheelersburg, Ohio, were named Morehead State University’s 2010 Homecoming Queen and King. Francis is the daughter of Bethel and Anthony Francis. A senior mathematics major, she was sponsored by Kappa Delta.

Schwalbach is the son of Rick Schwalbach and Tammi and Jerry Dodds. A finance major, he was sponsored by Gamma Phi Beta. They were joined by MSU’s First Lady Sue Andrews, far left, and President Wayne D. Andrews, far right.

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HOMECOMING 2011

African American Alumni

2011.

Your 2011 MSU Homecoming reunion is scheduled for October 20-22, .com or (502) 836-5927.

For more information, contact Michael Gray at mgray@way2easytravel

Gamma Phi Beta (GFB) Alumni

coming 2011.

Epsilon Sigma’s 20th Anniversary Celebration will be held during Home For more information, visit www.gammasmsu.com.

Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) Alumni

g 2011.

KY Gamma’s 40th Reunion Celebration will be held during Homecomin Visit www.kygamma.com for more details.

Is your alumni group planning a special reunion?

We want to know about it.

Contact the Office of Alumni and Constituent Relations at (800) 783-2586 or e-mail alumni@moreheadstate.edu.

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. an alumni Much morndiength of Fame. alumni and athletes for the Hall Nominate outsta

Alumni Hall of Fame Brief purpose/criteria: To provide recognition to individuals who have achieved excellence in their profession, community service, or education at the local, state, or national level. Alumni must have graduated from Morehead State University 10 years prior to nomination and must be responsible, respected citizens of good character in their communities and professions. Individuals will be inducted into the Alumni Hall of Fame during Homecoming Weekend of that year.

Nominee’s Name: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Nominee’s Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Street

___________________________________________________________________________ ________ City

State

_____________________ Zip

Years Attended (ex. 1979-1982): ___________ - ___________ Honors & Recognition: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Why is the nominee worthy of Hall of Fame consideration: _______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Nominator’s Name: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Nominator’s E-mail: __________________________________________________________ Phone: ____________________________________

Athletic Hall of Fame Brief purpose/criteria: To provide recognition to individuals who have achieved excellence in athletics at Morehead State University and to those persons who have made a significant contribution on behalf of the MSU intercollegiate athletic program. Former athletes must have been officially disassociated with MSU as an undergraduate student for a period of at least 10 years or as a member of the coaching staff for at least five years.

Must be responsible, respected citizens of good character in their communities and professions. Individuals will be inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame during Homecoming Weekend of that year.

Nominee’s Name: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Nominee’s Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Street

___________________________________________________________________________ ________ City

_____________________ Zip

State

Years Attended, Coached or Administered (ex. 1979-1982): ___________ - ___________ Sports played, coached or administered: _____________________________________________________________________________________ Why is the nominee worthy of Hall of Fame consideration: _______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Nominator’s Name: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Nominator’s E-mail: __________________________________________________________ Phone: ____________________________________ Mail to: MSU Alumni Association, 150 University Blvd., Morehead, KY 40351 *Nominations must be received by April 1 to be considered for induction into the Hall of Fame for the current year.

Complete these forms online at www.moreheadstate.edu/alumni.

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FAME & GLORY

, thanks to our MSU had a great fall season n’s golf teams. volleyball, soccer and wome OVC players of Combining for 40 wins, 19 OVC Titles the week, two regular season berth, the 2010 and an NCAA Championship bar high for the winning teams have set the other programs.

Women’s fall sports recap Morehead State is one of seven Division I programs that

unblemished conference record is the second year in

took home the regular season conference title in both

a row the team has made it through OVC play without

women’s soccer and volleyball, a prestigious list that

a loss after a 5-0-3 mark last season. After two years

included Dayton, Penn State, Milwaukee, Pennsylvania,

on the MSU sideline, head coach Warren Lipka has

Stanford, and Florida.

not suffered a regular season conference loss. Dating

The Eagle soccer team rewrote the history books, recording arguably the best season in Morehead State

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back to the last regular season match in 2008, MSU is unbeaten in 23 of its last 24 OVC matches.

soccer history. The Eagles finished with a school-record

“When I came here, we set our standards high for

13 wins and the record for the most OVC wins in school

our program -- dedication to work, academics and

history at 7-0-1. During the season, the Eagles rode a

championships,” said Lipka. “I feel we are recruiting

seven-game winning streak and an 11-game unbeaten

people with the same mind set. We look forward to

streak, both of which were school records. The Eagles’

competing for another championship in 2011.”

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The Eagles hosted and won the OVC postseason

Eagles’ NCAA Tournament loss at Big East power West

tournament and earned the school’s second-ever bid

Virginia. “This senior group has left a legacy and what

to the NCAA Tournament. The team was honored with

we need to do is maintain that for them.”

a final ranking of 10th in the National Soccer Coaches Association of America South Region Poll, the first time MSU had ever been ranked in this poll. Just like the volleyball team, the soccer team swept all of the major OVC awards. Seniors Erin Adams and Micaela Hornstein were honored as Offensive and Defensive Players of the Year and Lipka was chosen as Coach of the Year.

The senior class will go down as the winningest in MSU history, capturing 34 wins in the past four years.

The volleyball team finished with a 25-8 overall record and a 17-1 mark in Ohio Valley Conference play, which set a school record for most OVC wins in a season.

The first-place finish marked the third regular season title in the last four years and the team garnered a regional ranking throughout the season. Individually the volleyball team took home many postseason awards, highlighted by Holly Evans being named OVC Offensive Player of the Year. Evans also earned national attention

“[The senior class] set the standard that other players

by being named Honorable Mention All-American by the

are going to have to abide by,” Lipka said after the

AVCA. Jaime Gordon, head women’s volleyball coach,

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2011 EAGLE SOFTBALL

™

DATE Feb. 12 Feb. 12 Feb. 13 Feb. 13 Feb. 18 Feb. 18 Feb. 19 Feb. 20 Feb. 20 Feb. 25 Feb. 25 Feb. 26 Feb. 26 Feb. 27 MAR. 4 MAR. 5 MAR. 5 MAR. 6 MAR. 6 MAR. 12 MAR. 13 Mar. 16 Mar. 19 Mar. 20 Mar. 24 MAR. 26 MAR. 27 Mar. 30 APR. 2 APR. 3 APR. 7 Apr. 9 Apr. 10 Apr. 13 APR. 14 APR. 16 APR. 17 Apr. 19 Apr. 22 Apr. 23 Apr. 29 APR. 30 MAY 1 May 7 May 8 May 12-14

OPP. vs. Syracuse$ at Georgia State$ vs. Syracuse$ at Georgia State$ vs. Towson University^ vs. East Tennessee State^ vs. Akron^ vs. Canisius College^ at College of Charleston^ vs. Minnesota& at UNC Greensboro& vs. Kansas& vs. TBA& vs. TBA& OAKLAND UNIVERSITY (DH) BOWLING GREEN% IUPUI% OAKLAND UNIVERSITY% IUPUI% AUSTIN PEAY (DH)* AUSTIN PEAY* at Ohio (DH) at Jacksonville State (DH)* at Jacksonville State* at Miami University SIU EDWARDSVILLE (DH)* SIU EDWARDSVILLE* at Eastern Kentucky (DH)* MURRAY STATE (DH)* MURRAY STATE* EASTERN KENTUCKY* at UT Martin (DH)* at UT Martin* at Dayton (DH) TOLEDO (DH) TENNESSEE STATE (DH)* TENNESSEE STATE* at Marshall (DH) at Tennessee Tech (DH)* at Tennessee Tech* at Ohio State (DH) SOUTHEAST MISSOURI (DH)* SOUTHEAST MISSOURI* at Eastern Illinois (DH)* at Eastern Illinois* at OVC Championship

$ Denotes Georgia State First Pitch Classic ^ Denotes College of Charleston Cougar Classic & Denotes UNCG Spartan Classic % Denotes Comfort Inn and Suites Invitational

LOCATION Panthersville, Ga. Panthersville, Ga. Panthersville, Ga. Panthersville, Ga. Charleston, S.C. Charleston, S.C. Charleston, S.C. Charleston, S.C. Charleston, S.C. Greensboro, N.C. Greensboro, N.C. Greensboro, N.C. Greensboro, N.C. Greensboro, N.C. MOREHEAD, KY. MOREHEAD, KY. MOREHEAD, KY. MOREHEAD, KY. MOREHEAD, KY. MOREHEAD, KY. MOREHEAD, KY. Athens, Ohio Jacksonville, Ala. Jacksonville, Ala. Oxford, Ohio MOREHEAD, KY. MOREHEAD, KY. Richmond, Ky. MOREHEAD, KY. MOREHEAD, KY. MOREHEAD, KY. Martin, Tenn.

Martin, Tenn.

Dayton, Ohio MOREHEAD, KY. MOREHEAD, KY. MOREHEAD, KY. Huntington, W. Va. Cookeville, Tenn.

Cookeville, Tenn.

Columbus, Ohio MOREHEAD, KY. MOREHEAD, KY. Charleston, Ill. Charleston, Ill. TBA

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TIME 2:30 p.m.

4:45 p.m.

10 a.m.

2:30 p.m.

10 a.m.

2 p.m.

10 a.m.

Noon 4 p.m.

11 a.m.

3:30 p.m.

11 a.m.

TBA TBA 2 P.M. 1 P.M. 3 P.M. 2 P.M. 4 P.M. 1 P.M. 1 P.M. 1 p.m.

2 p.m.

2 p.m.

2 p.m.

1 P.M. 1 P.M. 1 p.m.

1 P.M. 1 P.M. 1 P.M. 2 p.m.

2 p.m.

3 p.m.

2 P.M. 1 P.M. 1 P.M. 3 p.m.

2 p.m.

2 p.m.

5 p.m.

1 P.M. 1 P.M. 2 p.m.

2 p.m.

TBA

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was named OVC Coach of the Year and the Eagle volleyball team won the OVC Sportsmanship Award.

“I am proud of all the hard work that our players and staff have put into everything they do. The success they have enjoyed this year on the court, in the classroom, and in the community is a by-product of their dedication and commitment to each other,” Gordon said.

Women’s golf also had a great season, finishing with two first place, a second place, and a fifth place finish. Individually, the Eagles have one of the strongest teams in the region. The Eagles had four individual wins, as well as six top-five finishes and 12 top-10 finishes. The Eagles were led by Emma Jonsson, who had two individual wins and three top-10 finishes. That resulted in two OVC Golfer of the Week awards for the junior from Sweden. MSU ended the fall ranked 81st nationally in the Golfweek/Sagarin rankings and were 88th in the Golfstat NCAA head-to-head rankings.

2011 EAGLE BASEBALL™

Annual golf outing is June 4 The Annual Celebration of Morehead State Athletics Golf Outing will be held on June 4 at Eagle Trace Golf Course.

We invite you to support the needs of the athletic department by participating in the only athletics-focused fundraising event of the year. The golf outing will begin with registration and breakfast at 8 a.m. and a shotgun start at 9 a.m. The day will conclude with a luncheon and awards ceremony at approximately 1:30 p.m. Funds raised through the golf outing will support the greatest needs of MSU Athletics.

Individual, corporate and hole sponsorships will be available.

For more information or to register, e-mail Brittany Booth at b.booth@moreheadstate.edu or call (877) 690-4483.

DATE Feb. 18 Feb. 19 Feb. 20 FEB. 22 FEB. 25 FEB. 26 FEB. 27 Mar. 1 Mar. 4 Mar. 5 Mar. 6 Mar. 9 MAR. 11 MAR. 12 MAR. 13 MAR. 15 MAR. 19 MAR. 20 MAR. 22 MAR. 23 Mar. 26 Mar. 27 Mar. 29 Apr. 1 Apr. 2 Apr. 3 APR. 6 APR. 9 APR. 10 APR. 12 Apr. 16 Apr. 17 Apr. 20 APR. 22 APR. 23 Apr. 26 APR. 27 APR. 30 MAY 1 May 7 May 8 MAY 14 MAY 15 May 20 May 21 May 25-29

OPP. at Western Carolina at Western Carolina at Western Carolina KENTUCKY PURDUE PURDUE (DH) PURDUE at Louisville vs Indiana vs Bradley vs of Tennessee at Lipscomb LA SALLE LA SALLE LA SALLE GEORGETOWN COLLEGE (KY.) MIAMI (OH) (DH) MIAMI (OH) CANISIUS PIKEVILLE (KY.) at Southeast Missouri * (DH) at Southeast Missouri * vs West Virginia at SIU Edwardsville at SIU Edwardsville at SIU Edwardsville CINCINNATI EASTERN ILLINOIS* (DH) EASTERN ILLINOIS* MARSHALL at Eastern Kentucky* (DH) at Eastern Kentucky* at Indiana TENNESSEE TECH* (DH) TENNESSEE TECH* at Marshall KENTUCKY WESLEYAN AUSTIN PEAY STATE* (DH) AUSTIN PEAY STATE* at UT Martin* (DH) at UT Martin* MURRAY STATE* (DH) MURRAY STATE* at Jacksonville State* (DH) at Jacksonville State* vs TBD

*Denotes a Ohio Valley Conference contest (DH) denotes a doubleheader All times Eastern and subject to change.

LOCATION Cullowhee, N.C. Cullowhee, N.C. Cullowhee, N.C. MOREHEAD, KY. MOREHEAD, KY. MOREHEAD, KY. MOREHEAD, KY. Louisville, Ky. Knoxville, Tenn.

Knoxville, Tenn.

Knoxville, Tenn.

Nashville, Tenn.

MOREHEAD, KY. MOREHEAD, KY. MOREHEAD, KY. MOREHEAD, KY. MOREHEAD, KY. MOREHEAD, KY. MOREHEAD, KY. MOREHEAD, KY. Cape Girardeau, Mo. Cape Girardeau, Mo. Charleston, W. Va. Edwardsville, Ill. Edwardsville, Ill. Edwardsville, Ill. MOREHEAD, KY. MOREHEAD, KY. MOREHEAD, KY. MOREHEAD, KY. Richmond, Ky. Richmond, Ky. Bloomington, Ind. MOREHEAD, KY. MOREHEAD, KY. Huntington, W.Va. MOREHEAD, KY. MOREHEAD, KY. MOREHEAD, KY. Martin, Tenn.

Martin, Tenn.

MOREHEAD, KY. MOREHEAD, KY. Jacksonville, Ala. Jacksonville, Ala. Jackson, Tenn.

TIME 4 PM 2 PM 2 PM 2 PM 3 PM 1 PM 1 PM 3 PM 1 PM Noon 4 PM 5 PM 3 PM 1 PM 1 PM 3 PM 1 PM 1 PM 3 PM 5 PM 2 PM 2 PM 6 PM 8 PM 2 PM 2 PM 6:30 PM 1 PM 1 PM 3 PM 1 PM 1 PM 3:05 PM 1 PM 1 PM 3 PM 3 PM 1 PM 1 PM 2 PM 2 PM 1 PM 1 PM 2 PM 2 PM TBA

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MEN’S GOLF DATES TOURNAMENT Feb. 10-12 at The Match Play Mar. 11-13 at Mission Spring Fling Mar. 14-15 at Grover Page Classic Mar. 28-29 at Grub Mart Invitational 4/4-5 at TSU Big Blue Intercollegiate 4/9-10 at UK Bluegrass Invitational 4/25-27 at Ohio Valley Championship

LOCATION Tampa, Fla. Howie-in-the-Hills, Fla. Jackson,Tenn.

Gadsden, Ala. Nashville, Tenn.

Lexington, Ky. Dickson, Tenn.

WOMEN’S GOLF DATES TOURNAMENT Feb. 28-3/1 at USA Lady Jaguar Invitational Mar. 6-8 at Barefoot Beach Classic Mar. 21-22 MSU Ocala Spring Invitational Mar. 25-27 at Cincinnati Spring Invitational Apr. 4-5 at Pinehurst Spring Challenge Apr. 9-10 at EKU Lady Colonel Classic Apr. 21-23 at OVC Championship

LOCATION Mobile, Ala. Myrtle Beach, S.C. Ocala, Fla. Crystal Springs, Fla. Pinehurst, N.C. Richmond, Ky. Dickson, Tenn.

MEN’S TENNIS DATES TOURNAMENT Jan. 29 at Middle Tennessee State FEB. 2 UNION COLLEGE (KY.) Feb. 4 vs Xavier University FEB. 5 SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY FEB. 6 CHICAGO STATE FEB. 12 GEORGETOWN COLLEGE (KY.) Feb. 20 at Western Kentucky University FEB. 25 OHIO DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY MAR. 8 UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT MERCY MAR. 16 WALSH UNIVERSITY MAR. 19 AUSTIN PEAY Mar. 26 at Murray State University Mar. 27 at Eastern Illinois University APR. 1 JACKSONVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY APR. 2 SIU EDWARDSVILLE APR. 5 EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY Apr. 6 at University of Kentucky Apr. 9 at Tennessee Tech University Apr. 10 at Tennessee State University

LOCATION Murfreesboro, Tenn.

MOREHEAD, KY. Richmond, Ky. MOREHEAD, KY. MOREHEAD, KY. MOREHEAD, KY. Bowling Green, Ky. MOREHEAD, KY. MOREHEAD, KY. MOREHEAD, KY. MOREHEAD, KY. Murray, Ky. Charleston, Ill. MOREHEAD, KY. MOREHEAD, KY. MOREHEAD, KY. Lexington, Ky. Cookeville, Tenn.

Nashville, Tenn.

For coach and player bios, current schedules, ticket information and more, visit

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WOMEN’S TENNIS DATES TOURNAMENT LOCATION Jan. 14 at Marshall University Jan. 15 vs Eastern Michigan University Jan. 23 at University of Louisville JAN. 24 WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY Jan. 28 vs Xavier University Jan. 29 at University of Evansville FEB. 2 UNION COLLEGE (KY.) FEB. 5 SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY FEB. 6 CHICAGO STATE UNIVERSITY FEB. 12 GEORGETOWN COLLEGE (KY.) Feb. 19 at Southeast Missouri State University Feb. 20 at Western Kentucky University FEB. 23 WEST VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY FEB. 27 DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY MAR. 16 WALSH UNIVERSITY (OHIO) MAR. 19 AUSTIN PEAY STATE UNIVERSITY MAR. 20 UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE AT MARTIN Mar. 26 at Murray State University Mar. 27 at Eastern Illinois University APR. 1 JACKSONVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY APR. 2 SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY EDWARDSVILLE APR. 5 EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY Apr. 10 at Tennessee State University

Huntington, W. Va. Huntington, W. Va. Louisville, Ky. MOREHEAD, KY. Richmond, Ky. Evansville, Ind. MOREHEAD, KY. MOREHEAD, KY. MOREHEAD, KY. MOREHEAD, KY. Cape Girardeau, Mo. Bowling Green, Ky. MOREHEAD, KY. MOREHEAD, KY. MOREHEAD, KY. MOREHEAD, KY. MOREHEAD, KY. Murray, Ky. Charleston, Ill. MOREHEAD, KY. MOREHEAD, KY. MOREHEAD, KY. Nashville, Tenn.

EAGLE TRACK™ DATES Mar. 18-19 Apr. 2

Apr. 8-9 Apr. 15

Apr. 22-23 May 6-7 May 13 May 27-28 Jun. 9-11

TOURNAMENT | HOST LOCATION at Early Bird Relays | University of Cincinnati at 45th Annual Centre College Invitational | Centre College at Miami Invitational | Miami OH University at Eastern Kentucky Open | Eastern Kentucky University at Jesse Owens Classic | Ohio State University at Ohio Valley Conference Championships at Cardinal Twilight | University of Louisville at NCAA East Regionals | Indiana University at NCAA Championships | Drake University

Cincinnati, Ohio Danville, Ky. Oxford, Ohio Richmond, Ky. Columbus, Ohio Murray, Ky. Louisville, Ky. Bloomington, Ind. Des Moines, Iowa

Staying inbounds as an Eagle fan Being a fan/ booster of Morehead State University

prospective student-athlete may receive any extra

means that you are limited in the type of contact you

benefit outside of the support provided by the institution.

may have with current student-athletes and prospective

Morehead State University was sanctioned by the NCAA

student-athletes. The National Collegiate Athletic

in August 2010 because of recruiting activities related

Association (NCAA) considers boosters representatives

to a booster. These sanctions included a two-year

of university athletics interests.

probationary period for the men’s basketball program,

The NCAA defines a “representative of the institution’s athletic interests” as alumni, friends, faculty, staff, board

scholarship reductions, recruiting limitations and other penalties.

members and financial contributors to the University

While your efforts as a booster may be honest and with

(including businesses). This also includes anyone

the best intentions, your actions could have long-term

who has assisted in the recruitment of a prospective

consequences, thereby hurting the program you are

student athlete, provided benefits to enrolled student

trying to help.

athletes or their families, and/or been involved in promoting the institution’s athletics program. All NCAA member institutions are held accountable for their representatives’ actions. While it could seem trivial to you, one violation could jeopardize the eligibility of any or all Eagle athletic programs or student-athletes.

Prospective student-athletes may only be recruited by

Should you have any questions regarding what is and is not permissible, contact Eagle Athletics at (606) 783-2088. You are also encouraged to visit www.msueagles.com for more compliance information.

It is our goal as an athletics program to win within the rules and with integrity. We know you share that goal.

MSU coaches who have passed the NCAA Recruiting Rules Examination. Also, no student-athlete or

How can you help recruit students . . . efit Submit information about students that would ben from the Morehead State experience.

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The 2011 OVC Tournament will be held in Nashville, Tenn., at the Municipal Auditorium, March 2-5. Join us in Nashville to cheer on the Eagles and help Kenneth Faried, Chynna Bozeman, Demonte Harper and Sam Goodman close out their senior year with an OVC Tournament title.

All-Session passes are $80 and grant access to all games of the tournament. Single-session men’s basketball tickets are available for $30 and women’s basketball single-session tickets are available for $15.

Student tickets are only $5 for OVC Tournament men’s or women’s basketball contests.

Tickets may be purchased by contacting the MSU ticket office at (606) 783-2386.

For daily men’s and women’s basketball scores and stories leading up to the 2011 OVC Tournament, visit www.msueagles.com.

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Picture your future.

Broaden the vision.

Expand it. See it clearly.

With Morehead State University, it really can be so much more.

More compelling.

More fulfilling.

More invigorating.

More gratifying.

Much more about you.

More inspiring.

At MSU, you are more than a number. We’re friendly and down-to-earth.

You. Morehead State.

Your future.

Much more.

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FRIENDS

Surprised and very appreciative, Dr. DeMoss read the marker at the dedication ceremony.

Dr. Gerald DeMoss is honored at CHER dedication For his extraordinary leadership, dedication and

University as a faculty member and administrator

generosity to Morehead State University, the conference

since 1968. He has been described as an ambassador

suite in the Center for Health, Education and Research

of higher learning “because his warm and genuine

has been named in honor of Dr. Gerald L. DeMoss (65).

personality have brought enthusiasm to the classroom,

A Northern Kentucky native, Dr. DeMoss came to the campus in 1961 and completed a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and mathematics in 1965. He continued his education and was among the first class

his desire to bring out the best in every student ignited a passion for learning to be passed down for generations, and his ability to analytically dissect any situation has made him a truly exceptional administrator.�

to earn a Master of Science degree in biology in 1968.

In keeping with the University’s naming policy, a

He then began his teaching career.

fundraising campaign was associated with the project

After a few years as a faculty member, he left the campus to obtain his Ph.D. degree in entomology from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. He returned to MSU and continued a 17-year career in the classroom before assuming an administrative role. He has served as chair of the Department of Biological and

honoring Dr. DeMoss. Former students, colleagues and family members contributed $75,000 for undergraduate research fellowships in the College of Science and Technology. Those gifts were matched through the Regional University Excellence Trust Fund for a total endowment of $150,000.

Environmental Sciences, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, and most recently, dean of the College of Science and Technology, amassing a 42-year career.

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Much more than a professor.

To make a gift in honor of Dr. DeMoss, visit moreheadstate.edu/giving or call (877) 690-4483.

Creating A Legacy for

Future Generations...

Virginia R. Harpham (39), brought music to our ears with her generosity. This generosity was initiated by her continuous desire to give back to her alma mater. From a farm in Pleasant Lake, Ind., Mrs. Harpham was recruited for MSU’s music department. She was an extremely accomplished student and considered MSU her adopted home.

When the time came to plan for her estate, she chose to include a bequest that provided a scholarship endowment for students who play stringed instruments. She passed away last April, but her dream of educating students lives on.

The lasting impact of bequests has helped shape MSU into the wonderful place it is today. For many alumni and friends, a charitable bequest is the easiest and best way to make a planned gift to the University.

Through your will or other estate plan, you can name Morehead State as the beneficiary of a portion of your estate, or of particular assets in your estate. Giving by bequest costs nothing now, yet it may give you a great deal of satisfaction to know that your future gift will live on.

“Of course, distance lends enchantment, and from the distance of three score and eight years, Morehead State Teachers College was an enchanted entity. One of my outstanding memories of Morehead is the beauty of the hills in the fall when the leaves are changing. A certain classroom in the Rader building offered a wonderful view of those hills. I always tried to sit near the window. Those were heavenly days that I spent at Morehead, never to be duplicated.”

- Virginia Harpham, from her acceptance speech upon being inducted into the MSU Alumni Hall of Fame, Oct. 17, 2003

A recognition society for those who remember MSU through planned gifts.

To learn more about bequests or other ways to support your favorite MSU program, contact Mindy Highley, Paula Black, Darold Giles or Alicia Huffman at 1-877-690-GIVE (4483) or giving@moreheadstate.edu.

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CLASSNOTES Gary Kidwell (65) (65), who

Dennis L. Speigel (69), president of

His wife, Faye Collins Raines (72), and

has worked more than

International Theme Park Services Inc. (ITPS),

daughter, Amanda Raines Morgan (04), are

30-years in high school

was presented the organization’s Lifetime

MSU graduates.

sports, has been named to

Achievement Service Award at the 2010

the Kentucky High School

International Association of Amusement Parks

Athletic Association Hall

and Attractions Convention.

of Fame.

John M. Combs (80) is president of the Combs Group-CBJ

Fred Raines (73) has

Machine & Hydraulic

A Lewis County native, he will be inducted

been awarded the

Company, a full-

in ceremonies to be held in April. Since

Honorary American

service machine,

graduating from MSU, he has been a teacher,

FFA degree, the

equipment and

athletic director and a softball umpire, and

highest and most

component facility

coached baseball, basketball and football.

prestigious award

that specializes in industrial chrome plating.

At Lewis County High School, his basketball

presented to a

The company has been honored with a

teams won 155 games in 12-years; while as a

select number of friends and

Pacesetter Business Recognition Award,

baseball coach from 1974-86, his teams won

supporters by the 523,000-member National

which recognizes high-performing, second-

250 games with 26 in one season. He also

FFA Organization. Raines earned a Bachelor

stage businesses in the Commonwealth

broadcast a show on WKKS Radio and wrote

of Science degree in animal science from

which are changing the economic landscape

a sports column, Kidwell’s Korner,” for the

MSU and a master’s degree in agricultural

by introducing innovative products,

local paper.

education with 30+ additional graduate credit

increasing sales and/or production, boosting

hours at Clemson University. One of the

employment, and serving communities in the

first two agricultural educators to become

state. Since purchasing the company in 2007,

nationally board certified, Raines previously

Combs and his wife Susan have seen sales

taught at Calhoun Falls and is in his 26th year

double and the addition of 20 new employees.

His wife, Alice (65), is a retired health and physical education teacher and basketball coach with more than 30-years of experience.

She started the girls athletic programs at LCHS.

at Abbeville (S.C.) High School.

The Morehead State University family remembers . . .

Leon Conway

ND

Larry D. Workman

1948

Beatrice Skaggs Adkins

1962

Richard A. Fletcher

ND

Frances Dungan Eicher

1950

Beverly C. Boggs

1963

Donald Hum

ND

Alonzo E. Slone

1950

Jack B. Calhoun

1963

David F. Kephart

ND

George W. Jackson

1951

William R. Cline

1963

Collin T. Thomas

ND

Bill R. Roberts

1951

Michael A. Dudley

1963

Mabel P. Hackney Dixon

1932

Berton Conway

1953

Barbara Moore Gilley

1963

Edith Vencill Cline

1933

Thomas A. Easterling

1953

Jean S. Jones

1964

Waldo W. Smith

1940

Jenny T. Patton

1956

Alice F. Noble

1964

Jewell M. Stephenson Sommers 1941

Mary E. May Brooker

1957

Garnet S. Stafford

1965

Gracie Jones Cassity

1942

Nancy A. Combs Frazier

1958

John C. Ramey

1966

Avonelle Whitt Dyer

1943

Olive W. Tingue

1958

George A. Mays

1966

Carl L. Howerton

1943

Brown L. Adkins

1960

Carolyn Stephens Flatt

1968

Warren H. Cooper

1945

Patricia Haney Gibson

1961

Ralph E. Kramer

1968

To make a gift in memory of one or more of these individuals, call the Office of Development at (877) 690-GIVE.

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Debbie Laferty-Asbill (85) is director of

college president to participate in the 2010-11

Originally from Muelheim, Germany, she

marketing and communications at Music

KCTC President’s Leadership Seminar. The

now resides in Plantation with her husband

for All. She is celebrating her 25th year with

Flatwoods native was an Ashland KY Alliance

Andrew.

Bands of America/Music for All. She and her

Community Leadership Development Program

husband Miller have one child, Kai, 4, and live

graduate in 2008 and a 2009 graduate of

in Lubbock, Texas.

the Leadership Tri-State program for future

James C. McCarty Jr. (86) is director of finance and utilities for the City of Paris. He

leaders in the Ironton, Ohio, Huntington, W.Va. and Ashland area.

Scott Sherman (01) has been promoted to vice president at BB&T (NYSE:BBT) Corporation. He joined the bank in 2006 and is a financial center leader at the Main Street office in Cumberland. A Fortune 500 company

and his wife Tammy reside in Mt. Sterling

Alexa Woell Elliott (00) has won her second

based in Winston-Salem, N.C., BB&T is one

where she works for the Montgomery County

Emmy award for producing a television

of the largest financial services companies in

Board of Education. Their oldest of three

documentary series called “Changing Seas.”

the U.S.

children, daughter Nikki, will graduate from

The series highlighted ocean exploration and

MSU in 2011.

the threats involved which was produced by

Neil J. Laferty (95) is the Webmaster for the Chicago Tribune, a major daily newspaper based in Chicago.

Pamela K. Owens Orgeron (03) and

she and her staff for WPBT television station

her husband Milton

in Plantation, Fla. In her fourth year at the

reside in Nashville

station, she received an Emmy her first year

where they manage

and a nomination her third year.

Sarah Diamond Burroway (99) (99), director of grants and contracts at Ashland Community and Technical College, was one of 17 faculty and staff members to be selected by their

a home business,

Elliott credits her success to the education

ABC’s Ministries. A

she received at MSU. She completed a

published author, she

bachelor’s degree in electronic media and

plans to work full time in ministry, including

was a student of broadcast journalism

counseling, teaching and writing.

professor Dr. Michael Biel and worked at WMKY and NewsCenter. She earned a master’s degree in communications from the University of Florida.

Much more about you.

E-mail your classnote to alumni@moreheadstate.edu.

Kenneth Morton

1968

George R. Coiner, Jr.

1976

Connie F. Sexton

1985

N. Doris Webb Whitt

1968

Robin L. Sims Collins

1976

Scott F. Hicks

1986

Alma Ellington Bellamy

1969

Richard A. Perry

1976

Robert L. Taylor

1986

Sheila Barkan Cobb

1969

Phillip D. Stephens

1977

Devinee R. Maier House

1988

Cobern D. Fannin

1969

Timothy J. Larberg

1978

Penny A. Dockery

1988

Mary R. Kelsay

1969

Walter H. Smith

1979

Rena L. Ramsey

1988

Robert R. Brown

1970

Walter B. Whitton

1981

Connie L. McGhee

1989

Howard V. Corcoran

1970

Susan Jefferson Clarke

1982

Eric W. Cash

1989

Dale D. Greer

1971

David F. Kazee

1982

Connie L. Justice Fife

1993

Stanley L. Taylor

1972

James A. Martin

1982

Ardeth J. Stevens Ratliff

1997

Sianna L. Risner

1973

Christopher D. Bullion

1983

Leslie J. Blevins

2003

Robert J. Thomas

1973

Timmy D. Whittle

1983

Richard L. Gilligan

2005

Jerry P. Waddell

1975

Patricia S. Pickles Tapp

1984

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JUNE 11 Join the MSU Alumni Association and fellow alumni for a fun-filled day at Kings Island Amusement Park. Alumni will receive a discounted ticket that includes admission to the Picnic Grove from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Lunch will be served from noon to 1 p.m. $37 Adult Package Price

(Adult-Ages 3-61; 48 inches tall or taller)

$34 Junior/Senior Package Price

(Junior-Ages 3 and up; under 48 inches tall and Senior is 62)

$11 Lunch Only (season pass holders, etc.)

Order your tickets online at

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Click events.

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CALENDAR March 2-5 OVC Basketball Tournament Nashville Municipal Auditorium March 8 Spring Career Fair ADUC Crager Room, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

March 12 Open House ADUC, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

April 2 Spring 2011 Diversity Day Button Drill Room, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

April 9 MSU Alumni Day at Keeneland

April 28 President’s Concert on the Lawn ADUC Commons, 5:30 p.m.

Featuring the Traditional Music Ensemble April 29 College of Business and Public Affairs Spring Celebration Golf Outing Eagle Trace Golf Course April 30 MSU Spring Gala ADUC 3rd Floor, 6 p.m.

May 14 Spring Commencement AAC

Saturday, April 30 This spring, join us live from Studio 50 on the lot at Morehead State University.

The lovely and talented Amber Philpott (03) will host an unforgettable event, full of creative and artistic guest stars, toe-tapping dance numbers, and musical selections.

June 4 Celebration of MSU Athletics Golf Outing Eagle Trace Golf Course June 11 MSU Alumni Day at Kings Island

October 20-22 Homecoming 2011

View the MSU calendar at www.moreheadstate.edu/calendars.

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I was attracted to Morehead State’s Imaging Sciences Program for its outstanding successes among other imaging programs. There has been a 100 percent pass rate on the national board exam for over five years for the Radiology Program. In the clinical setting, I have found that our well-known reputation with employers is something to be proud of, and I feel that by coming to MSU, I will be more than adequately prepared for taking the board exam and ultimately for my career in radiology.

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