On the Street

BOYS AND SCHOOL

Best-selling author Christina Hoff Sommers will talk about her latest book, "The War Against Boys," at 11 a.m. Jan. 23 in Clara Thompson Hall on the Drury University campus. The book examines what Sommers says is the backlash of extreme feminism upon the educational development of males in society, based on her belief that the push to improve the way America educates girls has had a negative effect on learning among boys. Sommers' research identifies obstacles that cause males to fall behind and offers possibilities for improving their academic performance. Sommers is a resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute. Her speaking engagement in Springfield is part of Drury's convocation theme for this year, "Gender and Sexuality." The presentation is free and open to the public. Additional information about Sommers and the convocation series is available online at http://gender.drury.edu.

LEADERSHIP MISSOURI

Applications are available for the 2003 class of Leadership Missouri, a leadership enhancement program presented by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Leadership Missouri provides attendees with the opportunity to discuss issues with state leaders, enhance leadership skills, take a close look at Missouri business and industry, and network with business leaders. The program consists of eight, two-day sessions, one each month from May to October. Sessions are held throughout the state. Leadership Missouri is open to any Missourian. The fee for Missouri Chamber members is $1,175; for nonmembers, the cost is $1,375. The fee includes scheduled class meals, breaks, group transportation, special class materials and organizational costs. Hotel costs and other out-of-pocket expenses are additional. Some partial scholarships may be available for nonprofit organizations and agencies. Applications must be postmarked by Jan. 15. For applications, contact Kristi Ray at the Missouri Chamber and Industry at (573) 761-9305.

SLICE OF NICE

CoxHealth is seeking volunteers for openings in its Volunteer Services department. Specific areas in which openings are available, and job duties, include the Auxiliary Gift Shop at Cox South, where volunteers ring up sales, help customers and stock items in hospital gift shops; Auxiliary Coffee Shop at Cox North, where volunteers are needed to serve beverages and snacks; Cancer Resource Center at Cox South, where volunteers help patients and families find information and resources, and stock and display items in the Image Center, a retail area for patients; and in the Radiology Department at Cox South, where volunteers are needed to make rounds and check on patients who are waiting for tests, and to help staff with office duties. To inquire about volunteer opportunities with CoxHealth, call (417) 269-4169.