Bears have big hearts. So it’s no surprise that two Bears are behind a movement that’s known as “Buzzing Love.” Through random acts of kindness, they “buzz” love around the country. I am one of those Bears. I graduated from Missouri State in 2001, and today work in the office of editorial and design services bringing you stories of our alumni. But I am part of this … [Read more...] about Alumnae turn tragedy into movement that encourages acts of kindness
During a visiting artist’s Japanese printmaking workshop, Maria Gerasimchuk-Djordjevic and Eric Pervukhin take a moment to ‘pose’. For nearly 30 years, Eric Pervukhin has been an integral part of the Art + Department—not only because of his exceptional teaching skills, but also his charismatic personality and continuous desire to encourage. Those who had the … [Read more...] about Commemorating 29 years at MSU, Eric Pervukhin
When Joe Carmichael enrolled at Missouri State, his goal was to go into the foreign service. But life shifted him in a different direction. After earning his bachelor’s degree at MSU, this Springfield native went to law school at the University of Arkansas and decided to become a tax lawyer. “I fell in love and got married. Trotting around the world didn’t seem very … [Read more...] about Alumnus is envisioning new ways for supporters to interact with the university
From his Missouri State University sweater to his frequent grin at the mention of his alma mater, Marcus Engel wears Bear pride. As a native of Missouri who grew up in a small town, Engel was drawn to Missouri State. He wanted diversity in his life and the chance to meet a wide range of people that only a larger university like MSU could offer. But during his freshmen … [Read more...] about Alumnus who survived trauma is now an expert on compassion in health care
If you asked Midori Saito, former Art + Design student, what she had been up to since graduating in 2018, she would reply, “Lots of things!” This is a bit of an understatement coming from the graphic designer. Lettering and illustration work from Midori’s creative Instagram, @thewasabimami. For starters, Midori moved to Kansas City to continue her creative pursuits, but … [Read more...] about Unplanned can be the best plan: Alumni feature, Midori Saito