Actors, singers, dancers and even non-dancers alike are invited to audition at 7 p.m., Jan. 26 in Bruder Theater in King Hall for the spring dance show presented by the theater department.

“The Eleven O’Clock Club” was created by Lindy Bartruff, dance instructor and choreographer, and features roles for actors ages 14 to 60.

The show tells the story of a diverse group of performers who gather at Picture Lake, a retreat launched in 1927 by seven Hollywood chorus girls. Bartruff describes her production as Broadway meets “A Chorus Line” meets Hollywood meets “Glee.” A total cast of 20 is needed for the show.

Dance styles include ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary and styles from the 1920s to 1980s. There also are two production numbers for non-dancers. The show includes three songs. “It Don’t Get Better Than This” from “Urban Cowboy” is for a tenor. “Omigod, You Guys” from “Legally Blonde” is for a second soprano-alto. “Gimme Gimme” from “Thoroughly Modern Millie” has a range from second soprano to first soprano.

Auditioners should be dressed to move and plan to arrive at 6:30 p.m. to fill out audition forms. All schedule conflicts must be listed at that time. Headshots and resumes are optional. Photos will be taken at the audition. Selected individuals will sing, and music will be provided.

For more information, contact Bartruff at mbartruf@emporia.edu.

Radio club to ‘get on air’

The recently established Amateur Radio Club will host a Get-On-The Air event at 4:30 p.m. next Thursday just outside Science Hall 301.

The club invites students to come try their hand at ham radio or simply listen. They will have both voice and digital communications capabilities. The FCC has dropped the requirement for Morse Code and so it is much easier to obtain an amateur radio license than in the past, according to a Buzz-In announcement sent Tuesday afternoon.

For more information contact Max McCoy at mmccoy@emporia.edu or Dwight Moore at dmoore@emporia.edu.

Military can attend Sunday’s games for free

Anyone with a military ID card or membership cards from American Legion or VFW can get a free ticket for Sunday’s basketball games against Northwest Missouri. They just need to show their IDs at the ticket windows of White Auditorium in Emporia.

The Lady Hornets tip off at 1:30 p.m., the men at 3:30 p.m. The games are on Sunday to accommodate the finals of the Flint Hills League Shootout in White Auditorium on Saturday.

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Several area congregations will be sharing a special community Thanksgiving worship service and dinner beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday at the West Campus of Emporia Presbyterian Church, located at 1702 West 15th Ave.

The worship service will begin the evening and a free-will offering will be taken to benefit the Lyon County Restricted emergency Fund. The dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. and all are welcome.It will be a potluck dinner and those attending are encouraged to bring dishes for the meal.

The participating churches are First Congregational Church, Emporia Presbyterian Church, New Life Christian Church, Hope Community Church, First Friends Church, First Christian Church, First United Methodist Church and Grace united Methodist Church.

For more information contact Emporia Presbyterian Church at 620-342-0375.

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The Pantomime and Nontraditional Theater Society will present a one time, hour long performance at 5 p.m. tonight in the Frederickson Theater in Roosevelt Hall.

The show, titled “Are You Saying There’s a Party in Your Pants,” is based on the concept by Greg Allen, Neo-Futurist. The ensemble, comprised of eight ESU students, has created 30 completely unrelated skits that will be performed in order according to the audience and they must be done in 60 minutes.

The audience will be handed a “menu” that has the titles of the skits accompanied by their numbers. Participants will shout out a number, and the first number that the ensemble hears is the skit they will perform.

The event is free and open to the public.

International Education Week provides look into foreign cultures

International Education Week will run next Monday through Friday and will feature tables in the Memorial Union each day with information on the Office of International Education, Study Abroad and Worldview.

Special events during the week will include a showing of “The God of Cookery,” at 7 p.m. on Monday in Science Hall room 72; a concert at 7 p.m. on Wednesday in Heath Recital Hall; a showing of “What’s Cooking?” at 7 p.m. on Thursday and a potluck dinner hosted by Black Student Union; and a contra dance at 7 p.m. on Friday in the recreation center gym.

From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday at the William Allen White Library, members of the Saudi Club will provide a special look into Arabian culture and folklore. Members plan to serve Maamoul, traditional cookies and different varieties of baklava along with Arabian coffee and tea.

They will also present artifacts from the Middle East, perform the art of the Arabic language, provide a presentation about Islam by the Muslim Student Association, and provide henna tattooing sessions, among other activities including music, dance and sports.

ESU to host annual “Battle of the Brains” IT competition

Students from Emporia State, Baker University, Barton Community College, Bethel College and Kansas State University will compete for a spot as one of the 100 teams to attend the IMB-Sponsored Association for Computing Machinery International Collegiate Programming Contest World Finals in Warsaw, Poland this spring.

On Saturday, teams of three students from each college will go head-to-head on the ESU campus in this regional “Battle of the Brains.” This year’s regional competitions are expected to attract tens of thousands of students from universities in approximately 90 countries on six continents.

The students will combine their brain power, applying their programming skills and maintaining their mental endurance to solve complex, real-world problems under a five hour deadline. The competition is equivalent to completing a semester’s worth of computer programming in one afternoon.

The team that solves the most problems correctly in the least amount of time will win a spot on the World Finals roster. ESU has one team competing.

Since the IBM sponsorship began in 1997, the number of students participating has increased 1,000 percent, from 2,520 to almost 25,000 contestants worldwide.

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Students are invited to help raise money for St. Jude’s Children Hospital from 6-10 p.m. on Monday night. Up ‘til Dawn, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising money for St. Jude’s, will host their annual letter sending party in Webb Hall in the Memorial Union.

Students can come and go as they please, but teams will receive more points for staying the entire time. Those who want to participate can go to Mystjude.org to sign up.

Although the event is not a contest, teams can still receive “moral points” for the time they contribute. Each team is encouraged to have at least 50 addresses to which they will send letters asking for support for the hospital.

There will be live musical entertainment, free food and drinks and a patient panel. All proceeds of the letters will go directly to St. Jude’s and the children receiving treatment there.

Concert to honor English professor

In honor of William Clamurro, professor of English and oboist, the Mid-America Woodwind Quintet will host a farewell concert at 7:30 p.m. tonight at

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 828 Commercial St.

The concert, which will be Clamurro’s last with the quintet, is free of charge and open to the public.

They will perform three musical selections by Beethoven, Maslanka, and Nielsen.

Vietnam focus of yearly Veterans Roundtable

This year’s annual Veterans Roundtable will be presented at 7:30 p.m. tonight in Webb Hall as part of Emporia’s All Veterans Tribute.

The theme of this year’s discussion is “The Vietnam Experience,” which will focus on U.S. troops in Vietnam.

Speakers will include Sgt. Maj. Larry Gales, who served two tours in Vietnam in 1965-66 and 1968-69, and Cpl. Russ Estes, who served in Vietnam from 1968-69 with Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division.

Capt. Douglas McGaw, who served in Vietnam in 1969 with the 1st Infantry Division and later the 1st Air Cavalry Division, will moderate the event.

The Veterans Roundtable, which has been an annual event at ESU since 2002, is organized by Loren Pennington, ESU emeritus professor of history, and Christopher Lovett, professor of history.

The free event is sponsored by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the Department of Social Sciences and Lyon County Historical Society Archives and Museum.

Students invited to collect “Coins for Christmas”

Alpha Kappa Delta will sponsor a “Coins for Christmas” fundraiser throughout November. All RSO’s are encouraged to participate in the community service project.

Each group is responsible for decorating a container about the size of a shoebox with a Christmas theme and collecting as much money as possible. RSO’s are invited to collect money in any way they see fit.

All proceeds will be used to purchase gifts for teens at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City.

For more information contact Daniel Delgadillo, president of AKD, at pdelgadi@emporia.edu.

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The Hornets traveled to Jefferson City, Mo. to face the Lincoln Blue Tigers on Saturday. In a back and forth first half, the game remained close, 21-17, with the Hornets leading.

Adrian Abner scored the first points of the game with his first touchdown run of the season. Dasor Horton scored the second touchdown of the game with a 19-yard run.

The Hornets would pull away in the second half with LaDarrian Page getting in the end zone. Then Tyler Eckenrode hit Cameron Gee on a 63-yard touchdown bomb over the middle. The defense was once again stout.

In the end, the Hornets gained a total of 563 yards of total offense as they pulled away with a 52-23 victory. The Hornets record now stands at 3-5. The team will take on Truman at 2 p.m. this Friday at Welch Stadium.

Volleyball downs FHSU 3-1

The volleyball team traveled to Fort Hays State on Friday, ending up with a 3-1 record. The team had three players finish with double-doubles. The team also had 12 total blocks. They won the first two sets 25-23 and 25-18. The Tigers took the third set 25-17. The Hornets rebounded ending the match 25-16 in the fourth set.

Katie Deutschmann led the way with 23 assists and 16 digs. Paige Vanderpool had another impressive night with 16 kills and 12 digs. Morgan Buckner hit .407 for the match, ending with 11 kills.

The team will take on Northwest Missouri University at 7 p.m. Friday night in Maryville, Mo.

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Adults age 16 and older are invited to the Emporia Ghost Tour at 9 p.m. this Friday night. The tour will start at the Granada Theatre, 807 Commercial St.

Participants will explore the Granada’s basement, then head to Poehler Mercantile’s haunted elevator, Plumb Place, the William Allen White State Historic House and the tour will end at Emporia State’s Memorial Union.

There is no admission fee, but a suggested donation of $5 is encouraged. Tourists should wear walking shoes and bring a flashlight.

Pie in the face “contest” helps raise money for United Way

Students, faculty and staff can help support the United Way by voting to have a pie thrown in the face of one 18 “candidates.”

Art Gutierrez, Bill Noblitt, Brian Schrader, Chris Hoover, Dwight Moore, Joella Mehrhof, Karla Ingold, Kim Simons, Mark Runge, Mike Wise, Ray Lauber, Roger Heineken, Thad Davidson, Trudi Benjamin, Tyler Curtis, Ashley Vogts, Brenton McCoy and Lauren Lief are all in the running to receive a pie in the face.

Voters can put coins or bills in the jar of the person they want “pied” at one of the following locations: Office of Student Life, 205 Plumb Hall; Financial Aid Office, 103 Plumb Hall; Teacher’s College Word Processing Center, 210 Visser Hall; Center for Student Involvement in the Memorial Union; Stormont Maintenance Center, Room 211.
Voting ends Nov. 18.

Revived SPJ chapter hosts groundbreaking reporter tomorrow

The newly revived student chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists will host speaker Ron Sylvester of the Wichita Eagle at 3 p.m. Friday afternoon in Plumb Hall 407.

The event is open to the public and all students, faculty and staff who are interested in journalism, community journalism and writing are invited to attend.

Sylvester, legal affairs reporter for the Eagle, will present his views on community journalism and the importance of SPJ. He will also speak on the use of Twitter in legal reporting.

With more than 30 years of experience, Sylvester has had lunch with the likes of Johnny Cash and has even interviewed the BTK killer.

For more information about the event or SPJ, contact Rhonda Voorhis, instructor of journalism at 341-5541, or Max McCoy, assistant professor of journalism and adviser to The Bulletin, at 341-5544.

“Hairy” competition kicks off next week

The Alternative Spring Break group will host a “No Shave November” contest to help raise money for their trip to Fairfield, Ala. next semester, where they will help build houses with Habitat for Humanity.

Anyone at Emporia State can participate for $5. The competition will run from Nov. 1 to Nov. 30. Those interested should stop by the Alternative Spring Break table in the Union by this Friday to sign up.

Questions can be directed to Brooke Schmidt at bschmid2@emporia.edu. All the proceeds will benefit Alternative Spring Break and Emporia’s local Habitat for Humanity.

Play festival features work of students

The English department in conjunction with the communication and theater department will host a short play festival this Saturday, featuring plays written by students in Professor Kevin Rabas’ playwriting course.

Rehearsals will begin a 9 a.m. and will continue through 1 p.m. on Saturday in the Friesen Studio in Roosevelt Hall. The performances will begin at 1:30 p.m. in the Fredrickson Theater in Roosevelt and will last approximately an hour.

The plays are written, directed and performed by ESU students. The show is free and open to the public. Questions can be directed to Kevin Rabas at 341-5218 or krabas@emporia.edu.

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The fall Homecoming musical, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Time Rice, opens tonight at 7:30 p.m. in Albert Taylor Hall. The show will run through Sunday, the last performance beginning at 2 p.m.

The story is based on the Old Testament story of Joseph and is suitable for the whole family. A narrator tells the story of the dreamer and his 11 jealous brothers.

The production is under the direction of Jim and Lindy Bartruff. Nancy Pontius, Susan J. Mai and senior theater major Josh Taylor designed the set, costumes and light design respectively. The orchestra is under the direction of Penny Speedie. Nearly 60 students are involved in the production.

Proceeds help fund scholarships for theater students.

Tickets range from $8 for students to $12 and $15 for other seats. To reserve seats, call the University Box Office at 341-6378.

Yell Like Hell and help ‘Can the Bods’

ESU’s annual Homecoming bonfire and the RSO Yell Like Hell competition will begin at 8 p.m. this Friday at Wilson Park. All RSO’s are invited to participate in the competition.

The Union Activities Council is helping with ‘Can the Bods’ this year, and ask all RSOs entering the competition to donate at least three canned goods or a dollar.

Teams will be judged on clarity, volume, originality, overall sound and spirit conveyed. Each team will have between two and three minutes to perform their chants, which can be about the organization or ESU as a whole.

Weekend Homecoming Events

Friday

-Phi Delta Theta Pole Sit

6 a.m. @ 1200 Commercial St.

-Tricycle Races

6:30 p.m. @ Wilson Park Basketball Courts

-ESU Volleyball v Nebraska-Omaha

7 p.m. @ WAW Auditorium

-Homecoming Musical

7:30 p.m. @ Albert Taylor Hall

-Bonfire

8 p.m. @ Wilson Park

Saturday

-Homecoming Parade

11 a.m. @ 4th and Commercial Street

-Black Hole/Fan of the Game

12 p.m. @ Southwest side of Welch Stadium

-ESU Football v Missouri Western

2 p.m. @ Welch Stadium – Crowning at halftime

-Homecoming Musical

7:30 p.m. @ Albert Taylor Hall

Sunday

-Alpha Sigma Alpha Chili Feed

11 a.m. – 7 p.m. @ 226 W 12th Ave.

-ESU Soccer v Truman

12 p.m. @ ESU Pitch

-Homecoming Musical

2 p.m. @ Albert Taylor Hall

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The Influenza virus kills thousands of Americans each year. Flu shots are available for students, faculty and staff in various locations on campus in October.

The cost is $25 for faculty and staff and $10 for students, or those wanting to receive the vaccine may use their health insurance if vaccinations are a covered service. Students must present their student ID to receive the discounted self-pay price.

Clinics are scheduled from 5-7 p.m. next Tuesday in the Towers lobby, from 9-11 a.m. next Wednesday in the Flint Hills Room and from 1-3 p.m. next Thursday in the Kanza Room. Call 341-5222 with questions, or email Mary McDaniel at mmcdanie@emporia.edu.

B-ball tourney sign-ups free for students, faculty and staff

ESU Recreation services will host a 3on3 Basketball Tournament at 5 p.m. on Oct. 18. The competition will be offered in both men’s and coed divisions, with a three game guarantee.

Games will be held in the multipurpose gym in the Student Recreation Center. Teams can sign up online now through Oct. 17, at Emporia-recsport.ezleagues.ezfacility.com. All entries must be completed by Noon on Oct. 17.

The tournament is free for students, faculty and staff and teams must be affiliated with ESU to participate.

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An open microphone reading by Emporia State students, faculty and the Emporia community will take place at 2 p.m. this Sunday at the William Allen White House, 927 Exhange St.

Eric MeHenry, a professor at Washburn, will read some of his work at the event. His first book of poems, “Potscrubber Lullabies,” won the Kate Tufts Discovery Award.

Blood drive to start next week

Beginning today, students can sign up to donate blood on the Memorial Union Main Street.

The Xi Phi blood drive will begin next Wednesday. Tables will be set up from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Thursday in Webb Lecture Hall in the Memorial Union.

According to the American Red Cross, only three out of every 100 Americans donate blood. To find out if you are eligible, go to Redcrossblood.org.

ASA’s annual chili feed will feature new to-go line

Alpha Sigma Alpha will host their annual Chili Feed from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Oct. 16 at the sorority house, 226 West 12th Ave.

Tickets are $5 for all you can eat chili, drinks and desert. Kids 12 and under eat for $3. Contact any ASA member to reserve a spot, or stop by ASA’s booth in the Memorial Union.

Starting this year, ASA will have a to-go line. They will also have Scentsy, Avon, At Home America and Thirty One Bags products available.

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