Kappa Mu Epsilon

Oklahoma Alpha

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Current Officers of Oklahoma Alpha

KME Local Chapter Events

May 5-9, 2008: FINAL EXAMS. Good luck!
August 21, 2008: Fall classes begin.

Latest Chapter Meeting - April 25, 2008

Ice Cream Social:
    Math majors and faculty enjoyed 5 cartons of ice cream at our annual ice cream social.

Officers for 2008-2009:
    Officers for the next academic year are: Caleb Knowlton, President; Aaron LaBounty, Vice-President; Callie Wilson, Secretary; and, Angela Arnold, Treasurer.

Thanks to NSGA representatives:
    Thanks to KME students who served as Northeastern Student Government Association representatives this semester: Caleb Knowlton, Callie Wilson, Amanda Barker, and, Phyllis Magady.

Graduation Cords:
    Graduation cords are available for KME members. The cords are rose pink and silver and cost $10.00. If you are not taking classes in Tahlequah this semester, email Dr. Bell and she will try to make the cords available to you.

Meetings:
    The last meeting of the semester will be a presentation by Dr. Mark Buckles. The title of his presentation is: “To Infinity and Beyond.” It will be on Tuesday, April 29 at 1:00 p.m. in room SC 261. Refreshments will be provided.

Chapter Meeting - April 11, 2008

The Great 'pi v. e' Debate:
    The movie “The Great 'pi v. e' Debate” was shown to a packed room! (You’ll have to watch the movie to see who won!) Following the movie we had pie baked by Dr. Carment, Mrs. Megee, Mrs. Hladik, Mr. & Mrs. Sisk, and Dr. Bell. Actually, the Sisk’s brought chocolate cake in the form of 'pi.' Thanks to the bakers and also thanks to Dr. Linde for loaning us the movie.

Graduation Cords:
    Graduation cords are available for KME members. The cords are rose pink and silver and cost $10.00. If you are not taking classes in Tahlequah this semester, email Dr. Bell and she will try to make the cords available to you.

Meetings:
    The next meeting is: The Ice Cream Social on Friday, April 25, @ 2:30-3:30 p.m. (Room SC 261)

Chapter Meeting - February 27, 2008

KME Initiation:
    The semi-annual KME initiation is scheduled for Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at 5:00 pm at the Grand China Restaurant, located across the highway from the city hospital. KME invites all eligible majors to become a member.

Speaker:
    Mr. Bill Kaye, a member of the Oklahoma Alpha chapter of KME since 1955, spoke to our chapter today. After graduating from NSU, Mr. Kaye earned his masters degree from Tulsa University and became an engineer. He has worked at the Phillips Petroleum Company in Bartlesville and also Williams Corporation in Tulsa. He talked about the mathematics he learned that was especially useful in his career. He also spoke about some of his math teachers, including Dr. Carpenter and L.P. Woods. Mr. Kaye told us some very interesting stories about his math professors. He said his favorite classes were Calculus I and II. He also told us about the activities of KME in the 1950's. Thanks, Mr. Kaye, for a very enjoyable talk!!

Graduation Cords:
    Graduation cords are available for KME members. The cords are rose pink and silver and cost $10.00. If you are not taking classes in Tahlequah this semester, email Dr. Bell and she will try to make the cords available to you.

Meetings:
    The next meeting is: Friday, April 11, @ 2:00 p.m. (Room SC 261)

Chapter Meeting - February 8, 2008

KME Initiation:
    The semi-annual KME initiation is scheduled for Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at 5:00 pm at the Grand China Restaurant, located across the highway from the city hospital. For more information, see Dr. Bell in SC253, or email: bellj@nsuok.edu or, phone: 918.444.3810. Members are encouraged to come and meet the new members.

NSGA:
    Members representing KME at NSGA (Northeastern Student Government Association gave a brief report of recent meetings.

Speaker:
    Mr. Ellis has contacted a former KME member, Mr. Bill Kay, and has invited him to speak to our chapter. Mr. Kay was an engineer and graduated from NSU in the 1950's. He became a member of KME in 1955. He will speak at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 27, in room SC 262. Please come and welcome Mr. Kay!

T-shirt:
    We discussed the design for the KME T-shirt. We especially liked one design that was submitted. We will continue to “think on it,” and will try to revise it and have it ready at the beginning of the fall semester.

MAA Meeting:
    The Oklahoma/Arkansas section of the MAA (Math Association of America) will hold its annual meeting on March 28-29, 2008, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. (This is the meeting that NSU hosted last year.)   The Math Department will sponsor 6 students to attend this meeting. These expenses would be reimbursed: registration, banquet, hotel costs (1/3 per person, if 3 stay to a room). Students would need to provide their own transportation to/from Ft. Smith. If you are interested, please see Dr. Diamantopoulos or Dr. Linde, SOON.

Graduation Cords:
      Graduation cords are available for KME members. The cords are rose pink and silver and cost $10.00. If you are not taking classes in Tahlequah this semester, email Dr. Bell and she will try to make the cords available to you.

Meetings:
    The next meeting is: Wednesday, February 27, @ 3:00 p.m. (Room SC 262) Note: this is a different time than usual! Ideas for future meetings: math book sale, a math movie, work on problems from another journal.

Latest Chapter Meeting - January 25, 2008

New Chapter Petition:
    North Carolina Wesleyan, Rocky Mount, NC submitted a petition to the National KME Honor Society, requesting to be recognized as a new chapter. Our OK Alpha chapter voted on this petition, and Dr. Bell will forward the vote to the national secretary.

KME Initiation:
    The semi-annual KME initiation was scheduled for Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at 5:00 pm at the Grand China Restaurant, located across the highway from the city hospital. KME invites all eligible majors to become a member. For more information on becoming a member, see Dr. Bell in SC253, or email: bellj@nsuok.edu or, phone: 918.444.3810. Members are encouraged to invite classmates to consider joining.

NSGA:
    Members volunteered to attend NSGA (Northeastern Student Government Association), held at 4 p.m., on Wednesdays, NET auditorium.   If anyone is unable to attend their scheduled meeting, or learns of important information at the meeting, please contact Dr. Bell.

Speaker:
    Mr. Ellis has contacted a former KME member, Mr. Bill Kay, and will invite him to speak to our chapter. Mr. Kay was an engineer and graduated from NSU in the 1950's.

T-shirt:
    We will work on another KME T-shirt. PLEASE bring your ideas to the next meeting. It is important we start on this early in the semester.

Problem from Math Journal:
    Those members in attendance worked on a problem from the MAA journal The College Math Journal and solved it! Dr. Buckles volunteered to type the solution, and Dr. Bell will send it to the journal. Congratulations!! You who attended the meeting can include this in your resume.

Graduation Cords:
      Graduation cords are available for KME members. The cords are rose pink and silver and cost $10.00. If you are not taking classes in Tahlequah this semester, email Dr. Bell and she will try to make the cords available to you.

Meetings:
    The next meeting is: Friday, February 8, @ 2:00 p.m. (Room SC 246)

Latest Chapter Meeting - December 7, 2007

Christmas Social:
    Our Christmas social was on Friday, December 7, at noon, in room SC 263. We had over 30 people in attendance, including Dean Venneman, many faculty and students. The main course was 8 super large pizzas, home-made by our Math Dept. chair, Dr. Linde. We also had many other treats. We divided into two teams and played three games of “Catch Phrase.”

T-shirt:
    Please think of a design and bring your ideas to the next meeting, or give it to Caleb or Dr Bell.

Graduation Cords:
    Graduation cords are available for KME members. The cords are rose pink and silver and cost $10.00.   If you are not taking classes in Tahlequah this semester, email Dr. Bell and she will try to make the cords available to you.

Latest Chapter Meeting - November 9, 2007

Stellated Octahedrons:
    Dr. Wyatt presented to us how to make stellated octahedrons. We had the best Oklahoma themed cookies and juice. It was a lot of fun and we want to thank Dr. Wyatt for sharing with us and taking time to show us how to make these difficult figures.

T-shirt:
    We discussed making another KME T-shirt. Please think of a design and bring your ideas to the next meeting, or give it to Caleb or Dr Bell.

Graduation Cords:
    Graduation cords are available for KME members. The cords are rose pink and silver and cost $10.00.   If you are not taking classes in Tahlequah this semester, email Dr. Bell and she will try to make the cords available to you.

Meetings:
    Friday, December 7, noon, SC 263. Christmas Social.

Latest Chapter Meeting - October 12, 2007

KME Initiation:
      The semi-annual KME initiation was scheduled for Wednesday, October 24, 2007 at 5:00 pm at the Grand China Restaurant, located across the highway from the city hospital. KME invites all eligible majors to become a member. For more information on becoming a member, see Dr. Bell in SC253, or email: bellj@nsuok.edu or, phone: 918.444.3810. Members are encouraged to invite classmates to consider joining.

Tutor Needed:
    Tutor needed for a 10th grader. Contact Dr. Bell for more information.

Graduation Cords:
      Graduation cords are available for KME members. The cords are rose pink and silver and cost $10.00. If you are not taking classes in Tahlequah this semester, email Dr. Bell and she will try to make the cords available to you.

Problem Solving Competition:
      We will continue sponsoring the Problem Solving Competition. The problems will be posted on the KME bulletin board. Students thought it would be a good idea to place the bulletin board by the tutor room.

NSGA Halloween Carnival:
      October 30 will be the annual NSGA Halloween event. We will participate and provide a booth. It will be at Beta Field around 5:30pm.

Problem from Math Journal:
     Those members in attendance selected a problem from the “Problems Section” of the MAA journal Math Horizons and solved it! Dr. Bell will send in the solution. Congratulations!!

Meetings:
     Friday, November 9, @ 10:00 a.m. Workshop: Making Stellated Octahedrons. (Room SC 263)
      Friday, November 30, Christmas Social (Place and time to be announced.)

Chapter Meeting - September 21, 2007

NSU Student Senate:
    Volunteers to serve on NSGA (Northeastern Student Government Association) this semester are: Caleb Knowlton, Amanda Barker, and Phyllis Magady. Meetings are Wednesdays at 4 p.m. in the NET building auditorium.

KME Initiation:
    The semi-annual KME initiation was scheduled for Wednesday, October 24, 2007 at 5:00 pm at the Grand China Restaurant, located across the highway from the city hospital. KME invites all eligible majors to become a member. For more information on becoming a member, see Dr. Bell in SC253, or email: bellj@nsuok.edu
or, phone: 918.444.3810. Members are encouraged to invite classmates to consider joining.

Possible Speaker:
    We discussed a possible speaker. There seemed to be a lot of interest in making Stellated Octahedrons. We will ask Dr. Wyatt if he would be interested in giving the demonstration. Perhaps we can ask Dr. Carment to pick out the matching materials.

T-shirt:
    We discussed making another KME T-shirt. Please think of a design and bring your ideas to the next meeting, or give it to Caleb or Dr Bell.

Book Sale:
    We usually have a book sale in the Fall semester. But since classes have not been relocated to the new Science building, we will postpone the sale until a later date.

Graduation Cords:
    Graduation cords are available for KME members. The cords are rose pink and silver and cost $10.00. If you are not taking classes in Tahlequah this semester, email Dr. Bell and she will try to make the cords available to you.

Problem Solving Competition:
    We will continue sponsoring the Problem Solving Competition. The problems will be posted on the KME bulletin board. Students thought it would be a good idea to place the bulletin board by the tutor room.

NSGA Halloween:
    It was decided that if NSGA continues the tradition of hosting the Halloween Carnival for children in the community, we will participate and provide a booth.

Meetings:
    Friday, October 12, @ 10:00 a.m., SC 263. Solving problem from math journals to get published!
    Friday, November 9, @ 10:00 a.m. Workshop: Making Stellated Octahedrons.   (Place TBA)
    Friday, November 30, Christmas Social (Place and time to be announced.)

Chapter Meeting - April 25, 2007

Ice Cream Social:
    The ice cream social was held on April 25 in the tutor room of Haskell Hall Annex. Many students and faculty attended. Mr. Maurice Turney, Oklahoma Alpha KME member since 1945 , was invited to attend this meeting. The chapter presented both he and his wife with KME shirts. Mr. Turney was wearing his KME pin!

Thanks to current officers:
    Dr. Bell thanked the officers for 2006-2007. They are to be commended for all of their hard work! President: Lindsey Box; Vice-President: Bobbie Back; Secretary: Seana Smith; and, Treasurer: Jeff Smith.

Officers for next year:
    The KME officers for the year 2007-2008 will be:
    President:    Caleb Knowlton
    Vice-President:    Ramona Medlin
    Secretary:    Felicia Lotchleas
    Treasurer:    Amanda Barker

National KME meeting:
    One of the founders of KME is Professor L. P. Woods. His son, also L. P. Woods, emailed this message to Dr. Bell, to share with those attending the 36th Biennial Convention of Kappa Mu Epsilon, held at Missouri State University, in Springfield, Missouri on April 12-14.

     "I Hope you have a rewarding meeting. I enjoyed the national KME convention in Springfield over 50 years ago, and still remember the thrill of seeing so many high achievers in one room at one time! Please give my best to all my brothers and sisters and hold the pentagon high!
                                Sincerely yours, L. P. Woods, Oklahoma Alpha, '52"

Graduation Cords:
    Graduation cords are available for KME members. The cords are rose pink and silver and cost $10.00. See Dr. Bell, or call her at 444-3810.

Chapter Meeting - April 11, 2007

MAA meeting:
    The Oklahoma-Arkansas section meeting of the MAA (Mathematics Association of America) was held HERE at NSU on March 30-31! It was a huge success. Thanks to everyone who helped! Northeastern State University Professor (and KME sponsor) Dr. Joan E. Bell was named the 2007 Oklahoma-Arkansas Mathematical Association of America Distinguished Teacher of the Year at the 69th annual meeting of the organization held at NSU.

Officers for next year:
    We have one person running for each office for next year. If no others come forward, their names will be announced at the ice cream social as the officers for the next academic year.

Problems:
    We worked on problems from the MAA journals and also the Pentagon.

Ice Cream Social:
    The ice cream social will be held on April 25 outside Haskell Hall Annex. Dr. Bell will take care of buying the ice cream and supplies. Anyone interested in math is invited.

Graduation Cords:
    Graduation cords are available for KME members. The cords are rose pink and silver and cost $10.00. See Dr. Bell, or call her at 444-3810.

Chapter Meeting - March 28, 2007

MAA meeting:
The Oklahoma-Arkansas section meeting of the MAA (Mathematics Association of America) will be held HERE at NSU on March 30-31! At today’s meeting, students and faculty helped organize and stuff the folders for those who will be attending the meeting.
Thanks to everyone who helped!

Graduation Cords:
Graduation cords are available for KME members. The cords are rose pink and silver and cost $10.00. See Dr. Bell, or call her at 444-3810.

Chapter Meeting - March 14, 2007

MAA meeting:
    The Oklahoma-Arkansas section meeting of the MAA (Mathematics Association of America) will be held HERE at NSU on March 30-31. At today’s meeting, students and faculty helped organize and stuff the folders for those who will be attending the meeting. We will be doing similar activities at the next KME meeting, March 28, at 3:00 p.m., in the tutor room HHA 105.

Thanks to everyone who helped!

KME T-shirt:
    They are ordered and will be in soon! There will be extra shirts for sale, in a variety of sizes and colors. If you forgot to order one, see Dr. Bell in HHA 220. We will also be selling them at the MAA meeting.

Graduation Cords:
    Graduation cords are available for KME members. The cords are rose pink and silver and cost $10.00. See Dr. Bell, or call her at 444-3810.

Meetings:
    The next meetings will be on Wednesdays: March 28 (HHA 105), April 11 (HHA 105), and April 25 (ice cream social).

Chapter Meeting - February 28, 2007

This meeting was a brief planning meeting for the OK-AR section meeting of the MAA, to be held here at NSU on March 30-31. Dr. Diamantopoulos shared with us some of the ways that the KME students can help with the meeting. He would like a large group of students to attend the meeting on March 14. He will need their help to organize the materials to be passed out in the registration packets. Lindsey volunteered to email students, reminding them of the meeting, and also the time-line for registering for the meeting and also the student workshop. Dr. Bell will ask the faculty to pass these reminders on to the students.

Chapter Meeting - February 14, 2007

Meeting was called to order at 3:00 p.m. The guest speaker was Dr. Yungchen Cheng, Mathematics Dept. Chairman, from Missouri State University. He spoke to us about their Mathematics Graduate program. For information contact Dr. Bell.
The meeting was adjourned at 3:45.

Chapter Meeting - January 31, 2007

NSU Student Senate:
    No report

Next meeting and speaker from Missouri State University:
    Dr. Yungchen Cheng, the Mathematics Dept. chairman at Missouri State University, will speak briefly about the math graduate program at MSU at the next KME meeting, February 14. He will be available to visit with anyone interested in grad school. The meeting will be at 3 p.m. in the Library, room 206. Lindsey Box will be in charge of activities at the meeting.

KME Initiation:
    The semi-annual KME initiation was scheduled for Wednesday, March 7, 2007 at 5:00 pm at the Grand China Restaurant, located across the highway from the city hospital. KME invites all eligible majors to become a member. See Dr. Bell for more information on becoming a member.

MAA meeting:
    The Oklahoma-Arkansas section meeting of the MAA (Mathematics Association of America) will be held HERE at NSU on March 30-31. Student volunteers will be needed. See Dr. Bell or Dr. Diamantopoulos if you can help on Friday or Saturday. There will be a student workshop on Friday at the MAA meeting. Dr. Wyatt will be demonstrating how to make a Stellated Octahedron. Dr. Carment purchased materials for the workshop. It was moved and seconded that KME reimburse her for the materials, if the MAA does not. Motion carried.

T-shirt:
    There were some excellent T-shirt ideas submitted. A some-what secret ballot selected the winning idea. Dr. Bell will get price estimates and publicize the sale. Orders will be taken until the end of February, so that we will get them back before the MAA meeting.
Please spread the word and come by Dr. Bell’s office and buy several!!

Graduation Cords:
    Graduation cords are available for KME members. The cords are rose pink and silver and cost $10.00.

Meetings:
    The next meetings will be on Wednesdays: Feb. 14 (Lib 206), Feb. 28 (HHA 105), March 14 (HHA 105), March 28 (HHA 105), April 11 (HHA 105), and April 25 (ice cream social)
member Mr. Maurice Turney, and his wife, attend this event. Mr. Turney became a KME member on October 4, 1945.

Chapter Meeting - December 6, 2006

The annual Christmas party came to order at 4:00 p.m. in the Library, room 206. Dr. Linde made the pizza again this year! It was awesome! There were also Christmas treats that faculty/students brought. We were very honored to have OK-Alpha member Mr. Maurice Turney, and his wife, attend this event. Mr. Turney became a KME member on October 4, 1945.

Dr. Diamantopoulos had made a “word search” which contained the names of math department faculty and other math/Christmas words. The competition was hot, with the winner, Jerry Smith, receiving a crisp $5 bill, donated by Dr. Bell. Lindsey Box and Dr. Buckles also provided some games for entertainment.

We are still in need of ideas for the annual KME math t-shirt. The person who comes up with the idea which is chosen will be awarded a free t-shirt. We will select the best idea in January.

At the Math Department home page, you can see pictures of some of our recent events. http://arapaho.nsuok.edu/~math/recentevents/

Chapter Meeting - November 1, 2006

The meeting came to order at 3:15 p.m. Dr. Wyatt gave a presentation titled “Geometry in Chinese Architecture.” He showed pictures of his trip to China, and discussed the geometry of the buildings and landscaping.

On November 11, KME will be participating in the Redmen Rally. Redmen Rally serves as a “preview day” for many area high school students to visit the NSU campus and discover all that NSU has to offer. Student organizations such as KME have been invited to be a part of the activity fair from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the U.C. Ballroom. Setup will begin at 10:00 a.m. If anybody is interested in helping out, please contact Dr. Bell or Lindsey Box for more information.

Every year the NSU student government organizes a Halloween carnival for the local children. This year our activity was fishing for pumpkins with meter stick fishing poles, and it was titled “KME Pumpkin Patch.” Thanks to the following students for helping out: Lindsey Box, Leticia Stone, Jeff Smith, Felicia Lotchleas, and Carey Brashear.

Our annual Christmas party is scheduled for December 6th. The time is still up for debate. We are considering having it at 4:00 rather than 3:00 so that people with 3:00 classes will be able to attend. We plan to have the party in the Library, room 206, where Dr. Wyatt’s presentation was. We will play games and eat pizza! We are hoping Dr. Linde will make pizza again this year! Please see Dr. Bell or Lindsey for items that need to be brought.

We are still in need of ideas for the annual KME math t-shirt. A few ideas are coming in, but we would like more to choose from. The person who comes up with the idea which is chosen will be awarded a free t-shirt.

ATTENDANCE
Faculty: Joan E. Bell, Mark Buckles, Deborah Carment, John Diamantopoulos, Doug
Harrington, Patrick Harrington, Peggy Hladik, Misty Megee, Steven Wilkinson, Wendell Wyatt

Students: Bobbie Back, Tim Berres, Lindsey Box, Carey Brashear, Athena Grimes, Doug Martin, Michael McMahan, Crystal Melton, Elizabeth Perry, Jeri Sappington, Jerry Alan Smith, Leticia Stone

Chapter Meeting - October 4, 2006

Lindsey Box called the meeting to order at 3:00pm. She greeted all members present. The floor was opened for discussion.

October 11^th 5:00pm will be the initiation of new members to KME. It will be held at Grand China. Everyone is welcome to attend.

     November 1^st Dr. Wyatt will be at the KME meeting to discuss “Geometry in Chinese Architecture.” It will be at 3:15 p.m. in the Library, room 206. There will be refreshments.

      December 6^th will be the date that KME holds an end of the semester party. Please see Dr. Bell or Lindsey for items that need to be brought. Dr. Bell will order pizza and find an available room. Lindsey Box and Dr. Buckles will be in charge of providing a game for the party.

       We are still in need of ideas for the annual KME math t-shirt. The person who comes up with the idea that is chosen will be awarded a free t-shirt.

     This meetings game was a Sudoku puzzle. Congratulations to Lindsey Box for being the first to complete the puzzle.

     The next meeting will be November 1^st at 3:15 pm. Meeting was adjourned at 3:36 pm.

Chapter Meeting - September 13, 2006

Lindsey Box called the meeting to order at 3:00pm. She greeted all members present. The floor was opened for discussion.

     Meeting time will continue to be on Wednesdays at 3:00 pm. The following dates are scheduled for meetings: October 4, November 1, and December 6.
     Volunteers are needed for Student Government meetings held every Wednesday at 4:00pm. Lindsey and Elizabeth volunteered to rotate, but at least two more volunteers are needed. See Dr. Bell or Lindsey if interested.
     Initiation of new members for KME is currently set for Wednesday October 11 at 5:00pm. Location for initiation has not yet been set, but Dr. Bell is checking into the options. Anyone interested in becoming a member needs to contact Dr. Bell.
     Participation of KME in the Halloween extravaganza. Volunteers will be needed. It will be held on Tuesday October 31st. More information will be included in the next meeting.
     The annual meeting of the Oklahoma and Arkansas MAA will be held at NSU on March 30th -31st on the 2nd floor of the UC. Dr. Diamantopoulos. is organizing this meeting and volunteers will be needed to direct traffic, direct visitors to the UC, and help out with the registration booth. There will be a variety of activities and presentations at this event. There is a link on Dr. Diamantopoulos’s website with more information. He will continue to give us updates in future meetings.
     A guest speaker has been given an open invitation to come and demonstrate some hands on activities dealing with geometry. More information will be discussed at the next meeting.
     The book sale this year will be postponed due to the displacement of the math department.
     Ideas are needed for the KME t-shirts. Please send ideas to Lindsey or Dr. Bell or bring them to the next meeting.
     Setting a display up at the “Redman Rally” on November 11th. If interested in helping please contact Lindsey.

Next meeting will be October 4th at 3:00 pm. Topics will include but not limited to: T-shirt ideas, guest speakers, activities for future meetings, and Halloween. Meeting was adjourned at 3:47pm.

The following members attended:
Peggy Hladik, Misty Megee, John Diamantopouls, Bobbie Back, Joan Bell, Felicia Lotchleas, Kathryn Janeway, Seana Smith, Crystal Brown, Lindsey Box, Leticia Stone, Mark Buckles, Crystal Merritt, Elizabeth Perry, Darryl Linde

Chapter Meeting - April 26, 2006

Ice Cream Social:
    The annual Ice Cream Social was the Wednesday before Finals, on April 26th at 3 p.m. Due to the cold weather, we had ice cream floats inside the Science building. We finished five cartons of Braums ice cream!

New Officers:
    New officers for the year 2006-2007 will be: President: Lindsey Box; Vice-President: Bobbie Back; Secretary: Seana Smith; and, Treasurer: Jeff Smith.

Graduation Cords:
    Graduation cords are available for KME members. The cords are rose pink and silver and cost $9.00.

Chapter Meeting - March 29, 2006

Reruns:
    The main feature today was Reruns of your favorites from Math Class goes to Hollywood. We ate popcorn, donated by Courtney Richardson (Thanks! Courtney) and popped by Courtney and Mr. Ellis. John Hornsby mailed us a copy of clips from movies and TV shows that used math. Thanks to John Hornsby also!

The Pentagon:
    We worked on problems from the recent issue of The Pentagon while we watched the movies.

Officers for 2006-2007:
    It is time to elect KME officers for next year. If anyone is interested in running for President, Vice-president, Secretary, or Treasurer, sign up in Dr. Bell’s office by April 21.

T-shirt:
    Our Quadratic Formula shirt was a big success. We ordered 77 shirts. Dr. Bell has only a couple left, if anyone wants one. Dr. Linde had declared our meeting day as KME Math Shirt day! Pictures were taken (Front and Back) of us wearing the shirts. They can be found on the internet at
http://arapaho.nsuok.edu/%7Emath/recentevents/tshirts/index.htm

Ice Cream Social:
    The annual Ice Cream Social will be the Wednesday before Finals, on April 26th at 3:00 p.m. We will meet north of the Science Building, on the grassy knoll.   All KME members and math majors/minors will be welcome to come.

Graduation Cords:
    Graduation cords are available for KME members. The cords are rose pink and silver and cost $9.00.

Monthly Meetings:
    Our next regularly scheduled meeting will be Wednesday, April 26, 2006 @ 3:00 pm on the grassy knoll north of the Science Building.

Chapter Meeting - February 22, 2006

Sudoku:
    The main feature today was the Sudoku contest. Dr. Linde demonstrated the logic behind solving the famous new puzzles that are sweeping the galaxy. After letting everyone try a sample puzzle, the contest began. Winners were: Mr. Karl Kruczek (expert category), Alcides Silva Neto (beginner category), and Mr. Max Ellis (door prize). Mr. Kruczek received a “Black Belt” Sudoku book, and Neto and Mr. Ellis received “Sukoku for Dummies” books.

T-shirt:
    After much discussion, a design for a new KME T-shirt was chosen. Dr. Bell will post signs and email students so they can order and pre-pay for a shirt.

Speaker:
    Representatives from Chesapeake Energy Corporation will be giving a presentation this coming Wednesday, March 1, 3-4 p.m. in the Science building, room Sc 115. Kelly Sunderbruch and NSU grad Casey Miller will share information about this Oklahoma City-based company. It is one of the six largest U.S. independent natural gas producers and the second most active driller of new wells in the U.S. Chesapeake offers numerous career opportunities. NSU math/physics majors are invited to attend. We will provide refreshments.

Ice Cream Social:
    The annual Ice Cream Social will be the Wednesday before Finals, on April 26th.   All KME members and math majors/minors will be welcome to come. The time will be announced later.

Graduation Cords:
    Graduation cords are available for KME members. The cords are rose pink and silver and cost $9.00.

Last Speaker:
    Our last speaker, John Hornsby, spoke on February 10 to a packed house! There were over 200 people attending his talk Math Class Goes to Hollywood. It was great! Very entertaining and just as advertised, it contained the GOOD, the BAD, and the UGLY mathematics-related videos. Thanks to everyone who helped make this possible.

Monthly Meetings:
    Our next regularly scheduled meeting will be Wednesday, March 29, 2006 @ 3:00 pm in SC 115.

Chapter Meeting - January 18, 2006

NSU Student Senate:
    Alternating as the KME Student Senate representative this semester are: Josh Hamit, Alcides Silva, Christy Peters, and Jeff Smith.

KME Initiation:
    The semi-annual KME initiation was scheduled for Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 5:00 p.m. at the Grand China Restaurant, located across the highway from the city hospital. KME invites all eligible majors to become a member. See Dr. Bell for more information on becoming a member.

T-Shirt:
    There was discussion of our chapter doing another KME T-shirt this semester. Several ideas were tossed around. Josh formed a T-shirt committee and charged them with reporting back at the next meeting with LOTS of ideas. The committee includes: Neto Silva, Lindsey Box, Alisha Smith, Christy Peters, and Courtney Richardson.

Speaker:
    Dr. Diamantopoulos has arranged for John Hornsby from the University of New Orleans to speak at NSU on Friday, February 10, 2006 at 2 p.m. in the Net Building Auditorium. The title of the talk is: Math Class Goes to Hollywood. This presentation will be sponsored by KME and the Math Dept. and everyone is invited to come. Dr. D. has heard Mr. Hornsby speak before and said it will be great! The presentation will offer scenes from the GOOD, the BAD, and The UGLY mathematics-related videos.

Graduation Cords:
    Graduation cords are available for KME members. The cords are rose pink and silver. See Dr. Bell if you want to purchase one.

Monthly Meetings:
    Our meetings this semester will be on Wednesday: February 22, March 29, and April 26. Most will be at 3:00 p.m. in SC 115. At the meeting in February we will have a brief explanation of the new “Sudoku” epidemic, followed by a Sudoku contest!

Chapter Meeting - November 2, 2005

Dr. Linde:
    While we enjoyed refreshments at 3, Dr. Linde demonstrated a math trick. (Ask him how he did it!)

Christmas Party:
    Our Christmas party will be December 7, at 3:00 p.m. in SC 115. It was suggested we ask Dr. Linde to make home-made pizza for the party. (What do you think, Dr. Linde?) Dr. Bell will purchase the pop. Lindsey Box volunteered to be in charge of the games. All math majors are welcome!

Halloween Booth:
    We participated in the Halloween Carnival hosted by NSGA. Josh Hamit did the KME Pumpkin Patch activity. The little “trick-or-treators” seemed quite happy fishing for pumpkins with the meter stick fishing pole.

Student Senate:
    Leticia Stone and Josh Hamit continue alternating as our Student Senate representatives.

Speaker:
    Dr. Diamantopoulos has arranged to have Dr. Alberto Striolo, Asst. Professor of Engineering, University of Oklahoma, come to our campus. His presentation will be Wednesday, November 9, at 3:00 p.m. in room Sc 127. The title of his talk is: “How is Our Research Indebted to Computer Scientists?”

T-Shirts:
    We still want to design another KME T-Shirt. Please think of a good design and bring your ideas to the next meeting, or give to Josh or Dr Bell.

Book Sale:
    The fall book sale will be November 3-4. After the meeting, we stocked the shelves for the sale.

Chapter Meeting - October 5, 2005

Stellated Octahedron:
    Dr. Wyatt demonstrated how to make stellated octahedrons at our meeting. Supplies were purchased by our Oklahoma Alpha chapter; but, a big thanks to Dr. Carment for selecting a variety of awesome color-coordinated papers at Hobby-Lobby for us. Also, a big thanks to Dr. Wyatt for helping everyone there to make their very own stellated octahedrons. See this web site to see us at work:
http://arapaho.nsuok.edu/~math/recentevents/

Initiation:
    The fall initiation will be tonight, Wednesday, October 5, at 5 p.m. at the Grand China restaurant.

Christmas Party:
    Our Christmas party will be December 7, at 3:00 p.m. in SC 115.

Halloween Booth:
    We will participate in the Halloween Carnival hosted by NSGA. If anyone has an idea for our booth, tell Dr. Bell or one of the officers soon. Otherwise, we will go with our usual event: KME Pumpkin Patch.

T-Shirts:
    We still want to design another KME T-Shirt. Please think of a good design and bring your ideas to the next meeting, or give to Josh or Dr Bell.

Book Sale:
    The fall book sale will be November 3-4.

Chapter Meeting - September 7, 2005

    The first meeting of the fall semester was called to order with Dr. Bell introducing the 2005-2006 officers: Josh Hamit, president; Leticia Stone, vice-president; Jeff Smith, secretary, and Andy Hathcoat, treasurer.

More Involvement:
    Leticia led a discussion on getting more involvement. Suggestions included laying out games/puzzles, etc. prior to the meetings; and, participation in more school events.

Homecoming:
    NSU Homecoming is September 24. If anyone is interested in having KME sponsor them in their run for Homecoming Queen, tell Josh or Dr. Bell soon.

Halloween Booth:
    We will participate in the Halloween Carnival hosted by NSGA. If anyone has an idea for our booth, tell Dr. Bell or one of the officers soon. Otherwise, we will go with our usual event: KME Pumpkin Patch.

Student Senate:
    Leticia Stone volunteered to serve as our Student Senate representative. Josh Hamit volunteered to alternate with her. If other KME members are interested in being an alternate, contact Leticia, Josh, or Dr. Bell. Meetings are on Wednesday’s at 4 p.m.

Hurricane Katrina:
    There was some discussion about how our chapter can help. Several ideas were discussed. Josh will check into our working a car wash.

Speaker:
    Dr. Diamantopoulos had arranged to have someone from New Orleans speak to us in October. But due to the Hurricane, that talk will be postponed till a later date. Dr. D. has since spoken with Dr. Alberto Stiolo from OU about coming to NSU. A tentative date for a presentation is October 12.

T-Shirts:
    Everyone seemed interested in designing another KME T-Shirt. Please think of a good design and bring your ideas to the next meeting.

Book Sale:
    The fall book sale was discussed. The date will be November 3-4.

Initiation:
    The fall initiation will be Wednesday, October 5, at 5 p.m. at the Grand China restaurant. Students and faculty can apply for membership through Friday, Sept. 16 with Dr. Bell, Sc 120.

Monthly Meetings:
    Our meetings this fall will be October 5, November 2, and December 7, with refreshments at 3:00 p.m. in SC 115, and the meeting starting at approximately 3:15.

Graduation Cords:
    Graduation cords are available for KME members. The cords are rose pink and silver and cost $9.00.

Chapter Meeting - April 20, 2005

Speaker:
    Dr. Gary McGrath, Mathematics Department, Pittsburg State University made a presentation to KME on Wednesday, April 20, 2005 at 4 p.m. in room Sc127. The title of the talk was: Euler and Undergraduate Mathematics.

Ice Cream Social:
    The annual Ice Cream Social will be the Wednesday before Finals, on April 27th at 3 p.m.   All KME members and math majors/minors will be welcome to come. A special presentation will be made to KME member and math major, Alcides R. Silva Neto, who just finished a tour of duty in Iraq. He will be presented his KME membership certificate (which he was unable to pick up in person, because of his call), as well as a KME shirt as a token of appreciation.

New Officers:
    New officers for the year 2005-2006 will be: President: Josh Hamit; Vice-President: Leticia Stone   (Tisha); Secretary: Jeff Smith; and, Treasurer: Andy Hathcoat.

Graduation Cords:
    Graduation cords are available for KME members. The cords are rose pink and silver and cost $9.00.

Chapter Meeting - March 30, 2005

The Game of Set:
    KME supplied the materials (cards, stencils, and colored pens) to make personal copies of a game similar to “SET” today. We played the game “SET” during the Christmas party. It is a fast moving fun logic game. Students can find and purchase the real game “SET” on the internet, along with variations of how to play the game.

Speaker:
    Dr. Diamantopoulos has arranged for Dr. Gary McGrath, Mathematics Department from Pittsburg State University to make a presentation to KME on Wednesday, April 20, 2005 at 4 p.m. in room Sc127. The title of the talk is: Euler and Undergraduate Mathematics. This presentation will be sponsored by KME and all students interested are invited to come.

Ice Cream Social:
    The annual Ice Cream Social will be the Wednesday before Finals, on April 27th at 3 p.m..   All KME members and math majors/minors will be welcome to come.

Graduation Cords:
    Graduation cords are available for KME members. The cords are rose pink and silver and cost $9.00.

Chapter Meeting - February 23, 2005

Movies & Popcorn & Pop:
    The main feature today was watching the math movies: Space Filling Curves and Multiplication Algorithms.

The Game of Set:
    During the Christmas party, we played a game similar to the popular game “SET.” It was decided that KME would supply the materials (cards, stencils, and colored pens) to make personal copies of a game similar to “SET.” The date for this activity was set for Wednesday, March 30, at 3 p.m. In order to purchase sufficient supplies, students (or faculty) will need to sign up with Dr. Bell (Sc 120, x3810) or Mary Kelly or Crystal, Math Dept. Secretary before March 9. What is “SET?” An incredibly fun, memory, logic game.

Speaker:
    Dr. Diamantopoulos has arranged for Dr. Gary McGrath, Mathematics Department from Pittsburg State University to make a presentation to KME on Wednesday, April 20, 2005 at 4 p.m. in room Sc127. The title of the talk is: Euler and Undergraduate Mathematics. This presentation will be sponsored by KME and all students interested are invited to come.

Ice Cream Social:
    The annual Ice Cream Social will be the Wednesday before Finals, on April 27th.   All KME members and math majors/minors will be welcome to come. The time will be announced later.

Graduation Cords:
    Graduation cords are available for KME members. The cords are rose pink and silver and cost $9.00.

Monthly Meetings:
    Our next regularly scheduled meeting will be Wednesday, March 30, 2005 @ 3:00 pm in SC 115.

Chapter Meeting - January 26, 2005

NSU Student Senate:
    Mary Kelly-Harper is our representative this semester. She said there is still money available if we want to apply for it. The blood drive is Jan. 27-28. The vote for the Senior gift is Feb. 9-10.

Movies & Popcorn & Pop:
    The first (math) movie of the season will be Wednesday, February 23rd, at 3 p.m. in room Sc115. Mary Kelly-Harper and Andy Hathcoat will be in charge of picking the movie. Dr. Bell will be in charge of the popcorn & pop. Anyone interested is invited to come.

KME Initiation:
    The semi-annual KME initiation was scheduled for Wednesday, March 2, 2005 at 5:00 pm at the Grand China Restaurant, located across the highway from the city hospital. KME invites all eligible majors to become a member. See Dr. Bell for more information on becoming a member.

The Game of Set:
    During the Christmas party, we played a game similar to the popular game “SET.” It was decided that KME would supply the materials (cards, stencils, and colored pens) to make personal copies of a game similar to “SET.” The date for this activity was tentatively set for Wednesday, March 30, at 3 p.m. In order to purchase sufficient supplies, students (or faculty) will need to sign up with Dr. Bell (Sc 120, x3810) or Mary Kelly or Crystal, Math Dept. Secretary BEFORE March 9. What is “SET?” An incredibly fun, memory, logic game.

Speaker:
    Dr. Diamantopoulos has arranged for Dr. Gary McGrath, Mathematics Department from Pittsburg State University to make a presentation to KME on Wednesday, April 20, 2005 at 4 p.m. in room Sc127. The title of the talk is: Euler and Undergraduate Mathematics. This presentation will be sponsored by KME and all students interested are invited to come.

Ice Cream Social:
    The annual Ice Cream Social will be the Wednesday before Finals, on April 27th.   All KME members and math majors/minors will be welcome to come. The time will be announced later.

Graduation Cords:
    Graduation cords are available for KME members. The cords are rose pink and silver and cost $9.00.

Surprise:
    The surprise at this meeting was “The Mathematical Romance of Poly_______ and Ray____________.” The story was published in The Pentagon, the official publication of Kappa Mu Epsilon, in Fall, 1946. The story omits 83 (mathematical) words that should be inserted to complete the story.

Monthly Meetings:
    Our next regular scheduled meeting will be Wednesday, February 23, 2005 @ 3:00 pm in SC 115.

Chapter Meeting - November 3, 2004

T-Shirts:
    We voted on a T-shirt design and made a few changes to the chosen design. T-shirts will be available in short-sleeve for $10, long-sleeve for $13, sweatshirt for $15, and Polo for $18. Anyone interested in a T-shirt can stop by Dr. Bell’s office by Thursday, November 18.

Annual KME Book Sale:
    KME’s book sale was a success! We were able to sell all of our books! A special thanks to all of the KME members and professors who volunteered to work at the book sale: Mary Kelley-Harper, Teri O’Neal, Lee Harrell, Andy Hathcoat, Kristen Gilbert, Jeff Smith, Mr. Sisk, Dr. Bell, and Dr. Buckles.

Christmas Party:
    KME will be having a Christmas Party on December 8th at 3:00 p.m. in SC115. We will serve pizza and other refreshments and will play a couple of games. All math majors/ minors/students interested in math/ are welcome to attend.

Speaker:
    On November 17th at 3:00 p.m. Dr. William Jaco, from OSU, will be speaking in SC 127. The title of his talk is: "Research in Mathematics: What might a research mathematician do?" There is a link on Dr. Diamantopoulos’s web site for anyone interested in more information about our upcoming speaker.

Chapter Meeting - October 6, 2004

KME had a guest speaker, Maurice Turney, who is an alumnus of NSU and who joined the Oklahoma Alpha chapter of KME in 1945. Maurice gave a very entertaining lecture that was enjoyed by all who attended. He said that he earned $.35 per hour working in the NSU bookstore. It cost only $11 per semester to attend NSU and about $30 per month to live in Haskell Hall (and that included food, too)!

KME voted on amending the by-laws of the Oklahoma Alpha chapter. The motion was read the prior week at a special meeting, and the motion was approved. We also considered the petitions of 3 colleges who seek to form KME chapters.

Initiation:
   The fall KME initiation will be Wednesday, October 13th , 5 p.m. at the Grand China Restaurant, 1401 E. Downing, Tahlequah (across from the hospital). We have twelve initiates.

NSGA (Northeastern Student Government Association):
   We still need a KME representative to maintain our status as a recognized organization. The member will need to attend meetings every Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. See Mary or Dr. Bell if you are interested.

Halloween:
   KME will be setting up a Halloween Table for the NSGA Halloween Carnival, October 30, 6-8 p.m. in the U.C. Ballroom, and we will need a few volunteers to help out at this activity.

Shirts:
   KME has formed a T-Shirt Committee to plan the design of this year’s T-Shirt. Anyone interested in joining the committee should contact Mary Kelly-Harper or Dr. Bell.

Guest Speaker:
   On November 17th @ 3:00 p.m. in SC 127 we will be having a guest speaker from OSU, Dr. William Jaco.

Annual KME Book Sale:
   KME will be having its annual book sale on November 4th-5th. We still need volunteers to sign up to work the sale. Please sign up to work–the schedule is on Dr. Bell’s door, Sc 120.

Monthly Meetings:
   Our meetings are held on the first Wednesday of every month. The next two meetings will be held on Nov. 3rd and Dec. 1st.

Chapter Meeting - September 8, 2004

Initiation:
   Initiation for KME will be held on October 13th for the Fall 2004 initiates (the initiation will probably be held at the Chinese restaurant located on Downing St. across from the Tahlequah Hospital at 5 o'clock, see Dr. Bell).

Book Sale:
   KME’s annual book sale will be held on November 4th -5th and volunteers are needed (see Dr. Bell or Mary Kelly-Harper if you can volunteer).

Halloween:
   KME will be setting up a Halloween Table at the University Center. The game discussed for our table is fishing with a meter stick. Anyone interested in working at the table should talk with Dr. Bell.

Redmen Rally:
   NSU’s Redmen Rally will be held on October 2nd, and KME needs volunteers to work our booth. We will be setting up a display for KME and playing mathematical games with local high school students. Future teachers should be interested in participating in this activity.

T-Shirts:
   KME is planning for a new shirt. Anyone with any ‘neat’ideas should contact Dr. Bell or Mary-Kelly Harper.

National Convention:
   A possible trip to the KME National Convention will be held in April 2005. Anyone interested in this trip needs to meet with Mary-Kelly Harper.

Student Senate Representative:
   KME is in need of a student senate representative in order to maintain its status as a recognized organization on campus. Anyone interested should see Dr. Bell.

Speaker:
  Possible speakers for this semester were discussed.

Monthly Meetings:
KME monthly meetings were set for the first Wednesday of the month. The dates are: Sept. 8, Oct. 6, Nov. 3, and Dec. 1.

Officers of KME Oklahoma Alpha (2007-2008)

President: Caleb Knowlton

Vice-President: Ramona Medlin

Secretary: Felicia Lotchleas

Treasurer: Amanda Barker

Officers of KME Oklahoma Alpha (2008-2009)

President: Caleb Knowlton

Vice-President: Aaron LaBounty

Secretary: Callie Wilson

Treasurer: Angela Arnold

Sponsor: Dr. Joan E. Bell; Office: Science 253; Phone (918) 444-3810; email: bellj@nsuok.edu

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