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One of the best things about universities is that they are idea factories: Research by faculty and staff members turns into knowledge that may be shared and put to use. In our cover story, experts from areas around campus share fun and interesting tips and advice that may enrich your life.
Office of Development and Alumni Relations Julie Ebersold, Executive Director of Alumni Relations Wendy Ferguson, Executive Director of Development Denise Kettering, Director of Advancement Services Melanie Earl, Director of Annual Funds Jenny Crews, Director of Prospect Management and Research Stephanie Lashley, Director of Donor Relations Debbie Branson, Assistant Director of Alumni Activities Candice Wolf, Assistant Director of Alumni Activities Renee Fogle, Alumni Special Projects Coordinator Angela Pinegar, Assistant Director of Advancement Services Cheryl Burnett, Director of Development Keri McKee, Director of Development Dick Laird, Director of Development Don Swift, Director of Development Michael Whitley, Director of Development Kevin Greim, Senior Director of Athletics Development Austin Schilling, Assistant Director of Athletics Development Andrew Garton, Foundation Scholarship Coordinator Phone: 417-836-4143 Fax: 417-836-6886 Email: Foundation@missouristate.edu Email: Alumni@missouristate.edu
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FAN OF THE YEAR
Student super-fans submitted their photos to Missouri State’s Facebook page, then our Facebook community members voted for the Fan of the Year. Cameron “Cam” Deckett came out on top. Cam will be a familiar sight on campus for years to come, since he is only a freshman!
Joe Kammerer, Director of Development, Missouri State-West Plains Campus Phone: 417-255-7240 Fax: 417-255-7241 Email: Development@wp.missouristate.edu Alumni Board of Directors Jeremiah Mee, President, ’93, Springfield Marilyn Bueker, ’76, Springfield Jim Cantrell, ’62, Springfield Kim Carlos, ’94, Kansas City, Mo. Al Ellison, ’57, Springfield Mary Kay Frazier, ’83, Springfield Brent Hanks, ’89, Ozark, Mo. Beverly Miller, ’73, Lebanon, Mo. Tyler Durham, student, Nixa, Mo. Taylor Juenger, student, Liberty, Mo.
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Foundation Board of Trustees Officers Bill E. Hixon, Chair, Springfield Rich Young, Vice Chair, Arlington, Mass. Mary McQueary, Secretary, Springfield Steve Foucart, Treasurer (ex-officio) Executive Committee Ethel Curbow, Springfield Robert Fulp, Springfield Mike Ingram, Springfield Gordon Kinne, Springfield Tim O’Reilly, Springfield Pat Sechler, Springfield Ex-Officio Clif Smart, President, Missouri State University Gordon Elliott, Member, Board of Governors, Missouri State University Executive Director Brent Dunn, Vice President for University Advancement Phone: 417-836-4143 Fax: 417-836-6886 Email: Foundation@missouristate.edu Missouri State is published three times a year by Missouri State University, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, MO 65897. Postmaster: Send address changes to Missouri State, Office of Alumni Relations, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, MO 65897 Missouri State University adheres to a strict nondiscrimination policy and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability or veteran status in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Prohibited sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence. In addition, the University does not discriminate on any basis (including, but not limited to, political affiliation and sexual orientation) not related to the applicable educational requirements for students or the applicable job requirements for employees. Printed with soy ink. ALM 147 13
Coach Kellie Harper brings a winning pedigree with her, and she has chosen a team of three assistant coaches that includes MSU legend Jackie Stiles.
ABOUT THE COVER: Senior Aimee Pong, student graphic designer in the office of publications, created this illustration for a concept known as a “Rube Goldberg” — a highly complicated and engineered way to perform a simple action, in which one thing happens that starts off the next. Follow along to see how the Bear gets his reward! 1) The Bear runs to get the honey, 2) sending the candle under the firework. 3) The firework explosion sends a Carrie’s Café Moroccan roll and a pepper shaker flying. 4) The pepper makes the elephant sneeze, which makes him fall over onto a lever that pulls a string, turning on a light fixture. The sneeze also makes him send his drink of water into a funnel. The light and water help 5) grow the tomatoes. A tomato falls into a net, 6) releasing a porcupine from his cage. His needles run into 7) a nearby balloon. The popped balloon is attached to a ball, which rolls into 8) a toy plane, moving it forward to 9) tip a scale. The weights on the scale are attached to 10) a series of gears. The gears, now in motion, are attached to 11) a hammer that pulls out a nail. That nail was holding 12) the honey, which drops within reach of the Bear! M I S S O U R I S TAT E S U M M E R 2013
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Dear Alumni and Friends: Missouri State University’s public affairs mission has served the University well for the past 18 years. The mission was approved by the Missouri General Assembly and signed into law in 1995. Since that time, the mission has been incorporated into the fabric of campus life, from volunteer activities to academic course work. The mission continues to be a valuable attraction for prospective students and faculty. The public affairs mission speaks to the need for graduates to be skilled not only in their academic programs, but also in their lifetime roles as citizens. Sometimes we refer to them as “citizen scholars.” We believe the public affairs mission sets us apart and has the potential to help raise our profile. For 2013-14, we are taking additional steps toward making sure this is the case. First, we are establishing the Missouri Public Affairs Hall of Fame. We announced this in April at the 2013 Public Affairs Conference. We will take nominations through Aug. 31, 2013, with the first class to be inducted in the spring of 2014. I invite you to review the criteria and encourage you to consider nominating a deserving individual. For complete information, please see the story on the right of this page. Further, while we will continue to offer dozens of public affairs-related events, awards and recognitions each year, we will begin focusing on a select number of events to promote to the public each year. For 2013-14, those include: New Student Convocation, Aug. 18 This is how we kick off the year with new students.
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Stomp Out Hunger: All Collegiate Shoe Drive, Sept. 28-Oct. 19 This will be a joint project involving area universities and colleges including Missouri State, Drury, Evangel, OTC and Southwest Baptist. Public Affairs Convocation, Nov. 11 We try to have the author of our “Common Reader,” the book read by all first-year students, be the speaker. This year, that is Blake Mycoskie, founder of Toms Shoes and author of the book “Start Something That Matters.” Public Affairs Conference, April 8-11, 2014 — The theme is: “Global Perspective — Why It Matters.” Collaborative Diversity Conference, April 24-25, 2014 This brings people together to build a strong network of diverse connections. Missouri Public Affairs Hall of Fame Induction Dinner and Ceremony, date to be determined. I hope you can attend one or more of these events during 2013-14, most of which are free and open to the public. I think you will be impressed with the quality of the discussions. Sometimes people ask: “Don’t all colleges and universities promote the qualities of public affairs?” The answer: Yes, maybe so. But our goal is to implement the mission better than anyone else. Very truly yours,
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Nominations now open for the new Missouri Public Affairs Hall of Fame This spring, Missouri State University announced the creation of the Missouri Public Affairs Hall of Fame. The purpose of the Hall of Fame is to honor those who improve the lives of others through their academic, personal or professional achievements. Honorees will serve as examples of global citizens who define the true essence of public affairs and act consistently for the benefit of others. Public affairs is not restricted to politics, humanities or the social sciences; its presence is found in all areas that require critical thinking, participation and the willingness to work for the common good. The recipients will exemplify support of public affairs and engaged citizenship. Nominees must have a connection to the state of Missouri. Elected public officials currently in office, members of the selection committee and Missouri State University Board of Governors members or their families cannot be nominated. Nominations will be accepted through Aug. 31, 2013, and the first recipient(s) will be inducted during the Public Affairs Conference in April 2014. Learn more about the criteria and the selection process, or make a nomination: www.publicaffairs.missouristate.edu/ halloffame
University adds new bachelor’s degree in hospitality, restaurant administration The Missouri State University Board of Governors voted in February to approve a new program. Missouri State plans to soon offer a new undergraduate degree in the hospitality and restaurant administration department.
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This department prepares students for managerial positions in hotels, restaurants, resorts, casinos, institutional food service, special events, catering and many other areas. The new degree program, the Bachelor of Applied Science in Hospitality and Restaurant Administration, was designed for hospitality professionals and transfer students who have already earned an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in a related field. The AAS degree often focuses on developing a specific set of technical abilities and skills and may not include many general education classes. Students who complete an AAS degree may discover that many of their credits do not apply to a bachelor’s degree if they attempt to transfer to a four-year institution. Missouri State’s new Bachelor of Applied Science degree creates a more transfer-friendly path for students who have an AAS in a closely related field
Missouri State plans to offer a Bachelor of Applied Science in Hospitality and Restaurant Administration degree specifically for students who have already earned an Associate of Applied Science degree in a related field. The hospitality and restaurant administration department prepares students for leadership roles in hotels, restaurants, casinos and other venues.
and wish to pursue a four-year degree. Earning this bachelor’s degree would allow them to grow professionally, prepare for leadership opportunities and otherwise advance their careers.
Assuming that Missouri’s Coordinating Board for Higher Education approves the degree this summer, Missouri State will be able to offer it this fall.
Need a transcript? Here’s what you need to know There has been a change to the University’s transcript-request policy. During a meeting of the Board of Governors last fall, the University adopted a fee of $5 per request for an official transcript whether it is hard copy, fax or electronic. The office of the registrar prints 50,000 to 60,000 transcripts per year, so the fee helps the University address the costs of providing that volume of transcripts. However, each student will still receive one free transcript at graduation. Linkedin
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The 200th episode of the local TV series “OzarksWatch Video Magazine” was broadcast Feb. 10 on Ozarks Public Television. “OzarksWatch Video Magazine” is produced by Missouri State University and OPT. The series was created in 1999 to document, present and preserve the Ozarks’ evolving history and traditions. Jim Baker and Dale Moore serve as hosts for the show. Throughout the past 14 seasons, the series has highlighted a variety of people, places, events, industries and talents. Examples of show titles include “The Civil War Battle of Springfield,” “Tradition and Talent: The Possum Holler Fiddlers,” “Christian County A-Z,” “Laura Ingalls Wilder Profile” and “Ozarks Sayings and Expressions.” “The Ozarks provides an unlimited amount of remarkable program ideas,” said Tom Carter, OPT programming and production manager. “The joy of this series is the people we meet, sites we visit and things that we learn and can share with our viewers.” The milestone 200th episode was “Free Flowing: The Buffalo, America’s First National River.” It featured series host Jim Baker and guest Todd Parnell
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Dale Moore (left) and Jim Baker are the hosts of “OzarksWatch Video Magazine,” which recently aired its 200th episode. Each episode focuses on a topic related to the landscape, history or culture of the region. The hosts interview experts and travel to sites around the Ozarks.
as they floated along part of the Buffalo River in Arkansas. “We are so grateful to everyone who has contributed to the success of ‘OzarksWatch,’ ” said OPT General Manager Tammy Wiley. “Our guests have welcomed us with open arms and enriched our lives by sharing their unique experiences about life in the
Ozarks. The program continues to be a viewer favorite and we look forward to many more great years ahead.” Online: Almost 200 full episodes of “OzarksWatch Video Magazine” are available to watch online: www.video.optv.org/program/ ozarkswatch-video-magazine
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Facebook voters name new campus convenience store
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In March, Facebook friends of Missouri State were asked to take part in a poll to name the new convenience store in BearPark South. After almost 1,000 total votes, Bear Stop emerged as the winning name with more than 300 votes. Check back in with MSU on Facebook to participate in any upcoming University polls and get the latest news about campus!
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Alumni participate in networking event Dozens of alumni and friends of the University gathered Feb. 28 on campus to share career advice and conduct quick interviews with students during the third annual Speed Networking Event. The event, co-sponsored by the Missouri State Alumni Association and the Career Center, offers students an opportunity to practice their networking skills with local professionals who represent a variety of organizations. If you would be interested in participating in a future networking event, please contact the Alumni Association: alumni@missouristate.edu
Two leadership roles on campus filled Missouri State has named a new vice president of student affairs and a new college dean. The new dean of the College of Arts and Letters and the new vice president of student affairs were both named this spring.
Galanes named dean of College of Arts and Letters Dr. Gloria Galanes has been named dean of the College of Arts and Letters. Galanes, a professor of communication and a faculty member since 1986, has been serving as interim COAL dean since July 1, 2012. She will officially take the title of dean July 1. “In conclusion of our internal search, I am pleased to announce the July 1 appointment of Dr. Gloria Galanes as dean of the College of Arts and Letters. She is a proven leader who has served MSU well over the past 27 years through her faculty and administrative roles,” Provost Frank Einhellig said. “Gloria is well-known and respected in the local community and across the campus. I look forward to working with her in the dean’s role as we continue to build on the excellent traditions and the reputation for quality education provided by the Missouri State University College of Arts and Letters.” Galanes has assumed many leadership roles within the University, including service as acting dean of COAL, acting department head of communication and mass media, founding director of the
Citizenship and Service-Learning office and Provost Fellow for Public Affairs. She has also been involved in the community, including roles on the Springfield Regional Arts Council, Community Foundation of the Ozarks and the Mayor’s Commission for Children. Galanes has received awards for her teaching, research and service including the Excellence in Community Service Award (2009), the COAL Excellence in Research Award (2005), Outstanding Graduate Faculty Member (2010, 2005, 1996) and the Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award (1993). “I am honored to have been selected to represent the wonderful, creative faculty and outstanding students in the college,” Galanes said. “We look forward to building on our past successes. Our goal is to be the first choice for students in Missouri who want to study in any of the arts and letters departments that comprise our college.”
Alumna returns as vice president for student affairs Dr. Denita (Dee) Siscoe was named vice president for student affairs at Missouri State in May. Siscoe, who takes on this role beginning July 22, most recently served as interim vice president for student affairs at the University of South Florida. She replaces Dr. Earle Doman, who retired
May 1 after 24 years at Missouri State. “I am so excited we were able to hire someone with the experience, personality and enthusiasm that Dee has,” said Missouri State President Clif Smart. “She will be a tremendous asset to our team and I am looking forward to working with her.” Siscoe will oversee enrollment management, student life, the dean of students office, student academic support services, Taylor Health and Wellness Center and the University bookstore. “I am thrilled to be joining the Missouri State University community as the vice president for student affairs,” Siscoe said. “It is such a wonderful opportunity for me both personally and professionally. I was thoroughly impressed with all the students, faculty and staff that I met during my visit to campus. And I know that I am joining a strong team in the division of student affairs.” Siscoe earned her bachelor’s degree from Missouri State. She also has a master’s in education from the University of Florida, a doctorate of education administration from the University of North Texas, and certificates in executive education and dispute resolution and mediation from Southern Methodist University. She has 20 years of experience working in higher education. “As an alum of MSU, I am very excited to return to campus and to be able to play a significant role in the success of the students.” M I S S O U R I S TAT E S U M M E R 2013
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University to hold black-tie event in St. Louis The Missouri State University Foundation will hold the first-ever MarooNation Ball on Nov. 2 at the Palladium Saint Louis, 1400 Park Place, St. Louis. This black-tie event will feature incredible performances, dining and dancing. Entertainment and events planned for the evening include: Aerialists, fire twirlers and other entertainers live on the scene Jazz musicians and other performers from the University Cocktails and mingling Elegant sit-down dinner Dancing to funk band FatPocket And more activities, treats and amusements.
The MarooNation Ball will be an unforgettable celebration for a great cause. All proceeds will go toward supporting future Missouri State University Bears from the St. Louis area. This gala is expected to attract a V.I.P. audience of University alumni and friends, including many representatives of leading St. Louis businesses and organizations. Tickets are $150 per person, which includes a commemorative bottle of Missouri State’s MarooNation Ball Pink Catawba wine. The University is also offering sponsorship opportunities for businesses or groups for $2,500 or $5,000. Sponsors will be guaranteed a table for 10 at the
ball, and and Saint will Louis,receive Missouri •recognition November 2, 2013 commemorative gifts according to their sponsorship level. Contact the Missouri State University Foundation at foundation@missouristate. edu or 417-836-4143 if you have any questions about attending or sponsoring the MarooNation Ball.
Scholarship supporters feted at annual dinner
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Missouri State University Foundation supporters who have contributed to endowed scholarships were invited to the annual Endowed Scholarship Appreciation Dinner held April 22 in the Plaster Student Union. Guests dined with one another and University leaders. Students who have received scholarships were also in attendance to meet and thank supporters.
Neosha Mackey (far right) visited with some recipients of the scholarship she and her husband established for students attending MSU from Qingdao University in China.
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The story of one scholarship Neosha and John Mackey were among the guests at the event. In 2012, the couple established the Neosha and John Mackey Qingdao University Student Scholarship Fund in honor of Neosha’s retirement as dean of University libraries. The Mackeys came to Springfield in 1985 after Neosha took a job as head of reference for Missouri State’s libraries. She was named associate dean of library services in 1987, a job she held until 2009 when she was named dean. During her time on campus, Meyer Library nearly doubled in size and significantly expanded its resources. Neosha and John also saw a significant change in Missouri State’s international outreach efforts during their time on campus. Since 2003, the international student population on the Springfield campus has nearly tripled, and today one out of every 15 students at Missouri State is an international student. Neosha and John took a leadership role in developing international programs, particularly programs in China. Neosha spent more than a year
Want to give to scholarships? Gifts to the University may be designated to a college, department or program of your choice. Learn more about giving to existing programs or endowing a scholarship of your own: www.missouristatefoundation.org in China, which she said was one of the most significant events in her time at Missouri State, and John spent two years there. Neosha and John felt a particular connection with Qingdao, a city of about 8 million people on China’s northeastern coast. Missouri State has a long-standing relationship and student/faculty exchange program with Qingdao University. In honor of Neosha’s retirement, she and John established their Qingdao University Student Scholarship Fund for students attending Missouri State from Qingdao University. Each year, the scholarship will benefit four students from Qingdao University who are studying at Missouri State’s campus in Springfield.
Recreation fields dedicated with new name
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The Betty & Bobby Allison Recreation Fields at Cherry Street and National Avenue were officially dedicated April 23 with a barbecue and gathering of guests and University leaders. The fields were named thanks to a recent significant gift from philanthropist and businessman Bobby Allison. Betty is the late mother of Bobby Allison. Allison wanted to support fitness and wellness on the Missouri State campus. When his gift was announced, he made this statement: “I am so pleased to assist the University in its effort to help with student projects. The youth of today are so important to our future and I am pleased to do my part in helping make a great educational college experience.”
Bobby Allison (left) and his late mother are the namesakes of the Betty & Bobby Allison Recreation Fields on campus. The area includes sand volleyball courts and multipurpose turf fields.
6-30-13: The date to beat! Alumni have until the end of the fiscal year, June 30, to have their gifts counted in 2013 totals. Please be sure to send your gift in the envelope provided with enough time to arrive at MSU by June 30. You may also make a gift online on June 30 and it will count!
Why make a gift before 6-30-13? State funding does not meet our most basic operating needs. It used to fund 80 percent of the cost of providing an education at Missouri State. Now, the state provides less than 35 percent. Your participation helps Missouri State’s rankings in publications such as U.S. News and World Report. These influence future students’ college choices and enhance the prestige of your degree.
Visit www.missouristate.edu/giving or return the envelope next to this ad. Questions? Email annualfunds@missouristate.edu or call 417-836-4143.
Even if you have a small amount to give, you make a difference! For some rankings and reports, the thing that matters most is participation — the total of alumni who support their alma mater. You can direct your gift anywhere you want, to any fund at Missouri State University.
Make this a great fiscal year at MSU by giving today! M I S S O U R I S TAT E S U M M E R 2013
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One of the best things about universities is that they are idea factories. Here, experts from areas around campus share tips and tricks. Try a new gardening project, get more motivated about exercise, find great travel deals and more thanks to their advice!
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Dr. Clydette M. Alsup-Egbers, associate professor in the William H. Darr School of Agriculture, gave tips for planting these summer garden staples in a hanging container.
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6) You can leave the lid on and only remove it when you water the plant, or drill a hole in the lid through which to water. You may also remove the lid entirely and double-up on your project by planting marigolds or basil in the top of the bucket. You may also put mulch over the top to keep moisture in the soil. 7) Keep your soil damp, but not too wet. Water daily or every other day until you see water coming out of the bottom of the planter. If the soil about an inch from the top feels dry to the touch, increase your water. Add new soil and/or fertilizer a few times a month for nutrients, and because soil will be washing out of the hole in the planter. 8) Harvest tomatoes as they ripen on the vine!
Additional info from gardenguides.com, amazingtomatoes.com, eHow.com and the National Gardening Association
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Have a combination of both short-term and long-term goals. A big problem, Perkins said, is just saying: “I want to lose 20 pounds by (any given time).” Then you get discouraged when you don’t make that happen overnight. Instead, set a goal for how many times you want to go to the gym or how many calories you want to eat per week. It’s easier to measure and complete smaller goals. Reward yourself when you meet any short-term or long-term goal — though “obviously not with ice cream!” Perkins said. Give yourself relaxation time at home, book a massage, go out with friends — the rewards don’t have to be big, just something you would like.
Put all workouts in your calendar just like you do family events or business meetings. If you have to change your schedule, work in physical activity that day in some form: walk, take the stairs, etc. Prevent injuries. Don’t go from a sedentary lifestyle to extreme workouts. “Exercise can be lots of fun, but it’s also pretty hard work,” Perkins said. Don’t push so hard that you end up hurting yourself or hating exercise. Build gradually when using weights, and if you’re going to try new equipment, ask the professionals at the gym to walk you through using it.
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Keep it fun! “Don’t do the same routine all the time,” Perkins said. If you work out alone all the time, try a group fitness class. If you work out with friends, try a solo gym trip. If you want some brand-new moves tailored to your goals, invest in a few sessions with a personal trainer. Make a workout playlist you love, because music is motivational. Buying new music helps you invest in your training, and downloading a new track or album can be a great reward for meeting a gym goal. Don’t beat yourself up! “You want to go to the gym, you didn’t make it” and you feel critical of yourself — we’ve all been there, Perkins said. Instead, “get back on the bandwagon by going the next day.” Remember, exercise is about your health for the long-term!
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Fight fair. Wood says fighting can be good: It is a way to learn about your partner and how to compromise with him or her. She says first, understand your conflict style: are you someone who doesn’t mind passionately arguing, someone who avoids conflict or someone inbetween? She says it’s important to be with a partner who accepts your fighting style. During a bad fight, try taking a break. “Say: ‘Can we stop for a second? I’m getting really upset,’ ” Wood says. “Just be aware of when things are getting out of control. Even try a funny signal, like sticking out your tongue.”
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Natalie Allen, instructor in the department of biomedical sciences, has an easy tip to shave calories: Watch what you drink. “When I counsel a client on weight loss, drinks are the first place I look,” Allen said, because people tend to drink more calories than they think.
You can trim as many as 500 calories each day if you cut out alcohol, sugary soda and juice, and replace them with low-calorie choices such as skim milk, diet soda and Crystal Light.
Her best overall drink option is the one you probably guessed: Water! This summer, try putting sliced fresh fruit, such as limes or oranges, into a jug of water for great flavor.
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Linnea Iantria — an instructor in the geotourism department who owned a travel agency for more than 20 years — gave us these ideas for vacations that won’t bust a budget. Don’t discount traveling by car to a nearby destination. You can fulfill a “vacation need” close to your home, saving you tons on gas and plane tickets. For example, if you live near Springfield, try Lake of the Ozarks. “You can get a fantastic place to stay for much less money” than traveling to a far-flung destination. Go on a whim! Many hotels, airlines and tourist attractions have last-minute specials. If you can be flexible and book just a week or two out, you can find amazing deals online. For example, Iantria mentioned Funjet Vacations, a vacation-package business that makes it a point to list its last-minute deals on its website.
Consider going to your dream destination in the off-season. If you visit the Caribbean in the summer, hotel rates may be about 50 to 75 percent less than during winter. The same holds true for many European sites in the winter. In addition, airfares to these destinations may drop to as little as one-third of what they would be in peak season.
Keep your mind open about trying a new destination that may be a better value than your normal travel spot. “I do love new experiences,” Iantria says. “I don’t think anything on the Internet, or anything in a book, or anything that someone else has told you, can really give you the same experience (as traveling).”
If you like cruises, you can find incredible deals. Each cruise ship may carry around 6,000 passengers, Iantria says — “but they’re not going to fill that! If you look right now and you’re willing to go a week from now, you can really find (deals); I mean, I’m talking $299-$399 for seven nights, including all your meals. That’s an incredible bargain.”
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Arrive early — but not too early. About five to 10 minutes is best. Be friendly to everyone you encounter. You can’t be too prepared. Research the company and its industry. Make the interview a two-way street by having pertinent questions ready to ask. The goal: You both walk away thinking this will be a successful working relationship.
Be honest: If you aren’t upfront about your available start date or salary requirements, it starts things off badly. Watch your body language: Practice until you have a good hand shake, make eye contact, maintain good posture and, of course, dress appropriately. Follow up with a personal note thanking the people you met. Make sure your correspondence is proofread and polished.
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Dr. Bradley Fisher, coordinator of the gerontology program, says those who are least stressed as they age past retirement have certain factors in common. Of course, having good health and enough income for your needs are basic elements of happiness. But beyond those, his research has found three primary factors that contribute to aging well:
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WANT TO EAT AT CARRIE’S CAFÉ? WHERE: On the fourth floor of the Professional Building, 609 E. Cherry St. WHEN: 11:30 a.m.1 p.m. on select Tuesdays and Thursdays during spring and fall semesters RESERVATIONS: 417-836-4409
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Carrie’s Café is staffed by restaurant management students who create the menu, serve as chefs, wait on tables and more. The dishes offered change each semester — except for these perennially popular Moroccan Rolls.
ROLLS 12-16 sheets phyllo dough, thawed (about a third to half of a 16-ounce box) 10 ounces frozen, chopped spinach, thawed 5 Tbsp. butter (solid) and ¼ cup butter (melted) 3 scallions, sliced (green and white portions)
MOROCCAN ROLLS AND CREAMY DILL SAUCE 1) Thaw phyllo dough and spinach completely in the refrigerator, at least 8 hours. (Can start the day before you make the rest of the recipe). 2) Make Creamy Dill Sauce. Combine all sauce ingredients; mix well and chill for at least 30 minutes. (Can be made a day or two ahead of the rolls.) 3) Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
3 ounces crumbled feta cheese
4) Melt 5 tablespoons butter in a 10- or 12-inch frying pan. Sauté scallions for a few minutes until tender. Remove from heat and set aside.
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (divided in two ¼-cup portions)
5) Place thawed spinach in a colander in the sink and squeeze with your hands to remove any remaining moisture.
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6) Put spinach in a large bowl. Add ricotta, feta, ¼ cup Parmesan and egg. Mix well. Add sautéed scallions; mix.
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1 Tbsp. dried dill weed CREAMY DILL SAUCE 1¼ cup mayonnaise ½ cup sour cream 2 tsp. dried dill weed ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese 3 Tbsp. lemon juice (from about one large lemon) 1 Tbsp. grated onion
7) Make a seasoning blend for the rolls: Mix the other ¼ cup Parmesan and 1 tablespoon dill weed. Set aside.
10) Get the ¼ cup of melted butter. Take two of the cut phyllo sheets, put them on a work surface and brush them with butter. Sprinkle one sheet with the dill and Parmesan seasoning mix; put the other sheet on top (so that the seasoning is between the two layers). 11) Place one of the spinach logs at a shorter edge of the buttered phyllo sheets. Loosely roll up the log inside the phyllo. Place on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper, with roll’s seam side down. 12) Keep buttering the phyllo sheets, sprinkling the seasoning and rolling the spinach logs until all spinach logs are gone. 13) Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes or until golden at the edges. Serve with the Creamy Dill Sauce.
8) Take ⅓ cup of the spinach mixture; roll into a log about 3 to 4 inches long and set on a sheet of parchment paper. Repeat until all spinach mixture is rolled into logs. 9) Cut the phyllo dough into portions that are 3 to 4 inches across and about 6 inches long.
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They laid ignored for years, maybe decades, in libraries, courthouses and historical society archives. Until a scholar came through town, shaking the dust from documents about the Ozarks — our shared history, if you’ve ever lived in the region. Dr. Brooks Blevins, Ozarks history expert, combs through materials to unearth little-known facts for use in his publications and his classroom. He examines newspapers, court records and more. “I’ll just read every book I can get a hold of that’s been written that even touches on the Ozarks, and then eventually I’ll go look into old diaries and store ledgers — whatever I can find out there,” Blevins said. “In a lot of cases I may be the first person to really look at a document closely.” 18
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Professor focuses on ‘my home region’ Blevins grew up on a farm in Arkansas. As an undergraduate in his home state in the early 1990s, he became fascinated with the Ozarks. “A lot of scholars end up studying something that’s very personal to them,” Blevins said. “I realized that almost no good history had been written about the Ozarks. So I set out as a graduate student to write about my home region.” Blevins travels around Arkansas, Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky and other states, giving talks and going where the historical data takes him.
Findings have led to books Blevins has written several books. A recent work, “Ghost of the Ozarks: Murder and Memory in the Upland South,” is a true-crime tale about a case in Arkansas that caused a national media sensation in
1929 — mostly because a man claiming to be the murder victim appeared, alive and well, days before the trial of those accused. The book won a 2013 award from the Arkansas Historical Association. His next project is a chronological look at the Ozarks from the era of Native Americans to the 21st century. It will combine an outline of the area’s history with stories about interesting characters. “Several years down the road, that will be a book,” he said. Blevins strives to give students in his Ozarks history classes a sense of pride. “I love teaching about and talking about the Ozarks. I get to do that week in and week out here … Since so many of our students here will make their careers and their homes in the Ozarks, I think it’s important for them to have a basic grounding in regional history.” — Michelle S. Rose
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After a search that began in the fall, Missouri State revealed its third-ever student Fan of the Year in February. He is spirited, dedicated and rambunctious — and he will be for years to come, since he is only a freshman! Meet Cameron “Cam” Deckett. Who is Cam, the super-fan? Deckett, an athletic training major, was an athlete and a super-fan in high school at Omaha Christian Academy in Nebraska, cheering in small crowds at girls’ games. “I had a full-body spandex suit, a mask and a cape, of course.” Once Deckett knew he was attending Missouri State, he started watching Bears games and was thrilled by what he saw: “I knew it was something I wanted to be a part of.” Deckett made a quick transition into being a super-fan for the Bears. “Being a fan is Cam’s craft, and he was always developing and honing that skill,” said Matthaus Klute, Maroon Madness president. “It was a daily grind for Cam, and he paid for it in blood, sweat and tears — literally! He had to get stitches from dunking on a door-mounted mini-hoop.” What is his super-fan style? Deckett wears a headband, aviators and a cape at every game. “With his cape and Justin Bieber cut-out, Cam was like a pop star — who crosses over and sings for a death-metal band,” said Klute. “His voice would resonate in a crowded arena, instilling opposing players with fear and despair.” For Deckett, dressing up is a way to support his school and have fun with his friends. “I like to have my own persona in the Cave (MSU’s student section),” he said.
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His favorite Bears sports moment: The Football Bears were playing South Dakota at home last fall and were down 14 points with four minutes and 30 seconds to go. The student section was dwindling away, but Deckett was resolute. “I stayed and cheered no matter how many people were in the stands.” Suddenly the Bears picked up momentum. “They scored on a long pass, then recovered a fumble, scored on another long pass, then stopped South Dakota on defense, ran back a punt into field goal range and then kicked the field goal to win the game as time expired. … There were about 10 of us in the student section, and I was just going crazy with all of them, jumping around and hugging people I didn’t even know. Then the team came over and sang us the fight song. That is my favorite Bears sports moment.” His favorite Bears team: Another reason Deckett is the Fan of the Year: He loves them all. “I have been to so many different events that I can’t choose just one. Picking just one would be unfair because in the end they are all a part of the University I love.”
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Alumnus gives Missouri State graduates, administrators a tour of Fox Studios
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Fox Network Senior Vice President Monte Kuklenski, ’75, (second from right) hosted a studio tour in April in California for (from left) Gail Smart and University President Clif Smart, actress Tess Harper, ’72, actor Jack Laufer, ’76, and Brent Dunn, vice president for University advancement. Kuklenski, Harper and Laufer were theatre majors and performed in Tent Theatre as students at Missouri State.
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Why did you choose to attend Missouri State? I wanted to be away from home so I could learn to be independent, but not so far away that I felt like I was separated from my family. My sister Kelly was already at Missouri State, so I came here!
What is your best memory from Missouri State? I definitely enjoyed being in the Pride Band and Gamma Sigma Sigma (national service sorority), which kept me involved in the community.
What are Missouri State’s best qualities? It’s a close-knit group of people. Students are very involved in the community and everyone’s proud of each other and supports each other, and there’s a lot to do.
How do you share Bear pride? I have the alumni plate cover on my truck. When we sold our house last spring, I had an MSU Bear sign in my garage and the realtor recognized it and said, “Hey, I’ve been there, too!” The symbol is widely recognized.
What is your favorite part of being a Bear? The opportunities it gives. I’ve been in the Pride Band, the Concert Chorale and the Color Guard. I’ve been able to go to Chicago and Disney World. I’m meeting lots of contacts in Mu Phi Epsilon (music fraternity), and the teachers offer so many opportunities to meet people who can further your friendships and your career.
Why would you recommend Missouri State to other out-of-state alumni who have relatives looking for a college? The community of Springfield opens its arms to the students who go to Missouri State. There are a lot of activities that keep the students on track with their studies. It makes for a tight-knit community.
CONTINUE the TRADITION is an out-of-state fee waiver program for the children and grandchildren of Missouri State graduates. To qualify, students must be classified as non-residents for fee purposes, must be enrolled full-time and must have at least one parent or grandparent who is a graduate of Missouri State. Learn more at www.alumni.missouristate.edu/ContinueTheTradition.htm/.
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Meet the new Lady Bears head coach and assistant coaches Coach Kellie Harper brings a winning pedigree with her, and she has chosen a team of assistant coaches that includes MSU legend Jackie Stiles.
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Kellie Harper, who has played on NCAA championship teams, is in several halls of fame and has coached college teams to postseason play, was announced April 10 as the seventh Lady Bears head coach.
“We are very excited for Kellie to join the Missouri State family,” Kyle Moats, athletics director, said during the news conference introducing Harper. “She was a tremendous college basketball player, she comes from a great basketball pedigree and she is widely regarded as a great tactician. I know our fans, alumni and community will share our enthusiasm and welcome the Harper family to Springfield.” Harper, 36, has entered into a five-year agreement with the University. “I couldn’t be happier and more excited about this opportunity. This program has great tradition, fantastic facilities and a solid fan base,” Harper said. “It’s a fresh start for Lady Bears basketball. The future is very bright, and we’re going to have high expectations to do something really special here.”
Harper’s place in basketball history As a teen, Harper (then Kellie Jolly) played for her father, a long-time coach at White County High School in Sparta, Tenn. She earned honors for her playing and was inducted into the White County High Hall of Fame in 2012. She attended the University of Tennessee, where she was on three consecutive NCAA women’s national championship teams (1996-98) under legendary coach Pat Summitt. As a junior, she guided the Tennessee Lady Volunteers to a 39-0 record and the national championship. She was named to the 1998 All-Final Four Team and also earned honorable mention All-America honors as a senior in 1999. She was drafted by the Cleveland Rockers in the fourth round of the 1999 WNBA draft and earned her degree in mathematics that year. She was inducted into the Lady Vols Hall of Fame in 2009. “As a player at the University
Harper’s three assistant coaches New Lady Bears Head Coach Kellie Harper named her full coaching staff April 18, and former MSU great Jackie Stiles and Jennifer Sullivan are set to join Harper’s husband Jon on the sidelines this fall.
Jon Harper Jon Harper has been coaching basketball for more than 10 seasons with his wife. He spent the past four seasons at North Carolina State, serving as one of the Wolfpack’s primary recruiters as well as coaching and building the team’s schedule. Harper earned his bachelor’s degree in health promotion/sports management
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from Auburn University in March 1999, and in May of that year married Kellie Harper (then Kellie Jolly). After receiving his degree, Harper taught physical education and was an assistant football coach at Lee-Scott Academy in Auburn, Ala. He then moved into private business before joining the basketball coaching ranks at the University of Tennessee Chattanooga. Jackie Stiles This former Lady Bear needs no introduction — but here is one, just in case you need a refresher on the most
decorated student-athlete in the history of Missouri State athletics. Jackie Stiles is the all-time leading scorer in Division I women’s basketball and led the Lady Bears to the 2001 NCAA Final Four, among many, many other awards and accomplishments. She became the first MSU player ever to be drafted by a WNBA franchise. She was the Portland Fire’s first-round (No. 4) draft pick, and was named the league’s Rookie of the Year in 2001. A WNBA All-Star that season, she played for the Los Angeles Sparks in 2002, and then went on to play professionally in Australia before retiring in 2006. Since 2007, she has operated her own
of Tennessee, Kellie showed great leadership, poise and dedication,” Summitt said. “She knows the game of basketball. She is an excellent teacher, and her passion for the game is infectious. She will bring all this to Missouri State. “I wish Kellie and the staff she assembles all the very best as they take responsibility for the Missouri State Lady Bears basketball program.”
Coaching experience Harper has a reputation as one of the nation’s most-respected young coaches, and serves as a Division 1 representative on the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association Board of Directors. She has a nine-year record of 167128, including three NCAA tournament appearances and four WNIT berths during those years. Her teams have historically played their best in the postseason. She has a collective 22-13 record in conference tournaments, NCAA tournaments and WNIT games. Most recently, she was the head coach of the North Carolina State Wolfpack women’s basketball team.
Prior to her time with the Wolfpack, Harper was the head coach at Western Carolina University. Before that, she spent three seasons as an assistant coach at the University of Tennessee Chattanooga, and prior to that she was an assistant coach at Auburn University. She was part of the Auburn staff that squared off with the Lady Bears in the first round of the 2000 NCAA Tournament in State College, Pa.
Her Lady Bears team Harper inherits a Missouri State team with nine returning letter-winners, including four seniors. She replaces Nyla Milleson, whose contract was not renewed after six seasons at the helm of the Lady Bears. “I am very excited Kellie Harper has joined the Lady Bears family,” said Missouri State President Clif Smart. “She has shown she is an outstanding coach and recruiter who also wants to be deeply involved in our community. “I am expecting great things from this program in the years ahead as we work to reclaim our rightful position in the Missouri Valley Conference.”
New season-ticket prices for Lady Bears The season-ticket price structure for Missouri State women’s basketball has been overhauled, saving fans money. Season tickets now will be $80 per seat for bleacher sections (H and I) and $120 for all other seats. Only Section B (behind the Lady Bears bench), Section C (center court behind the scorer’s table) and Section L (center court behind the press row) will retain a seat assessment of $300. Courtside and loge-level seats will also be a $120 season ticket, with seat assessments in those two areas dropping from $1,000 to $500 for the 2013-14 season. The new pricing plan is a dramatic savings from last season. “This is something we have been working on for a while,” said Athletics Director Kyle Moats. “President (Clif) Smart and I listened to what our fans wanted, and this puts us in a very competitive situation in terms of value for our fans’ entertainment dollar. Fans in Springfield and around the region will really embrace the brand of basketball that Coach (Kellie) Harper will bring to JQH Arena, and our goal is to bring back that electric atmosphere that people have come to expect from the Lady Bears.” Want tickets?
business, J. Stiles Total Training. She entered college coaching in 2012 as an assistant to former Lady Bear Charity (Shira) Elliott at Loyola Marymount University. Jennifer Sullivan Jennifer Sullivan begins her first season at Missouri State after serving as an assistant coach for a pair of Sun Belt Conference schools the past four years. She will serve as recruiting coordinator on Harper’s staff. Sullivan spent the 2012-13 season as associate head coach at the University of Louisiana in Lafayette, serving as the
recruiting coordinator while handling guard development and scheduling. Prior to her stint with the Ragin’ Cajuns, Sullivan was an assistant at Arkansas State in her hometown of Jonesboro, Ark., for three seasons. Sullivan played for the University of Memphis from 2001-05. She was a three-year starter and helped the Tigers to the second round of the WNIT in 2004. She finished her Memphis career with 800 points, 310 rebounds and 99 steals, graduating in 2005 with a communication degree after being named team MVP her senior season.
Current season ticket holders will have first priority in renewing or upgrading their season tickets. After the season ticket renewal deadline of July 15, new season ticket holders will be contacted in the order in which their application is received to determine their seat locations with a ticket representative. Renewal applications for current Lady Bears’ season ticket holders will be mailed on June 1. Reserve your 2013-14 season tickets by submitting a Lady Bears Season Ticket Application, which is available at MissouriStateBears.com, at JQH Arena or by phone by calling 417-836-3302 or 417836-7678. No payment is due at the time an application is submitted.
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Make plans to attend the Masters professional golf tournament in 2014 with other Missouri State Bears Springfield-born Missouri State alumnus Horton Smith won the inaugural Masters event in 1934 and earned his second green jacket in 1936. Ever since then, the Masters tournament has held a special place in both the Missouri State University and Springfield golf communities. Enjoy the tradition, beauty and legacy of one of the most celebrated weekends in sports.
The tournament is scheduled for April 9-12, 2014, at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga. The special Bears-only package will include three nights at the Grand Hyatt Atlanta-Buckhead, admittance for the Masters on Friday (known as cut day), special admission to the Executive Club adjacent to the course, round-trip transfers to Augusta National and an all-inclusive golf outing at a premier Atlanta-area course. The package also includes a full daily breakfast, social gatherings, exclusive giveaways and official Masters souvenirs.
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Friends and alumni of Missouri State University have a special opportunity to experience a major golf championship with other Bears, thanks to an exclusive package to attend the 2014 Masters Tournament.
Horton Smith, an alumnus of MSU, won the first Masters in 1934 and won again in 1936. In 1962, Springfield honored him by building the Horton Smith Public Golf Course.
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Beaty made an immediate impact with the Volleyball Bears last fall after transferring from Saint Louis University, leading the team with 120 total blocks and ranking third with 284 kills and a 2.47 per set average. The senior-to-be hauled in Second-Team all-Missouri Valley Conference honors in addition to a spot on the MVC Scholar-Athlete First Team. Beaty enters the 2013 season 17 kills away from 1,000 for her college career.
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Fawke, who plays in the defender position, started all 17 matches in 2012 and recorded the most minutes played (1,561) by an MSU player besides the goalkeeper. He anchored a Bearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; defense that allowed just 14 goals all season, tying a single-season school record for fewest goals allowed. He is a 2012 All-MVC second team selection who was named to three all-tournament teams, including Defensive MVP at Central Arkansas and co-MVP honors at the Dayton Marriott Classic.
2013 Football Bears schedule
2013 football schedule finalized Bears will play 12-game regular-season slate for the first time; six home games on tap Missouri State University has finalized its 2013 football schedule, and it features a 12-game regular-season for the first time in school history, the program’s first-ever visit to a Big Ten Conference school and an impressive six-game home slate.
Head Coach Terry Allen opens his eighth season at the helm of the Bears with a Thursday night home game Aug. 29 against Northwestern State University of Natchitoches, La. About 40 lettermen and 70 squad members return to the Football Bears this year. Last season Missouri State finished 3-8 overall, but the Football Bears won three of their last five games and took the top-ranked North Dakota State team to the wire at home.
Season tickets Adult season-ticket packages are $50 for reserved bleachers, $80 for reserved bleacher-back seat packages and $100 for upper-level chairback seats. Discounted packages are available for fans 55 and older. Family four-packs are $120, and include two adult and two children’s reserved bleacher tickets for home games. New this year is a large-group seasonticket package with reserved chairback seats available for $750 for a group of 10 – a savings of 25 percent. The same package is available in the reserved bleacher-back ($600) and reserved bleacher ($375) sections. Single-game tickets will be available in early August.
Richards, who is from Royal Palm Beach, Fla., confirmed his agreement with the Chargers after the conclusion of the NFL draft on April 27. “I’m very blessed and grateful for this opportunity,” said Richards, who earned American Football Coaches Association and Associated Press All-America honors
for the Bears in 2012. Richards served as MSU co-captain and started all 11 games at right tackle for Terry Allen’s MSU club in the 2012-13 season. He was named by the Missouri Valley Football Conference as an All-MVFC second-team selection and later was named MSU’s Offensive Lineman of the Year. Richards is in a group of 20 undrafted free agents who signed April 27 with the Chargers. The group will be part of rookie camp when it opens in late July in San Diego. The Chargers 2012 draft class includes top pick D.J. Fluker of Alabama as well as Notre Dame standout Manti Te’o.
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Lawless capped a stellar junior campaign with being selected to the 2012 All-MAC First Team. Lawless earned that distinction by becoming one of the top scoring threats in the conference. With nine goals and three assists, she was fourth among conference players in points (21). She also ranked third in points per game (1.31), goals per game (0.56) and tied for third in goals scored.
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Time TBA, Sept. 7: University of Iowa (Iowa City, Iowa) 6 p.m. Sept. 14: Murray State University (Murray, Ky.) 6 p.m. Sept. 21: University of Central Arkansas 1 p.m. Sept. 28 (Family Weekend): Illinois State University* 2 p.m. Oct. 5: University of South Dakota* (Vermillion, S.D.) 1 p.m. Oct. 12: North Dakota State University* (Fargo, N.D.) 1 p.m. Oct. 19 (Homecoming): South Dakota State University* 6 p.m. Oct. 26: Western Illinois University* (Macomb, Ill.)
Lineman signs free-agent deal with San Diego Chargers Missouri State offensive lineman Randy Richards has agreed to terms with the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League as an undrafted free agent.
6 p.m. Aug. 29 (Home opener): Northwestern State University
1 p.m. Nov. 2 (Missouri State Showcase): Indiana State University* 2 p.m. Nov. 9: Southern Illinois University* (Carbondale, Ill.) 1 p.m. Nov. 16 (Senior day): University of Northern Iowa* Home games; will be played at Plaster Field on the Missouri State campus * Missouri Valley Football Conference games
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Schaffitzel was named National Defensive Back of the Year by the College Football Performance Awards after the 2012 season. In addition, he was named to the Associated Press and The Sports Network All-America teams and earned Academic All-America second-team honors. As a sophomore, he led the Bears with 105 tackles and five interceptions while earning All-MVFC first-team distinction.
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MarooNation is Missouri State Alumni Association’s version of the ultimate road trip. By hosting events around the state and across the nation, the Alumni Association takes the spirit of maroon and white on the road to ensure alumni and friends stay informed, connected and involved with Missouri State University. Events are planned throughout the year.
[Chicago] Alumni and friends from the Chicago area gathered April 6 at Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery. Those who attended had the opportunity to visit with University representatives, enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres and win door prizes. Missouri State President Clif Smart updated guests with the latest University news. (Top left) Nicole Harbor, ’10, Cory Harbor, ’09, Matt Cermak, ’11, Jackie Jasper, ’09 (Middle) Alexis Stormo, ’05, Sarah Rahl, ’06, Annie Roberts, ’06 (Bottom) Steve Coleman, Jane Lenkman, ’90, Linda Wagner, ’87, Ross Wagner
[Jefferson City, Mo.] Alumni and friends were invited to a gathering April 4 at The Gallery in Jefferson City. Missouri State President Clif Smart updated guests with the latest University news, and Art Hains, voice of the Bears, hosted a conversation with Athletics Director Kyle Moats and Football Coach Terry Allen. (Above) Carrie Carroll, ’94, Doc Kritzer, ’72, Jennie Jones, ’00 (Above right) Phil Neely, ’98, wins a door prize 26
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[New York, N.Y.] Alumni and friends attended a March 10 event titled “A Missouri State Evening in NYC: Connection and Cabaret” at (le) poisson rouge. Attendees connected with fellow Missouri State graduates and heard the latest University news. During the cabaret, Missouri State musical theatre graduating seniors and the Jazz Studies Ensemble provided entertainment. (Top left) Pattie Soete, ’08, and Kristine Banasik, ’07 (Bottom left) Devin Duncan, ’08, and Blake Duncan, ’07 (Below) Luke Hogan, ’04, Kelly Hogan, ’09, Molly Moore, ’06, Emily Graves, ’05
[Joplin, Mo.] Alumni and friends met Feb. 28 at Twin Hills Golf and Country Club in Joplin. Missouri State President Clif Smart gave a University update, and Art Hains, voice of the Bears, hosted a conversation with Athletics Director Kyle Moats, Football Coach Terry Allen and Volleyball Coach Melissa Stokes. (Above left) Erin Ottmar, ’08, Chelsey Hall, ’11 (Above) Bridget Carlton, ’07, Chase Carlton, ’06
[Seoul, South Korea] University representatives, including Jennifer A. Johnston from the English Language Institute, traveled to South Korea for a March 1 gathering in the area of Samsung-Dong. (At right) Mee-Young Kim, Yeong-Ji Kim, ’07, Kurtis Foster, ’11, Susie Kecek, ’12, Seung-Hwan Kim, Ka-Na Oh, ’04
[Orlando, Fla.] The Peabody Orlando Hotel was the site of a Jan. 25 gathering. Brent Dunn, vice president for University advancement, informed guests of the latest University news. Attendees had hors d’oeuvres, visited with fellow Bears and competed for door prizes. (Far left) Isa Sahman, ’02 , Sachie Hainline and Clay Hainline, both ‘98 (Left) Kim Hahn, Do Won Hahn, ’60
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[Tampa, Fla.] Alumni and friends gathered Jan. 26 at Maggiano’s Little Italy restaurant in Tampa, Fla. Guests networked with fellow Bears, ate hors d’oeuvres and received a University update. (Top left, top row, from left) Joshua O’Donnell, ’03, Nicole Brack, ’04, (bottom row, from left) Maureen Templeman, ’11, Borlana Pollard, Aaron Pollard, ’98, Adam Brack, ’03 (Below) Matana Wellman-Lacey, ’11, Ian Lacey, ’10
[Los Angeles] The Fig & Olive in West Hollywood, Calif., was the site of an April 17 MarooNation gathering. Attendees enjoyed hors d’oeuvres, visited with University representatives and competed for door prizes. (Top left) Kelvin Blunt, ’93, MSU music professor Michael Casey, Hannah Duncan, ’11, Kimberly Smalling, ’10, Jeff Kongs and Iain Sandison, ’05 (Bottom left) Matt Emerick, ’09, and Maggie Lehman, ’07
[San Diego] The Miramar Officers’ Club was the place to be April 13 in San Diego. Attendees enjoyed complimentary hors d’oeuvres and door prizes, and also had the opportunity to visit with University representatives and get the latest Missouri State news. (Far left) Missouri State President Clif Smart, Mike Collier, ’63, Rafiel Warfield, ’04, Vice President for University Advancement Brent Dunn (Left) Jennifer Dallas Willhoit, ’12; Virginia Mellon, ’40
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[Naples, Fla.] Missouri State alumni and friends gathered for a dinner Jan. 24 at the Hilton Naples hotel. Those attending were able to receive updates on the University and enjoy a meal while meeting and reconnecting with fellow Bears. (Left) Scott Blyze, ’80, and Carl Dickey, ’56
[Rolla, Mo.] Missouri State alumni and friends gathered April 25 for a MarooNation event at Benton Square Restaurant. Those who attended had the opportunity to visit with University representatives, enjoy a buffet dinner and win great door prizes. (Top left) Bob Anderson, ’75, Judy Dawson, ’70, Wally Dawson, ’67, Joey Rich, ’78 (Top right) Rachel Gray, ’08, Bethany Horna, ’05, Terra Pizzo, ’10 & ’12
[Newport Beach, Calif.] Missouri State alumni and friends gathered April 14 for a MarooNation event at the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach. Those who attended had the opportunity to visit with University representatives, enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres and win great door prizes. (Left) Leah Losser, John Clarke, ’05 and Bob Ford, ’62
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…coming to a town near you! BEARS NEAR AND FAR: Catch maroon-and-white spirit at venues around the country this summer! Meet fellow alumni, make professional connections, remember good times and hear the latest University news. June 6
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Kansas City, Mo. Missouri State Night at Kauffman Stadium
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Homecoming weekend on the Springfield campus
Event details will be announced via email. Update your email address at www.alumni. missouristate.edu and ask your Missouri State friends to do the same.
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Alumni and friends in the Kansas City area began a new year of MarooNation events Jan. 17 at Wil Jenny’s in Overland Park, Kan. Guests connected, reconnected, enjoyed great food and unwrapped door prizes. (Top) Amy Lauer, ’08, J.R. Pyle, ’08, Mary Tearney, ’58, Leana Carlock, Tony Carlock, ’08
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Kansas City alumni and friends gathered April 18 at the Brio Tuscan Grille. The group was able to reconnect with old friends and make new ones, visit with University representatives, enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres and win door prizes. (Above left) Adam Keck, Aubree Dock Keck, ’04, Adam Dinkel, Jaclyn Dinkel, ’06 and Candice Wolf, assistant director of alumni activities at Missouri State (Above right) Judy McElroy, Matt Simons, ’03, Tammy Bearden, ’94
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Llywelyn’s Pub in Webster Groves, Mo., was the site of the first MarooNation gathering of 2013. Attendees at the Jan. 17 event made new connections and new friends using a nametag game —they searched the room to match the right name with the right Bear! (Top) Paul Vogt, ’11, Jenny Faber, ’12, and Vickie Hicks, ’88, Missouri State College of Business corporate relations specialist
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Alumni and friends who are teachers, counselors and school administrators in the St. Louis area gathered March 6 at Maggiano’s Little Italy Restaurant in Richmond Heights, Mo., for a “Legacy of Learning” reception. President Clif Smart welcomed guests and offered a University update. College of Education Dean David Hough gave a COE update and presented mementos. (Above left) Beverly Palmer, ’73, Sharon Mueller, ’80, Barbara O’Brien, ’80
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(Above middle) Kevin Massmann, ’94, and his daughters were among Missouri State fans gathered at The Hangout at Union Station in St. Louis for pep rallies prior to men’s basketball games during the Missouri Valley Conference postseason tournament. Guests enjoyed food, giveaways and the opportunity to shop for BearWear. The Missouri State Pep Band, Cheer Squad and Sugar Bears pumped up the fans and led a team send-off.
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Missouri State alumni and friends in the St. Louis area gathered April 18 for the last MarooNation event of the season at Mike Duffy’s Pub & Grill. Those who attended were able to connect with friends, enjoy hors d’oeuvres and win door prizes. (Above right) Dan Nolan, ’94, Kyle Hopson, ’07, Nick Pollard, ’05, Mike Williams, ’01
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ClassNotes 1947
Dr. Norman Weaver, BSED, and his wife, Garnet, celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary by taking a seven-day Caribbean cruise. The couple lives in Abilene, Texas.
1963
Conita Cole Gaines, BSED, Springfield, received the NASA Exceptional Public Service Medal for her longtime dedication to the Missouri State University Constellation Club. Gaines is a retired teacher from the Aurora and Springfield school districts who founded and led the MSU Constellation Club for 25 years.
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Gordon Elliott, BS, Springfield, was recognized as the 2013 Springfieldian by the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce. The award recognizes lifelong achievement in the community. Elliott currently serves on the Missouri State University Board of Governors.
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1966
Kenneth Burchett, BS, released his second book, titled “The Battle of Carthage, Missouri: First Trans-Mississippi Conflict of the Civil War.” The book can be purchased through McFarland Publishing or Amazon.com. Burchett teaches at the University of Central Arkansas and resides in Branson, Mo.
1972
Hugh Crumpler III, BSED, a professional bass fisherman and fishing guide, published an electronic book titled “Memories of an Old Bass Fisherman: The Formative Years.” He lives in Palm Bay, Fla.
1974
Michael Gilbert, BS, Surprise, Ariz., recently completed work for his Doctor of Ministry from Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary in Mill Valley, Calif.
1976
John Aikin, BS, was promoted to executive vice president of Senators Coaches, Inc., a transportation company. Aikin has been with the company for more than 30 years, and resides in Florence, Ala.
1980
Craig Minegar, BS, Orlando, Fla., received his renewal as a Florida Bar board-certified real estate attorney. Minegar is a shareholder of Winderweedle, Haines, Ward and Woodman law firm, where he uses his 28 years of practice in commercial real estate transactions. Joseph Dow Sheppard III, BS, was sworn in as the president
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of the Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association. The association is a networking group for law professionals in southwest Missouri.
1982
Stephanie Dutton, BS, Wexford, Penn., was appointed to the board of directors for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Pittsburgh affiliate. Dutton is the chief operating officer and vice president of medical oncology services for the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center Cancer Center.
1983
David Rush, BSED, Springfield, was selected for appointment as a United States magistrate judge. Rush served as an assistant United States attorney for the Western District of Missouri and has worked as a federal prosecutor in Springfield since 1990.
1984
Anthony Boggs, BS, joined Morris, Manning & Martin law firm, where he will provide tax-related legal services in the areas of real estate, real estate capital markets, international trade, technology and corporate mergers and acquisitions. Boggs resides in Roswell, Ga.
1985
Jon Horner, BS, recently published his second book, “The Deadly News,” through PublishAmerica. Horner lives in Cassville, Mo., with his wife, Darla, and their two children.
1988
Vickie Nobles Hicks, BSE,
Springfield, was named corporate relations specialist for the Missouri State University College of Business. Hicks also serves as a board member of the Springfield-Greene County Library District.
1994
Brian Taylor, BS, gigged a staterecord gizzard shad on the Black River. The fish was 1 pound, 14 ounces; the previous record was 1 pound, 8 ounces. Taylor and his wife, Melissa Rhea Taylor, BSED, 1995, reside in Poplar Bluff, Mo.
1995
Nathan Means, BS, a professor of biology at Columbia College in Columbia, Mo., has been awarded a Fulbright research grant. The grant will allow him to spend four months in Uruguay, teaching science courses at Universidad de Montevideo. In addition, he will perform soil-quality research for Uruguay’s national Institute of Agricultural Research.
1996
Karen Kanakis, BM, an associate professor of music at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, held a voice recital in March at the Jenson-Noble Hall of Music on the Luther campus. Kanakis, a soprano, has also performed in many operas in the United States and Italy.
2005
Justin Hamlin, BS, Oklahoma City, Okla., received a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Oklahoma State University. He was also accepted into the Tahlequah/Cherokee Nation
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Strong entered the law field with the desire to help victims harmed by defective products or by the negligence of others. He became known for his creative tactics and dramatic narratives. Contact with all types of people in the community, from the struggling farmer to the successful politician, helped him relate in the courtroom. “I was not trying to be anyone in the courtroom other than myself,” Strong said. “I was not trying to act out a performance. (For the sick and injured) I was simply their spokesman, their voice.” Strong recently looked back on life while writing his memoir, “Strong Advocate: The Life of a Trial Lawyer.” It was published in October 2012 by the University of Missouri Press and is available in print and as an audio book. The memoir has been well-received: The St. Louis Post-Dispatch listed “Strong Advocate” among its “50 favorite books of 2012,” and it was nominated for the Missouri Conference on History Annual Book Award. In addition, the book’s publisher has nominated it for the 2013 Scribes Book Award, a recognition for authors writing about the law and legal matters. The memoir contains chapters about fascinating cases, and includes a look at Strong’s most well-known role: the lead attorney for the state of Missouri in 1998 when a number of states sued tobacco companies to recover some tobacco-related health-care costs. The $6.7 billion settlement was a Missouri record at that time. Although he is officially retired and has
Thomas Strong, one of the most successful trial lawyers in Missouri’s history, has published a memoir that details his childhood in rural Missouri and gives readers a glimpse into his career. As a young boy, Strong planned to become a preacher. In high school, he discovered an interest in speech and debate, which he expected would help him speak well in the pulpit. Strong soon found he loved the give-and-take of debate, and out-arguing an opponent. When he enrolled in classes at Missouri State, his advisor asked him what he wanted to be. To his own surprise, the answer was: a lawyer. Strong majored in speech and received his bachelor’s degree in 1952. He went on to graduate from the University of Missouri School of Law and serve in the Army’s Counter Intelligence Corps. He rejected offers to practice law in New York and San Francisco to return to his hometown of Springfield.
family-medicine residency program and will begin this summer.
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Kristin Frevert, BS, received her doctorate degree in clinical psychology, with an emphasis in sport and performance psychology, from the University of Denver. She is now working as a staff psychologist at
Strong’s ties to Missouri State Thomas Strong has been involved at Missouri State in many capacities, including: Past president, member of Board of Governors Co-chair of “Our Promise: The Campaign for Missouri State University,” which recently concluded by raising more than $150 million Strong Hall on campus named for his family in recognition of a gift commitment Originator of several scholarships and endowed faculty positions Recipient of Outstanding Alumni Award, 1987 not practiced in years, Strong still goes into his office at Strong-Garner-Bauer daily, usually between 6 and 7 a.m., to conduct personal business and read. His time is also occupied by civic engagement. Strong remains involved in many capacities at Missouri State, where three generations of his family have received an education. He credits the University with making it possible for him to live at home and earn money for school while completing his degree in only three years, as well as for his many career accomplishments. Among those accomplishments: An award named for him. The Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys gives the Thomas G. Strong Trial Attorney Award annually to a Missouri trial attorney who exemplifies the qualities of professionalism, character, courtroom success and ethics. Of all his achievements, Strong says he is most proud of “practicing law the right way. For me, it was not a job; it was a calling.”
Illinois State University Student Counseling Services in Normal, Ill., and serves as the liaison to Redbirds Athletics.
Health Department. Becky is a speech-language pathologist with Willard schools. The family resides in Republic, Mo.
Jon Mooney, MS, and Rebecca (Becky) Mooney, BS and MS, 2004, welcomed their third child, daughter Elliot, in November 2012. Jon is an administrator with the Springfield-Greene County
Andrew Mundwiller, BS, St. Louis, Mo., was recently awarded the 2012 Missouri Lawyers Weekly Winningest Plaintiff’s Attorney for obtaining the most verdicts for his clients. Mundwiller is a trial attorney
who practices in the area of personal injury with Cagle Law Firm in St. Louis. He was also blessed with a third child, Eliza Rose Mundwiller, in February.
2007
Blake Ahearn, BS, a professional basketball player, signed a contract to play for the Dongguan Leopards in the Chinese Basketball
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Teresa said. Richard said the couple experienced some standout sports moments. “I remember the NIT game with Marquette,” he said, recalling the March 17, 1986, game. Missouri State won in the second round of the National Invitation Tournament in front of the largest-ever Hammons Student Center crowd. “That was a BIG deal and it was a sold-out game, and that was an awful lot of fun. I’d also say Charlie Spoonhour’s reign was a highlight.” The couple, who married in 1991 and live in Springfield with teen daughters Kelsey and Sabrina (as well as a “fabulous” dog whom they rescued after he followed them around at a river), have kept their passion for Bears hoops. “I remember experiencing all of that: ‘Spoonball,’ Barry Hinson’s regime … and then, of course, Kyle Weems and his team standing up after they won the MVC championship with those signs at the Q,” Teresa said. “It was just electrifying.” Teresa says her support for the Bears is exuberant. She sits in the front row, yells and generally acts, as she put it, like “a crazy lady.” “Most people see me and say, ‘I think I know you’ and then it’s: ‘OH, from the basketball games!’”
Richard Ollis and Teresa (Burton) Ollis met as freshmen around 1985, playing a casual volleyball game on campus. At the time, neither could have guessed that a) each other, b) MSU and c) sports would combine to become a huge part of their lives. They became college sweethearts, and followed basketball closely while they were dating. Teresa had been a Bears fan since childhood because her dad followed Missouri State teams. “When we were students here, we’d get (to Hammons) early in the morning and stand in line to get tickets,”
Association. He resides in St. Louis, Mo.
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Emily Hoffman Letterman, BS, Springfield, received an award from the Missouri Press Association for her time as a reporter at the Christian County Headliner News in Ozark, Mo. She is now the features editor at the Springfield Business Journal.
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Teresa shows her support in another public way, singing the national anthem at home games at least once a year. She was a member of Concert Chorale, which was one of her favorite college experiences. She and Richard also support their alma mater as members of The Founders Club and supporters of the Bears Fund. Richard, who has a bachelor’s in finance with a minor in insurance, is now president of his family’s business: Ollis and Company, a risk-management and employee-benefit insurance agency that has been in Springfield for more than 125 years. He says he owes at least part of his success to mentors such as former professor Dr. Vencil Bixler, who taught him about networking and modeled a strong work ethic. He, in turn, now shares some of his expertise with MSU students by serving on the College of Business advisory board. “I really love what Missouri State stands for academically — I just think it is a tremendous place,” he said. Teresa, who earned a bachelor’s in accounting, is now a stay-at-home mom and yoga teacher at Success Naturally studio. There’s no chance you’ll see less of the Ollises at MSU games: “We have season tickets to virtually every sport,” Richard said. In addition, they are in the process of moving to Springfield’s center city. “We like that feel of the nice community, and being close to downtown and the University,” Teresa said. “Soon we’ll be close enough we can walk to football games when it’s nice!”
accepted an associate position at Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP. The law firm is located in Kansas City, Mo., where Artman resides. Michele Hendershot Smith, Fordland, Mo., BS and MAcc, received a promotion from BKD, LLP. Smith’s work is in providing tax services to banking clients as well as trusts, gifts and estate tax. She also assists the Springfield BKD office’s retail and business services team.
Joshua Wemple, MAcc, Nixa, Mo., was promoted to supervisor at BKD, LLP. Wemple provides tax, accounting and consulting services for individuals and businesses. He has led employee-benefit plan audits and aided clients in several industries.
2009
James Chrouser, BS and MAcc, received a promotion from BKD, LLC. Chrouser is an auditor with
PHOTOS COURTESY “THE BROADWAY DOLLS”
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It was a scene out of “Fame”: About four dozen young men and women in leotards, tights, shorts and dance shoes stretched and bounced as the doors opened to the dance studio in McDonald Arena. They sat on the wooden floor to listen to their guest speaker, alumna Hollie Howard. “We’ve got three hours to play,” Howard said. “What I want to do today is replicate a New York audition.” It’s a topic she knows. Howard is the creator and president of “The Broadway Dolls” touring revue, in which she and female co-stars sing, act and dance five at a time in girl-group fashion. She and several cast mates led the master class as part of an October 2012 visit to Springfield, which also included a performance of “The Broadway Dolls” at Juanita K. Hammons Hall. “I was here when Juanita K. Hammons was being built,” said Howard, who lives in New York City. “It’s the coolest thing in the world that now, not only am I performing there, I am doing my show — the show I
created. I don’t even have words to express. It’s just the coolest.” Howard, who grew up in Jefferson City, chose Missouri State even though she considered colleges farther from home. “I was so happy that I went here rather than going to one of the conservatories I had looked at. There’s better training here! And you don’t know that until you’re here and actually going to school,” Howard said. “You really realize it when you’re out of school and you’re meeting people and seeing what their skill-sets are versus what yours is — that made me realize we have a really great program here.” Howard’s career took off after she earned a bachelor’s in theatre performance in 1997. Her first job was as a dancer at Walt Disney World in Florida. She was next selected to go to Europe with a touring company of “Fame.” Since then, she has appeared on Broadway in “Annie Get Your Gun,” “Hairspray” and “Mamma Mia!” She’s been involved with other projects, including nationally touring shows of “Fame” and “A Chorus Line,” and had film and TV roles. Her success is no surprise to Michael Casey, coordinator of the musical theatre program. “She was part of a group of students who were very interested in musical theatre, and most of them have gone on to inspiring careers.” Inspiring, indeed: “Broadway Dolls,” which Howard created in 2004, is
the company’s National Health Care Group, in which he serves manufacturing clients and hospitals. He resides in Nixa, Mo.
advice for parents and families in the area. It will be distributed in outlets across Springfield, Republic, Ozark and Branson.
Trysta Eakin Herzog, BS, Springfield, Kandice McKee, BS, Ozark, Mo., and Stephanie Lindberg, BFA, 2007, Springfield, have launched From the Nest, a free quarterly parenting magazine for the Ozarks region. The magazine will feature stories, columns and
Colleen McDole, BS and MAcc, Springfield, received a promotion from BKD, LLC. McDole provides audit and consulting services to long-term care facilities, retirement centers and home health and hospice agencies. Travis Randolph, BA, St. Louis,
“going great,” she said. They were booked through 2012, “then we’re going to China for two weeks, then opening for Chaka Khan on New Year’s. We’re entertaining the heads of Disney at an event. … and we already have 35 performing arts centers booked for the beginning of 2013. That will triple for the fall.” In the future, she said, the show might have different companies similar to the model used by Cirque du Soleil. “I could see a sit-down theatre in Vegas, maybe one in Branson, maybe a company on a cruise ship, a group doing a Broadway show and a group doing an international tour.” Maybe they could recruit from their master class: Howard and her fellow Dolls taught the students dance combinations and gave them audition secrets. “It was so good to hear realistic advice about how to stand out in the crowd and to hear someone say ‘don’t freak out about being in this business,’ ” said Alana St. John, a sophomore majoring in musical theatre. Casey agreed that students benefited from the class. “Planning to work as an actor can be frightening, and seeing people from here who are successful is really important for our program.” Howard was glad to help students and indulge in nostalgia. “When I was here, I had all of these dreams of being a Broadway performer. It’s so cool to see they have come full-circle.”
Mo., was hired by Geile/Leon Marketing Communications as a copywriter. He will be responsible for copy and creative concepts for print, TV, radio, outdoor, digital and other advertising and marketing methods.
2010
Jess Lehman, BS and MAcc, Springfield, was promoted within BKD, LLC. He helps with various engagements for health care clients from rural clinics to
large health systems.
2013
Scott Turk received the 2013 Undergraduate Award of Distinction from the NorthAmerican Interfraternity Conference. The award recognizes “a fraternity man who has found an outlet for developing as both a leader and a better man.” Turk is an alumnus of Theta Chi fraternity and resides in Springfield.
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education at culinary school. Now, he spends his workdays thinking up creative takes on classic comfort foods. He crafts all his recipes himself and makes all of the food from scratch. It may not be common for a businessperson to move into culinary arts, but Unger said he has always had plenty of seemingly different interests. “When I was 17 or 18, I didn’t know what I wanted to do, or that I would one day turn my love of cooking into a career,” Unger said. “I came to Missouri State because I loved the variety of programs and I bounced around and took classes in everything from recreation to theology to sports medicine.” After he had explored many programs, marketing senior instructor Sherry Cook convinced Unger to pursue marketing. “Students like Mathew are the ones that really make an impression,” Cook said. “I still remember where he sat in the first marketing class he took with me — right in the front. You could tell he enjoyed learning all he could about marketing. Those kind of students you always remember.” Her instincts proved correct, Unger said:
Mathew Unger traded his business suit for a chef’s hat when he opened Mathew’s Kitchen in 2011, one of the newest restaurants in St. Louis’ fabled neighborhood known as The Hill. So what convinced this 1999 marketing program graduate to turn his love of food, and his interest in marketing, into a full-time venture? “I love cooking and making people happy with food and wine,” Unger said. “Seeing a room full of people really enjoying themselves is really gratifying to me.” After he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in marketing in 1999, Unger worked as a stockbroker at what is now UBS Financial Services. However, he felt a calling to try the food industry — so he decided to continue his
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Lenville F. Delisle, ’33 Pembroke Pines, Fla. Juanita Wiles Carr, ’35 Springfield Ruth E. Buchanan Huff, ’35 Ballwin, Mo.
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Dorothy Ellen Miller, ’40 St. Louis, Mo. Lois J. Doubt Clithero, ’41 Wichita, Kan. Norma I. Ellison Mauldin, ’41 Louisville, Ky.
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Dr. David R. Holmes, ’42 Springfield Genilie Jean Kidd HowellLurie, ’42 Springfield Silas Grantham, ’43 Grand Junction, Colo. Farris L. Crawford, ’44 Mountain Grove, Mo. Leon V. Appleby, ’46 Springfield James F. Payne, ’46 Springfield William D. Boos, ’49 Tulsa, Okla.
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Dr. Wanda R. Gray, ’49 Springfield William J. Hammond, ’49 Springfield Kenneth L. McKinney, ’49 Rockwall, Texas
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Lois M. Kilburn Garrison, ’51 Springfield Carl A. Renie, ’51 Springfield Janet Newton Stiefvater, ’51 Springfield Dr. Max W. Gilmore, ’52 Springfield George F. Stuever, ’52 Lawton, Okla.
“Marketing really grabbed me; I’d sit through a two-hour class and feel like it had just started.” His two career paths actually complement each other well. At his restaurant, Unger combines the business concepts he learned at Missouri State with culinary knowledge from St. Louis Community College and the Culinary Institute of America. “We’re constantly trying to reinvent how to get people in the door and how to best market to new customers, and my marketing background has without a doubt helped me,” Unger said. “Plus, understanding accounting and economics has really helped with the business side.” Unger has maintained his ties to Missouri State. Recently, he put his two certifications in wine — he’s a sommelier and a Certified Specialist of Wine — to use by hosting a MarooNation wine-tasting event at Mathew’s Kitchen for fellow St. Louis alumni. “It’s absolutely important to stay connected after graduation,” Unger said. “If you own a business or plan to open one, it gives you an automatic connection with others. There is a certain level of respect that comes with doing business with other people from MSU.” So, when other Bears visit Mathew’s Kitchen, what one dish should they try? “If I had to pick just one, it would be the fish and chips,” Unger said. “It is walleye crusted in a rice cereal, and it’s our biggest seller.”
Jo Ann Healey, ’53 Springfield May E. Freeman Morrison, ’54 Concordia, Kan. James L. Berry, ’55 Springfield Beulah Henderson Brown, ’55 Reeds Spring, Mo. Patrick G. Burnum, ’55 Springfield Roy M. Gertson, ’57 Branson, Mo. Clifford E. Stratton, ’57 St. Louis, Mo. Jack Ronald Reesor, ’59 Topeka, Kan.
Richard L. Stokes, ’59 Jefferson City, Mo. Harold G. Virgen, ’59 Columbia, Mo.
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Olive Simmons Tiede, ’61 Marionville, Mo. Dorothy Rubison Blades, ’62 Republic Darrell W. Hinds, ’63 Ozark, Mo. John C. Stone, ’65 Springfield Delana E. Foster Jackson, ’66 Charlottesville, Va. Carolyn R. Jones, ’66 Sedona, Ariz.
Alumni on “40 Under 40” list The Springfield Business Journal named several Missouri State graduates to its most recent “40 Under 40” list, which celebrates Springfieldarea civic and business leaders who are 40 years old or younger. Among the honorees: Anthony Hopkins, BS ’99, Springfield, a partner with Springfield Builders, Inc. and a founding member of the Young Advocates Council for the Child Advocacy Center Dawn Proctor O’Connor, BS ’00, Springfield, owner of Sac River Stables Karen (Steffes) McKnight, BS and BSEd ’00, MSEd ’03, activities director and assistant principal for Nixa High School; board member with Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce Miles Ross, BS ’01, Springfield, founder of Veritas Public Relations, which offers campaign management, nonpartisan initiatives expertise and governmental or business public relations
Rhiannon Brown Edwards, BS ’02 and MBA ’07, Battlefield, Mo., director of marketing for Ashley Furniture HomeStore; responsible for marketing and advertising for four regional stores Mandy Morris Jones, BS ’02, Sparta, Mo., vice president of Family Pharmacy Inc. and the youngest board member of the Ozark Chamber of Commerce Jessica Overman Kruse, BS ’03, Ozark, Mo., attorney for Ozarks Elder Law who focuses on elder law, probate and estate planning Landon Gray, BSEd ’03, MSEd ’06, Ozark, Mo., principal of Branson West Elementary School
Andrew Denton, MBA ’06, Nixa, Mo., vice president for enrollment management at Evangel University Adrienne Weber McCoy, BS ’06, event coordinator for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Ozarks and president of the Springfield Rotaract club Jeremy Trapp, BS ’06 and MSW ’10, Springfield, supervisor of the abuse and neglect unit of the Greene County Juvenile Office; works part-time for Counseling Associates of Springfield Teresa Marrocco Coyan, BS ’07, Nixa, Mo., manages the legislative affairs of CoxHealth; founded the CoxHealth Young Professionals group and the CoxHealth Mentoring Program
Tara Rawlins, BS ’08, Springfield, owner of RAW Marketing LLC, which focuses on social media marketing, business website design, search-engine optimization and traditional marketing practices; Rawlins’ company is part of the Missouri State University eFactory in the Plaster Center for Free Enterprise Emily Journagan, BS ’09, Springfield, volunteer services coordinator at Drury University; co-advises 10 Drury freshman; serves as the community services chairwoman for Springfield’s Rotaract club
Alumni on “20 Under 30” list 417 Magazine named several Missouri State graduates to its most recent “20 Under 30” list, which recognizes up-and-coming young professionals who are 30 years old or younger. Among the honorees: Kimberly Greene, BS ’05, Springfield, education coordinator for dual credit and adjunct instructor of public speaking at Ozarks Technical Community College
Mildred F. Gum Dopp, ’67 Kimberling City, Mo. Grover Michael Lampe, ’67 Springfield James D. Bauer, ’69 Chapel Hill, N.C. Randolph J. Coggin, ’69 Springfield Dwayne M. Rhoden, ’69 Springfield
1970s
Gerald D. Baker, ’70 Cathedral City, Calif. William C. Ahlers, ’71 Union, Mo. Robert B. Howard, ’71 Columbia, Mo.
Laura Head, BS ’05, Ozark, Mo., marketing and public relations director at English Management Brittany Helton Waugh, BS ’06, Springfield, private client risk advisor at Ollis & Company
Bert D. Cantrell, ’72 Springfield Paul R. Dorrough, ’72 Springfield David H. Umfleet, ’72 Marshfield, Mo. William C. Anderson, ’73 Aurora, Mo. William A. Reznikov, ’73 St. Louis, Mo. Jack S. Looney, ’76 Republic, Mo. Steven E. Adams, ’78 Springfield Maxilee Roberts, ’78 Springfield
Sarah Hough, BA ’06, Springfield, community event coordinator for Urban Districts Alliance Matthew Simpson, BS ’07, Springfield, research assistant
1980s
Bonnie L. Scullen Hart, ’81 Springfield Holly L. Bowlin, ’82 Springfield Bryan K. Fawks, ’83 Holts Summit, Mo. Michael J. Owen, ’84 Colorado Springs, Colo. James S. Hedges, ’88 Springfield
1990s
Howard L. Bell Jr., ’91 Springfield
at Ozarks Technical Community College and co-founder of Five Pound Apparel Andrea Long, MHA ’11, Nixa, Mo., staff attorney at Legal Services of Southern Missouri
2000s
Sarah K. Jarboe White, ’03 Popular Bluff, Mo. Emily S. Romine, ’04 Columbia, Mo. Ben M.A. Smith Sr., ’04 St. Louis, Mo. Keith E. Knickerbocker, ’06 Springfield Benjamin J. Fifer, ’08 St. Charles, Mo. Clayton K. Stevens, ’08 Springfield
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James E. Mentis, ’50, faculty emeritus Strafford, Mo. Daniel L. Palen, ’58, former faculty Springfield Louise Sticker Sunderman, staff emeritus Springfield Dr. William R. Van Cleave, faculty emeritus Idyllwild, Calif. Jack A. Wittington, retired staff Ozark, Mo.
Lynda C. King Johnson, ’98, staff Springfield
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Editor’s note: As summer settles over the campus, Don Payton reflects on summer sessions past. Almost every summer since my student days at then-SMS, I’ve had this recurring dream: I’m standing atop the highest board on the Olympic-pool diving platform behind McDonald Arena. I’ve been standing there for hours — or ever since my instructor said if I want to pass the course, I had to complete the dive. “It’s pass or fail,” she says. “Define fail,” I say. A little girl’s voice behind me says, “Go ahead. Don’t be afraid...” At first it sounds like the voice of an angel, but reason tells me the diving platform isn’t quite that high. “I was scared, too, at first,” the little one says, “but that was four years ago, when I was 3.” Suddenly, I’m thrashing about in midair, arms and legs flailing every which way. As I plummet poolward, I notice to my ultimate horror that someone has drained the pool... Truth be told, and despite the yarns I might have spun along the way, I have fond memories of the two summer terms I spent on campus as a student. Over the years, I’ve found many who
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recall the “pleasant vibes,” as one grad credit for grades of E, S, M and, yes, even recently put it, about summer school. I. Of course, the days were hot and the “I wouldn’t have missed it for the classrooms were like a steam bath, but, world,” she said. “For me, it was like hey, look what you got for 10 bucks. attending summer camp, except I got Wasson had a lifelong dream to coach credit for it.” basketball. One day during the August She noted that the classrooms weren’t term, Placement Director Hazel Ponder air conditioned, neither were any of the pulled him out of class to say he had an rooming houses that surrounded the immediate appointment to interview for campus, nor was the library, the College the coaching job at Waynesville. He got Inn, the Varsity Drug Store or the Havethe job, had several successful years as a-Cup cafe. Or that room — what was it? a coach, and went on to an outstanding Oh, yes, the El-Var Tea Room. and productive career in education at When I spoke to the class of ’35 at the Missouri State and Drury and with the Golden Anniversary, one of the returnees state’s Department of Elementary and said she attended summer school for Secondary Education. 13 years “until I think they ran out of At Homecoming last year, someone courses.” suggested the Alumni Association might Until 1962, the summer session consider honoring former students was followed by an August term, which who attended the August session. Just was a fixture for more than 50 years. think, at the same time they could pause Classes met six days a week, and were and reflect on the poor souls who had taught by the regular faculty. The session survived the dreaded top board at the was especially popular among military outdoor swimming pool. veterans, many of whom attended SMS “straight through” the year. Wensey Marsh, class of ’48 and career placement director from 1956 to 1986, talked about summer school when he was nominated to the MSU Wall of Fame in 2009. He said he attended the August sessions three times on his way to graduating in 27 months. Is 27 months a record? Probably. This photo from the 1963 Ozarko yearbook shows Missouri State Bill Wasson, students and friends having fun in the sun during summer. Don Payton class of ’49, attended has fond memories of the two summer terms he spent on campus. Augusts in order to complete his undergraduate work in Don Payton, ’50, is former information services less than three years. He said the August director at Missouri State University. Now retired, session was “one of the greatest bargains Payton continues to write for the University and ever in higher education.” Fees were $10 area publications. Send him messages at Don_Payton@missouristatealumni.org. for the term, and classes offered bonus
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Recent graduate experienced Arab Spring firsthand Weston Bland, who triple majored in Arabic, global studies and Middle Eastern studies with a minor in international relations, was studying abroad in Cairo during the beginnings of the Arab Spring in 2011. He gained an unforgettable perspective by being in Egypt during a time of political upheaval.
ABOUT WESTON BLAND UNIVERSITY AWARD: One of just six students chosen for the 2010-11 Citizen Scholar Award BACHELOR’S DEGREES: Arabic, global studies and Middle Eastern studies, December 2012; graduated magna cum laude from Honors College WHAT’S NEXT FOR HIM: Graduate school in Middle Eastern studies at the University of Texas at Austin, starting fall 2013 CAREER GOAL: Academia — preferably become a professor of Middle Eastern studies HOMETOWN: El Dorado Springs, Mo. STUDY ABROAD LOCATIONS: The American University of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates; the American University of Cairo in Egypt; Université Moulay Ismail in Morocco
Tell us about your travels. The first time I ever went abroad was in college, to do missionary work in Kenya. Next, I spent about three weeks teaching English in Thailand. The first time I studied abroad was in Morocco. Now I have been to Spain, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Lebanon, Oman, Jordan, Palestine and Israel.
When did you leave Cairo? I left Feb. 5, 2011. School was supposed to start at the end of January, but transit had been blocked in the city. The school had to keep pushing back the semester and we weren’t sure it would ever start, so I decided to transfer to the Emirates. I did get to go back to Cairo for a year, from June 2011 to June 2012.
You were in Cairo during the Arab Spring in 2011. What was that like? I arrived about five days before the revolution broke out. On Jan. 25, protests started, and on Jan. 28 the city changed in a big way. Years of grievances people had against their government spilled over. Protestors took control of the city, police left the streets and the military moved in. Hours of curfew were enforced and the atmosphere quickly became tense. During the hours outside of the curfew, people rushed out to buy things like food and phone cards.
What was it like seeing this moment? It was definitely a great experience in a lot of ways. The realities of the Middle East differ from any negative stereotypes. There was overwhelming hospitality anywhere I traveled. People separated my political identity as an American from my identity as a human and a guest. It helped me make a critical separation between people and politics — seeing how individuals see the world, not just governments. Not everyone in any country thinks the same thing.
What did you see during the protests? Some of them had a celebratory tone, some were political and a few turned angry. Some I wouldn’t call even protests — they were more demonstrations, or rallies for political ideas or parties. It was a strangely welcoming environment; I did not feel uncomfortable. People came up to us as Americans and asked our thoughts on government, the future of their country and our political relations, just to get our perspectives.
Are you going back again to Egypt? Yes — I will be in Cairo from May to August 2013 to take Arabic language classes.
Were you ever scared? I was less worried when I was there than people who were watching it at home were for me. Things got chaotic a few times, but generally if we got a weird vibe we would promptly leave that area. The TV and Internet made it look like a city engrossed in violence, but Cairo is a massive city of 20 million people and the protests were usually concentrated to a few districts or neighborhoods.
Would you recommend that other MSU alumni travel to Egypt? Why or why not? I would definitely recommend that other alumni travel to Egypt. Obviously, it’s a travel location that necessitates some extra precaution and pretravel research on the situation as it develops. But I think that in general, travel to Egypt is a great way to see the divide that exists between conditions as they exist on the ground versus how they are reported in the news. I’ve found this experience very beneficial as I currently have several friends in Korea experiencing the same news/reality discrepancy. And specifically for Egypt: I think everyone can benefit from spending time interacting with the kind, exciting and interesting people who call Egypt their home. M I S S O U R I S TAT E S U M M E R 2013
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Welcome to Bear Boulevard! Missouri State now has an official entrance for visitors! The intersection at National Avenue and Monroe Street, next to the visitorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; parking lot, was recently renovated in a joint effort by the city of Springfield and the University. Improvements include a new traffic light and turn lanes to help with traffic flow, a fence, landscaping, a pedestrian crosswalk and a spiffy Missouri State sign large enough to read in a passing car. In addition, Monroe Street along this section has been renamed Bear Boulevard. In the future, the University would like to add a staffed welcome center to greet tour groups and other guests. We hope to see you on Bear Boulevard soon!