The weekend included a stop at Meyer Alumni Center for continental breakfast and University updates from Vice President for University Advancement Brent Dunn, Athletics Director Kyle Moats and Professor Emeritus Duane G. Meyer. Next, they took a guided tour of Missouri State’s campus and visited the Bill R. Foster and Family Recreation Center while it was under construction. … [Read more...] about Kappa Alpha alumni reunite on campus
“I credit my experience and growth at Missouri State for the reason I am where I am today. Many of my music professors, including Dr. Guy Webb (choral music), Dr. John Prescott (composition) and Dr. Peter Collins (piano) greatly influenced my learning and led me on the path to finding my passions and talents.” LaBarr is sharing those passions and talents with others through … [Read more...] about Susan LaBarr finds her life-long passion at Missouri State
“Everybody likes Courtney — she’s just one of those people everybody gets along with because she’s so genuine,” said Jerri Lynn Kyle, an instructor in the communication department who was one of Wendel’s favorite teachers. “I first had her in public speaking class and just thought she was the sweetest young lady.” Courtney loves Missouri State. When she was in high school in … [Read more...] about Courtney Wendel encourages others to tell their story
Cora resided on the third floor of our rooming house on Normal Street. Like other “older and wiser” residents of this and adjacent houses, she seemingly knew a little bit about everything — such as popular places to eat, drink and make merry; where to go to escape the mounting rigors of academia; where to go and what to do on dates; and where others of your incline were likely … [Read more...] about Payton Place: Springfield
Members of the back-to-back NAIA championship basketball teams of the early 1950s are still being recognized for their amazing feats. The 1951-52 Bears of Coach Bob Vanatta captured the imagination of Springfield and southwest Missouri when they journeyed to storied Municipal Auditorium in nearby Kansas City and won five games in six days to claim the school’s first-ever … [Read more...] about 60 years later, champions have become legends