Welcome to the inaugural issue of our newly formatted Bear Biz newsletter. We have had several remarkable accomplishments since our last newsletter in the spring of 2015. In this issue, we highlight some of these achievements, including our nationally award winning Ad Team and Beta Alpha Psi student groups. As is always the case with our faculty, they continue to push the bounds of exceptional classroom experiences and research. Many faculty achievements are also included, along with an introduction to our newest faculty members. This information can found in the Student Success, and Faculty and Staff Spotlight articles.
As you may have heard, our Glass Hall renovation and expansion project is moving forward this fall. I would like to invite all of you to participate in our upcoming groundbreaking ceremony on October 15. More information can be found in this issue in the Glass Hall Renovation and expansion article.
I would also like to invite you to participate in the 2015 Missouri State Homecoming festivities the weekend of October 16-18. Please join us at our COB tent in BearFest Village immediately preceding the football game on the 17th. Homecoming is a chance to reestablish connections, reminisce, and participate in traditions both old and new. I hope to connect with you during this weekend.
You will notice that this newsletter has a new look and navigation. The publication will now be delivered three times per year instead of monthly. In the college, we are always working to maintain open lines of communication with our students, faculty, staff, alumni, friends of the college, and community members. This newsletter is a part of that initiative. I hope that you find this publication both informative and timely when it arrives in your inbox.
As we move forward into a new school year my focus, along with that of the COB leadership team, will be to strategically work toward the bigger and bolder vision for the college. Thank you for participating in this journey and remaining connected with COB.