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April
27 – Mid-Missouri Gathering in Columbia, MO
May
3 – Missouri State Night in West Plains, MO
23 – Qingdao, China Alumni Reception
25 – Dalian, China Alumni Reception
27 – Beijing, China Alumni Reception
June
2 – Alumni Day at Kauffman Stadium
16 – Alumni Day at Busch Stadium
25 – Golf Tournament, Dinner & Auction in Lebanon, MO
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Invitation to alumni in Mid-Missouri area
Missouri State alumni and friends living in the Mid-Missouri area are invited to a casual gathering hosted by Dr. Jerry Atwood, ’64, at his home in Columbia, Missouri, from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, April 27. Connect with fellow Bears through great conversations. Food and beverages will be served and door prizes will be awarded. Registration requested.
Round-up evening in West Plains
Hit the trail and circle the wagons at 6:00 p.m. at the West Plains Civic Center on Thursday, May 3. Program highlights include the presentation of the Outstanding Alumni Award to Dr. Scott Roush and the Distinguished Faculty/Staff Award to Dr. Connie O’Neal, as well as remarks from Interim President Clif Smart and Chancellor Drew Bennett. Guests will enjoy a complimentary Chuck-Wagon meal and special entertainment by Brass & Sass and The Pridette Danceline under the direction of Jerry Hoover. Registration requested.
Alumni receptions in China
Missouri State alumni living in China are invited to the very first alumni events held outside of the United States. The first event will be in Qingdao, China on May 23. On May 25, an alumni gathering will be hosted in Dalian, China and on May 27 a reception will be held in Beijing, China. For additional information about any of these receptions, contact alumni@missouristate.edu.
Missouri State Day at Kauffman Stadium
Alumni and friends are invited to step up to the plate and attend Missouri State Day at Kauffman Stadium on Saturday, June 2 as the Royals battle the Oakland A’s at 1:10 p.m. Hit a line drive – tickets will be $26 for a Field Plaza seat in left field and includes a uniquely designed t-shirt for the 2nd annual gathering. Watch for ticket info coming soon.
Missouri State Day at Busch Stadium
All alumni and friends are invited to hit a grand slam and attend Missouri State Day at Busch Stadium on Saturday, June 16. Cheer on the St. Louis Cardinals as they challenge the Kansas City Royals at Busch Stadium at 1:15 p.m. Bring your whole team - tickets will be $26 for a Left Field Loge seat and includes a uniquely designed t-shirt for the 2nd annual gathering. Watch for ticket info coming soon.
MSU Doctor of Nursing Practice program approved
 The Higher Learning Commission notified Missouri State University that its Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree program was approved. With the March 27 notification, the DNP becomes the third stand-alone doctorate offered by the university. The Missouri State University Board of Governors approved offering a doctorate degree for nurse practitioners in December 2010. Read more
Gift to benefit Foster Family Recreation Center, intramural program
$500,000 gift will support the center’s construction and endow intramural sports
Missouri State University students will have more to look forward to when the Bill R. Foster and Family Recreation Center opens thanks to a significant gift from Bobby Allison. The $500,000 gift will support the construction of the center and endow a portion of the intramural sports program. In recognition of the gift, the basketball courts inside the Foster Recreation Center will be named the Betty and Bobby Allison Courts and the intramural field at Cherry and National will be named the Betty and Bobby Allison Intramural Fields. The endowment will be used to assist with the costs of the intramural program. Read more
McQueary Family Health Sciences Hall dedicated
Health-related programs get a boost from new facilities
With the 5,000 square foot second wing completed and open to students, the McQueary Family Health Sciences Hall was dedicated at 3 p.m. April 20. A significant gift from the McQueary Family helped fund the expansion of the building on the corner of Kimbrough and Cherry, which is currently used by the physical therapy, public health and biomedical sciences programs. Read more
Geography, Geology and Planning Alumni Reunion set for May 4-5
The first-ever reunion for all graduates of the Department of Geography, Geology and Planning is scheduled for May 4-5, 2012. The GGP Advisory Board has joined forces with the GGP faculty to ensure that everyone enjoys a memorable weekend reconnecting with old friends and making new ones. The festivities begin Friday afternoon with an Open House at Temple Hall and continue through the evening with a Springfield Cardinals baseball game or the First Friday ArtWalk in downtown Springfield. Saturday’s offerings include golf, field trips and an evening barbecue. For additional details contact ErikaRhodes@missouristate.edu or call 417-836-5800.
Tent Theatre celebrates its 50th season
50th All-Star Season marked by 50 great events
 The iconic tent has gone up behind Craig Hall on the Missouri State University campus, marking the start of the 50th season of Tent Theatre. This year’s show lineup honors the history of Tent by featuring "The Odd Couple" by Neil Simon, who authored the first play performed on Tent Theatre’s stage – "Come Blow Your Horn." The lineup is completed by two musicals which are always crowd favorites. "9 to 5: The Musical" is a contemporary musical perfect for the intimate Tent stage, while "42nd Street" provides a backstage look at the musicals of Broadway. Read more
Make a gift that counts
The countdown is starting! The University’s fiscal year ends June 30, and we’re really counting on your support. Your gift, when combined with gifts from other alumni leaders, makes a significant impact on campus. And, your participation helps Missouri State’s rankings in important publications such as US News and World Report. These rankings influence future students’ college choices and enhance the prestige and value of degrees already earned. Make a gift online at www.missouristatefoundation.org or call 417-836-4143. Your support allows Missouri State University to continue to change lives for many generations to come.
Bears claim title at MVC Women’s Golf Championship
The Missouri State women’s golf team moved into the driver’s seat on April 24 and didn’t look back, capturing the State Farm Missouri Valley Conference Championship title. Overcoming a three-stroke deficit, the Bears held off a surge by four-time defending champion Illinois State, and defeated the second-place Redbirds by three strokes. Read more
Early deficit dooms Softball Bears in rubber game at Wichita State
The Missouri State softball team (20-22, 8-12) fell behind early and dropped a 2-0 game to Wichita State (13-34, 6-15) at Wilkins Stadium in Wichita, Kansas, on April 25. Read more
Tigers top Baseball Bears in 11 innings, 4-3
Missouri overcame a late Missouri State rally to pull out a 4-3 victory over the Bears April 25 at Hammons Field, as Andreas Plackis’s sacrifice fly in the top of the 11th inning drove home the game winner. Read more
Track and Field Bears wrap-up at John McDonnell Invitational
The Missouri State track and field squad had a solid outing at the John McDonnell Invitational. The Bears finished up events on April 21 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Read more
Men’s Golf finishes sixth at Louisiana-Monroe
The Missouri State men’s golf team tied for sixth on April 10 at the ULM/Wallace Jones Invitational in Calhoun, Louisiana. Read more
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