If there’s one thing Aaren (Williamson) Muex knows how to do, it’s coordinate large-scale projects and events. She coordinated computer networks for her first corporate jobs after college, and now coordinates weddings and special events through her own business, Divine Events. And alumni may see some of her special touch at Homecoming this year: She’s helping coordinate … [Read more...] about Professional event planner invites you to Homecoming
The sun was still rising over St. Louis as people started streaming into Food Outreach. Soon, a Missouri State University Alumni Association event would kick off. But this wasn’t traditional networking. These Bears were there to serve others. They would cook, clean and package meals. This food would later be distributed to low-income men, women and children with cancer … [Read more...] about Bears in Action: Missouri State alumni take the public affairs mission off campus
Christine Hannis has always been fascinated by the way the human brain works. She pursued this interest as an undergraduate. “I started off in journalism, but I was also in the introductory psychology class at the time, and I just fell in love with it.” Hannis changed her major, and took on a minor in criminology. “I learned about juvenile justice programs and … [Read more...] about Citizen crime preventer
Father-son duo David and Derek Fraley know the value of hard work. When they were growing up, David’s father, David Fraley Sr., taught them a work ethic that has stayed with them throughout college and their careers. “He taught us to do it all,” Derek said, “and if you think you’ve finished your job, you haven’t looked around to see what else needs to be done.” Making … [Read more...] about A legacy that establishes opportunities for others
Bill Noonan can see the Las Vegas Strip from his office. It’s a view that has changed enormously since 1990, when he was first recruited to the city. Noonan has been a part of the entertainment destination’s past and present, and he’s helping shape its future. Founding a fraternity, finding his style Noonan’s natural tendencies as a leader were evident to his friends in … [Read more...] about Alumnus’ move to Las Vegas was a good career bet