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10.16.14 Volume 123 Issue 5
Ouachita Baptist University
IN THIS ISSUE:
Financial Aid New initiatives enhance tuition affordability for incoming students, p.2
Law of Hutch Some basic universal rules we should all live by, p.3
Wesley and Debbie Kluck Field
Courtesy z News Bureau Ouachita’s soccer field will be named in honor of Dr. Wesley Kluck and his wife Debbie in recognition of their contributions to the soccer program. A dedication ceremony will be held at the soccer field on Tuesday, Oct. 21.
Soccer field to be named in honor of Klucks By TRENNIS HENDERSON News Bureau
Treat Yo Self In the midst of college stresses, a little indulgence is necessary, p.3
All Things Sports Kyle Parris on the road to Ouachita, away and back again, p.4
Dr. Wesley Kluck and his wife, Debbie, will be recognized for their contributions to Ouachita soccer with the field being named in their honor on Tuesday. The dedication ceremony will be held at 3:15 p.m. at the soccer field immediately prior to the Ouachita men’s soccer team competing in a match against Harding University. Students, faculty, staff and community residents are invited to attend the ceremony. Dr. Kluck, Ouachita’s vice president for student services, has served at Ouachita since 2005. He previously was vice president for institutional advancement. Mrs. Kluck works part-time in the Arkadelphia Clinic for Children and Young Adults. “Since the inception of our women’s and men’s soccer programs, Wesley and Debbie have been leading proponents of
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degree from the University of Arkansas Medical School. In addition to his vice presidential role, Kluck serves as university physician and teaches photography. Among numerous leadership roles and honors, he has served as chairman of the Ouachita Board of Trustees, received Ouachita’s Distinguished Alumnus Award and earned several “Best Doctors in Arkansas” recognitions. He also has been named Rotarian of the Year and received the Arkadelphia Area Chamber of Commerce President’s Award. Mrs. Kluck holds a bachelor’s degree in medical technology from UAMS. The Klucks are also active members of Second Baptist Church of Arkadelphia where they lead college Bible studies and she leads a women’s Bible study. Their daughter, Jennifer Hopkins, is a 2008 Ouachita graduate and teaches school in Benton. n
Senate, Safety develop new Hamilton chosen as electronic ticketing system VIP representative for musical manufacturer By WILL LECHNER
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soccer at Ouachita,” said Ouachita President Rex Horne. “They also have been among the most generous supporters of our teams and of the development of their facilities.” “Since the Ouachita men’s and women’s soccer teams were started, I’ve had a close relationship to the coaches, players and parents of players,” said Dr. Kluck. “Having Debbie’s and my names on the field is such an honor and also very humbling. “Ouachita athletics is a huge part of our lives as are the relationships we have with the athletes,” he added. “An association of our name with Ouachita soccer and Ouachita athletics in general is a very proud moment for us and we are so grateful.” Dr. Kluck, a 1977 summa cum laude graduate of Ouachita, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in math, chemistry and biology. He also holds a Doctor of Medicine
The Ouachita Safety Department, in conjunction with Student Senate, has developed a new ticketing system for the Ouachita community. The new system is a response to repeated concerns among students who believed the old system was unfair. The new system is designed to help both the students and the officers. “There was some growing dissatisfaction among students as voiced by Student Senate. Most of the time they are hearing the voice of the students when they are frustrated about tickets,” said Scott Haynes, Ouachita dean of students. The new system allows students to track the tickets they have received. Students, rather than having to keep track of an actual paper ticket, will receive an email notification when they receive a ticket. The new system also allows students to receive a warning ticket before their first fine for improper parking. Following that warning, the student will receive a $20 fine for their next offense. Any suBsequent fines will result in an increased fine,
increasing by $10 each time. “Something new that came from Student Senate was the idea for offenders to receive a warning. Maybe they are new to campus and simply aren’t sure where to park. Maybe they are commuting and don’t know where the commuters lots are yet,” said Haynes. Safety officers now will use an iPad when issuing tickets to illegally parked cars. The safety officer will have the ability to record information on the vehicle including taking pictures to upload to the file on the offense. When the offense is recorded, the information will be stored in an electronic file at the Campus Safety office. An email will be sent to the owner of the vehicle notifying them of the offense. “All of the information found on the electronic ticket is the same information that could be found on a paper ticket. We simply moved everything on the paper onto the electronic version,” said Haynes. As in the former system, students will still be able to dispute their tickets. Students can attend traffic court, held every first and third Wednesday of the month in the Stusee TICKET z 2
NEWS BUREAU Ouachita professor Dr. Craig Hamilton recently was selected as a VIP representative for Conn-Selmer Inc., a leading manufacturer and distributor of musical instruments. Conn-Selmer began its VIP program as part of the company’s commitment to supporting music education around the world. “His VIP selection shows the dedication and commitment Dr. Hamilton has to his profession and to his particular instrument, the trumpet,” said Dr. Gary Gerber, chair of Ouachita’s Division of Music. “Being associated with an instrument manufacturer shows a continued commitment to the field of instrumental music and a commitment to the education of our students going into the field of music.” “The VIP candidates represent the top tier of the profession’s most exemplary music teachers and fine arts administrators,” said Carolyn Sauer, Conn-Selmer’s VIP Program manager. “They are the most respected student-oriented leaders in the field who have demonstrated the highest
level of dedication to quality standards in every facet of the profession.” At Ouachita, Hamilton serves as the Lena Goodwin Trimble Professor of Music, director of bands and coordinator of instrumental studies. “I was honored to be asked to become a Conn-Selmer VIP representative,” Hamilton said. “Visiting their manufacturing facilities in Elkhart, Ind., was a very enlightening and educational experience. The Conn-Selmer people are passionate about building quality instruments and helping music educators.” More than 200 teachers, administrators and music business officials have visited see HAMILTON z 2