That is the startling scenario for one out of seven adults in the United States. Illiteracy is a concern for Dr. Sabrina A. Brinson, who advocates for learning reading skills early and reinforcing often. But she is equally concerned about the plague of aliteracy — having the ability to read but lacking the desire and motivation. Brinson founded nationwide program Part of … [Read more...] about Picking the right literature to counter aliteracy
They discussed the role of the National Guard, and Grass told stories from his career. Grass was a military science instructor at MSU from 1988-91. At night, he took classes for a master’s degree in resource planning. He completed his thesis in 1997. Grass was the 2013 recipient of the Missouri State Alumni Association’s Lifetime Achievement award. … [Read more...] about Alumnus interviewed by David Letterman
Dr. Guy B. Webb sat almost alone backstage, focused and composed. The soloists, the choral ensembles and the symphony orchestra members had taken the stage at Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts. He would be last out. Webb, the director of choral activities, was about to conduct his last concert on the MSU campus. Webb’s last MSU project would be directing … [Read more...] about Dr. Guy B. Webb: The last concert
In our last email string in late May, we kicked around ideas: His thoughts on the new location of BearFest Village (he was a huge Bears fan). What the May Day celebration was like in the 1940s and ’50s. But he decided he wanted his column to explore this issue’s cover story: “Regarding my upcoming article, I will tie it in with the sibling theme.” He could find something … [Read more...] about The final Payton Place
Outstanding alumnus Monte Kuklenski, '75 Monte Kuklenski is among a storied group of MSU theatre and dance graduates who have gone on to high accomplishments. On campus, he shared the stage with friends John Goodman, Jack Laufer, Tess Harper and Kathleen Turner in Tent Theatre shows and other productions. After graduation, he acted in summer stock and dinner theaters … [Read more...] about Meet the 2014 Bears of Distinction