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Missouri State News
JQH ribbon cutting ceremony

The ceremonial ribbon cutting for Missouri State’s new $67 million basketball facility, JQH Arena, was held at the grand entrance to the building at 4 p.m. on October 24. The ceremony also included the official key transfer from the project’s construction management company, J.E. Dunn and Associates, to Missouri State University officials, marking the substantial completion of the Arena. Final touches of the construction phase will be completed over the next few months. “This is a day we have anxiously awaited since the beginning of this project,” said Missouri State Director of Athletics Bill Rowe. “Missouri State is very excited to be transitioning from the construction phase to the preparation phase for our upcoming events. It has taken many months of hard work and dedication by literally hundreds of workers to reach this pivotal juncture, and the university is grateful for their efforts and the product they are turning over to us.”

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 10, the Missouri State Board of Governors recognized six students who exemplify the concept of a citizen scholar. Read more…

St. Louis/St. Charles area alumni invited to dinner and evening of light-hearted entertainment
How well do you know your alma mater? Well, put on your thinking caps because the Alumni Association is hosting the Battle of the Bears trivia challenge exclusively for alumni and friends living in the greater St. Louis area! Enjoy a buffet dinner, and then go head to head with fellow alumni as we test your Missouri State trivia knowledge. Score big points and win fabulous prizes…all in good fun. Contact your Missouri State friends and invite them to be part of your team or a friendly competitor. Participation is optional – audience members welcome. Register for Battle of the Bears!

St. Louis/St. Charles area alumni...this one’s for you!
Be the first to answer a sample trivia question and win FREE admission to the Battle of the Bears Dinner and Trivia Challenge on November 8. (click on link to download PDF)

Missouri State University Board of Governors fills all nine seats
For the first time in its history, Missouri State University had nine voting Board of Governors in attendance at its regular meeting October 10. The last open position in Congressional District 1 was filled by Orvin Kimbrough (KIM-broe) from St. Louis, who was appointed by Gov. Matt Blunt September 12. Read more...

Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) selected for Capital Markets Program
Missouri State University Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) is one of 45 teams selected to participate in the Goldman Sachs Capital Markets Program. The Goldman Sachs Foundation is funding a Capital Markets Program that will train SIFE teams in China, France and the United States to teach concepts related to capital markets and capital formation to high school students in their local communities. Read more...

Casual evening gathering for greater Denver area alumni
Get to know other Missouri State alumni living in the greater Denver area at this casual evening gathering on November 1. You will be surprised at how much you have in common! Check out the details and RSVP for the Denver Gathering today!

Golden Key chapter achieves top status at conference in New Orleans
Missouri State University's Golden Key chapter received the highest standing in the society, gold chapter standing, at the 2008 Golden Key International Conference in New Orleans. Read more...

'OzarksWatch Video Magazine' celebrates 10th year of production
“OzarksWatch Video Magazine,” a television series highlighting the history and culture of the Ozarks, recently completed its 10th season of production. Read more...

Missouri State representatives to visit Portland
Hear the latest Missouri State news from faculty and staff members when they visit Portland on November 14. Plus, don’t miss this opportunity to meet fellow alumni living in the Greater Portland area. Review the details and RSVP for the Portland gathering.

Do you own a personalized Missouri State license plate yet?
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 a minimum of $25 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. For more information visit http://alumni.missouristate.edu/licenseplates.htm.

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 as we travel throughout Missouri or when we come to a city near you!

• October 28 – Nashville, Tennessee Area Alumni Event
• November 1 – Denver, Colorado Area Alumni Reception
• November 8 – Greater St. Louis Area "Battle of the Bears" Trivia Challenge & Dinner
• November 14 – Portland, Oregon Area Alumni Reception
• December 7 – Washington, D.C. Area Alumni Gathering
• December 10 – Raleigh, North Carolina Area Alumni Gathering

• View the details of the above events. Questions about these events?  Contact alumni@missouristate.edu.

Athletics News
Phalajivin Finishes Second, Bears Drop to Fourth at MVC Preview
Senior Amy Phalajivin finished only a stroke out of first place at the MVC Preview on Tuesday, October 21. Phalajivin entered the final round in first place and shot 79 while enduring chilly, gusting winds for 18 holes. Read more…

Salukis Stun Bears, 23-17, with Touchdown Pass as Time Expires
A 51-yard touchdown pass from Chris Dieker to Marc Cheatham as time expired gave No. 13 Southern Illinois a 23-17 win over Missouri State on October 25 in Missouri Valley Football Conference play. Read more...

Volleyball Comeback Falls Short in Five-Set Loss to Creighton
The Missouri State volleyball team staged a furious rally after dropping the first two sets and pushed the Creighton Bluejays to the limit before falling in the fifth set and dropping the Missouri Valley Conference match. Read more...

Men's Swimming and Diving Top Evansville, Women Split Double Dual Meet
The Missouri State men’s swimming and diving team moved to 2-0 in dual meets for the 2008-09 season, beating Evansville 60-32. On the women’s side, the meet held in Evansville, Indiana on Friday, October 24 was a double dual event. The Bears faced Valley conference competitors Evansville and Illinois State. The women topped the Aces, 64-31, but lost to Illinois State in a tight race, 53-42. Read more...

Missouri State Field Hockey Held Scoreless by Central Michigan
In Sunday's game two of the Missouri State field hockey team's weekend series with Central Michigan, the Bears fell 2-0 at Plaster Field. Read more…

Men’s Soccer Downs Braves with Second-Half Rally in Conference Action
The Missouri State men’s soccer team battled the Bradley Braves to a 0-0 halftime tie. The Bears exploded in the second half to defeat the Braves (6-8-1) 2-0 in Peoria, Illinois. Read more…

Women's Soccer Drops Final Conference Road Game to Illinois State
The Missouri State women’s soccer team dropped a 2-0 decision to conference foe Illinois State in Normal, Illinois. Read more…

McLaurin Captures First Top-Ten Finish, Bears Seventh at Illinois State
The Missouri State men’s golf team finished in seventh place at the D.A. Weibring Intercollegiate in Normal, Illinois. The Bears were tied with Eastern Illinois after 36 holes on Sunday but managed break the tie on the final day by five strokes. Read more…

Alumni offered Ice Bears ticket discount
Purchase $3 tickets (reserved and general admission) and cheer for the Missouri State Ice Bears as they challenge St. Louis University on Saturday, November 22 at 7:00 p.m. at Mediacom Ice Park. Purchase tickets at any Missouri State Tix location or at Mediacom Ice Park on game day.