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Missouri State News
Wild with Pride! Missouri State Homecoming 2007 – October 26 & 27
Calling all Missouri State alumni! You are invited to join us for a walk on the wild side during Missouri State Homecoming 2007…where we’re Wild with Pride! Deep in the jungle of the Missouri State campus, Bear Pride is alive and stronger than ever! Alumni near and far are donning their maroon and white and answering the call of the wild. Attend a weekend full of events that will renew your Bear Spirit. Traditional events include the Best Bears Alumni Dinner and Awards Ceremony, Walk on the Wild Side Parade, BearFest Village Safari, Big Game Reserve Football Game, Fifth Quarter Adventure featuring the crowning of royalty and high-energy Frisbee Dog action. Plus many more special reunion gatherings are waiting for you! Check out the list of Homecoming Events today. We hope to see you there!

Community invited to participate in Homecoming parade
The Springfield community is invited to participate in Missouri State University’s Homecoming parade on October 27. All entries should incorporate this year’s theme, “Missouri State Wild with Pride Homecoming.” A plaque will be awarded to the top three overall non-university entries. Read more...

Missouri State University introduces degree in IT service management
Missouri State University and IBM announced that the university will offer the first Bachelor of Science in IT service management (ITSM) in the United States. Read more…

Missouri State University System enrollment exceeds 21,000 for first time
Incoming Springfield campus freshmen set new ACT record
Students officially enrolled in the Missouri State System this fall total 21,407, an increase from last year’s total of 20,962. The total sets a new system enrollment record for the university. Read more…

Missouri Fine Arts Academy seeks student nominations
Missouri’s public school districts and private high schools have a unique opportunity to support their artistically talented students by nominating them to participate in the Missouri Fine Arts Academy (MFAA). Student nomination forms are available online for all Missouri high school districts. Nominations are due in mid-November. Read more…

Missouri State University presents Hispanic Heritage Month
Missouri State University’s celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month continues through October 15. The theme for this year’s celebration is “Discovering the History of Our Diverse Roots.” The office of multicultural student services is hosting numerous events for persons interested in learning more about Hispanic culture and customs. Read more…

Are you a Missouri State parent?
Family Weekend is scheduled for October 5-6, 2007 and many exciting Family Weekend events are planned for parents to experience both our wonderful campus and the Springfield community. Events include the First Friday Artwalk, theater, a golf tournament, tours, meeting administrators, Bears Football and much more. Family members attending the Family Weekend Brunch Reception will have the opportunity to enter a drawing for a free semester's worth of books courtesy of the Missouri State Bookstore! Student callers from the Missouri State Phone Campaign will be on hand to personally thank parents for their support of the Parents’ Fund that benefits Meyer Library. We hope to see you there! Click here for details.

Missouri State University presents 'Ethics Across the Curriculum'
Missouri State University will present the 2007-2008 Public Affairs Convocation Series, “Ethics Across the Curriculum.” Nationally recognized experts in business ethics, media ethics, sport ethics, medical ethics and environmental ethics will discuss the importance of ethics and ethical decision-making in their fields. Read more…

Speakers, topics announced for 2007-08 Provost Research Forum
Missouri State University offers thousands of undergraduate and graduate students opportunities to interact one-on-one with dynamic faculty and conduct fascinating – often groundbreaking – research in their chosen academic fields.  Read more…

Greenwood is celebrating a century!
Alumni, parents, grandparents, friends, faculty, former student teachers and staff are invited to celebrate 100 years of excellence throughout the 2007-08 school year. Greenwood Homecoming 2007, scheduled for October 5, 6 & 7, serves as the official centennial kickoff. All of the traditional events will occur, along with the Athletics Banner Unveiling Ceremony, Celebrating a Century Photograph, and Rock, Stroll and Remember-The Greenwood Homecoming Party of the Century! Read more…

Alumni Association On The Road
All Missouri State alumni and friends are invited to join us at the following events. Check your calendar and make plans to attend. We'd love to see you when we bring a bit of Missouri State to your town!

• October 10 – Bears on Tour in Ozark, MO
• October 20 – Jeans and Jewels Barbecue in Mountain Grove, MO
• October 26-27 – Missouri State Wild with Pride  Homecoming 2007
• December 2 – Washington, D.C. area event
• December 29 – Alumni Gathering in Southern California
• January 11 – Alumni Gathering in Denver, CO
• May 1 – Missouri State Night in West Plains, MO
• View the details of the above events.

Questions about these events?  Contact alumni@missouristate.edu.

Athletics News
Grid Bears strike late to slip past Central Arkansas, 42-38
Freshman QB Cody Kirby rolled untouched into the end zone from two yards away with 21 seconds left in the fourth quarter to bring the Missouri State University football Bears from behind to a 42-38 win over the Central Arkansas Bears in a non-conference shootout at Plaster Field. Read more...

Vestal, Bears claim titles at Missouri State Cross Country Classic
Missouri State University opened its new cross country facility at Springfield Underground in style, as the Bears wrapped up their second team title in as many meets by outpacing the six-team field at the inaugural MSU Cross Country Classic in Springfield.  Read more...

Field Hockey blanked by Ohio State
The Missouri State field hockey team lost to the Ohio State Buckeyes, 5-0, in Columbus, Ohio.  Read more...

Men's golf places fifth at Colbert Intercollegiate
The Missouri State men's golf team finished fifth of 10 teams at the Jim Colbert Intercollegiate in Manhattan, Kansas.  Read more...

Linnens sets school record, finishes third in Cardinal Cup
Missouri State senior Missy Linnens broke her own 54-hole scoring record by shooting a one-over 217 to finish third at the Napa River Grill Cardinal Cup on the par-72, 6,181-yard Cardinal Club Golf Course in Simpsonville, Kentucky.  Read more...

Men's Soccer Shut Out in 1-0 loss to UNLV
UNLV shut out the Bears 1-0 to conclude the Rebels’ Tournament. MSU is now 2-5-1 overall following its third consecutive 1-0 loss.  Read more...

Tulsa Blanks Missouri State, 1-0
The Missouri State women’s soccer team dropped a 1-0 decision to the University of Tulsa at the Hurricane Soccer & Track Stadium in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  Read more...

Volleyball Bears sweep Oral Roberts
The Missouri State volleyball team picked up its ninth victory in a row and improved to 14-2 on the season after winning a hotly-contested non-conference matchup with Oral Roberts. Read more...

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Calling all Lady Bears Fans!
Special Offer for Missouri State Alumni – Make OUR team the Home Team!
The State Farm Missouri Valley Conference Women’s Basketball Tournament will be conducted at a neutral site for the first time in 2008, as the four-day tourney will feature all 10 MVC schools competing at The Family Arena in St. Charles, Missouri. Valley fans are encouraged to make their team the home team during the tournament, which begins on Thursday, March 13 and concludes on Sunday, March 16.

Special Offer!  Buy your tickets before December 1, 2007 and receive 50% off the all-session price. See all nine games for just $20 and sit with your home team! View details here.