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Missouri State News
Seven honored at Wild with Pride Homecoming
The Missouri State University Alumni Association Homecoming Dinner and Awards Ceremony was held on Friday, October 26 at University Plaza Hotel. Following dinner, a select class of Missouri State alumni and former faculty was recognized for their outstanding achievements. At this annual event, the Award of Appreciation was presented to Dr. Nancy L. Curry, professor emeritus of health, physical education and recreation at Missouri State, Springfield; and John E. Patton, professor emeritus of finance and general business at Missouri State, Springfield. The Outstanding Young Alumni Award was presented to Dr. Dennis W. Smith, Jr., ’88, professor of organic chemistry at Clemson University, Seneca, South Carolina. Recipients of the Outstanding Alumni Award were Edward D. Chapin, ’64, attorney, Chapin Wheeler, San Diego, California; David L. Lenox, ’83, vice president of sports, Special Olympics International, Fairfax, Virginia; and Alex N. Paradowski, ’72, president, Paradowski Creative, St. Louis, Missouri. Alumnus Kenneth E. Meyer, ’50, founder and president of Meyer Communications, Springfield, received the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Missouri State student selected as a Rhodes Scholar finalist
David Vinyard, a May 2007 chemistry graduate in the Honors College, became the first-ever Rhodes Scholarship finalist from Missouri State University. Read more…

Missouri State's Bronze Bear Award goes to the McQueary Family
In recognition of its multi-generational involvement with Missouri State University, the McQueary Family of Springfield has been selected to receive the 2007 Bronze Bear Award. The McQueary Family will be the eighth recipient of the award, which is presented to those who have exhibited “extraordinary achievement and/or outstanding support” for Missouri State. Read more...

Missouri State students recognized as citizen scholars
In keeping with Missouri State University’s statewide mission in public affairs, the university’s curriculum is designed to teach students to be responsible citizens and leaders. On October 26, the Missouri State Board of Governors recognized five students who exemplify the concept of a citizen scholar. Read more…

Missouri State recognized for efforts with Relay For Life
Missouri State University was given top honors for efforts with Relay For Life at the High Plains Summit in Dallas, Texas. Read more…

Elements of art and design department to relocate downtown
By next fall, several elements of the Missouri State University art and design department will have a new home – a renovated building located at 305 West Mill Street in downtown Springfield. Read more…

Q-1 Committee begins work to program first year of JQH Arena 
The Q-1 Committee has begun work toward its goal: to recommend the premier entertainment events during the first year of JQH Arena at Missouri State University. Read more...

Earle Doman receives outstanding dean award 
Dr. Earle Doman, dean of students at Missouri State University, was selected as the award recipient for the James J. Rhatigan Outstanding Dean Award. The award was presented to Doman at the regional NASPA IV-West conference November 9. Only 20 people have received this award to date. Read more...

Onstot recognized for 25 years of dedication to advancing education 
Greg Onstot, former vice president of university advancement at Missouri State University, will be recognized for his contributions to education at the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) District VI Conference on January 14, 2008, in Denver, Colorado. Read more...

End of Year/Holiday Giving reminder 
Please keep Missouri State University in mind when planning your holiday and end of year giving. Your gift, no matter the size, helps Missouri State University students reach their highest potential. Foundation offices will be closed for the holidays December 24, 2007 until January 2, 2008. Please make year end gifts early – especially if they involve stock transfers. Checks received in the mail by January 3, 2008 that have December postmark dates will be handled as 2007 gifts. You can make your gift online, right now at Giving to Missouri State. Thank you to all that helped Missouri State students by making a gift in 2007.

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!

• December 2 – Washington, D.C. Area Alumni Chapter Holiday Party
• December 29 – Holiday Dessert Party in Newport Beach, CA
• January 11 – Alumni Gathering in Denver, CO
• May 1 – Missouri State Night in West Plains, MO
• October 10&11 – Homecoming 2008
• View the details of the above events.
  

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

Athletics News
Bear seniors go out on winning note, 55-17
The youthful Missouri State football Bears made a rousing success of the final career game for the 10 seniors on the MSU squad with a 55-17 non-conference run past Southeast Missouri State. Read more...

Big Bears' comeback ends long Winthrop home win streak, 73-69
Roaring back from a 22-point deficit, the Missouri State basketball Bears hustled, muscled and shot their way past the Winthrop Eagles 73-69 in non-conference action. Read more...

Lady Bears fall short of first win with 63-59 loss to UTSA
Despite holding UTSA to just 30 percent shooting from the field, the Missouri State Lady Bears’ bid to earn their first victory of the 2007-08 season fell short. Read more...

Volleyball opens NCAA Tournament play with #13 Oregon
The Missouri State volleyball team earned an at-large bid into the NCAA Tournament and brings a 25-7 overall record into this weekend's action. Read more...

Parker Earns MVC All-Academic Team Honor
Missouri State senior goalkeeper Lance Parker has been tabbed a first-team selection on the 2007 Missouri Valley Conference Scholar-Athlete Men's Soccer Team.  Read more...

Calling all former Lady Bear Basketball players!
The 2007-08 basketball season is underway, concluding an exciting era of Lady Bear basketball played in Hammons Student Center. Make sure you’re on our bench during the final year in the place where Lady Bear Basketball history was made. All former Lady Bear teammates will be invited to special events throughout the 2007-08 season – but we need to know where you are. Please contact barbarascott@missouristate.edu or 417-836-4136 so we can add you to our roster. Go Lady Bears!

Alumni invited to "Buy One, Get One FREE"
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