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Missouri State News
Missouri State conferred 1,264 degrees during fall commencement
McQueary family received Bronze Bear Award
Missouri State University conferred 1,264 degrees to students during fall commencement ceremonies December 14 at Hammons Student Center. Degrees in the College of Arts and Letters, the College of Health and Human Services, the College of Humanities and Public Affairs and the College of Natural and Applied Sciences were given at 12:30 p.m. Degrees in the College of Business Administration and College of Education were given at 4:00 p.m.

During the first ceremony, the McQueary family, represented by Fred, Ramona, David and Rick McQueary, received the University's Bronze Bear Award for "extraordinary achievement and/or outstanding support" of Missouri State. The McQueary Family was approved for the award by the Missouri State Board of Governors at its October meeting. The family is the eighth recipient of the Bronze Bear Award since its inception in 1998. Springfield Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Norm Ridder was the speaker at the 4:00 p.m. ceremony.

A total of 967 baccalaureate degrees, 287 master’s degrees and 10 specialist degrees were conferred. Beyond the standard expectations, 31 students were recognized for their work with a more rigorous curriculum in Missouri State’s Honors College. Scholastic honors were given to 31 students who graduated summa cum laude (with a grade point average of 3.9-4.0 on a 4.0 scale), 48 who graduated magna cum laude (with a GPA of 3.75-3.89) and 129 who graduated cum laude (with a GPA of 3.4-3.74).

Including fall graduates, Missouri State has conferred a total of 107,436 degrees (including 966 associate degrees). These include 92,146 baccalaureate degrees since 1906, 13,485 master’s degrees since 1968, 828 specialist degrees since 1977 and 11 doctorate degrees since 2005.

Helpful information for year-end tax deductible gifts
If your end of year giving should include Missouri State University, please keep in mind the following information:
The Missouri State University Foundation offices will be closed for the holidays, along with the rest of the University, December 24, 2007 until January 2, 2008.  Checks received in the mail by January 3, 2008 that have December postmark dates will be handled as 2007 gifts. Or, you may make your gift online, right now at Giving to Missouri State. If you have questions about a stock transfer, please feel free to call 417/836-4143 for further information.

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 29 – Holiday Dessert Party in Newport Beach, CA
• January 8 – Washington DC area Basketball Watch Party in Arlington, VA
• 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
Bears hold off Broncs to stay unbeaten at home
The Missouri State basketball Bears took a big early lead and then got key plays down the stretch to hold off the Texas-Pan American Broncs 64-53 Monday night at Hammons Student Center in the opening round of the Findlay Toyota Las Vegas Classic. Read more...

Watch the Bears in the 2007 Las Vegas Classic online
Subscribe and watch live online coverage of the Bears’ appearances in the 2007 Las Vegas Classic.
Games played on December 22 and 23 at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas will be available to watch online. Coverage begins with third round action of the Bears vs. Alabama on Saturday, December 22 at 7:00 p.m. (CST). On Sunday, December 23, watch the Bears vs. Purdue at 7:00 p.m. (CST) or Iowa State at 9:30 p.m. (CST). Purchase the complete tournament package or single games at http://www.lasvegasclassiconlinetv.com.

Lady Bears' rally falls short at Oral Roberts
The Missouri State Lady Bears fought back from a 28-point deficit before falling to Oral Roberts, 96-79, Saturday (December 15) evening in women’s college basketball action in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Read more...

Missouri State Sweeps Titles at Delta State Christmas Invite
The Missouri State men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams rolled to victories Monday at the conclusion of the Delta State Christmas Invitational in Cleveland, Mississippi. Read more...

Alumni invited to "Buy One, Get One FREE"
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