Winter 2014-15tHe MAGAZine FOr MUrrAY StAte UniVerSitY

GOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLD&&&&&

t he recent groundbreaking for the new Breathitt Veterinary Center (BVC) began a project that will lead to increased opportunities

for the facility to continue and expand its support of the agriculture industry, not just in West Kentucky, but throughout the state, the region and the nation. Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear attended the groundbreaking ceremony, along with MSU President Bob Davies, and Linda Breathitt, who is a member of the Kentucky Public Service Commission and a family member of former Kentucky Gov. Ned Breathitt for whom the facility is named. “This is a day we have all looked forward to,” Beshear noted. “One of my top priorities throughout this administration was to strengthen our agricultural economic growth in the commonwealth and folks, we are finally going to build the MSU Breathitt Veterinary Center.” The new facility will replace the existing BVC, which at 40 years old, has become functionally outdated. The Breathitt Veterinary Center, a part of the Hutson School of Agriculture at Murray State University, is a nationally preeminent animal disease diagnostic laboratory dedicated to protecting the assets of Kentucky’s equine, livestock and

Representatives from the state of Kentucky, including Gov. Steve Beshear, Murray State University’s President Bob Davies, board of regents members and others, along with local officials in Hopkinsville/Christian County gathered at the site of the soon-to-be-built Breathitt Veterinary Center to ceremoniously turn the soil for the new facility.

New Breathitt Veterinary Center to benefit ag industry, public health, homeland security, more

poultry industries by providing the fastest, most accurate and most dependable diagnostic service possible. The new BVC laboratory, to be located on the MSU Hopkinsville Regional Campus, will be a $32.4 million, 53,000 square feet facility and will feature expanded laboratory space to support testing, research and student learning. The veterinary center is certified by the Centers for Disease

Control to test for “high impact” diseases of concern to the state, region and nation. This new facility will have a Biological Safety Level 3 laboratory suite for the safety of lab personnel

and the community when working with specimens of high concern to animals and humans. In fact, the BVC is the only BSL3 animal diagnostic lab in Kentucky.

1murraystate.edu

contents

murraystate.edu

The Magazine of Murray State University

is published by BRANDING, MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS

Catherine SivillsAssistant Vice President for Communications

Public Information Officer

Magazine Contributors

Editor.................................................Sherry McClain

Writers .................................................... Sherry McClainAthletics and Alumni Staff

Student Writers ....................................Christina Priddy Madison Johnson

Photographers ............ Allie Douglass, Tab Brockman, MSU staff and student interns

Design/Layout .............................................Linda Pierce

The magazine is printed at Gateway Press and mailed at the Louisville, Ky., Post Office - Third Class Permit.

Printed on Gusto®, 70 lb. satin text, from NewPage. Made in the USA.

murraystate.edu

GOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLD&GOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLD&&&&&&GOLD&GOLDGOLD&GOLDGOLD&GOLDGOLDGOLDGOLD&GOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLD&GOLDGOLDGOLD&&&GOLD&GOLDGOLD&GOLDGOLDGOLDGOLD&GOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLDGOLD&GOLDGOLDGOLD&

C o n t e n t s

Take Your Place 2

President Davies 4

Excellence 8

Quality 10

Success 12

Teaching and Learning 14

Sports 16

Giving 18

Alumni 22

Homecoming 24

Murray State University president, Dr. Bob Davies, along with his wife, Cindy, and their daughter, Katie, made a $117,000 gift to support student scholarships, academic enhancements and other student needs at Murray

State. Upon his arrival in July, Dr. Davies was researching the university’s history and learned that university founder, Dr. Rainey T. Wells, raised nearly $117,000 to provide the seed funds to found the university in 1922. ”This is a symbolic and generous gift and displays President Davies’ and his family’s support for our university and its students. We are very grateful for this support and very pleased with the leadership that he is providing,” Harry Lee Waterfield II, Murray State University board of regents chair, said. Davies loves history and is pleased to make this gift that provides a unique tie to the university’s founding. “Cindy, Katie and I are very happy to support our students with this gift. And, I want to stress — this is a family gift. This is a major commitment from Cindy and Katie, too. It is important to note, in large part, we are here due to Katie’s support and commitment, and we are very pleased to be here. This is truly a great university, full of excellent students, faculty and staff, along with alumni and friends who love this institution,” Davies said. “As our Alma Mater states, this is the ‘finest place we know.’” Dr. Rainey T. Wells and a campaign committee comprised of James Glasgow, Robert Broach, O.T. Hale, Nat Ryan, Thomas Stokes and Ben Grogan raised nearly $117,000 from more than 1,100 donors in 1922. The gifts ranged from $5 to $2,500. These gifts secured the location and initial funds needed for the new normal school.

sPotLIGHt on ...

Dr. Bob Davies and his family echo Murray Statehistory with symbolic $117,000 gift to campusDonation will support scholarships and other initiatives

Murray State University endorses the intent of all federal and state laws created to prohibit discrimination. Murray State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability in employment, admissions, or the provision of services and provides, upon request, reasonable accommodation including auxiliary aids and services necessary to afford individuals with disabilities equal access to participate in all programs and activities. For more information, contact the Executive Director of the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity and Access (IDEA), 103 Wells Hall, 270.809.3155 (voice), 270.809.3361 (TDD).

2

T A K E Y O U R P L A C E

MsU board of regents appointsuniversity’s 13th president

T he Murray State University board of regents confirmed Dr. Robert (Bob) Davies as the university’s 13th president. Davies

arrived on campus to begin his tenure as president on July 14. Davies has a bachelor of science in management from the University of Nevada at Reno, a master of business administration in finance and marketing from the University of Oregon, and a Ph.D. in higher education administration from the State University of New York at Buffalo. Davies was president of Eastern Oregon University from 2009 until coming to MSU. Other positions served by Davies include vice president of university relations with Indiana University of Pennsylvania, associate vice president for alumni relations and development with State University of New York at Buffalo, and executive director of the alumni association with Boise State University. Davies and his wife, Cindy, have a daughter, Katie, who is a student at Murray Middle School.

For a Q&A with Dr. Davies and more information about his first six months at Murray State, go to page 4.

Murray State reaches record enrollment while many universities see declines

Murray State University has, for the third consecutive year, posted an

all-time high enrollment. A 2.5 percent increase on Fall 2013’s number (10,891) moved the Murray State enrollment figure to 11,166 students. Categories of students experiencing the most growth include first-time transfers, new graduates (master’s level), and international students. National trends suggest that the number of students attending community college for the first two years will increase. Additionally, research indicates that adult students are seeking flexible options to further their educations. In response, Murray State University continues to offer an excellent transfer experience and online degree programs for adult learners. “Our enrollment of over 11,000 students is an indication that we are providing a valuable product to our students and we will continue to do so by offering them the highest quality of educational programs,” said Dr. Bob Davies, president at MSU. “I believe that we have reached record enrollment goals because of Murray State’s quality and value and the commitment of students and parents toward their investment with Murray State. Additionally, recruiting and retaining students represents a team effort and I personally wish to acknowledge our faculty and staff for the exceptional work that they do.” “I believe our students realize, especially after visiting our campus, that Murray State has a valuable package to offer. We offer an affordable price for an outstanding education and the ideal student life experience,” noted Fred Dietz, associate vice president for enrollment management. “Our retention percentages are strong as well and that is also an indication of the student-centered focus our students’ and families’ experience.”

2 3

Did you know?The Murray State University school of nursing and health professions just celebrated 50 years since the first bachelor of science in nursing (B.S.N.) class was admitted in 1964. When the B.S.N. first made its mark on Murray State’s campus, it was with 32 students and was under the administration of Dr. Ruth E. Cole. Cole’s name remains as significant today as the role she played at Murray State. Her impact on campus began in 1948 with the development of the nursing program at the university. Originally classes were held in the Carr Health Building while a variety of local/regional hospitals, clinics, schools and health departments served as space for hands-on clinical experience for the students. During that time faculty and students anticipated the building of Mason Hall, which was completed in 1967 and moved into by that March. Mason Hall is named for Dr. Ora K. Mason, who was a physician, nurse and former member of the MSU board of regents. Dr. Marcia Hobbs is currently the dean of the school of nursing and health professions. There are approximately 214 B.S.N. students and 698 on campus with nursing as their major. The employment rate is nearly 100 percent of the school’s graduates finding positions in acute care.

First doctoral degrees were awarded at Murray state in MayFive earned doctor of nursing practice degrees

Murray State University’s May Commencement ceremony was a little different this year. The 2014 graduation ceremony saw the first graduates

of the doctor of nursing practice (DNP) cross the stage to receive diplomas. The five doctoral students had the honor of receiving the first doctorates ever granted by Murray State University in the 92 years since the school’s founding. These first graduates were able to take all coursework online since they were already master’s-prepared and were advanced-practice nurses. A proposal to create a doctor of nursing practice in the school of nursing and health professions was approved by the MSU board of regents in September 2010. The DNP program was designed to move B.S.N.-prepared registered nurses into advanced practice, benefiting health care not only in Kentucky, but also in the surrounding region and the nation. Transitioning from bachelor’s or master’s degrees to doctoral-level education has opened up avenues of employment for nurses, not only in the health care field, but also in the area of nursing faculty shortages. Capstone projects completed by the students ranged from improving the anesthesia practice with obstetrical patients to decrease the incidence of nausea and hypotension, to improving the blood sugar readings of diabetic patients with individual follow-up and teaching, to changing the protocol for releasing prisoners in order to improve their health care and reduce the incidence of returning to jail. Individuals receiving the first DNP degrees from Murray State were Shondell V. Hickson from Clarksville, Tenn.; Roy Alan Morris from West Point, Ky.; Renea Nagel-Terrell from Union City, Tenn.; Cheryl DeNiece Parker from Louisville, Ky.; and Lorrie Springer from Madisonville, Ky.

Four students qualify for national rodeo finals

The MSU rodeo team qualified four students at the Ozark Regional competition — Kendal

Gentry, Ellen Jarvis, Clayton Corbett and Caleb Little — for the 2014 College National Rodeo Finals (CNFR) in Casper, Wyo. Gentry, a sophomore pre-vet student from Henderson, Ky., finished second in barrel racing at the regional to make it into the finals. Her mount, Blue, was voted “Horse of the Year” by the Ozark Regional contestants. Jarvis is from Columbus, Ind., and also a sophomore pre-vet student. Her third place in breakaway calf roping was good enough to send her to the finals. Corbett, of Nashville, Tenn., finished third in saddle bronc riding for his entry in the CNFR. He is a freshman agriculture student. Agriculture graduate student Caleb Little placed third in steer wrestling for his trip to Casper. He is from Tuscola, Ill. Head coach of the Murray State rodeo team, J.D. Van Hooser, was voted NIRA Ozark Region “Coach of the Year” by the other coaches in the region.

4

This year, the Great Beginnings schedule for new students at Murray State University included a Gold Rush on Aug. 28 at the first football game of the season and MSU’s Senior Day. Davies and Murray State students shared “high fives” after starting a new tradition at the university by rushing the field in a show of spirit and support for the Racers just prior to kick-off. Murray rolled over the Union College Bulldogs 73-26.

One of Dr. Davies’ first official acts at MSU — a selfie with Racer students.

President-elect Davies got his first taste of student life at Murray State when he attended All Campus Sing during a visit to the university last April.

Murray State University’s award-winning video magazine, Roundabout U, featured an interview with Dr. Davies following his visits around the MSU service region. That video can be viewed online at Roundabout U’s YouTube page. Before the school year began, Davies also made it a point to tour around campus meeting Murray State staff members. One of those visits was at the Roundabout U studio with digital media staff members (from left) Michael Inman, Joe Haynes, Britney Eckles, Shasta O’Neal, Davies and Jeremy McKeel.

President Bob Davies

spent one full day in each of the cities/

counties that are home to a Murray State

University regional campus. His visit to

each location included meetings with local

government and school officials. He also

attended Rotary Club meetings in each of

the four cities — Henderson, Hopkinsville,

Madisonville and Paducah.

Davies took the opportunity in each

city to visit Murray State’s regional

campuses where he spoke with campus

staff and students.

Each evening wound up with an event

for area alumni, along with students

admitted to Murray State University (and

their parents) to meet Davies.

Around the region with Dr. Davies

5

The president’s home on campus, Oakhurst, was the scene of a barbecue where President Davies and his family — wife, Cindy, and daughter, Katie — had the opportunity to meet and mingle with Murray State students, faculty and staff, and members of the Murray/Calloway County community.

President Davies met with a number of locals in the Hopkinsville/Christian County area on Aug. 5, where he shared information about the new soon-to-be-built Breathitt Veterinary Center, which is a unit of the Murray State Hutson School of Agriculture. Christian County has 1,753 Murray alumni and 457 current students at Murray State.

Henderson/Henderson County was the scene of a dinner event on Aug. 7, where Dr. Davies had an opportunity to chat with students who had been admitted to Murray State for the fall semester. Henderson County has 166 current MSU students and 1,009 Murray State alumni.

Dr. Davies accepted a plaque in honor of MSU Day in Madisonville/Hopkins County. The city and county together is home to 1,643 Murray State alumni and 351 current students at the university.

Dr. Davies visited Paducah/McCracken County on July 30, where he was introduced at the local Rotary Club meeting.

McCracken County is home to 4,584 Murray State University alumni and 751 current MSU students.

5

6

B I O g R A P H Y

Dr. Robert O. DaviesDr. Robert O. Davies was selected to be Murray State University’s 13th president on March 12, 2014. His official duties began at the university on July 14, 2014.

Most recently, Davies had served as the president of Eastern Oregon University in La Grande. He was vice president for university relations at Indiana University of Pennsylvania prior to accepting the presidency at Eastern Oregon in 2009. Before that he was the associate vice president for alumni relations and development at the State University of New York at Buffalo and executive director of the alumni association at Boise State University in Idaho.

As president of Eastern Oregon University, Davies successfully lobbied for state funding, implemented a strategic plan and played a leadership role in the university’s first significant capital campaign, which increased the endowment by 25 percent. He also oversaw the university’s accreditation status reaffirmed from a probationary standing prior to his arrival and initiated a 10-year master campus planning effort. Davies created a model of shared governance there and guided increased enrollment, retention and graduation rates to the highest levels in the university’s history.

His early career included three years at the University of Nevada in Reno as the director of annual giving and the assistant director of alumni relations, and a year as a business analyst with Dunn & Bradstreet.

Davies received his Ph.D. in higher education administration from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 2005. He earned his M.B.A. in finance and marketing in 1991 from the University of Oregon and his B.S. in management at the University of Nevada in Reno in 1989. Davies received the Higher Education Leadership certificate from the Institute for Educational Management at Harvard University in 2007. He also attended Harvard’s Seminar for New Presidents in 2009.

Davies has authored numerous papers and given many presentations throughout the country on university leadership in subjects as diverse as the college cost crisis, advancement, nontraditional alumni and students, strategy development in higher education and academic master planning, and financial management.

He has served on a wide-ranging number of university committees throughout his career and has been active in community service. Davies holds memberships in several professional associations including the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, the Association of American State Colleges and Universities, and the American Council on Education.

Davies is married to Cindy Davies and they are the proud parents of one child — Katie.

with Dr. Davies

6

now that you have experienced a semester on campus as the 13th president, what are some of the characteristics about Murray state University that really resonate with you? Over the past months, I have asked many people this question — “When you think of Murray State, what do you think of?” and then I have had the opportunity as a new member of this community to see how our words come into action. I can say without a doubt that our alumni, faculty, staff, students and community members have a clear passion for Murray State and all that she embodies. At the core of this spirit, I have seen Murray State’s unyielding commitment to our students, commitment to advancing Murray State as one of the finest academic institutions among our peers, and a commitment to serving our many communities — and these communities are not just defined geographically, but also defined by individuals who live within these geographic areas. I think often about a conversation I had with a student, literally, on my first day at Murray State. I asked her, “What makes Murray State special?” and she answered, without hesitation, by saying, “We have a swagger. We pump out our chest and say we are Racers. We believe, and we are, special. We also believe, because we are special, that we must give back and help and lead the way. That is a Racer, a leader. That is who we are.”

What were some of the things you learned from students, alumni and friends during your early travels through the region? Every day I see something new, learn something about Murray State or have some interaction that excites me about this great university and I come home and tell Cindy and Katie about it. Every day I get to hear and be a part of something special through my interactions with members of our community — be it with a new graduate who is entering the classroom in Cadiz for the first time or the experienced banking CEO leader in Paducah, or a publishing and printing giant in Connecticut or the faculty member of 47 years sharing his views, or it could be insights I have garnered by one of our service members who is nicknamed “Roadrunner.” In all of these conversations and interactions, I take away the passion and the difference that Murray State makes throughout our region, the commonwealth and the impact we have on our nation and world. As told to me just the other day during a conversation with a group of students and faculty, each day, by our actions and commitment, we make a difference in the lives of our students, and their families and their communities. We are indeed big enough to have this incredible impact. Yet, we are small enough to know who and how we are making this impact.

If you taught a class on campus, what would you choose to teach? At some point I would like to teach a class at Murray State. My academic background is in business and higher education, and

7

A message from Dr. Davies on the development of a strategic plan for the university

“Achievement, Endeavor and Hope: The Murray State Plan 2015-2022”

W e have an opportunity at Murray State University to impact the future

by developing an engaging and transformative strategic plan. Faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members have an opportunity to create a road map for Murray State’s continued future success. The goal is to advance a vision that Murray State University is the “University of Choice.” All have a tremendous role to play in communicating the needs of this university and to work with all parties to further our outstanding reputation as the “University of Choice” for the region, nation and global community. Through the initiatives of advancing a culture of Academic excellence, promoting a dynamic and diverse university community committed to student success, fostering an environment of inquiry by advancing Research and scholarly Activities, and improving the quality of life for our communities through Community engagement, the potential to change the landscape of MSU for future generations is before us. Murray State is a remarkable university with inquisitive students and dedicated faculty and staff. But as Will Rogers stated, “Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.” Together, we can envision an even greater university and work to then develop the mechanisms that will channel that greatness into reality. Four suggested key questions to help focus our thoughts are:• What differentiates MSU from its competitors?• What is the perceived and real value of the differentiation?• What are the economic costs/benefits of the

differentiation?• How do we ensure that differentiation is maintained and

sustained? The university encompasses talented, critical-thinking analysts and innovative problem-solvers. Within our shared governance constituency groups, departments, colleges and units, in collaboration with the strategic initiatives team members, this is Murray State’s time and opportunity to truly shine. We are about to embark on a journey that emboldens us to dream and work to reach and grasp the three stars on Murray State’s historic shield: Achievement, Endeavor and Hope.

Dr. Robert O. DaviesPresident, Murray State University

Presidential InvestitureDr. Robert O. Davies

13th President of Murray State University

Friday, April 10, 2015For more information, visit

www.murraystate.edu/investiture

I like combining these two areas. I am especially interested in the ethical and practical dimensions of leadership and how leadership philosophies and practices evolve over time, as well as experience significant shifts based on events that have occurred.

How do you like living in oakhurst right on campus? Love it! Oakhurst in and of itself is a wonderful home. I love the

history. When we moved in, we were cleaning out some closets and we found a history of Oakhurst from its building in 1917 up through 1975. It is a remarkable place and we are humbled to live in it and add to this history. Also, living on campus is, mostly, a joy. It is fun to have students walk by our home on a daily basis and I get to talk with them. And I love walking to work every day ... and then, when I walk home, reflecting on our beautiful campus.

If you were to choose the top five reasons a prospective student should come to Murray state, what would they be?

We provide the Complete University Experience.• It starts with our focus on each individual student and on providing them with an experience and environment that will assist them in achieving their goals. • At the heart of this is the academic environment of Murray State, which is unparalleled as evidenced by our national rankings and reputation, as well as the national and international recognition many of our programs receive and the accolades they have earned.• We are student centered! Our faculty, staff and other students are here to help students achieve their goals. The interactions students have, in and out of the classroom, with faculty, staff and other students prepares them for success in the pathway they choose.• The Residential College System sets us apart in providing a complete university experience.• We are of great value. We offer an exceptional experience, we have a proven track record, we are nationally recognized, our reputation is stellar and the return on a student’s investment of time, money and hard work is extremely high.

one last question — what are your two favorite words to say on campus?

I am president, I can never say anything in two words … but I do love saying “Go Racers!” every chance I get.

8

E X C E L L E N C E

CoEHS earns CACREP accreditation

T he Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), a specialized accrediting

body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, granted accreditation to the clinical mental health and school counseling graduate programs in the department of educational studies, leadership and counseling in Murray State University’s college of education and human services. Accreditation provides recognition that the content and quality of an educational program has been evaluated and meets standards set by the profession. CACREP accreditation provides prospective students the assurance that program graduates have met the majority of prerequisites for credentialing and are ready for entry into professional practice.

Murray State finishes with Best Overall at the Parker Chainless Challenge

The Chainless Challenge team at MSU (shown with all of the participants) included students Bryan McCoil, Dustin Patton, Colby White, Mohanad “Moe” Maghrabi and Mike Kozlowski. Advisers and team leaders of the project were Dr. James Benson and Dr. Sanjeevi Chitikeshi, both professors in the Jesse D. Jones College of Science, Engineering and Technology.

Murray State placed in almost every category in the 2014 Parker Chainless Challenge in Irvine, Calif., including Best Overall.

The team won first place in Manufacturability and Workmanship, Best Sprint, Sprint Team Partner with the University of Minnesota, Efficiency and Best Overall with 1,115 points. They placed second in Innovation, Reliability and Safety, and Best Design (chosen by peers). In Cost Analysis, the team took third place. Chainless Challenge is a hydraulic bicycle design competition

that “challenges” engineering and engineering technology students to create an innovative design and develop a bicycle that will transfer riders’ manual power to the driving wheel through safe, biodegradable hydraulic fluid without using a traditional chain or other direct drive mechanisms. Additionally, the bicycle should be able to conserve energy to use during difficult uphill motion. Bikes can have two or three wheels and must be able to start and stop safely without external assistance.

CoEHS nationally rankedfor teacher prep programs

The National Council on Teacher Quality released its 2014 Teacher Prep Review with a much expanded and more comprehensive evaluation of

1,612 teacher preparation programs across the United States, and for the first time, a numeric ranking of programs. Murray State University and the University of Kentucky earned national “Top Ranked” status — a distinction awarded to only 107 programs in the nation for overall strong performance. See Teacher Prep Review Results for Kentucky at right:

Highest ranked secondary programs (national rank):

• University of Kentucky – Undergraduate (32) • Murray State University – Undergraduate (57) • Alice Lloyd College – Undergraduate (103) • University of Kentucky – Graduate (157) • University of Louisville – Undergraduate (187)

Highest ranked elementary programs (national rank): • Murray State University – Undergraduate (47) • Western Kentucky University – Undergraduate (155)

• University of Kentucky – Undergraduate (165) • Northern Kentucky University – Undergraduate (188) • University of Louisville – Undergraduate (212)

9

Did you know?Murray State University secured the title of 2014 Challenge for Change Champions in a contest pitting Murray State against Morehead and Eastern Kentucky to log the most service hours in one month. Students at each participating university work to log hours and raise funds for community projects during the contest period. This year, Racers volunteered and collected resources for local nonprofits, logging in 13,500 hours of service.

Dr. Glynn Mangold, professor of marketing in the Arthur J. Bauernfeind College of Business, won Emerald Publishing’s 2014 Citation of Excellence for an earlier article he and Dr. David Faulds of the University of Louisville published in Business Horizons. The citation was awarded to the top 35 articles that were published in the world’s 300 leading management journals over the last 15 years. The article, “Social media: the new hybrid element of the promotion mix,” was selected from a pool of 225,000 articles.

Dr. Tony Brannon, dean of the Hutson School of Agriculture, was selected for the Outstanding Service Citation from the National Association of Agricultural Educators (NAAE). The citation recognizes a member from each of the six NAAE geographic regions who have made significant contributions to agricultural education at the state, regional and national levels.

It’s not just a game

Dr. Daniel Wann, a professor of psychology at Murray State, was featured in an interview on the CBC Radio Broadcast along

with an HBO advertisement for Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel. Wann has been recognized for over two decades for his leading efforts on sport psychology — why fans act the way they do in their sports environment. Footage from an interview Wann did with a clip of him saying, “It’s not just a game,” was used in the HBO ad for Real Sports. His CBC interview aired on Catching the Game.

Dr. Michael Kalinski (center), chair of the department of applied health science at Murray State University, received a prestigious International Award from The Physiological Society of India, in recognition of his significant contribution in the field of physiological sciences. Kalinski is shown with Dr. Amar K. Chandra (left), president of the Physiological Society of India and professor at the University of Calcutta, and Dr. Somnath Gangopadhyay (right), Hon. General Secretary of the Physiological Society of India and professor of the University of Calcutta.

MAn UP MOnDAyS

T he American College Health Association recognized Murray State’s Man Up Mondays campaign in its College Health in

Action newsletter. The article, “Getting Your Male Students Tested: Why Students Pay More Attention on Mondays,” featured a Man Up Mondays photo taken on Murray State’s campus and information about the university’s campaign. Because of Murray’s successful pilot program, the university has been able to secure a supply of rapid HIV tests for its student health services clinic, certify clinic staff to administer the tests and become an official testing site.

Jim Carter, vice president for institutional advancement, has been appointed to the iModules Strategic Advisory Board. iModules is the leading online constituent engagement management provider for educational institutions. Its interconnected suite of modules transforms how institutions create relevant constituent experiences and achieve fundraising success through web content management, marketing communications, online giving, event management, e-commerce and social media integration. The Strategic Advisory Board focuses on aligning iModules’ overall strategic goals and product plans with those of its clients. Specifically at Murray State University, iModules is the provider of the www.raceralumni.com content management system.

10

Q U A L I T Y

Constance Alexander receives Governor’s Award in the Arts

P oet, playwright, fiction writer, newspaper columnist and independent producer, Constance Alexander was honored

with a 2014 Governor’s Award by the Kentucky Arts Council. Kentuckians who have made significant contributions to the arts were recognized. Alexander, who is an award-winning writer and instructor in Murray’s department of English and philosophy, received the media award. A community leader and civic journalist, Alexander’s writings have been published and performed nationwide and

widely recognized for excellence. She was instrumental in organizing an exhibition of “Picturing America,” a National Endowment for the Humanities project, in the Wrather Museum on Murray State’s campus.

Murray State joins Kentucky Proud Farm

James Comer, Kentucky’s commissioner of agriculture, welcomed MSU to the Kentucky

Proud Farm program this fall. Under the Farm to Campus program, the Kentucky Department of Agriculture helps participating institutions locate and procure fresh Kentucky Proud products to serve in their food service systems and shelf-stable Kentucky Proud products to sell in their campus bookstores.

MSU school of nursing and health professions one of 100 singled out for special program

T he Arnold P. Gold Foundation and the American Association of Colleges of

Nursing announced that 100 schools of nursing were selected to receive funding support to pilot White Coat Ceremonies, designed to instill a commitment to providing compassionate care among future health professionals. Murray State’s school of nursing and health professions was one of those schools. Murray’s White Coat Ceremony was held Sept. 26. The only other Kentucky schools to make the list are Berea College and the University of Louisville.

Dr. Steve Lacewell, director of the Center for Banking and Finance and professor of finance in the Arthur J. Bauernfeind College of Business at MSU, was invited to join the faculty of the Paul W. Barret Jr. School of Banking to teach Strategic Planning and Bank Performance Management. The Barret school consists of a three-year curriculum designed to give students a high level of understanding of all major functions performed in the financial institutions of today. Barret’s faculty is comprised of leading bank experts from all parts of the United States.

After taking top spots in the Kentucky Lake Section (KLS) of the American Chemical Society (ACS), Daniel Crouse, first-grade student from Concord Elementary School in Paducah, Ky., and Kaitlyn Steward, 12th-grade student from Union County High School in Morganfield, Ky., each won a second-place award at the national ACS Illustrated Poem Contest. KLS is one of the 187 local chapters of the ACS in the U.S. Dr. Bommanna Loganathan, professor of chemistry at Murray State, is the chair of the ACS Kentucky Lake Section.

Gross chosen for reporting fellowship

Journalism student Lexy Gross was one of nine students nationwide to be chosen for a 2014 Roy W.

Howard National Reporting Fellowship. The students received an all-expense paid trip to Japan, where they toured Japanese media and historical landmarks. The other 2014 Fellows attend Marquette University, Arizona State University, the University of Michigan, Brown University, Yale University, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, Indiana University and Hampton University.

Did you know?

11

NIGER

nye on list of well-known figures keynoting MSU lecture series

T he Murray State University Presidential

Lecture Series continued the tradition of top quality speakers in 2014 with a visit from scientist, engineer, comedian, author and inventor Bill Nye (the Science Guy). Nye is well-known to college students who grew up watching him make science fun and accessible. Nye has been a part of several award-winning shows, including the one that made him a household name, Bill Nye the Science Guy. Science Guy won 28 Emmys in five years. He is currently hosting two series — The 100 Greatest Discoveries on the Science Channel and The Eyes of Nye on PBS. The upcoming Presidential Lecture series will feature Chuck Todd, moderator on Meet the Press. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015, at 8 p.m. in Lovett Auditorium.

Globetrotting graduate to work in Niger

A pril Smith, a graduate of the M.A. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

(TESOL) program at MSU and senior administrative assistant at the National Center for Families Learning, has a fellowship in Niger through the English Language Fellow Program. The program, which sends 150 TESOL professionals to various overseas locations, is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. Smith’s fellowship is for a 10-month period with the local university’s education program in Niamey to instruct teachers on the methodology of teaching English. She also plans to work with the teachers to engage young students studying English and to give presentations at teacher training workshops.

Among the nation’s “Top Tier” universities in academic quality for 24 consecutive years. Ranked 9th “Top Public Regional University” among all public universities in the South and 26th “Best Regional University” among all public and private universities in the southern region. In the “Top 9” 10 consecutive years among all public master’s universities. Online M.B.A. program ranked as one of the best in the country. Ranked #4 in the Regional Universities (South) category of “Best Colleges for Veterans.”

Ranked 17th in the “Best Bang for the Buck” category among all schools, and the only public college in Kentucky to be recognized on the list. Placed 9th on the “Master’s Universities” list of “Best Bang” schools.

“Great Colleges to Work For”

Ranked on “America’s Best Colleges” list seven consecutive years.

Military FriendlySchool

Murray State: Ranked again!

11

1212

A nna Bushong of Christopher, Ill., a bachelor of science in nursing graduate and current doctor of nursing practice student at Murray

State University, was selected as a recipient of the Jonas Nurse Leaders Scholar Program Scholarship. Bushong will join an elite group of 600 Jonas Nurse Leaders/Jonas Veteran Healthcare Scholars across the country. The Jonas Nurse Leaders Scholar Program was created to provide educational development support to new nursing faculty and stimulate models for joint faculty appointments between schools of nursing and clinical affiliates. The Jonas Nurse Leaders Scholars Program at Murray State is made possible by a grant from the Jonas Center for Nursing and Veterans Healthcare. In addition to mentoring by faculty, Bushong will receive $10,000 from the Jonas Nurse Leaders Scholar Program, with matched funding from the MSU school of nursing and health professions over a two-year period.

S U C C E S S

On the stage in London

Dr. Sandy Miles, a professor in the MSU Arthur J. Bauernfeind College of Business, was certified as an Academic Fellow through the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development in London, England. Areas of excellence that were noted were Miles’ impact on the institution, and on the national and international human resources profession. She also had to demonstrate significant depth of research and/or teaching with major contributions and support to the profession or industry, as well as understanding her institution’s strategic objectives.

Dr. Kate He, an associate professor in the department of biological sciences at MSU, was invited to present a paper at the Zoological Society of London’s symposium on “Remote Sensing For Conservation: Uses, Prospects And Challenges” this past summer. Since conservation of biological diversity has been a major public concern, scientists around the world are trying to develop effective ways for preserving species on Earth and informing environmental management. The symposium illustrated how integrative approaches allow a better ecological understanding of the mechanisms shaping current changes in biodiversity patterns, while triggering innovative approaches, new research directions in remote sensing science and the development of new remote sensing products. It also demonstrated how ecological knowledge and satellite-based information on environmental conditions can be effectively combined to address a wide array of current conservation needs. He’s paper, “Benefits of Hyperspectral Remote Sensing for Tracking Plant Invasions,” impacted the fields of biological invasion and remote sensing. It was ranked the top 10 most read papers right after its publication in the Journal of Diversity and Distributions.

Leaders Scholar Program was created to provide educational development support to new nursing faculty and stimulate models for joint faculty appointments between schools of

The Jonas Nurse Leaders Scholars Program at Murray State is made possible by a grant from the

Leaders Scholar Program was created to provide educational development support to new nursing faculty and stimulate models for joint faculty appointments between schools of

The Jonas Nurse Leaders Scholars Program at Murray State is made possible by a grant from the

12

JOnAS nURSE LEADERS SCHOLAR

1313

Grants and awardsJesse D. Jones College of Science, Engineering and Technology> Major Research Instrumentation Grant from the national

science Foundation, Dr. Kevin Miller, principal investigator, and Dr. Daniel Johnson and Dr. Rachel Allenbaugh, co-principal investigators — A Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer was purchased for mechanical testing of polymeric films, fibers and liquid crystalline materials under controlled temperature and humidity conditions.

> Global Innovation Grants from the American Chemical society, Dr. Bommanna Loganathan, principal investigator — The ACS Kentucky Lake Section will partner with the Indian Chemical Society to organize the first joint web-based poster symposium, “Facets of Water, Energy and Health Research in India and

the U.S.A.”

> special Research Grant from the Kentucky Academy of science, Dr. Terry Derting, principal investigator — Derting’s research is on the “Occurrence of mammalian prey and scavengers on potential re-introduction sites for Nicrophorus americanus [American burying beetles] at the Land-Between-the-Lakes National Recreational Area.”

> Cottrell College science Award from the Research Corporation for science Advancement, Dr. Lloyd P. Horne, principal investigator — Funding goes toward the work of Horne’s research group on small nanoparticles for use as catalysts in artificial photosynthetic systems based on splitting the water molecule, H2O, into its hydrogen and oxygen components.

> national science Foundation Grant, Dr. Howard Whiteman, co-principal investigator — A $459,998 NSF grant is funding research using salamanders to study how size variation in a top predator affects both the production of new predators and their effects on other members of aquatic food webs.

College of Humanities and Fine Arts> Al smith Individual Artist Fellowship from the Kentucky

Arts Council, Dr. Carrie Jerrell, assistant professor of English and associate director of the Master’s of Fine Arts Program in Creative Writing — Jerrell received the award for her demonstration of high levels of excellence and creativity

in poetry.

Hutson School of Agriculture> north Central outstanding Intern Award from Helena Chemical Co., Keri Wright, MSU agriscience/agribusiness

management senior — She was selected from 67 interns throughout the Midwest for her outstanding performance while working for the greenup, Ill., retail branch of the Helena Chemical Co. as a summer sales and marketing intern.

Service-oriented program of study at Murray State celebrates its 30th anniversary on campus

H. Roe Bartle began a special collegiate training program in the 1940s for students destined to work in the nonprofit world

with organizations such as the American Red Cross, Big Brothers Big Sisters, YMCAs, hospitals, colleges, ministries and more. The idea was to train the whole student — mind, body and spirit. That program made its way to Murray State 30 years ago.

Nonprofit Leadership Studies (formerly named Youth and Nonprofit Leadership) was formed at MSU by Dr. Constantine Curris, who is now

the chair of the MSU board of regents, Dr. Chad Stewart and Dr. James Booth, all

administrators at the university at that time. The program took off in 1990, growing faster than any other study of its kind in the country. Murray’s program has been the largest in the nation for 24 consecutive years, has received 40 local awards and 11 national awards for academics,

leadership, service and research. Students and faculty members have generated well

over $2 million through grants and fundraising for campus and community needs. Faculty members in the program have written a total of nine textbooks, two of which were national bestsellers.

Did you know?MSU’s institutional advancement division won nine CASE-Kentucky (Council for Advancement and Support of Education-Kentucky) Awards — one Grand Champion Award, four Awards of Excellence and four Special Merit recognitions. University communications, which has digital, print, social and web media under its banner, won awards including an area-wide Balancing Platforms/Best Practices in communications award. Print media picked up wins for publications including The Blue & Gold magazine, The Review tabloid, the Points of Pride annual report and the Presidential Search MSU Profile. Social media was recognized for its All-Campus Sing campaign and digital media won for the Roundabout U video magazine. Additionally, the office of development garnered an award for stewardship notecards/graphic design and the alumni office was recognized for its Tent City promotion.

14

Did you know?Murray State University’s Program of Distinction in Telecommunications Systems Management (TSM) invested nearly $200,000 of external funding on advanced technology in its virtual classrooms by implementing NetLab’s virtual environment. NetLab enables the TSM program to host actual IT equipment, virtual machines and lab content on the Internet that supports online and on-campus students equally and provides an environment through which students may schedule and complete lab exercises for many of their TSM courses.

The department of applied health sciences (AHS) has a new Clinical Exercise Physiology and Metabolism Laboratory. The new lab creates a state-of-the-art health science facility that provides one of the top exercise science learning experiences in the region and provides an environment for students and faculty from AHS programs to develop, test, and apply knowledge and skills through service learning and research — common in the field of health professions.

Racer academies around the region

D ual credit opportunities for high school students are springing up around the region. Two Racer

Academy options include the Thoroughbred Academy in Hopkinsville, Ky., and the Pilot Academy in Hickman, Ky. Racer Academy partners with high schools in offering courses that can be applied to both students’ high school transcipts and requirements toward a college education. Approximately 100 juniors and seniors from schools including Christian County, Hopkinsville and Trigg County are enrolled in the Thoroughbred Academy. During the past school year at Fulton County High School, the Pilot Academy saw all 43 seniors enrolled in at least one dual credit class. Dual credit courses lessen the load students will have to take on in their collegiate careers, which saves tuition dollars and gives them a good taste of what college courses are like. For additional information on the Racer Academy program, go online at murraystate.edu/raceracademy.

T E A C H I N G a n d L E A R N I N G

A new graduate program in sustainability science was unveiled at Murray State this fall for students across all disciplines

of study who have expressed an increased interest in a cleaner earth and promoting a healthier environment for the

ecosystem. Core courses are mandatory, but electives that cross different tracks of interest customize the degree to

individual needs. Murray’s new M.S. in sustainability science degree is the first graduate level program of its kind in Kentucky and a timely topic that is affecting all societies in all nations. No one is immune to the effects of climate

change, decreasing species diversity, quality of life or the depletion of natural resources. Sustainability is all about

operating in a way that keeps the ecosystem healthy.

P unching, stabbing and sword fighting on stage are as old as theatre itself,

and all that bloodletting doesn’t just happen. Instead, it is the result of complex choreographed believeable violence. Murray theatre students were treated to an intensive master class in stage combat and theatrical violence, culminating in an adjudicated examination on campus. Over the course of a week, students took classes resulting in certificates of proficiency awarded by the Society of American Fight Directors. These certificates are the gold standard of theatrical violence and are recognized immediately on actor résumés, giving students a special advantage in the professional world. Twelve students received a passing evaluation and certificate of proficiency in unarmed violence for the stage. Matthew Crider, assistant professor of theatre, and his student assistant Tori Keeling, along with organizing and assisting the instruction of the workshop, received certificates of proficiency in single sword (the Errol Flynn-style swashbuckling), with Crider earning the “recommended pass” — the highest pass mark available.

“I have no words; My voice is in my sword.”

~ MacDuff in Macbeth

Murray leads the way in sustainability science

15

Where learning, caring and community intersect

A lison Epperson, assistant professor of health and physical education in the college of education and human services

at MSU, wanted her “HPE 450: Teaching Strategies in Health Education” class to become more aware of children who are experiencing cancer. Eleven-year-old Mary Browder Howell had been diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma, a cancer of the lymphatic system, nearly a year ago and was being treated at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. Since Epperson’s students are studying to be teachers and coaches, what better opportunity for them to learn what they might

someday face with one of their students than for Mary Browder to come into the class and share her story. An enthusiastic class guest, Mary Browder explained about her treatment at St. Jude and presented information about the Ronald McDonald House that

provides supportive services and a “home-away-from-home” for St. Jude families and their children. Class members were touched by her story and decided to begin collecting can tabs for the Ronald McDonald House’s #shareyourstripes campaign. The class is also hosting a St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital National Awareness Walk Day and producing public service announcements for the cause.

MSU wildlife biology students assisted Mammoth Cave National Park‘s fourth annual celebration of Bat Night. Visitors had the opportunity to learn about bats, talk to bat researchers and gain hands-on experience using the scientific equipment that researchers use to study bats.

The students manned environmental education tables and assisted with night vision goggles and forward-looking

infrared cameras at the Historic Entrance of Mammoth Cave. Those devices allowed

visitors to watch the bats emerge from the cave. Murray’s students also answered onlookers’ questions.

“Doing events such as this one gives our Wildlife Society members a chance to work side-by-side with professional biologists, ecologists and environmental educators,” noted Rob Lewis, president of MSU’s Wildlife Society. “We get real-world, hands-on experience working with the resources — in this instance, the bats — but, even more important, we have an opportunity to work with the public. In addition to all of that, our members can network and begin thinking about what direction they would like to pursue after college.”

This year’s Bat Night was part of a larger, regional study between the Mammoth Cave International Center for Science and Learning, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, Bat Conservation and Management, Cumberland gap National Historical Park, National Park Foundation and Disney Nature, NPS Cumberland Piedmont Network Office and the Student Conservation Association.

Universities joining Murray State in this partnership effort include the University of Kentucky, and Eastern and Western Kentucky universities.

Alison Epperson (front row, far left) and her “HPE 450: Teaching Strategies in Health Education” class pose with Mary Browder Howell (standing next to Epperson), who visited the class to talk about her experience with childhood cancer and carrying on a “normal” life.

MSU wildlife biology students assisted Mammoth Cave National Park‘s fourth annual celebration of Bat Night. Visitors

15

resources — in this instance,

This year’s Bat Night was part of a larger, regional study

hands-on experience working with the resources — in this instance,

all of that, our members can network and begin thinking about what direction they would like to

This year’s Bat Night was part of a larger, regional study

resources — in this instance,

all of that, our members can network and begin thinking about what direction they would like to

This year’s Bat Night was part of a larger, regional study

16

S P O R T S

Introducing the MSU Racers’updated athletic logo

Murray State University unveiled an updated athletic identity and branding initiative, highlighted by a primary logo that is

familiar to Racer fans, but noticeably fine-tuned and user-friendly across a wide variety of platforms and applications. In addition, the university introduced a number of secondary marks and a unique typography that will allow the athletic brand to grow and capitalize on the popularity of the Racers. The original “Racer M” mark was designed by 1966 alumnus Richard McClintock in 1998. Apparel and other merchandise with the new logo can be found in the University Store on campus and online at shop.murraystate.edu.

The Murray State Racers men’s basketball team finished off an incredible 2013-14 season with a five-game run to win the CollegeInsider.com Tournament (CIT) championship. MSU finished 23-11 in Coach Steve Prohm’s third season. Cameron Payne was named CIT Most Valuable Player and Jarvis Williams was named to the All-CIT Tournament Team.

Pokey Harris speedsto oVC, MsU records

Junior Pokey Harris made history when he became the first Racer in

the 92-year history of the MSU football program to return a kickoff the full 100 yards for a touchdown at Eastern Illinois. As if that was not enough,

Harris did it again the next week at Eastern Kentucky when he returned the opening kick 100 yards for a score. He is now the third player in OVC history with two 100-yard kickoff returns for a touchdown, the second to do it in the same season and the first to do in consecutive games.

Did you know?Tonia Pratt traveled to the NCAA Track & Field Regionals in Jacksonville, Fla., where she would throw 13.69m, 13.67m and 13.77m in the shot put, and recorded a distance of 56.25m in the hammer throw. Pratt’s appearance marked the third straight year for MSU to be represented in the NCAA Regionals. Pratt also earned three medals at the Outdoor OVC Championships in shot put, hammer throw and discus, and finished second in the weight throw at the Indoor OVC Championships.

MSU hosted the NCAA Rifle Championship for the first time since 2004. Junior Kelsey Emme qualified for the event and represented the Racers for the second time in her career. In addition, the air rifle portion was held at the CFSB Center for the first time, while the smallbore was held at Pat Spurgin Rifle Range in Stewart Stadium.

16 17

Catch Racer basketball!The Murray State WoMen’s GoLF teAM won its ninth Ohio Valley Conference Championship to give Head Coach Velvet Milkman nine OVC Coach of the Year awards. Delaney Howson (second from the right) was medalist and OVC Player of the Year. The Racers competed in the NCAA Regional in Tallahassee, Fla.

The Murray State VoLLeybALL teAM has won its first-ever OVC regular season championship since the sport began on campus in 1983. Head Coach Dave Schwepker was named OVC Coach of the Year and Scottie Ingram (#7) became the second Racer to ever be named OVC Player of the Year. Sam Bedard (#4) and Taylor Olden (#6) were named to the OVC volleyball team. MSU went 23-5 and 14-2 in the OVC.

2014-15 Men’s bb scheduleJANUARY3 *Morehead State 6:30 p.m.8 *Tennessee Tech 7:30 p.m.11 *Jacksonville State 5 p.m.15 *Belmont 8 p.m.17 *Tennessee State 7 p.m.22 *Eastern Illinois 8 p.m.24 *SIU Edwardsville 7 p.m.29 *Eastern Kentucky 8 p.m.31 *UT Martin 7 p.m.FEBRUARY5 *SE Missouri 7 p.m.7 *Austin Peay 7 p.m.12 *SIUE 7 p.m.14 *SE Missouri 7 p.m.21 *Austin Peay 1 p.m.26 *Eastern Illinois 7 p.m.28 *UT Martin 6 p.m.MARCH4 OVC First Round 6 p.m./8 p.m.5 OVC Quarterfinals 6 p.m./8 p.m.6 OVC Semifinals 6:30 p.m./9 p.m.7 OVC Championship 6 p.m.

= ESPNU = OVC Digital – OVCDigitalNetwork.com = CBSN – CBS Sports Network

2014-15 Women’s bb scheduleJANUARY 3 *Morehead State 4:15 p.m. 8 *Tennessee Tech 5:30 p.m.10 *Jacksonville State 2 p.m.15 *Tennessee State 5 p.m.17 *Belmont 5 p.m.22 *Eastern Kentucky 7 p.m.24 *SIU Edwardsville 4 p.m.28 *Eastern Illinois 6 p.m.31 *UT Martin 5 p.m.FEBRUARY 5 *SE Missouri 5 p.m.7 *Austin Peay 3 p.m.12 *SIU Edwardsville 5 p.m.14 *SE Missouri 5 p.m.18 *Eastern Illinois 7 p.m.21 *Austin Peay 3 p.m.28 *UT Martin 4 p.m.MARCH 4 OVC First Round TBD5 OVC Quarterfinals TBD6 OVC Semifinals TBD7 OVC Championship TBD

* = OVC Games Bold type = Home games

The Murray State WoMen’s tennIs teAM won the Ohio Valley Conference championship and appeared in the NCAA Tournament where they lost to Vanderbilt. Andrea Easkauriatza represented MSU on the All-OVC first team, going 8-1 in singles play and being undefeated with partner Erin Patton in doubles. Megan Blue and Eleonore Tchakarova were named to All-OVC second team. www.GoRacers.com

18

G I V I N G

Distinguished Alumnus Dr. Robert G. burton sr. and family make $250,000 donationGift will complete Racer athletics Hall of Champions

M urray State University announced a $250,000 gift to complete the Hall of Champions, which will highlight the university’s great collegiate athletics history. It is scheduled to open in the summer of 2015. The proposed facility, The Burton Family Hall of Champions, will highlight men’s and women’s sports, including football and basketball, and will showcase championship teams,

All-American players and Hall of Fame members. “This is a generous gift by one of our most distinguished alumni, Dr. Bob Burton. Dr. Burton was a nationally recognized collegiate football player and has distinguished himself in business. Currently, he serves as the chairman and chief executive officer of Cenveo Inc., a multi-billion dollar company and leader in the printing and publishing industries,” said Dr. Bob Davies, Murray State University president. “We are very grateful to Dr. Burton, his wife, Paula, and his family for this very generous gift.” The new Hall of Champions will provide more than 2,300 square feet of display and interactive media space that will be adjacent to the CFSB Center and will highlight the many successes of Racer athletics. “This gift will allow Racer athletics to fulfill a longtime dream of centralizing our recognition areas and displaying the long and distinguished history of our programs,” Allen Ward, director of athletics, said. “I am indeed grateful to Dr. Burton and the Burton family for their generosity and support.” Dr. Robert (Bob) G. Burton Sr. is a 1962 graduate of Murray State University and has been recognized by Murray State with an honorary doctorate, as a Distinguished Alumnus, recipient of the Golden Horseshoe award and member of the Racer Athletics Hall of Fame. Burton said, “My family and I are very proud to support my alma mater. Without a Murray State football scholarship, I would not have been able to attend college. Murray State University was very good to me and gave me a platform to be successful in football and provided the discipline and necessary skills to be successful in business. We are very pleased to be able to assist the university with this gift.”

“Murray State University was very good to me and gave me a

platform to be successful in football and provided the discipline

and necessary skills to be successful in business. We are very

pleased to be able to assist the university with this gift.”

18 19

Robert G. Burton Sr.

R obert G. Burton Sr. has been Cenveo’s chairman and chief executive officer

since September 2005. In January 2003, he formed Burton Capital Management LLC, a company that invests in manufacturing companies, and has been its chairman, chief executive officer and sole managing member since its formation. Burton is Cenveo’s largest individual shareholder, and the Burton family is the largest group of shareholders of Cenveo stock. Burton also currently owns over $5 million of Cenveo bonds. From December 2000 through December 2002, Burton was the chairman, president and chief executive officer of Moore Corporation Limited, a leading printing company with over $2 billion in revenue for fiscal year 2002. From April 1991 through October 1999, he was the chairman, president and chief executive officer of World Color Press Inc., a $3 billion diversified printing company. From 1981 through 1991, he held a series of senior executive positions at Capital Cities/ABC, including president of ABC Publishing. Burton was also employed for 10 years as a senior executive of SRA, the publishing division of IBM. Burton holds both a B.S. and an M.A. degree. He also did additional postgraduate studies at the University of Alabama. He is the recipient of

two honorary doctorate degrees in business from the University of Connecticut and Murray State University, where he was captain of the football team and drafted by the San Francisco 49ers.

He is the recipient of the first Distinguished Alumnus and Golden Horseshoe awards from the MSU Alumni Association, as well as the school’s Distinguished Achievement Award from the Arthur J. Bauernfeind College of Business.

Burton is also the lead donor of Cenveo’s Scholarship Fund for Cenveo’s employees’ children, which is entirely funded by Cenveo’s management and directors. In 2014, Burton again donated to

the fund, and re-committed to donating a total of $1 million to Cenveo’s Scholarship Fund through these annual donations. In addition, Burton and his wife, Paula, have committed a $1 million gift to the Breast Cancer Alliance of Greenwich, Conn. He is recognized as one of the printing and manufacturing leaders and is a member of the Printing Hall of Fame. Burton serves as chair of the Executive Committee.

R ecent gifts have allowed the planning and progress of renovations in MSU’s historical

Lovett Auditorium to move forward with the replacement of stage lighting and a new front stage curtain. Another generous gift from Dr. Charles and Mrs. Marlene Johnson, both MSU alumni, combined with a gift from the A.W. and Gail Talley Estate, will fund the beginning of what is being called Phase II Lovett Auditorium Renovations, with this part of the project to be finished by Spring 2015. Lovett Renovation Projects Phase I and Phase II are the auditorium’s first planned upgrades since the mid-1960s. In 2012 the Johnsons first offered their support to renovate Lovett Auditorium because they felt the campus landmark needed a “facelift” to restore its beauty and presence. Phase I of Lovett Renovations provided updates to the lobby while preserving the historical features of the facility. A new ticket and concession area was created and the university funded new first-floor restrooms. Charles is a 1956 graduate and a retired superintendent of schools in Livingston County, Mich. Marlene is a 1957 graduate, and a retired music teacher and guidance counselor. Their gifts to the university include the carillon bells in the Jesse L. Jones Family Clock Tower, a new organ for Lovett Auditorium, a scholarship in the department of music, and faculty achievement awards in the department of music and the college of education and human services. Additional gifts will be sought for Phase II Lovett Renovations for additional major upgrades to the inside of the auditorium. For more information on how to help, contact Tina Bernot in the office of development at 270.809.3250 or cbernot@murraystate.edu.

Lovett Auditorium renovations move into Phase II of an ongoing project

19

20

g I V I N g

20

Service learning endowment

P atricia Mendez Long and Dr. Robert (Bob) F. Long have pledged $150,000 to establish the Giving Back Endowment Fund. The

central goal is to provide MSU students with innovative educational experiences that will help prepare them to be active citizens of the world. The fund supports the Student Engagement and the Faculty Innovation Initiatives. It will enhance student learning by engaging them in the distribution of service funding and providing seed money for faculty to develop innovative approaches that connect students to real-life community needs. Bob is the Visiting Distinguished Professor of Nonprofit Leadership at Murray State.

Racer athletics beneficiary of generous $1.2 million gift from Racer Foundation

S ince its inception in 1997, the Racer Foundation contributed in many ways to the success of the university and Racer

athletics. Most recently, the Racer Foundation donated all of its assets, including two parcels of land in Christian County, to the MSU Foundation for the benefit of athletics at Murray State. The donation totals approximately $1.2 million. “I am extremely grateful to the executive board of the Racer Foundation for continuing to impact the lives of our student-athletes,” said Allen Ward, director of athletics. “The proceeds from this generous donation will generate significant earnings that will benefit untold future generations of Racer student-athletes.” Through the years, the Racer Foundation raised funds that benefited the CFSB Center and Stewart Stadium, post-eligibility scholarship aid, as well as procuring the land that serves as home to the Murray State University Hopkinsville Regional Campus. Co-founders of the Racer Foundation were Dan Parker, James Butts, Robbie Rudolph and E.W. Dennison.

MSU President Bob Davies receives a check from the Racer Foundation on behalf of the MSU Foundation for $1.2 million. Pictured are representatives from Murray State and the Racer Foundation. Shown (from left) are Dr. Bob Jackson, Stuart and Donna Poston, Bud, Lincoln and Kim Byars, Dan Parker, Dr. Bob Davies, Jerry Duncan, John Yates, E.W. Dennison and Allen Ward.

Shown (from left) are Dr. Bob Davies, Murray State University president, Dr. Adam Murray and Lana Garner Porter.

Endowment to support Open Access Repository

L ana Garner Porter (B.S. 1965, M.A.T. 1972) and her husband, Dr. Michael Porter (B.S. 1964, M.S. 1969), are donating $30,000 to

the University Libraries to create an endowment fund to support the development of an Open Access Repository through the libraries. The Porters are longtime generous supporters of MSU. An Open Access Repository provides a way of self-archiving by “depositing” a free copy of a digital document on the web to provide open access to it. MSU will create its own repository to showcase both faculty and student work. Lana served as CEO of the world’s largest library software and has a deep understanding of the importance of open access.

Murray State honored the dedication and service of one of its former administrators and graduates, the late Dr. Thomas B. Hogancamp (B.S. 1946), with the naming of the Hogancamp General Services Building on campus. He began his professional career at Murray State in 1948 as an instructor, and later was the chair of the department of commerce, dean of the school of business, vice president for administrative affairs and, finally, executive director of the MSU Foundation. Family members, former colleagues and administrators gathered to officially cut the ribbon on the newly named facility.

21

Linda, Bob Jackson has asked that we use a men’s basketball photo with this story.Did you know?

The Dr. Meg Crittenden Educational Administration Scholarship was endowed through gifts from Crittenden to assist graduate students at Murray State in obtaining an education that will prepare them for leadership roles in the field of education. Crittenden is an assistant professor in the department of educational studies, leadership and counseling, teaching educational administration classes.

Shown are Dr. Tim Miller, along with family and friends, cutting the ribbon on the new “Dr. Tim Miller Center for Accounting Education” in the Arthur J. Bauernfeind College of Business. MSU accounting graduates, Sigma Chi fraternity brothers, and other friends and alumni donated more than $125,000 to honor Miller. Miller was a professor of accounting at MSU for 47 years, and served as the department chair for 17 years. He retired as the president of Murray State in 2014.

The Edward Jones Student Boardroom in the Arthur J. Bauernfeind College of Business at MSU was dedicated, and will be used for student presentations and small conferences for student organizations. Sixteen Edward Jones financial advisers from Kentucky, Missouri, Tennessee and Illinois made gifts and pledges totaling $25,000 to support scholarships, research and equipment updates for the boardroom. Dr. Bob Davies (center), MSU president, was joined in the ribbon cutting by Scott Fitzgerald and others from Edward Jones Investments, Dr. David Durr, the Bauernfeind Endowed Chair in Investment Management, and Dr. Tim Todd, dean.

Bauernfeind College of Business dedications

Gifts honor parents, benefit MSU engineering

T he late Robert (Bob) Jones, engineering technology professor at MSU for more

than 25 years, and his wife, Carol, were honored by their daughter, Karen Jones Squires, and her husband, James, with a $241,000 donation to be used in the Institute of Engineering for the establishment and endowment of three funds to benefit students. Karen is a 1978 MSU graduate with majors in political science and French. The Squires make their home in Norfolk, Va., where James works for Norfolk Southern. They have been generous supporters of a variety of MSU projects and programs for the past several years, but the most recent gifts in memory of Karen’s parents, Bob and Carol Jones, have special meaning for them. “Our parents raised my three sisters and me to value education. Bob’s gentle, wisecracking personality drew generations of students to his classroom, while Carol’s down-to-earth pragmatism made her a comforter and adviser to countless young people who passed through our home over the years. They both knew that, unlike possessions, an education could never be taken away and would help you find your way through life’s many ups and downs. Jim and I hope these gifts will extend their legacy of loving support for young people seeking an education at Murray State.” The latest gifts from the Squires established these funds:> The Robert “Bob” W. and Caroline “Carol” Jones Fund for Excellence

may be used for scholarships or internships to assist students in gaining experience in the fields of engineering, engineering technology, industrial technology or telecommunications systems, with preference given to female students.

> The Bob W. Jones Program of Excellence Endowment will help support ongoing technology in the Bob W. Jones Electrical/Electronics Research and Exploratory Lab and may be used for research materials, lab experiments and lab activities.

> The Bob W. Jones Electrical/Electronics Research and Exploratory Lab Fund will be used to equip a state-of-the-art, high technology lab for all students in the Institute of Engineering.

Hulick Scholarship endowment created

T he Chuck and Paula Hulick Endowed Scholarship was created through gifts from Dr. Chuck and Mrs. Paula Hulick as a way to

show their love of Murray State. The scholarship will assist students in obtaining an education that will lead them to a successful career in the field of education and/or social work. Chuck retired from Murray State as a professor of educational psychology; Paula served the university as director of housing and then as special assistant to the vice president of student affairs before her retirement.

22

A L U M N I For the latest news, go online at www.raceralumni.comFor a list of MSU graduates who have left us in the past year, go online at raceralumni.com/inmemory2014

Distinguished Alumnus Awards he 2014 Murray State University Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni Award recipients are Dr. E.L. Lancaster, Steve Powless, Dr. Eddie Wells and Jack Wolf. The award honors the achievements and dedication of exceptional alumni who have made significant contributions in their professions.

Swipe your way to rewards

R ewards and benefits are a swipe away for

Racer alumni, as Murray State University’s Alumni Association and Commerce Bank’s rewards Visa® Credit Card continues to give back to cardholders. The program allows card holders to earn unlimited reward points that are redeemable for thousands of items including gift cards, travel, merchandise and more. The card was released in March 2014. Not only do cardholders benefit, the university itself receives rewards for its alumni involvement. This mutual relationship helps MSU continue its tradition of excellence, offering programs and services to its alumni. With $0 annual fees and low interest rates, Commerce Bank’s primary goal is making the relationship between the MSU Alumni Association and itself as beneficial as possible. Jim Carter, vice president for institutional advancement and executive director of the alumni association, said various options

were carefully considered before selecting Commerce Bank as the right fit for the credit card program. “The convenience and flexibility of the program makes it accessible to alumni across the nation,” Carter said.

“We’re proud to have selected Commerce Bank as a provider of this rewarding card product and they are committed to a successful program.” Established in 1865, Commerce Bank has been financially helping customers for almost 150 years. As it has expanded its longstanding investment, Commerce Bank’s investment in people, technology, product offerings and service channels has remained unwavering. The MSU Alumni Association encourages alumni to help support Murray State and be rewarded for their Racer Pride at the same time. Please visit the website www.raceralumni.com or www.commercebank.com/raceralumni for more information.

Did you know?You can own a tangible piece of Murray State history by purchasing one of the 1,000 bricks saved from Ordway Hall. They are on sale through the MSU Alumni Association for $40 each. The 84-year-old iconic facade of Ordway Hall was saved after the building’s 2013 demolition and now stands as a permanent monument to the building’s history. You can get your own unique piece of your alma mater’s tradition by going online at www.raceralumni.com/ordwayhall.

Dr. E.L. Lancaster, 1970 B.M.E. (bachelor of music education). Senior vice president and keyboard editor-in-chief at Alfred Music in Van Nuys, Calif. Lancaster was named the “Signature Sinfonian” by Phi Mu Alpha for his work and dedication to the field of music. Lancaster continued his education at the University of Illinois and Northwestern University, earning his Ph.D. in 1979. Lancaster and

his wife, Dr. Gayle Kowalchyk, live in Calabasas, Calif.

Steve Powless, 1977 B.S. (business). Chief executive officer of Computer Services Inc. (CSI), a Paducah, Ky.-based technology provider for financial institutions and businesses nationwide. Powless volunteers his time and resources to MSU, while CSI supports the university through scholarships, donations, the employment of Murray State graduates and summer internships

for MSU students. Powless and his wife, Connie, live in Paducah.

Dr. Eddie Wells, 1962 B.S. (physics and mathematics). Wells is retired from the Space Telescope Science Institute at John Hopkins in Baltimore, Md. He worked with a small group of scientists who eventually went on to launch the Hubble Space Telescope. Wells studied astronomy and other subjects at Cornell University, the University of Texas and the University of Pittsburg,

where he received his Ph.D. Wells lives in Fort Collins, Colo.

Jack Wolf, 1971 B.S. and 1973 M.S. (economics). Wolf retired as founder and manager of a hedge fund at Columbus Partners in Atlanta, Ga. After retirement, he and his wife, Laurie, founded Starlight Stables, which has had multiple horses entered in the Kentucky Derby, the Breeder’s Cup and the Kentucky Oaks races, along with 58 stakes victories and three Eclipse Awards. Wolf

was named the 2013 Warner L. Jones Horseman of the Year. The Wolfs live in Louisville, Ky., and Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

• $0 annual fees• low interest rates• convenience• flexibility

22 23

McClintock is Golden Horseshoe recipient

A lumnus Richard McClintock is the recipient of the 2014 Golden Horseshoe Award from the Murray State University

Alumni Association. The award recognizes dedicated graduates who have gone above and beyond to support Murray State University. McClintock graduated in 1966 with a B.S. in art. He worked in his field for more than 40 years in advertising, as a political cartoonist, and graphic design and production before retiring in 2007. McClintock put his talent to work for Murray State athletics by creating the original Racer M-Horse in 1998.

A partnership that saves you money

L iberty Mutual Insurance’s and Murray State University Alumni Association’s

partnership benefits both alumni and the school. Thanks to the partnership with the alumni association, alumni may take advantage of Liberty Mutual Insurance’s quality auto and home insurance program. In line with MSU’s tradition of excellence, the Liberty Mutual Insurance company culture advocates morals of dignity, respect and integrity. Jim Carter, vice president for institutional advancement and executive director of the alumni association, understands the importance of developing programs that reward MSU alumni. “We have many successful partnerships with companies such as Liberty Mutual. For us, it’s all about giving back to the alumni and networking,” Carter said. “Liberty Mutual was a perfect fit in terms of rewards and benefits for our alumni. We’re proud to have Liberty Mutual as a provider of programs — they are committed to customer care and excellence.” Founded in 1912, Liberty Mutual is the third largest property and casualty insurer in the U.S. based on 2013 direct premium written according to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. Alumni can learn more at libertymutual.com/murraystate.

Users can:• access event schedules• add events and notifications to their calendars • see which other users have “checked in”• upload photos to the fan cam and share their

Racer pride• access the official online store of the Murray

State Racers• link to live streaming of events• invite friends to join• share check-in status on Facebook and Twitter

You can find the “Racer Nation” app at the Apple Store and Google Play.

BIGGEST RACER FAn In THE WORLD? We’ve got an app for that.

R acer fans will want to download the new “Racer Nation” app created by Racer athletics and the MSU Alumni Association. This free app is designed for all fans of

Murray State. App users can earn rewards by attending MSU events listed on the app’s calendar. There’s also an incentive for Murray State Alumni Association members — they earn double points for select events. Membership is open to anyone.

A message from the alumni association The Murray State University Alumni Association continues the Racer tradition through its membership program. Members have the opportunity to connect with other Racers across the country through watch parties, tailgating, networking events and much more, all while supporting MSU. By keeping the Racer tradition alive, members advance Murray State University’s reputation and ranking among other universities. Alumni association participation and involvement is one of the reasons this great university is continually recognized as one of the best colleges in the South.

Continue your Racer tradition and Join Today! Single Membership ($40) Joint Membership ($60)

Recent Graduates ($40 for three years post-graduation)

Find more information online at: raceralumni.com/membership

SAVE THE DATE

Homecoming 2015 oct. 9-11

24

Racers across the country celebrated Homecoming 2014 with timeless traditions and festivities including the parade, football and for its 25th year, Tent City. What began with less than 10 tents has grown to almost 50, with an average of 100 organizations represented.

MSU Racers stun #23 SEMO in double OT

The Murray State football team pulled off a Homecoming

Weekend double-overtime upset of 23rd-ranked Southeast Missouri, 44-41, at Stewart Stadium. After holding Southeast Missouri to minus-four yards in four plays on the opening drive of the game, the Racers wasted little time scoring in the ball game. KD Humphries took MSU 39 yards down the field and capped the drive with a 21-yard pass to Nevar Griffin, making it 7-0 early in the contest. The Racers kept scoring, but the Redhawks would not go away, finally taking a seven point lead with just 3:09 to play. However, just when it looked like it was over, Murray State put together a drive that went 80 yards down the field in just 2:23 to tie the game at 35. Two overtimes later, found the Racers winning the game with a with a three-point edge.

Murray State first to legally plant industrial hemp in U.S. in decades

t he first legal U.S. industrial hemp field in decades was planted in May by Murray State University. U.S. Hemp Oil Vice President Chris Boucher represented USHO and CannaVest at the press conference on campus on June 4.

The Murray project will cultivate European seed to study hemp fiber. MSU’s first crop was recently harvested; it will be used for horse bedding and as fuel to heat the equine center. In fact, the Hutson School of Agriculture hosted hemp plot visits and harvesting demonstrations during its celebration of National Bioenergy Day. The event featured guest speakers and breakout sessions relating to bioenergy. The Bio-Burner, which heats the Cherry Agricultural Expo Center, is using a portion of the hemp stalks as fuel.

“This effort is all about using our Murray State University farm laboratory to fulfill our role as a regional, comprehensive university agriculture program and trying to assist the agriculture industry in our region and our state by conducting trials regarding this potential new source of revenue for Kentucky agriculture.”

Chris BoucherU.S. Hemp Oil President

~ Dr. Tony Brannon Dean, Hutson School of Agriculture

Media Coverage — The hemp growing project in Kentucky and Murray State’s groundbreaking role in it, was widely covered by media both in the USA and beyond. The chart shows both national and international coverage.

Anne Jablinski, an MSU Presidential Fellow

with a major in animal science and a minor in chemistry, has conducted research

on green energy and the future of agriculture, with a focus on alternative fuel sources such

as hemp, which has been used in the Hutson School of Agriculture’s bioburner.

Murray State University200 Heritage HallMurray, KY 42071-3441

Change Service Requested

Murray State is host to CMT visitMurray State recently played host to CMt (Country Music television) when its top 20 Countdown co-hosts Katie Cook and Cody Alan dropped in on campus and the city, filming various segments for an episode of their show. MSU nabbed the visit by winning the CMt Hot 20 Country College town Sweepstakes, beating out much larger universities for the honor. CMt closed out the visit with a concert featuring Big & rich, Joe nichols and Chase Bryant. “i’ve never been to a more friendly campus,” Alan observed.