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Getting to Know: Barbara Scott Dawdy
A column dedicated to acquainting Stephens College faculty, staff and students.

Department/Office: Business & Marketing department

Title: Assistant Professor and MPA Degree Coordinator

Job description: I teach strategic writing, integrated marketing communications, professional communications, public relations, case studies in marketing and public relations and the business and MPA capstone.  I am also the faculty advisor for the Public Relations Student Society of America and Creative Ink, the student-run advertising/PR agency.

Office location: 208 Walter Hall

Years at Stephens: This is my second semester at Stephens.

My department/office described in three words: My department: challenging, experienced and passionate My office in Walter Hall:  cozy, comfortable, peaceful

Best part about my work: The best part of my job is sharing my experience and love of business, marketing and PR with my students and challenging them to become better writers ... better communicators ... better students of life. I also enjoy having more time to study industry trends and read, read, read.

Words of advice to students: If you live your life like it's all about the journey and not the destination, you'll get a lot more out of it.  Don't be in such a rush to "get through" your life. Enjoy it. Live it. Fully.

Family and pets: Husband, Jeff Dawdy, who is co-owner of Joseph-Kent Construction, a construction management firm. We have two, much-loved, poodle-children, Jackson Joseph and Emma Louise. My dad (retired from UMC and a full-time fly fisherman) lives in Columbia.  My mother lives in Jefferson City, as does my sister and her family.

In my spare time: I am an active supporter of community arts in Jefferson City. Off-stage I have worked as properties mistress, asst. director and asst. stage manager.  On-stage, I have played roles such as Polly Baker in "Crazy for You," Gabby/Bobbi in "City of Angels,"and Meredith Parker in "Bat Boy: The Musical."  I served on the board of directors for The Little Theatre of Jefferson City for several years and continue to support their communication efforts. I am a member/supporter of Capital Arts and Scene One Theatre in Jefferson City, as well as an active member of the Public Relations Society of America and Zonta International.

Favorite place in Columbia: That's easy...Stephens!  Other than Stephens?  Well, does Les Bourgeois Bistro count?  It's not quite in Columbia, but it's a great place to spend the day/evening with friends/family.

Most people don't know: I am an artist.  As much as I enjoy business, marketing and advertising, I love to center myself in a ceramics studio. I am ever-so-slowly building a studio at our house.  Unfortunately, it's a very expensive "hobby," so it's taking a while...  I have studied graphic design and photography for years, as well. So much to experience and enjoy in life, so little time ...

Student Notices
Why is CLA Important?
The CLA (Collegiate Learning Assessment (CLA) is a test of critical-thinking skills that Stephens gives every year to first-year students and seniors. Through CLA Stephens gets a measure of the "value added" of a Stephens education, so it's a key part of our campus-wide assessment effort.  Seniors:  if you've been selected for the sample group, you have received (or will soon receive) an email from Dr. Terry with an appointment date/time for your CLA session.  Please watch for it and respond!   Everyone who participates will have a chance to win *ultra-fabulous* incentive gifts, like a $100 Columbia Mall gift card, gift certificates for the Bookshelf, tickets to the "Nu Luxe" Spring Fashion Show, "HMS Pinafore," and the "New Works" dance concert, a free night's stay at the Guest Suites at Stephens, and lunch or dinner for you and two guest with Dr. Lynch. 
 

Bulletin Board
One-act Playwriting Contest
Amanda Altier ’98, a Stephens Graduate & Continuing Studies student, is the artistic director for 5th Wall Productions and the Columbia Shakespeare Festival. They are hosting a city-wide one-act playwriting contest titled “One Million Monkeys. Submissions are being accepted until May 7. Winners will be announced June 2. The performance of the winning plays will take place in late August/early September – exact date and location TBA. Click to get the contest guidelines.

Columbia Barrel Roll
From 5-8:30 p.m. on Friday, March 19, Columbia’s first annual Barrel Roll will be held in conjunction with the Rain Barrel Art Review at Orr St. Studios, 106 Orr St..  Similar to an art walk, participants will be given a map with rain barrel locations and encouraged to walk around to view the painted rain barrels.  Participants can vote on their favorite design at Orr St. Studios and enjoy a reception with live music, awards for artists and food. For more info or images of barrels, visit www.moriver.org, or email booneraingardens@gmail.com.

Columbia Clean Energy Forum
The Columbia Clean Energy Forum will feature a panel of perspectives on the benefits of transitioning to a clean energy economy.  It will be held on Tuesday, March 23 from 7-8:30 p.m. in Windsor Auditorium. Speakers include a farmer, a faith leader, a veteran, a small business owner, and a local elected official.

Clean Energy Missouri is a grassroots initiative urging Senator Claire McCaskill to support a strong clean energy plan that will create over 36,000 jobs in Missouri and strengthen national security. Clean Energy Missouri is working in conjunction with veterans groups, small businesses, a variety of non-profit organizations, and community members nationwide to make a comprehensive national clean energy plan a reality this spring. For more information, contact Clean Energy Missouri at 442-5396 or email Michaela Howard.