Groups of five to ten students met alumni in restaurants, hotel lobbies, at the doorway of homes and inside the Meyer Alumni Center. More than 80 students signed up to meet and network with local alumni. The discussions ranged from shared college experiences such as student organizations like fraternity/sorority life and community engagement to navigating life after … [Read more...] about Alumni host Dinner with Eight Bears
Graphic design and illustration senior Emma Allman is trying to add a little something more to her graphic design career. Allman refuses to settle for producing content that won’t have an impact on her community. She wants the things she designs to have meaning. Her involvement in the 2018 Be A Bear T-Shirt Contest was prompted by the Missouri State publications office where … [Read more...] about Emma Allman: Designing for a purpose
Six St. Louis area alumni came together to raise money, make Bear-to-Bear business connections and build a brighter future for students at Missouri State. The group was recognized by the Missouri State University Alumni Association for their efforts in raising over $12,000 for student scholarships in just the second year of their golf … [Read more...] about Citizen Golfers
Have you ever wanted to support a favorite Missouri State cause directly? Now you can through crowdfunding, which provides current students, faculty and staff a chance to raise capital and market their campaign to Missouri State and beyond. Students, faculty, and staff create pages with descriptions of causes, funding requests and deadlines. They post these on the Missouri … [Read more...] about Support Missouri State projects through crowdfunding
Are you ready to give back to the people of Springfield? Alumni have a great chance to help Missouri State students contribute to the community during the Into the Streets service day on Saturday, September 17. This event is a part of Public Affairs Week, which is open to the public. Consider spending a few hours on a beautiful autumn afternoon with fellow Bears and show your … [Read more...] about Go “Into the Streets” and help the Ozarks!