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Blaufuss run/walk to be held Saturday
Inauguration celebration nears
Basketball teams knocked out of regional tourneys in first round
ESU to honor women during month of March
Mini-Future Teacher Academy for Topeka students held
All-American breaks ESU record in women’s mile
Winning ways mark start of softball season
Blaufuss run/walk to be held Saturday
The second annual John Blaufuss Memorial Run/Walk is this Saturday, benefiting the Presidential Academic Awards scholarship program. The 5K run and 2-mile walk will start 
at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 17, in Union Square on the ESU campus.
Register for $15 by March 12, and $20 afterward, by turning in the form found by clicking here. Or you can register at the race as early as 7:30 a.m., March 17. Course maps can also be found at the website.
Run or walk with your family and friends, then attend the post-event reception at the Sauder Alumni Center. Honor the memory of our long-time friend and support ESU students at the same time!
Inauguration celebration nears
The week-long celebration of Emporia State University is nearly here! The inauguration of
President Michael Lane is the week of March 26-31, featuring a day devoted to each of the four schools, a fifth day for students, and the ceremonies of Saturday the 31st. You’re invited to help us celebrate the future of ESU!
You can find the full schedule at the inauguration website. In the meantime, here’s a quick rundown:
- Monday the 26th: The School of Library and Information Management hosts events such as an open house, library tours, an address by the Kansas State Librarian, and more.
- Tuesday the 27th: The School of Business hosts events including an open house and two panel discussions, one on international business and another on ethics and social responsibility, and much more.
- Wednesday the 28th: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences features art pottery demonstrations, poetry and fiction readings, a study-abroad student panel, a panel of Roe Cross professors discussing the future of ESU, and more.
- Thursday the 29th: The Teachers College features faculty and student research projects, from rat mazes to art therapy; the National Teachers Hall of Fame, and more.
- Friday the 30th: It’s “Inaugapalooza” at the end of the week, with a student parade at noon followed by a student involvement fair. Then a gala concert in Albert Taylor Hall headlines the evening events.
- Saturday the 31st: Campus tours in the morning precede the 1:40 p.m. processional of delegates, regents, faculty, staff and students into Albert Taylor Hall for the 2 p.m. inauguration ceremony. A 3:30 p.m. reception in Webb Lecture Hall and Albert Taylor Hall is open to everyone.
For more information, see the inauguration website.
Basketball teams knocked out of regionals in first round
The ESU basketball seasons came to a close this weekend as the Lady Hornets fell to Texas A&M-Commerce on Friday and the Hornets were toppled Saturday by Southeastern Oklahoma State in the first round of their NCAA tournament regional competitions.
Texas A&M-Commerce used 21 points off 20 ESU turnovers to secure an 81-77 victory in St. Joseph, Mo. Michelle Stueve led all scorers with 33 points and 14 rebounds for ESU, but was offset by A&M’s duo of Britney Jordan and Kanani Marshal, who ended with 21 and 27 points respectively. Carolyn Dorsey was the only other Lady Hornet in double figures with 14 points. This was just the second first round NCAA Tourney loss for the Lady Hornets in 10 appearances.
Southeastern Oklahoma State subdued the men with a 29-4 run midway through the second half to take control in a 79-66 win in Warrensburg, Mo. ESU led 31-26 in the first half after holding SEOSU to .320 shooting from the field in the opening frame, before the Savage Storm began their run. ESU ends the year 21-8, their second 20-win season and second trip to the NCAA Tournament in four years.
NEWS
ESU to honor women during month of March
ESU is celebrating March as National Women’s History Month through a variety of programs and events designed to recognize women and educate the community and future generations about the vital roles of women of the past, present, and future.
“Women’s History Month is a time to celebrate the accomplishments of women worldwide and to continue the fight for global equality for women and girls,” said Dr. Karen Manners Smith, Director of ESU’s Ethnic and Gender Studies Program. “This month reminds us to pay attention and give some thought to many things and people we take for granted, and to try to learn more than we already know about the subject. At Emporia State, where our mission is education, we hope to facilitate that learning in regard to women and their history.”
An opening reception on March 2 featured the presentation of the Ruth Schillinger Award to Dr. Ellen Hansen, associate professor of geography and chair of the department of social sciences. The award, ESU’s most prestigious award for service to women, honors a faculty member who has exhibited sustained contribution to the welfare of ESU women.
Remaining events include:
- March 13 and 14: The Vagina Monologues, 7 p.m., Brighton Lecture Hall.
- March 13: Women of Islam panel discussion, 5 p.m., Kanza Room.
- March 14: Susan B. Anthony & Mary Headrick Awards, 3 p.m., Kanza Room.
- March 15: “Fourth Wave Feminism,” a lecture by Tracy Frederick, University of Oklahoma, 7 p.m., Greek Room.
- March 26: “Dreams of Equality: Women’s Rights” National Historical Park film and discussion, 7 p.m., Plumb Hall 408.
- March 28: “The Magdalene Sisters” film and discussion, 7 p.m. Science Hall 72.
For more information on the events, call the ethnic and gender studies office at 341-5661.
Mini-Future Teacher Academy for Topeka students held
Nineteen Topeka middle school students attended a one-day conference on March 8 to consider careers in education. The “mini” Kansas Future Teacher Academy, similar to the annual summer academy ESU sponsors, brought students together from five Topeka middle schools.
“Research shows students who have an in-depth look at education careers will consider entering that field as they move through high school and college,” said Dr. Scott Waters, director of the academy. “For several years we have dreamed of holding a one-day conference for middle school students – particularly under-represented student populations – with the goal of planting seeds for younger students to consider entering the teaching profession. With funding from the state legislature, we were able to do it again for the third year running.”
A similar one-day academy was held in February for Emporia middle school students and another one for Wichita area students will be held in April.
A five-day Kansas Future Teacher Academy for high school students will be held in June at ESU. This will be the eighteenth year the academy has been held. Applications are being accepted now through March 16. The KFTA is coordinated by the Jones Institute for Educational Excellence at ESU. For more information about the academy, contact Scott Waters at 620-341-5764.
SPORTS
All-American breaks ESU record in women’s mile
Jonel Rossbach earned All-American honors in cross country, finishing fourth in the women’s mile run at the NCAA D-II Indoor Track and Field Championships on Saturday. The junior from Omaha, Neb., ran 4:50.65 to break Kadri Kelve’s school record of 4:52.24 set in 2003. Trent Olivier was the only other Hornet to compete on Saturday, finishing 13th in the men’s shot put.
In Friday’s action, Dustin Andrews placed tenth in the high jump and was one of only two freshmen in the top 12 before returning to the Midwest on Saturday to play in ESU’s first round NCAA basketball tournament game. He had a rebound and four fouls in nine minutes in ESU’s loss. Eric Wellman also competed and placed 13th in the men’s mile.
ESU will begin the outdoor season on Thursday as they host the Mike’s Sporting Good’s Spring Twilight at Witten Track in Welch Stadium.
Winning ways mark start of softball season
The #6 ESU softball team won two games on Saturday to go undefeated at the St. Edward’s Hilltopper Classic in Austin, Texas. ESU’s Courtney Reed and Jenna Potter combined for a no-hitter in ESU’s 9-0 win over Baker. It was the second no-hitter in two days for Reed, who blanked St. Mary’s 2-0 on Friday. ESU then took a 10-2 victory over New Mexico Highlands to wrap-up the tournament and go to 13-6 on the year.
The Hornets open the home portion of the schedule Thursday when they play host to Minn.-Crookston at 2 p.m.
Baseball team gaining ground
The ESU baseball team grabbed a 17-3 victory over Upper Iowa on Monday. Kellen Mitts went five innings, allowing just one run to pick up the victory. The offense held up its end as Connor Crumbliss went 2-for-3 with 3 RBI, and Jerry Cook hit his third home run of the season. ESU is back in action at 3 p.m. today against Central Oklahoma.
For more on Hornet athletics, visit www.emporia.edu/athletics.
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