The Cape Friends of Old Time Music and Dance will host an old-fashioned barn dance on Dec. 15 at Southeast Missouri State University. Joe Surdyk will teach and call the dances, which will include squares, contras and circle dances. Live old time music will be provided by Gary Watson on fiddle and Gene King on guitar. Each dance will be taught. No previous experience is necessary.
All ages are welcome.
Dr. Ivy Locke, a 15-year higher education professional most recently serving as vice president for fiscal affairs at Stillman College, has been named the new vice president for business and finance at Southeast Missouri State University. Her appointment was approved today by the Southeast Board of Regents. Locke, who has begun her new duties at Southeast, will replace William Duffy, currently vice president for finance, who has announced plans to leave the University in March to begin a new career as a personal financial consultant. Until March 31, Duffy will continue to serve as treasurer of the Board of Regents and the Southeast Missouri University Foundation and will serve the University working on several special projects. In addition to her vice presidential duties, beginning April 1, Locke will assume the responsibilities as treasurer of the Board of Regents.