On a hot summer night in 1963, tent theatre debuted under a round, 55-foot tent in shades of tangerine and green. "Audiences loved the shows from the very beginning," said Lesley Fleenor Trottier, '67, who was in the first two seasons. "It was something new, different and exciting. It was also very professional. I was coming out of high school, and I knew immediately it … [Read more...] about The legacy and the future of Tent Theatre
Five students and alumni from Dr. Billie Follensbee’s Basic Conservation of Art and Artifacts class (ART/MST 488) were accepted to present on their research at the Missouri Archaeology Society Annual Meeting. This year, students presented as part of the poster session, Art and Artifacts: Research and Conservation of Art and Artifacts April 14–16 in Camdenton, … [Read more...] about Students Take Research Beyond the Classroom at Archaeology Society Annual Meeting
Tony Michalka '04, is a proud Missouri State University graduate. He received his Bachelor of Science in Sociology. Tony is the Director of Communications for the City of O’Fallon, Missouri where he lives with his wife and daughters. He serves as the inaugural Missouri State St. Louis Alumni Chapter president. As president, Tony and the volunteer leadership team are charged … [Read more...] about Meet the President of the Missouri State St. Louis Alumni Chapter
Tashara Earl learned entrepreneurship from a young age. She grew up in an underserved neighborhood called Baden in St. Louis. There were few job opportunities, so her family their own ways to make money. Her aunt opened a hair salon, which inspired Earl’s love for entrepreneurship, beauty and creativity. Now, she is fusing all these interests to build several … [Read more...] about Alumna Combines Business, Beauty and Technology in Her Career
On a crisp, sunny autumn day, standing in front of a horse pen outside, Brandi O’Reilly smiles and announces that she’s stubborn. “But at least I use it for good,” she said. That stubbornness has been directed toward helping hundreds of families with disabled children. She is a physical therapist and the CEO of Dynamic Strides Therapy. After O’Reilly graduated from … [Read more...] about Alumna’s nonprofit offers physical, occupational and speech therapies