January 2007 - Posts

• New fossil species named in honor of geology professor’s career

  Not all science is done in the laboratory. Read More... Posted Jan 30 2007, 12:00 AM by Missouri State University News RSS

• Buddhist scholar pens English translation of 13th century literary text

  Scholars will tell you that it’s often painstaking to translate text from one language to another. But it’s even more perplexing when the original text is written in an ancient language. Read More... Posted Jan 29 2007, 12:00 AM by Missouri State University News RSS

• Governor Blunt Outlines Higher Education Initiatives; Missouri State President Michael T. Nietzel Comments

  Missouri State University President Michael T. Nietzel responds to Governor Matt Blunt's higher education initiatives. Read More... Posted Jan 25 2007, 12:00 AM by Missouri State University News RSS

• Missouri State Tent Theatre calls for auditions

  Auditions for Missouri State University’s Tent Theatre musicals will be held Feb. 10 in Ellis Recital Hall. Read More... Posted Jan 23 2007, 12:00 AM by Missouri State University News RSS

• Breakfast with Champions series to feature employee wellness expert

  The Missouri State University Breakfast with Champions series will continue with Dr. Bill Hettler, a physician who has been a driving force in health promotion and wellness for more than 20 years. Read More... Posted Jan 22 2007, 12:00 AM by Missouri State University News RSS

• Missouri State announces new endowments totaling more than $500,000

  Five new endowed funds totaling more than $500,000 have been established through the Missouri State University Foundation in recent weeks. Read More... Posted Jan 22 2007, 12:00 AM by Missouri State University News RSS

• New scholarship to cover all tuition for neediest students

  “A student from a family with a high income is seven times more likely to complete a baccalaureate degree or higher than a student from a low-income family,” says Missouri State University President Michael T. Nietzel. Read More... Posted Jan 19 2007, 12:00 AM by Missouri State University News RSS

• University remembers influential leader Martin Luther King, Jr.

  The office of multicultural student services at Missouri State University will present “An Evening of Reflection” at 7 p.m. Jan. 18 in the Plaster Student Union Ballroom. Read More... Posted Jan 11 2007, 12:00 AM by Missouri State University News RSS

• Donor provides gift to restore Casavant organ to former glory

  Thanks to an anonymous donor, concert goers and students will be able to experience something that no other state university in Missouri has – a restored and expanded performance-quality pipe organ. Read More... Posted Jan 11 2007, 12:00 AM by Missouri State University News RSS

• Missouri State Collegiate Chorale calls for performers

  Singers in the community are invited to join the Missouri State University Collegiate Chorale for the rehearsal and performance of Gustav Mahler’s “Symphony No. 8. Read More... Posted Jan 08 2007, 12:00 AM by Missouri State University News RSS

• Agriculture department head honored for leadership contribution

  thannual Missouri Governor’s Conference on Agriculture. Read More... Posted Jan 05 2007, 12:00 AM by Missouri State University News RSS

• Missouri State University cited as a ‘best value’ institution

  Missouri State University has been selected for inclusion in The Princeton Review’s 2008 edition of “America’s Best Value Colleges.” Missouri State is one of 165 schools nationwide to be selected for inclusion. Read More... Posted Jan 04 2007, 12:00 AM by Missouri State University News RSS

• Employees, retirees honored; staff service awards given

  During its Jan. 3 Staff Service Awards Luncheon, Missouri State University announced the two winners of its Staff Excellence in Community Service Award, announced the six winners of its Staff Excellence in University Service Award, honored the 38 employees... Posted Jan 04 2007, 12:00 AM by Missouri State University News RSS

• Missouri State University Foundation endowment tops $51 million

  The endowment at Missouri State University has topped the $50 million milestone. It is the first step toward a larger goal, according to Missouri State President Michael T. Nietzel. Read More... Posted Jan 02 2007, 12:00 AM by Missouri State University News RSS