NEWS
New Admission Representative Hired
The Enrollment Management Office is pleased to announce its newest addition, Betsy Miller. Betsy began working as an Admissions Representative full-time on July 1st. After graduating Cottey in 2006, she continued her education at Pittsburg State University where she received the honor of being inducted into Tau Sigma National Honor Society and Magna Cum Laude National Honor Society. In May of 2008, she graduated with a B.S. in Psychology with a minor in Human Resource Management. Betsy has recently finished an internship with the Nevada/Vernon County Chamber of Commerce, where she played a leading role in the planning and overall completion of the annual community festival, Bushwhacker Days. Betsy was also recently engaged to Mr. JJ Curtis, to be married in spring of 2009—it should prove to be a busy but exciting year!
Winners of Crossword Puzzle Mailing Announced
Congratulations to Debra Hicks Bahr, '72 and Elizabeth Frazer, '90, winners of spring Cottey Crossword Challenge. Debra won a cool Cottey t-shirt and Elizabeth gets an engraved brick at Cottey. Be watching for more ways to win through giving.
Annual Summer Programs Held June 15-21
Eighty students attended the dance, music and science camps in June: 12 in dance; 25 in music; and 43 in science. This is the largest group of students to attend the workshops. Of the 80 students, half received scholarships and/or support:
- Thirty-three students received money from P.E.O. chapters around the country. Chapter AK of South Dakota paid the camp fees and airfare for six of these students;
- Five students received support through a donation from Heritage State Bank in Nevada;
- Two students received support from the Gear Up program in Fort Scott, Kansas
Incoming Student Featured
The following is from the East Valley Tribune about a member of Cottey College of 2010.
When Theresa Bennett first moved to Mesa, she began helping out at the Cowans’ church, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Mesa. There she is an acolyte, has worked in the children’s nursery, helps the Altar Guild and has actively worked on holiday outreach projects with low-income people. At her school, she regularly served as the student director of dramas. Bennett has earned $3,500 and $10,000 per-year scholarships to attend a two-year women’s school, Cottey College in Nevada, Mo., to major in history and minor in business. She would then pursue a bachelor’s degree elsewhere.
Game Day at the Griffons
Terri Cox Fallin, Class of 87, enjoys a ride at the game.
Sunday, June 21 was a beautiful sunny day in Nevada. The Griffons baseball team played against the El Dorado Broncos. Dr. Rogers threw out the first pitch and everyone enjoyed free popcorn. Attendance was good and all who came to the game received Cottey lanyards. It was great to cheer on the Griffons to a win, the final score was 4-3.
Positions available at Cottey
There are several positions for faculty and adminstration at Cottey College. Professors of Chemistry and Art Appreciation are needed. Campaign Manager/Senior Major Gifts Officer is a new position in the Institutional Advancement Office. Please see the Cottey web site for full descriptions of the openings.
Summer Projects at Cottey
 
Bathroom in Florida Suite Tower removal
Cottey is closed for the summer; however, the campus is not quiet and peaceful. We are repairing a 70 year-old boiler at the Physical Plant, resurfacing parking lots, installing security cameras at key points around campus, and replacing electrical systems to become more efficient. We are in the final stages of renovating all the suite bathrooms with four this summer, leaving five to finish in Robertson. P.E.O and Reeves have already been completed. Contributions to support the bathroom renovations can be made to the Cottey Potty Fund in care of Cottey's Office of Institutional Advancement.
Work continues on the 2009 Alumnae Directory
Cottey College, in conjunction with Harris Connect, is producing the 2009 Alumnae Directory. Many steps make up the directory process. E-mails and postcards for verification are being mailed. In the fall, alumnae will be asked for final verification and given the option of purchasing a directory. Watch your mailboxes for communication and updates.
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