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Missouri State News
Welcome to the 2007 Homecoming Jungle
Wild with Pride

Alumni Association to honor seven at annual Homecoming dinner
Seven individuals will be honored by the Missouri State University Alumni Association at the Best Bears Alumni Dinner and Awards Ceremony on Friday, October 26. Award recipients in four categories will be recognized for their exceptional achievements and loyalty to the University. This year’s recipients include Dr. Nancy L. Curry, John E. Patton, Dr. Dennis W. Smith, Jr., ’88, Edward D. Chapin, ’64, David L. Lenox, ’83, Alex N. Paradowski, ’72, and Kenneth E. Meyer, ’50. Read more...

New projects announced as corporate partners move in to JVIC
Construction is complete on the corporate floors of Missouri State University’s Roy Blunt Jordan Valley Innovation Center (JVIC). Six of JVIC’s corporate partners – Applied Systems Intelligence, Brewer Science, Crosslink, Nantero, St. John’s Health System and Unidym – are now either already operating within the facility or moving into new state-of-the-art laboratories. Read more…

Gordon McCann pledges collection to Missouri State University
Four decades of material will be housed in Meyer Library
At a September 14 concert at Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts, Springfield native Gordon McCann announced that he “can find no better place” for his collection of “music and folklife material” than the special collections and archives department of the Duane G. Meyer Library on the campus of Missouri State University. Read more…

Phase II completion celebrated at Darr Agricultural CenterBill and Virginia Darr pledge gift for Phase III construction
Friends and supporters of Missouri State University’s William H. Darr Agricultural Center gathered at the 90-acre site in southwest Springfield on October 12 to celebrate the completion of Phase II construction. The event also highlighted the support received through state and federal sources, as well as private donations. Read more…

Anson Elliott to receive first Greg Onstot Outstanding Achievement Award
Dr. Anson Elliott, agriculture department head at Missouri State University, will receive the first Greg Onstot Outstanding Achievement Award. The award, which includes a plaque and $1,200, will be presented to Elliott during ceremonies at the Missouri State Homecoming dinner October 26 at the University Plaza Hotel. Read more…

Ride with Pride!
Do you own a personalized Missouri State license plate yet?
Join the growing number of Bear plates on the road and Ride With Pride. When you cruise down the highway with maroon and white Bear logo plates, you'll let everyone know you support Missouri State. And best of all, by purchasing Missouri State license plates, you not only show your pride in the University, but also help provide scholarships to Missouri State students by contributing to the Missouri State Collegiate License Plate Fund. Missouri State alumni, students, parents, fans and friends who are residents of Missouri are eligible to apply. Makes a unique holiday gift! More information… 

Alumni Association On The RoadAll Missouri State alumni and friends are invited to join us at the following events. Check your calendar and make plans to attend. We welcome you back to campus to celebrate Homecoming 2007, and we’d love to see you when we bring a bit of Missouri State to your town!

• October 26-27 – Missouri State University Homecoming
• November 13 – Alumni Gathering in Tulsa, OK
• December 2 – Washington, D.C. area event
• December 29 – Alumni Gathering in Southern California
• January 11 – Alumni Gathering in Denver, CO View the details of the above events.
• May 1 – Missouri State Night in West Plains, MO

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

Athletics News
Volleyball Bears sweep SycamoresThe Missouri State volleyball team picked up its fifth straight victory and maintained a share of first place in the Missouri Valley Conference with a 30-21, 30-24, 30-18 sweep of Indiana State Saturday at Hammons Student Center in Springfield.  Read more...

Men's Soccer Plays Bradley to 1-1 DrawMissouri State battled Bradley to a 1-1 draw, in Missouri Valley Conference action at Plaster Field. Read more...

Women's Soccer Edges Drake 1-0
The Missouri State women’s soccer team won its second consecutive Missouri Valley Conference match, Saturday, at Plaster Field.  Read more...

No. 9 Salukis overpower grid Bears, 45-10
The ninth-ranked Southern Illinois Salukis established themselves on the ground and through the air early in the contest and bounced back from their lone defeat of the season with a 45-10 Gateway Football Conference win over Missouri State’s Bears in Carbondale, Illinois.  Read more...

Bears finish 13th at Chile Pepper FestivalThe Missouri State cross country team took home a 13th-place finish at the 19th annual Chile Pepper Festival in Fayetteville, Arkansas.  Read more...

Field Hockey shutout by No.15 Ohio
The Missouri State field hockey team lost to Mid-American Conference opponent No. 15 Ohio University, 6-0, in Athens, Ohio.  Read more...

Alumni invited to "Buy One, Get One FREE"
Support the Bears with this money saving ticket offer.  Get in on the action of football, soccer and volleyball–this offer is for you! Click here for the details.

Missouri State Ice Bears – Alumni discount offered
Alumni have the opportunity to purchase reserved or general admission tickets for $3 each (regularly priced $6 and $5). This special offer is valid for the Missouri State Ice Bears vs. Minnesota State-Mankato game on Saturday, November 17 at the Jordan Valley Ice Park at 7:00 p.m. Mention that you are a Missouri State graduate to receive the special price when purchasing tickets in person at a Missouri State ticket box office, by phone at 417-836-7678 or 1-888-476-7849 (toll free), or at the rink on game day.

Participate in the BAY program and share with area youth the joy and experience of attending Bears basketball games. Click here to sign up.