Volunteer of the year award Lebanon Alumni Chapter This new award won’t go to just one person — it will be dedicated to the more than 100 people who participate in the Lebanon Alumni Chapter. The group, which alumnus Jack Miller first brought together in 1984, has given back to the University for more than 25 years and even has its own endowed scholarship. The awards … [Read more...] about Let’s hear it for our homecoming honorees
This mission influences almost everything we do, from curriculum choices to extracurricular events. Put in its most basic terms, the mission means all members of the Missouri State community are encouraged to contribute to society. This is the first in a series of essays meant to give alumni and friends of the University a deeper understanding of the mission and why it enhances … [Read more...] about Public affairs essay
“Bears Backing Haiti: 50 in 50” was conducted for 50 hours to aid Springfield-based Convoy of Hope in its disaster relief of Haiti following the devastating earthquake on Jan. 12. “Students really geared up for this; it definitely supports our public affairs mission as well as reflects the caring and concern of our University community,” said Dr. Earle Doman, vice president … [Read more...] about Students lead Haitian relief efforts