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Volunteer helps the alumni association build a brighter future

June 17, 2016 by Debbie Branson

Dan Cogswell and family

As a student, Dan Cogswell, ’07, recognized that he was naturally gifted at planning projects and building teams. His talents found a home in the department of technology and construction management where he learned how to guide the development of large-scale projects. Now, the MSU alumnus is applying those same skills to the university’s Alumni Association Board of Directors … [Read more...] about Volunteer helps the alumni association build a brighter future

Filed Under: Alumni Spotlight, Headlines Tagged With: Alumni Association, Board of Directors, volunteer

Missouri State to recognize distinguished alumni

May 19, 2016 by Debbie Branson

Alumni Awards

Missouri State University is fortunate to have many highly accomplished alumni. In recognition of graduates' exceptional achievements, the Missouri State University Alumni Association presents awards of recognition each year. Alumni Association recognizes 2016 awardees The Alumni Association will be honoring alumni and former staff for their outstanding accomplishments at the … [Read more...] about Missouri State to recognize distinguished alumni

Filed Under: Alumni Spotlight, Events, Headlines Tagged With: Alumni Association, Awards

Bears at the ballpark

May 6, 2016 by Debbie Branson

Alumni at Busch Stadium

Summer is a time for backyard barbecues, basking in the sun and, of course, baseball. What better way to cheer on the home team than with fellow Bears? Grab your ball cap and your BearWear and get ready for Missouri State University alumni days at Nationals Park, Busch Stadium and Kauffman Stadium. Alumni Night at Nationals Park May 28 at 7:15 p.m. Washington Nationals … [Read more...] about Bears at the ballpark

Filed Under: Athletics, Events Tagged With: Alumni Association, Baseball, Busch Stadium, Cardinals, Kauffman Stadium, Nationals, Royals

Public affairs in action: Alumnus founds shelter for homeless youth in Manhattan

April 7, 2016 by Debbie Branson

Kevin Lotz

You never know when or how inspiration will come. For Kevin Lotz, a Ferguson, Missouri, native and Missouri State University alumnus, it was a New York Times article that put him on the path to founding a shelter for homeless lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer youth and young adults in New York City. “The piece came out during Pride Month and it talked about … [Read more...] about Public affairs in action: Alumnus founds shelter for homeless youth in Manhattan

Filed Under: Alumni Spotlight Tagged With: CitizenBear, Homelessness, LGBTQ, Manhattan, New York, public affairs, public affairs conference

Third-generation Bear throws a Missouri State themed birthday bash

March 11, 2016 by Debbie Branson

Birthday parties are full of fun things like sweet treats, colorful balloons, party hats and presents. This year, 8-year-old Cy Griffith’s birthday bash was full of these same great things, but with a twist. Instead of accepting presents, Cy asked his friends to help him celebrate his mimi’s memory by donating to a MSU scholarship. Cy's mimi Cy’s mimi, Sandra Lou Westphal, … [Read more...] about Third-generation Bear throws a Missouri State themed birthday bash

Filed Under: Events, Headlines Tagged With: Bear, birthday, scholarship, volunteer

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