Fall 2023 / Newsletter Issue No. 1

The Office of the Dean

Join the College of Humanities and Social Sciences for tailgating before the big Homecoming game on Saturday, October 14 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Our tent is located on Bellevue. We hope to see you there! Go Redhawks! 

/ DEPARTMENT NEWS

The Department of Communication Studies & Modern Languages

Tuesday, Dec. 8 1-6 p.m. / University Center

Join us in celebrating the 75th anniversary of the B.A. in Communication. As part of our celebration, we will kick off the event with a panel of alumni discussing the value of this degree in their professional and personal lives. At 2:15 p.m. alumni who were members of the debate team will participate in a public debate. At 3:30 p.m. we will have a reception with light hors d'oeuvres followed by our biannual speaker's competition. Alumni will be invited to judge the final round of speeches.

 

Tuesday, Oct. 24 6 p.m. / Dempster Hall Rm. 124

Dr. Erin Dennis from the University of Southern Indiana will present, "Caring for Our Communities: Best Practices in Corporate Social Responsibility." The event is free and open to everyone.


/ Lydia Probst, a junior in the B.A. in Communication program, is making history at SEMO as the first student ever nominated for the National Student Leadership Forum (NSLF) in Washington, D.C., this fall. Her journey began when she was chosen to attend the Governor's Student Leadership Forum in Jefferson City in February 2023. Following her participation in that event, she received a nomination for the NSLF, an extension of the Governor's Leadership Program. This exceptional opportunity enables students like Lydia to connect with peers nationwide and actively participate in policy discussions alongside members of Congress and other prominent figures in federal leadership.


/ This fall, we introduced our latest program: the B.A. in Spanish. It's designed to enhance diverse fields and seamlessly integrate with other academic programs, allowing students to earn dual credentials without extending their time to graduation. Our students will delve into language, literature, culture, and engage in coursework covering Spanish for various professions and translation studies. The Spanish degree comprises just 30 hours and offers students the opportunity to study abroad.

Program Details: Spanish B.A.
Facebook

The Department of History & Anthropology

/ The HP100 students are diligently working to capture the rich history of the region by conducting oral interviews. This year, their focus is on promoting a more inclusive narrative. They are achieving this by conducting interviews with African-American business owners, community development workers, and an activist dedicated to the Cape Girardeau Hispanic community.

 

/ Every summer, the Historic Preservation program organizes a summer field school in Ste. Genevieve, MO, typically taking place in May, as it did this past year. During this program, students partner with the Felix Valle State Historic Site and the National Park Service to create interpretative programs and engage in immersive historical experiences. These hands-on activities include tasks like hand-hewing logs, crafting mortise and tenon joints, and exploring traditional paper marbling techniques from the past.


/ Hannah Houston, a graduate student in the MA in Public History: Historic Preservation program, created an ArcGIS StoryMap on the Green Book Homes of Southeast Missouri. Working in collaboration with the Bollinger Center for Regional History, Hannah researched homes listed in the African American travel guide, and mapped their locations, in this publicly accessible website.

ArcGIS StoryMap
Facebook

The Department of English

Thursday, Oct. 12 6:30 p.m. / University Center

Juan Eugenio Ramirez will be reading from his novella The Man With Wolves for Hands in the University Center "Indian Room.” You can purchase a copy of Juan’s book from the University Press.

The Man With Wolves for Hands

Thursday, Nov. 8 / University Center

Dr. Sandra Cox and Dr. Dana Branson (CJSWS), along with other colleagues will be leading workshops for prospective first-generation students through SSS/TRIO’s First-Generation Leadership Symposium. Dr. Branson will lead a workshop negotiating barriers to degree completion and Dr. Cox will be leading a session on building confidence and combating “imposter syndrome” in a university setting.

Instagram  Twitter

/ CAMPUS

Monday, Oct. 30 / University Center, 2 Floor

Tuesday, Oct. 31 / River Campus, Seminary Building

The student group PRIDE is hosting its annual fundraiser and bake sale.

They would like to solicit faculty donations of baked goods.

Email PRIDE's president, Peyton Redinger (plredinger1s@semo.edu) or faculty sponsor, Sandra Cox (scox@semo.edu) to add your name to the list of donors and to arrange a convenient pick-up of the items in late October by an intrepid member of Southeast's LGBTQ+ student advocacy organization. PRIDE students are hoping to use the funds to pay for a Queer Prom event scheduled in April 2024.

/ QUESTIONS

Contact us: The College of Humanities and Social Sciences

chss@semo.edu

(573)651-2154