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Neo-expressionist artist Hunt Slonem has had solo exhibitions on every continent except Antarctica. His artwork is now on display, and for sale, in Springfield, Missouri. More than 20 of Hunt’s paintings are on exhibit until Oct. 13 at Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts on the Missouri State University campus. The Missouri State music department will receive 20 percent of any sales made during the exhibit’s visit in Springfield.

The MarooNation Ball Springfield was held on Friday, June 2, 2017 at The Old Glass Place. The Presenting Sponsor for the evening was BKD Wealth Advisors. Proceeds from the MarooNation Ball Springfield go toward the MarooNation Springfield Student Scholarship.

The Founders Club held its annual Medallion Reception Saturday, August 5, 2017 at the Davis-Harrington Welcome Center. Medallions are awarded to alumni, friends, businesses and organizations in recognition of their contributions to Missouri State University.

Emma Saake is this year’s recipient of the MarooNation Springfield Student Scholarship. This scholarship was established with the intention to help a student attending the Springfield campus, who is facing an unplanned life altering situation or unexpected hardship at no fault of their own, pursue their college education with a lessened financial hardship.

Thanks to Missouri State University alumni and friends, the Foundation raised $19,515,898 in Fiscal Year 2017, which ended June 30, 2017. This is the second largest fundraising total in the history of the Foundation. The highest was $20.3 million in FY 2012.

Magers Courtyard dedication set for May 12. Less than two years after it opened, the Davis-Harrington Welcome Center will get a new look.

MSU Foundation seeks donations for Emergency Scholarship Fund. Neighbors helping neighbors: That’s a common theme in the wake of a natural disaster.

Several Missouri State University alumni have made major gifts to the William H. Darr College of Agriculture. Donations include endowment funds and land.

The Missouri State University Foundation hosts the Bears in the Know luncheon series which is designed to showcase unique areas at Missouri State University, and connect personally with our friends and supporters in the community.

The 4th Annual Missouri State University MarooNation Ball will be held in St. Louis at the Palladium Saint Louis on January 21, 2017. Tickets are on sale, and sponsorship opportunities are also available. The MarooNation Ball galas have become signature Missouri State University events in St. Louis, Kansas City, and Springfield. These galas help raise scholarship support for current Missouri State students from those respective areas who exemplify the university’s mission in Public Affairs.