Gregory Curl — or Greg, as most people call him — first came to Missouri State to study political science and government. So how did he end up as a top international banker? He built connections that allowed him to go from the Navy, to working with elected representatives, to becoming an expert in mergers and acquisitions. Now, he lives in Singapore with his wife, Sue Yang … [Read more...] about Lifetime Achievement Award: Gregory L. Curl
Tingting Qin started her journey at Missouri State in 2008 as an exchange student. She came here to improve her English and advance her career. Prior to coming to Springfield, Qin volunteered at the 2008 Beijing Olympics as a liaison and interpreter for the Finnish sailing team. That experience inspired her to go abroad and meet different people from around the … [Read more...] about Outstanding Young Alumna Award: Tingting Qin
David Sater always loved science and people. As a Bear, he played basketball, golf and won the intramural table tennis championship three years in a row. Immediately after graduating from pharmacy school, he moved to Cassville, where he began to work in a local pharmacy. A short while later, he bought the pharmacy when the proprietor retired. He owned and operated Sater … [Read more...] about Outstanding Alumnus Award: Senator David D. Sater
Dottie M. Lofstrom discovered geology while a student at Missouri State. It was a field that allowed her to fulfill her two primary passions: caring for the Earth and travel. During her nearly 30-year career, Lofstrom explored roles as a geologist, including environmental consulting and teaching at the community college level. She primarily worked as a public servant in … [Read more...] about Award for Excellence in Public Affairs: Dottie M. Lofstrom
Jerry Hoover arrived at Missouri State University in 1985. He served as the director of bands for 31 years until he retired in 2016. He directly oversaw the expansion of the band program as it grew into the respected program it is now. He supervised 18 separate student bands, personally directed the Pride Marching Band and oversaw growth in facilities. He also brought … [Read more...] about Award of Appreciation: Jerry Hoover