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Missouri State News
Jordan Valley Innovation Center to be named for Congressman Blunt
When Missouri State University’s Jordan Valley Innovation Center (JVIC) opens next spring, it will bear the name of U.S. Congressman Roy Blunt. At its December 15 meeting, Missouri State’s Board of Governors approved naming the facility the Roy D. Blunt Jordan Valley Innovation Center to honor the long-time 7th District Congressman. Read more....
Two to receive honorary doctorates from Missouri State
Missouri State University will grant its fifth and sixth honorary doctorates to Annie Busch and Jim Craig. The nominations were approved by the Missouri State University Board of Governors following recommendations from the Faculty Senate and President Michael T. Nietzel. Read more...
Missouri State political science students visiting Kuwait
Three graduate and four undergraduate Missouri State University political science students will gain first-hand experience understanding Middle East peoples and cultures when they travel to Kuwait for 10 days. Read more…
 Missouri State conferred 1,228 degrees during fall commencement
Tom Strong received Bronze Bear Award; David Harrison delivered graduation address
Missouri State University conferred 1,228 degrees to students during commencement ceremonies December 15 at Hammons Student Center. Read more…
Missouri State prepares to implement largest IT project ever
Missouri State University is preparing to begin the largest information technology project in its history – installation and implementation of a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) computer information system. The new system will cost more than $12.5 million and take three years to fully implement. Read more…
JQH Arena gets state-of-the-art scoreboard, thanks to Great Southern
Today, major new athletic venues have the same distinguishing feature: a state-of-the-art video scoreboard that replays video highlights, displays high-tech graphics and provides real-time information about the game and other events. It has become part of the event experience. Fans expect it. Read more...
Year-end gifts to Missouri State
Are you planning to make a gift to the Missouri State University Foundation in 2006? You may personally bring gifts to our office through December 22. Gifts made by credit card will need to be received in our office by December 22. Our office, along with the rest of the university, will be closed December 25 through January 1, 2007. If you mail your gift to the Missouri State Foundation, 300 South Jefferson, Suite 100, Springfield, MO 65806, please be certain the envelope is postmarked by December 31, 2006. Gifts received in our January 2 mail bearing a December postmark will be recorded as December gifts. Mailed gifts with January postmarks will be recorded as January 2007 gifts. Gifts that are delivered in person when we reopen on Tuesday, January 2nd – regardless of the date on the check – must be recorded as 2007 gifts.
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!
Alumni E-Newsletter readers offered buy one/get one free basketball tickets and Flexible Weekend Ticket options
Do you live in the Springfield area or are you planning to visit? Come and support the Missouri State Bears and Lady Bears! It’s easy with a special E-Newsletter discount that allows you to buy one ticket and get one free. Flexible weekend tickets for Bears or Lady Bears home basketball games are also available for purchase. Details here...
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December 30 – Denver Alumni watch Bears Basketball on ESPN2
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January 19 – Seattle Area Alumni Reception
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February 16 – Greenwood Lab School Bluejay Pride Night
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March 1-4 – Missouri Valley Conference Men’s Basketball Tournament
St. Louis, MO -- Visit The Hangout at Union Station!
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April 17 – Alumni Night at Hammons Field
Missouri State Baseball Bears vs. University of Missouri
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May 3 – Missouri State Night at West Plains
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May TBA – Mountain Grove Golf Tournament
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June TBA – Lebanon Golf Tournament, Dinner and Silent Auction
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October 26-27 – Missouri State Homecoming 2007
Questions about these events? Contact alumni@missouristate.edu.
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