Kappa Mu Epsilon
Oklahoma Alpha
Local Chapter Information
Local Chapter Calendar
Minutes of Last Meeting
Current Officers of Oklahoma Alpha
KME Local Chapter Events
- February 3, 2010
- Presentation by John Hornsby on "Math Class Returns to
Hollywood." 1
p.m. in the NET auditorium. Sponsored by Math Department
- February 8-9, 2010
- BOOK SALE in the Science Building Lobby, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- March 3, 2010
- Spring initiation at 5:15 p.m. Call or email Dr. Bell for
more information.
Latest Chapter Meeting - January 27, 2010
KME Initiation:
The semi-annual KME initiation was scheduled for
Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at 5:15 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.
KME Petition:
Jacksonville State University, Alabama, has
submitted a petition to the national KME office to start a KME
chapter. After reading their petition, a vote was taken.
Dr. Bell will forward the vote to the national office.
Speaker:
Please attend the following presentation by Paul
Hornsby, famous author of many math textbooks. “Math Class
returns to Hollywood”. It will be at 1 p.m. in the NET building
auditorium on Wednesday, February 3. Please contact Dr.
Diamantopoulos if you are able to help with refreshments, etc.
Topics for Future Meetings:
At the MAA meeting last year in Weatherford, a
Jeopardy competition was held among students. We will try to have
a “practice Jeopardy competition” around February 24. Another
idea is contacting a recent graduate, Nick Jones, and invite him to
speak about his math/computer science career. If the schedule
allows, Dr. Bell will give a presentation on solving the Rubik’s cube.
BOOK SALE:
Our book sale was scheduled for Feb 1-2. Due
to the snow storms, it was rescheduled for February 8-9, Monday &
Tuesday, from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. in the Science building lobby.
Dr. Bell will advertise the event on “NSU Updates,” and ask faculty to
announce the event in their classes. Please sign up to help and
bring your friends to buy a book!
Phonathon:
We need volunteers to help with the Student NSU
Foundation Phonathon. We would spend one evening at the Alumni
Center calling alumni and asking for their support. Please sign
up to help–we will choose a Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday between Feb 3
- April.
MAA meeting:
The Oklahoma-Arkansas section meeting of the MAA
(Mathematics Association of America) will be held at John Brown
University in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. It is scheduled for March
26-27. Students and faculty are encouraged to attend. More
information will be posted later.
If you would like to join the Mathematical Association of America, see
Dr. Bell in room 253 of the Math and Science Building--the cost is
$30/year.
Solved a Problem!
We worked on a problem from the recent issue of the
journal The Pentagon. We solved it! Dr. Buckles will
prepare our solution to submit it.
Graduation Cords:
Graduation cords are available for KME members. The
cords are rose pink and silver and cost $10.00.
Meetings:
Tentative dates for future meetings are: Feb.
24, March 24, April 28.
Chapter Meeting - September 28, 2009
Seminars
October 12 (Monday): TI- Workshop from 2-4~ please sign up with Dr.
Bell in room 253 of the Math and Science Building if you are planning
on coming.
October 26 (Monday): Speaker from the University of Arkansas will be
coming to talk to students who are interested in graduate school at
3:30~ there will be free pizza; this will replace our October meeting.
Events
October 10 (Saturday): Riverhawk Rally in the NSU ballroom; need
VOLUNTEERS to work the KME booth from 3:30-5:00~ please sign up with
Dr. Bell in room 253 of the Math and Science Building
October 29 (Thursday): need VOLUNTEERS to help with the Student NSU
Foundation Phonathon to help raise money for our club. It will be
from
5:45-9 in the Branscum Alumni Center on campus
Important Information
*If you would like to join the Mathematical Association of America, see
Dr. Bell in room 253 of the Math and Science Building~ the cost is
$30/year.
*We have picked a T-Shirt design, it resembles the “I Love New York”
T-shirts, but instead symbolizes “I Love Math”. The symbols are
the square root of (-1) to signify “i”, a cardioid with its formula
around it and “KME” in the middle of it to signify the heart, and the
word “Math” in Greek letters written under the square root of (-1) and
the cardioid. You can order a shirt until October 30.
*Our next meeting will be November 30.
Chapter Meeting - August 31, 2009
Tentative Dates
for KME Meetings:
Last Monday of the month, at 3:15 p.m. (Sept. 28,
Oct. 26, Nov. 30, December ???)
KME/MAA
Bulletin Board:
There is a KME/MAA bulletin board between Dr. Bell’s
and Dr. Carment’s offices. Check them frequently for
announcements.
KME Initiation:
The semi-annual KME initiation was scheduled for
Monday, October 5, 2009 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.
Ideas for Meetings:
We discussed possible activities for this
fall. Toni Slagle suggested we plan “Math Jeopardy” (This could
help us practice in case we take a student team to compete at the MAA
meeting in March at Siloam Springs, AR.) Dr. Diamantopoulos
announced that Dr. Underwood Dudley will be speaking on Wednesday,
October 7, at 2 p.m. in the NET Auditorium about “Angle
Trisectors.” KME will help put up signs, etc. We would like
to bring other speakers to campus, if possible. We will work on a
problem from one of the math journals in an attempt to publish our
solution. We also talked about fund raisers. One idea is to
have a book sale. We already have several boxes of books donated
by math faculty. Everyone seemed to prefer January for the
sale. Someone suggestion we have a pie auction (since math people
like pi.)
Phone-a-thon:
NSU Student Foundation is hosting a Phone-a-thon
competition. The purpose of the competition is to connect students to
alumni and teach philanthropic principals on the NSU campus.
NSUSF asks each NSU organization to volunteer a minimum of one night of
service each semester. There are prizes for bringing in the most money
(1st $1,000, 2nd $500, 3rd $250). It will take place Sunday,
September 27th - Thursday, November 19th (S,M,Tu,Th) from 5:45 p.m. -
9:00 p.m. in the Branscum Alumni Center (BAC). This would be a good
idea!! Please tell Dr. Bell if you can work one of these nights.
T-Shirt:
We discussed making a KME T-shirt. Toni Slagle
knows someone who could design it for us. Several ideas for the
shirt were suggested: 1. Sine Flu occurs
periodically. 2. Mathletes are better than Athletes.
3. , followed by the equation and graph of a cardioid (heart), followed
by KME (or MATH). Toni will check on the cost of a regular
T-shirt and also a collared shirt. Please think of an idea for
the shirt and bring it with you to the next meeting. (If you
can’t come, tell Dr. Bell, Toni, or one of the other officers.)
The Math Association of America:
We have a recognized student chapter of the MAA here
at NSU. A membership is from September to May, and costs
$30. There is no grade or course requirement. See Dr. Bell
is you are interested in joining.
Problem Solving Competition:
We will continue sponsoring the Problem Solving
Competition. The problems will be posted on the KME bulletin
board. A new problem will be posted every couple of weeks.
If you solve one of the problems, you will receive a really nice
certificate, signed by Dr. Linde!
NSU Student Senate:
KME chose this last year to be at the tier level
that does not require a representative to attend NSGA (Northeastern
Student Government Association). This does mean we cannot ask
NSGA for money.
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.
Chapter Meeting - May 6, 2009
MAA Meeting:
The OK-AR Section Meeting of the Mathematics
Association of America was March 27-28 at Southwestern Oklahoma State
University, Weatherford, OK. Attending from NSU were
students: Evan Linde, Brandon Childress, Jooyong Kim, Katherine
Thompson, Toni Slagle, Lori Bottger, and faculty: Dr.
Darryl Linde, Dept. Chairman, Dr. Joan E. Bell, Dr. John
Diamantopoulos, Dr. Mark Buckles, and, Dan Sisk. The students
participated in the Undergraduate Math Competition and the Integration
Bee on Friday evening. Ice storms prevented the meeting from
continuing the second day. But the NSU faculty and students
weathered the storm by continuing their own math competition late
Friday evening and into Saturday morning. Kudos to those
participating in the 71st MAA meeting!
Ice Cream Social:
The annual KME ice cream social was at 2:00 p.m. on
Wednesday, May 6, 2009. The movie “The Great 'pi versus e'
Debate” was shown to a crowded room! (You’ll have to watch the
movie to see who won!)
Officers for 2009-20010:
Officers for the next academic year are: Toni
Slagle, President; Seth Vansell, Vice-President; Katherine Thompson,
Secretary; and, Chris Palmer, Treasurer.
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.
Chapter Meeting - March 4, 2009
KME Initiation:
The semi-annual KME initiation took place Wednesday,
March 4, 2009 at 5:00 pm at the Grand China Restaurant. The ten
students being initiated were: David Duncan, Chelsea L. Hayes,
Kaci D. Hood, Jooyong Kim, Joseph J. Kok, Charity J. Martinez, Chris G.
Palmer, Parker J. Richey, Alexander J. Risenhoover, and Seth M.
Vansell. Performing the initiation was president Caleb
Knowlton. Representing the NSU faculty at the initiation
were: Dr. Joan E. Bell, sponsor, Dr. Darryl Linde, Department
Chairman, Dr. John Diamantopoulos, Dr. Mark Buckles, Dr. Larry Bell,
Mr. Dan Sisk, Mr. Randy Snider, and Mrs. Misty Megee. Also
attending were: Dr. Herbert Monks, Dr. Michael Bolton, and
Dr. David Fitzgerald, emeriti faculty of the Math Department.
Caleb made the following announcements to the new initiates:
KME T-shirt:
We are waiting for one of the NSU Art professors to
revise the design.
MAA Meeting:
The OK-AR Section Meeting of the Mathematics
Association of America is March 27-28 at Southwestern Oklahoma State
University, Weatherford, OK. Students who are interested in
attending should see Dr. Linde. There may be funds available to
help students attend.
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 scheduled for Wednesday, May 6.
Chapter Meeting - February 25, 2009
Speaker:
The Oklahoma Alpha chapter welcomed Dr. Cynthia
Woodburn, Pittsburg State University, to give today’s
presentation. Dr. Woodburn spoke on the topic “Do U
Sudoku?” The talk was very informative and enjoyable.
KME Initiation:
The semi-annual KME initiation is scheduled for
Wednesday, March 4, 2009 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.
MAA Meeting:
The OK-AR Section Meeting of the Mathematics
Association of America is March 27-28 at Southwestern Oklahoma State
University, Weatherford, OK. Students who are interested in
attending should see Dr. Linde. There may be funds available to
help students attend.
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. Dr. Bell noted that she only has
a few in stock. She will make another order soon.
Meetings:
The next meeting is the spring initiation on
Wednesday, March 4.
Chapter Meeting - February 4, 2009
New Treasurer:
Thanks to past treasurer Angela Arnold.
Stephanie Emerson will be the treasurer this Spring, 2009.
KME Initiation:
The semi-annual KME initiation is scheduled for
Wednesday, March 4, 2009 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.
Vote on New Chapter:
Molloy College in Rockville Centre, New York, has
petitioned to become a new KME chapter. A vote was taken,
and Dr. Bell will forward the vote to the KME national secretary.
Parent Program:
Dr. Bell announced she received an announcement from
Suzanne Myers, stating: “In January, 2009, NSU will begin developing a
Parent Program for the parents and families of NSU students. The
mission of the NSU Parent Program is to engage families as partners in
education with the NSU Community and to provide resources to NSU
parents to aid in supporting student success.”
Students should contact Suzanne Myers <myers@nsuok.edu> if they
are interested in involving their parents is this program.
KME T-shirt:
We are waiting for one of the NSU Art professors to
revise the design.
MAA Meeting:
The OK-AR Section Meeting of the Mathematics
Association of America is March 27-28 at Southwestern Oklahoma State
University, Weatherford, OK. Students who are interested in
attending should see Dr. Linde. There may be funds available to
help students attend.
Speakers:
Dr. Linde reported that Dr. Diamantopoulos has
invited Dr. Elwyn Davis and also Dr. Cynthia Woodburn, Pittsburg State
University, to give presentations to our chapter this semester.
Dr. Woodburn will speak on Wednesday, February 25, 3:00 p.m. in room
SC262.
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. Dr. Bell noted that she only has
a few in stock. She will make another order soon.
Meetings:
The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday,
February 25. 3:00 p.m. in room SC262.
Solved Problems from The Pentagon:
The rest of the meeting was spent working on
problems from The Pentagon. Those attending were able to solve
Problems #637 and #639. Dr. Bell will submit #639 and Dr. Buckles
will make our solution to #637 ready to submit to the journal.
GOOD JOB!
Latest Chapter Meeting - November 5, 2008
The Residency
Program for Teachers:
Today’s presentation was by Mrs.
Hladik and Mrs. Megee on The Residency Program for Teachers. They
gave a very informative talk for the students majoring in mathematics
education who will participate in the Residency Program after
completing their degree.
Christmas
Party:
It was decided that the Christmas party will be held
on Friday, December 12, at 12:30-1:30. This is one of NSU’s
“Study Day.” Dr. Linde volunteered to make pizza, and KME will
reimburse him for his expenses. Mr. Sisk will plan some games or
activities for the party. You may bring Christmas treats, but we
will provide the pizza and beverages.
KME/MAA Bulletin Board:
There is a KME/MAA bulletin board between Dr. Bell’s
and Dr. Carment’s offices. Check them frequently for
announcements.
Prime95:
Dr. Linde spoke about the Prime95 project. NSU
is currently 16th in the world as far as overall production. NSU
has the program running on 1275 computer processors. What is
Prime95? Prime95 is the name of the Microsoft Windows-based
software application that is used by GIMPS, a distributed computing
project dedicated to finding new Mersenne prime numbers. As of October
2008, 12 new Mersenne prime numbers have been found by the network of
participants, and, on average, a new Mersenne prime is discovered
approximately every year.
The Math Association of America:
We have a recognized student chapter of the MAA here
at NSU. A membership is from September to May, and costs
$30. There is no grade or course requirement. See Dr. Bell
for more information.
Problem Solving Competition:
We will continue sponsoring the Problem Solving
Competition. The problems will be posted on the KME bulletin
board. A new problem will be posted every couple of weeks.
If you solve one of the problems, you will receive a really nice
certificate!
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.
Tentative Dates for KME Meetings:
Wednesday, Nov. 12, @ 3:00 p.m. SC 160.
Presentation by Dr. Alberto Striolo, University of Oklahoma.
Molecular Simulations and Computer Graphics: Modern Tools for Chemical
Engineering Research.
Friday, December 12, 12:30-1:30. SC 263.
Christmas Party
Chapter Meeting - October 8, 2008
Playing with a
SMART Board:
Today’s presentation was by Dr. Carment. She
demonstrated some of the basic features of a SMART Board. Those
students and faculty attending the presentation were able to get some
hands-on experience with this new technology. Mr. Chuck Pack,
Tahlequah High School, was able to attend most of the presentation and
also showed us how he uses the SMART Board in teaching his
mathematics classes.
KME/MAA
Bulletin Board:
There is a KME/MAA bulletin board between Dr. Bell’s
and Dr. Carment’s offices. Check them frequently for
announcements.
The Math Association of America:
We have a recognized student chapter of the MAA here
at NSU. A membership is from September to May, and costs
$30. There is no grade or course requirement. See Dr. Bell
is you are interested in joining.
Problem Solving Competition:
We will continue sponsoring the Problem Solving
Competition. The problems will be posted on the KME bulletin
board. A new problem will be posted every couple of weeks.
If you solve one of the problems, you will receive a really nice
certificate!
KME Initiation:
The semi-annual KME initiation is scheduled for
Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at 5:00 pm at the Grand China
Restaurant. Twelve students will be initiated.
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.
Tentative Dates for KME Meetings:
Wednesday, Nov. 5, @ 3:00 p.m. SC 263.
Presentation by Mrs. Hladik and Mrs. Megee on The Residency Program for
Teachers. Additional activity TBA.
Wednesday, Nov. 12, @ 3:00 p.m. SC 160.
Presentation by Dr. Alberto Striolo, University of Oklahoma.
Molecular Simulations and Computer Graphics: Modern Tools for Chemical
Engineering Research.
Wednesday, December 3 or 10? Christmas Party
Chapter Meeting - September 3, 2008
KME/MAA
Bulletin Board:
There is a KME/MAA bulletin board between Dr. Bell’s
and Dr. Carment’s offices. Check them frequently for
announcements.
The Math Association of America:
We have a recognized student chapter of the MAA here
at NSU. A membership is from September to May, and costs
$30. There is no grade or course requirement. See Dr. Bell
is you are interested in joining.
Problem Solving Competition:
We will continue sponsoring the Problem Solving
Competition. The problems will be posted on the KME bulletin
board. A new problem will be posted every couple of weeks.
If you solve one of the problems, you will receive a really nice
certificate!
NSU Student Senate:
Volunteers are needed to serve on NSGA (Northeastern
Student Government Association) this semester. Lesli Lewis
volunteered to attend on September 10. Meetings are Wednesdays at
4 p.m. in the NET building auditorium. If anyone else is
interested in this leadership opportunity, please contact Caleb or Dr.
Bell.
KME Initiation:
The semi-annual KME initiation was scheduled for
Wednesday, October 8, 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.
Possible Activities:
We discussed possible activities for this
fall. There seemed to be a great deal of interest learning about
using a smart board. It was brought up that Mr. Chuck Pack, THS,
is quite knowledgeable in this area. Dr. Bell will contact
him. A second idea was to have a presentation on the residency
program for teachers. Mrs. Hladik and Mrs. Megee volunteered to
work on a presentation for us. Another suggestion was that Dr.
Linde give a presentation on Mersenne primes. Perhaps at
this meeting we could also include information about the materials and
information available from the MAA. Other suggestions included
working on problems from the math journals, and also having a time when
we could enjoy some (math) games together.
T-shirt:
Last semester we picked a design for a math
T-shirt. Currently, Mr. Mike Brown is working on our suggested
design. When he completes his work, we will move forward and take
orders.
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.
Tentative Dates for KME Meetings:
Wednesday, Oct. 1, @ 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 5, @
3:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 3 or 10
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 11th 5:00pm will be the
initiation of new members to KME. It
will be held at Grand China. Everyone is welcome to attend.
November 1st 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 6th 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 1st
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 (2009-2010)
- President: Toni Slagle
- Vice-President: Seth Vansell
- Secretary: Jonathan Moyer
- Treasurer: Chris Palmer
- Sponsor
- Dr. Joan E. Bell
- Office: Science 253
- Phone (918) 444-3810
- email: bellj@nsuok.edu
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