NATIONAL SPEAKERS HIGHLIGHT SEMO'S INAUGURRAL EVENTS

Several national speakers will highlight the inauguration of Dr. Dale Nitzschke as Southeast Missouri State University's 16th president.

Gov. Mel Carnahan will be on hand to deliver greetings at the inauguration ceremony on April 10, university officials said Wednesday.

Secretary of State Bekki Cook and Treasurer Bob Holden also are scheduled to attend, along with a number of state lawmakers.

The university is celebrating the inauguration with a week of activities.

Jim Biundo is assistant to the president at Southeast and helped organize the events.

He said the inauguration will showcase the university.

The celebration begins Friday with a speech by former U.S. senator Paul Simon of Illinois. Simon will speak at 7 p.m. in Dempster Hall's Glenn Auditorium.

The annual Low Lecture on Wednesday will feature four former Southeast officials, who will hold a panel discussion at 7 p.m. in Glenn Auditorium.

Panelists will be Kala Stroup, Missouri commissioner of higher education; Bill Stacy, president of California State University-San Marcos; David Strand, president of Illinois State University, and Les Cochran, president of Youngstown State University.

On inauguration day, former Democratic presidential candidate George McGovern and conservative writer and commentator William Buckley will debate in Academic Hall Auditorium.

Dr. Maya Angelou, a distinguished poet, author, actress and playwright will speak at 2 p.m. at the inauguration ceremony in the Show Me Center.

Most of the events, including the inauguration itself, are open to the public.

There is no admission charge, but tickets are required to attend the inauguration ceremony, university officials said.

Free tickets may be picked up between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the Show Me Center box office. Persons wanting tickets must provide photo identification. Tickets will be limited to two per person.

Faculty, staff and students also may pick up tickets this week.

Inauguration week will end April 12 with a performance by comedian Bill Cosby. The university is selling tickets for that event, which begins at 8 p.m. in the Show Me Center.

SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY INAUGURAL WEEK SCHEDULE

April 4-12

For the inauguration of Dale F. Nitzschke as the 16th president of Southeast Missouri State University

Friday, April 4

7 p.m. Kickoff of Inauguration Week. Paul Simon, former U.S. senator from Illinois and director of Public Policy Institute at Southern Illinois University will speak, Dempster Hall, Glenn Auditorium.

Sunday, April 6

2 p.m. Phi Eta Sigma freshman honor society induction, Academic Auditorium.

3:30 p.m. Annual Art Students and Art Faculty Exhibition, University Museum. Continuing through April 30.

4-9 p.m., International Festival kicks off with carnival and flag dedication at the Student Recreation Center. Events continues through April 11.

Monday, April 7

College of Education National Accreditation of Teacher Education review team visits the campus April 5-9.

International Festival Week, with activities April 7-13 in the University Center.

10 a.m. to noon Margaret Woods Allen Special Speaker Day, Crisp Hall Lynn Dempster Auditorium. Janet Bingle, clinical nurse specialist, will discuss "Nursing in the Land of Oz: The Yellow Brick Road and Beyond."

1 to 2 p.m. Metrology: Precision measuring demonstration, Serena Building, Room 102.

2 to 4 p.m., through April 9, Faulkner Center Exhibit, Kent Library 309, Viewing of the new Faulkner Center and Exhibit in the Rare Book Room.

7 p.m. Interpretive Theatre, Grauel Building, Lab Theatre. Theater students will present a group interpretive theater performance.

Tuesday, April 8

3 p.m. Charles Jenkins, facilities administrator at St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas, will speak in Academic Auditorium.

4 to 5 p.m. Student reception for Nitzschke.

5 to 7 p.m. Community Inaugural Reception, Osage Community Center, sponsored by Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce University Relations Committee.

7:30 p.m. Music concert by Southeast faculty, students and alumni, Dempster Hall, Glenn Auditorium.

Wednesday, April 9

Special inaugural edition of the Capaha Arrow

12:15 to 1:15 p.m. Common Hour Inaugural Celebration

"The Foundations of Southeast Missouri Archaeology: Thomas Beckwith and Other Pioneers in the Field," Crisp Hall, Lynn Dempster Auditorium. The lecture will be given by Stephen Williams, Peabody Professor of North American Archaeology, emeritus.

Noon to 1:15 p.m. "The Global Rhythm Tour," University Center Ballroom, Arthur Hull, a nationally known community drum circle facilitator will lead this hands-on drumming experience for the Class of 2000 using rhythms drawn form Africa, the Caribbean and around the world.

Noon Foreign Languages and International Business, Dempster Hall, Glenn Auditorium. The lecture will be given by Dr. John Troyanovich, president, Diversified Manufacturing Inc. of Detroit, Mich.,

7:30 p.m. Low Lecture, Dempster Hall, Glenn Auditorium, "Creating Tomorrow: A vision of Achievement Through Effective Communication." Panelists include Kala M. Stroup, Missouri commissioner of higher education; Bill Stacy, president, California State University, San Marcos; David Strand, president, Illinois State University; Les Cochran, president, Youngstown State University.

Thursday, April 10

8 a.m. Presidential Search Committee inaugural reunion, University Center, Party Room.

8 a.m. Breakfast Roundtable, University Center. Vice presidents of student affairs and student government presidents from Missouri institutions and from Ohio Valley Conference schools will discuss common issues.

9:30 a.m. George McGovern-William F. Buckley debate, Academic Hall Auditorium.

11:30 a.m. Inaugural luncheon, Student Recreation Center.

2 p.m. Inauguration, Show Me Center. Keynote speaker, Maya Angelou.

4:15 p.m. Doctorate in Educational Administration Cooperative Program Signing Ceremony. University of Missouri, Central Missouri State, Northwest, Rolla, Southeast and Southwest will participate. Show Me Center, President's Room.

4:30 p.m. Southeast Missouri Educational Consortium Signing Ceremony. Southeast, Three Rivers Community College, Mineral Area College and the University of Missouri will participate. Show Me Center, President's Room.

8 p.m. Big Band Dance, Show Me Center.

Friday, April 11

8 a.m. Inaugural Golf Tournament, Bent Greek Golf Course.

Saturday, April 12

Community Service Day in Cape Girardeau. Members of the university community will volunteer their time and labor.

8 p.m. Bill Cosby will perform, Show Me Center.