Northwest Missourian 9-3-09

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The Northwest

Missourian thursday

NWMissourinews.com

Sept. 3, 2009 | V85 | N1

NEW PRESIDENT | The first week of classes

photo by rachel rittman | missourian photographer

Jasinski talks about the upcoming football game with Schuyler Lovell and Tanner Walker, two students serving on the summer maintenance crew. Jasinski was frequently stopped by campus employees and students who recognized him through out the day, showing he has already made an impression on our campus.

photo by rachel rittman | missourian photographer

Jasinski walks over to the high rises before an important meeting, stressing his urge to see the campus and talk to the people. Jasinski stopped to introduce himself and meet several of the freshmen moving in that day and to thank students serving on Cat Crew for their time.

photo by rachel rittman | missourian photographer

Jasinski stretches after his regular 6 a.m. run through Maryville. Jasisnki is dedicated to training for the marathon he will be participating in Nov. 1, choosing to run despite the rain that greeted him one morning.

Fresh new

Look president

5 things you didn’t know about your new president 1. He’s training for the New York Marathon on Nov. 1 2. Served as a member of Maryille City Council 3. Previously was Associate Provost at nwmsu, and Chair of Dept. of Mass Communication 4. Led kdlx-fm to national college radio station of the year in 1992. 5. Once a week, he has a date night with his wife, and breakfast with his kids each morning.

New president takes time for people

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hether it is warm with the sun shining down, or a cloudy Thursday morning with a light shower, Dr. John Jasinski considers these moments precious.

Jasinski said.

“I use this time to prepare for the day, think about yesterday… I use it spiritually,”

Training for a marathon this coming Halloween weekend, Jasinski’s days start anywhere from 6 in

the morning, and, as was the case the night of the football game in Abilene, Tex., can end at 2 the next morning.

See Jasinski on A5


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