Students in Dr. Lyn Gattis' Spring 2012 graduate professional writing course completed a project to aid long-term tornado recovery efforts in Joplin, Mo. Adam Lockwood, Ramey McCracken, Katherine Wertz, Nick Carrington, Tavia Pennington, Kristie Reynolds and Amber Salmon created documentation to help the Joplin Area Long-Term Recovery Committee (LTRC) and Rebuild Joplin … [Read more...] about Professional writing graduate students contribute to long-term Joplin recovery
Proceeds from a silent auction in late 2011 to benefit relief efforts in Joplin, Mo. have been donated to the southern Missouri region of the American Red Cross. The silent auction raised $1,129 to support rebuilding efforts in the city after the devastating May 22 tornado. Chris Harmon, the region's chief emergency services officer, received the donation. "This donation … [Read more...] about Art auction proceeds donated to Red Cross
On Tuesday, Nov. 1 from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. the Missouri State University Symphony Orchestra will hold a special benefit concert featuring Joplin High School’s orchestra at Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts. This concert is free and open to the public, and donations are encouraged to support the Joplin High School and its orchestra to help it recover from the … [Read more...] about Orchestra concert to benefit Joplin high school