Portfolio Piece: “Rogers committed to education, students, innovation”

Although University President Jesse Rogers’ job title has changed and his responsibility has grown over the course of his 48 years of service at MSU, his professional ideals have remained the same, rooted in his academic background and devotion to his students. COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION Rogers’ professional beginnings as a chemistry and physics professor have …

Portfolio Piece: “Rogers to impart life lessons, say goodbye in graduation speech”

While seniors are scrambling to order their cap and gown, apply for jobs and study for the last final exams they may ever take, there is another person working behind the scenes to make their graduation memorable. It just so happens to be his last year at MSU, too. Jesse Rogers, university president, will retire …

Portfolio Piece: “Biology professor exemplifies new generation of teachers”

Although he’s retiring this August after 48 years with Midwestern State, University President Jesse Rogers is confident he’s leaving the school in good hands, due in large part to some of the younger faculty at MSU. “The young faculty coming in here today want to learn and they all want to be with their students,” …

Portfolio Piece: “Choosing a home away from home”

Coming to a college campus for the first time, especially as a first-time student, can be daunting. Just the notion of all the opportunity and freedom is enough to make anyone’s head spin. But with freedom comes responsibility, and one of the first tough decisions incoming students have to make is where to live. The six on-campus …

Portfolio Piece: “New breakfast restaurant has potential”

Jimmy’s Egg is just one of the multiple restaurants opening up around Wichita Falls in recent months, but with its balanced mix of unique breakfast meals and southern staple foods, this restaurant has potential if it can overcome a few mild obstacles. I went for a late breakfast on the restaurant’s opening day Feb. 2, and the …

Portfolio Piece: “Taco shop delivers on the basics”

Mr. Taco, a cozy restaurant just outside downtown Wichita Falls, provides memorable Mexican food basics and an authentic atmosphere. The tiny shop has a nondescript exterior except for the giant painted anthropomorphic taco painted on the sign, and the inside is clean and vibrant with a handful of tables and lots of natural light coming …

Portfolio Piece: “Campus carry soon to be reality”

Governor Greg Abbott signed two bills June 13, the first allowing licensed holders to openly carry their firearms in most public places and the second, Senate Bill 11, allowing licensed holders to carry concealed handguns on public college campuses. In an email, University President Jesse Rogers said administration will use the time until the Aug. 1, …

Portfolio Piece: “Taking care of business: Ten resources on campus for academic, career, and personal success”

1. The Wellness Center and RecSports Where: On Midwestern Parkway across from Sundance Court Apartments HOURS: Monday to Friday, 5:30 a.m. to midnight, and Saturday to Sunday from noon to 10 p.m. SERVICES: Pool, fitness classes, gym equipment and running track, basketball and volleyball courts, sports equipment and more. Recreational Sports operates out of Wellness Center …

Portfolio Piece: “Q&A: Daniel Laudermilk, MSU Mustangs Linebacker”

Daniel Laudermilk is a linebacker on the football team and a team captain. With summer practices ending and the first game only about two weeks away, The Wichitan asked him a few questions. You and many of the 138 players on the roster have been practicing a lot in the summer heat. What has been …

Portfolio Piece: “Shipley outlines goals at first faculty/staff meeting”

In her first speech as University president, Suzanne Shipley asked a full house of faculty and community members to re-imagine Midwestern State. Shipley, at the Aug. 17 faculty/staff meeting, said her goals for the next year include supporting an outstanding learning environment, creating a vibrant workplace for faculty and staff, and becoming known as the leading …