Missouri State News
Students receive 1,393 degrees during fall commencement
Turner Family of Springfield receives Bronze Bear Award
 Missouri State University conferred 1,393 degrees to students during commencement ceremonies December 19 at JQH Arena. Degrees in the College of Business Administration and College of Education were given out at 12:30 p.m. Degrees in the colleges of Arts and Letters, Health and Human Services, Natural and Applied Sciences and Humanities and Public Affairs were given out at 4 p.m. During the 12:30 p.m. ceremony, The Turner family received the 2008 Bronze Bear Award in recognition of their multi-generational involvement with Missouri State. Read more…
Student team named overall outstanding delegation
The Missouri State University World Affairs Council was named the overall outstanding delegation at the American Model United Nations International Conference in Chicago on Nov. 21-25. The overall outstanding delegation award is the highest honor a delegation can receive at the conference. Read more…
Save the Date…Kansas City area alumni invited to an 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 living in the greater Kansas City area on Saturday, January 24! Enjoy dinner, and then go head to head with fellow alumni and 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 a friendly competitor. Additional details and registration information available here.
Kansas City 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 Trivia Challenge evening on January 24.
Honors College publishes journal for undergrad research
Missouri State University’s Honors College recently released the first issue of LOGOS: A Journal for Undergraduate Research. LOGOS is dedicated to the publication of outstanding scholarship and artistry by Missouri State University undergraduates from every academic discipline. Read more...
Ken McClure named vice president
Ken McClure has been named the vice president for administrative and information services at Missouri State University. McClure will begin his duties immediately. Read more...
Danny Arnold named College of Business Administration dean
Dr. Danny Arnold has been named the new dean of the College of Business Administration (COBA) at Missouri State University. He will begin his duties on April 1, pending approval from the Missouri State Board of Governors. He succeeds Dr. Ron Bottin, who is retiring after 18 years as COBA’s leader. Read more...
Important Information on Your Year-End Gift to the Missouri State University Foundation
- You may make your gift online at www.missouristate.edu/giving. It’s a quick, easy and secure way to make your gift! You may designate your gift to any area that you choose. Now more than ever, Missouri State students need your support!
- The Missouri State University Foundation offices will be closed for the holidays from Wednesday, December 24th, 2008 until January 5, 2009.
- Please make your year-end gifts early this year, especially if they involve stock transfers.
- Checks that are received in the mail by January 5, 2009 that have December postmarks will be handled as a 2008 gift. Checks delivered in person in January will be recorded as 2009 gifts.
Questions? Call the Missouri State University Foundation at 417-836-4143.
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!
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