Mark Campbell had a question for all of the Missouri State students gathered around him: “How have you grown as a person since first stepping onto campus?” Alison McClean, an exercise and movement science major, was the first to respond: “That’s a heavy question!” “Well, this is going to get heavy!” Campbell said with a laugh. This was one of the opening discussions at … [Read more...] about A new alumni program lets you host Dinner with Eight Bears
During their first five years of marriage, they spent vacations seeing the U.S. That sparked a love of experiencing new places, which set them on a path to working on a different continent. In July 2013, they packed up their lives in America and moved to Dublin, Ireland. Beginning as Bears Adam, originally from Denver, and Nicole, originally from Washington, Missouri, both … [Read more...] about Couple’s willingness to “try something new” leads them to Ireland
The full, finished episode can be seen online. Desmond is freelancing with the Oklahoma City film studio Reckless Abandonment Pictures which was contracted for five episodes of the stopmotion series. As a student, stopmotion was of special interest to Desmond. It’s a technique that requires patience, persistence, and special care as the animator brings static objects to … [Read more...] about Animation alumnnus working for Dreamworks
The classroom has changed since the first time Todd Hussong went to college. "We had no computers, no internet. You went to the library to do most, if not all, of your research and you attended class in a room." Todd started college in the late 1980s, but didn't really have a strong sense of direction. Sensing he should pursue a career instead, he left college to work for … [Read more...] about Through MSU, Todd found his ‘direction’
Welcome back Bears! The semester is quickly coming to a close, with finals week beginning in JUST 2 days! If you’re looking for a break from studying, some amazing art to enjoy, or just the refreshments, please join us on Friday, December 7th, for the last Art Walk of 2018! The Walk begins at 6:00PM-10:00PM, with over two dozen Art Walk locations for live art … [Read more...] about December FFAW Ends Semester with a Bang!