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Network like a Bear

December 7, 2017 by Mary Chiles

alumni and students talking at networking event

Looking to connect with future graduates for your business? Wanting to share your tips and tricks for navigating interviews? You can help current Missouri State students learn these skills and meet the next batch of alumni by volunteering at a special speed networking event at the Meyer Alumni Center on February 12, from 4:30-7 p.m. This fun event is divided into two parts: … [Read more...] about Network like a Bear

Filed Under: Events, Headlines Tagged With: Alumni Association, CitizenBear, Speed Networking

In-School Players bring live theater to area kids

November 3, 2017 by Mary Chiles

In-School players performers

The mission of In-School Players (ISP) is simple: give elementary-aged children access to live theater. The troupe, which consists of nine Missouri State students, performs a Saturday Night Live-type variety show at schools around the city. They base skits on the annual public affairs theme, and adaptations of fairy tales and other well-known stories. ISP members write the show … [Read more...] about In-School Players bring live theater to area kids

Filed Under: Student Highlights Tagged With: CitizenBear, coal, college of arts and letters, community engagement, in-school players, theatre, theatre and dance

Alum shares highlights of Chorale at inauguration

May 15, 2017 by Mary Chiles

Blake Rickter in DC

Blake Richter, '15, a teacher, musician and videographer, traveled with the Missouri State Chorale to Washington, D.C.,  to document the inauguration. We profiled him in January.  Since then he's been busy editing footage and winning teacher awards. He was the Nixa Public Schools Teacher of the Year all while providing behind the scenes coverage of the Chorale's trip to … [Read more...] about Alum shares highlights of Chorale at inauguration

Filed Under: Alumni Spotlight, Feature Tagged With: choral studies, chorale, inauguration, washington dc

Get ready for commencement with a unique mortarboard

May 5, 2017 by Mary Chiles

mortar board decorated for graduation

Hey BearGrads, you’re finishing up finals and turning in papers. You're ready to try on your cap and gown and walk with your classmates. You’ve sent out graduation announcements to family and friends, but how will they pick you out in the crowd on commencement day? Never fear: your mortarboard — the square, flat part of your graduation cap — is the perfect canvas for … [Read more...] about Get ready for commencement with a unique mortarboard

Filed Under: Events, Headlines Tagged With: BearGrads, cap, Commencement, Graduation, mortarboard

Catch the Chorale in the Southwest this May

May 2, 2017 by Mary Chiles

Chorale in Washington D.C.

The Missouri State Chorale raised its profile with its performance during the Inauguration in January. These talented musicians are preparing to hit the road again for a tour of the Southwest this May. We caught up with Dr. Cameron LaBarr, director of choral studies, for a preview of the Chorale's upcoming shows. What's the vision behind this tour? We’re thrilled to be … [Read more...] about Catch the Chorale in the Southwest this May

Filed Under: Events, Headlines Tagged With: cameron labarr, choral studies, chorale, music department, southwest, tour

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