College Arts and Letters alumni are invited to a wine and cheese reception Oct. 17 at Missouri State University Student Exhibition Center. The event will be held prior to another alumni Homecoming event, the Distinguished Bears Dinner and Awards Ceremony, located at nearby University Plaza Convention Center, 333 S. John Q. Hammons Parkway.

The exhibition center will be featuring an exhibit by art and design alumnus, Cole Closser, which includes cartoons and drawings from his graphic novel, Little Tommy Lost, named one of the 10 best graphic novels of 2013 by the A.V. Club (the Onion).

COAL Wine and Cheese Alumni Reception details

Date: Friday, Oct. 17

Time: 5 – 6 p.m.

Location: Student Exhibition Center, 838 E. Walnut Street

Parking available in Bear Park North park and ride garage, just west of the Juanita K Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts, or at University Plaza Convention Center if you plan to attend the Alumni Dinner.