The Marketing Department hosts a retirement reception for Dr. Allen Schaefer on Wednesday, May 5. Dr Allen Schaefer has worked for Missouri State University as a professor of marketing for 32 years — having included 6 years of industry experience before his doctorate, would be altogether 38 years.
Dr. Allen Schaefer has his Ph.D. from Oklahoma State University (1992), and his MBA and BS from Kansas State University in 1981 and 1980, respectively. He has been involved in publishing numerous articles (38 in total), two of which have been published in the last six months.
During the reception, Marketing Department head Dr. Ismet Anitsal made a statement saying, “It is with great honor to congratulate Dr. Allen Schaefer’s retirement. His dedication, work, and excellence with the department of marketing and MSU have not gone unnoticed.”
Some of Dr. Schaefer’s many accomplishments surrounding MSU involve numerous university and student recognitions such as: Sam Walton Fellow, Deans Distinguished Research Fellow, University Award for Excellence in Teaching, Student Alumni Association Faculty Appreciation, University Summer Research Fellow, Delta Sigma Pi faculty member, and multiple nominations for Excellence in Community Service Award among many others.
“Although I have had a short 3 years at MSU, it has been nothing but a pleasure working with Allen. The only thing I regret is that I wish I had more time to work alongside you”, Dr. Ismet Anitsal states.
Dr. Ismet Anitsal further concludes the reception with the following: “Time flies by so quickly and you do not know where the years have gone when you’re chasing your passions and doing what you love. You have been a dear colleague, scholar, teacher, mentor, and friend and overcome many challenges that come with these roles. You have touched many people’s lives and have made all the difference in the world of students’ futures.”
“As one door closes, another door opens. Now, this next step in your life has many sweet and enjoyable memories to come and we wish you nothing but happiness and health in this next chapter of your life”, Dr. Ismet Anitsal.
Congratulations again to Dr. Schaefer for such a wonderful accomplishment!