April 2009 - Posts

• Beartones place third in international competition

  The Beartones, an a cappella group from Missouri State University, won third place at the Varsity Vocals International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA) on April 18. Read More... Posted Apr 30 2009, 04:15 PM by Missouri State University News RSS

• Ken Rutherford awarded Public Affairs Professorship

  Missouri State University awarded its second Public Affairs Professorship Award today (April 23) to Dr. Kenneth Rutherford, professor of political science. Read More... Posted Apr 23 2009, 10:05 AM by Missouri State University News RSS

• Artwork still sought during recession

  Keith Ekstam, professor of art and design at Missouri State University, says that some art forms are gaining popularity despite financial problems facing art galleries. Read More... Posted Apr 22 2009, 08:16 AM by Missouri State University News RSS

• Usage of undergraduate scholarships expanded to graduate study

  Missouri State University students who do not use the full value of their undergraduate scholarships will now be able to apply the balance to graduate study at Missouri State. Read More... Posted Apr 21 2009, 09:45 AM by Missouri State University News RSS

• Celebration to honor 40th anniversary

  The department of communication sciences and disorders at Missouri State University is hosting a 40th anniversary celebration and class reunion for the Missouri State speech-language and hearing program at 6 p.m. May 8 at Hickory Hills Country Club. Read... Posted Apr 21 2009, 08:26 AM by Missouri State University News RSS

• Asian Pacific American Heritage Month to celebrate diversity

  Missouri State University will host various festivities throughout April and May in honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Read More... Posted Apr 17 2009, 12:16 PM by Missouri State University News RSS

• Professor receives award to research plant remains from 900 A.D.

  Neal Lopinot, director of the Center for Archaeological Research at Missouri State University, received a grant to fund the research of plant remains from a prehistoric village site dating to around A.D. 900. Read More... Posted Apr 17 2009, 09:22 AM by Missouri State University News RSS

• Vice president of university advancement selected for leadership program

  Brent Dunn, vice president of university advancement at Missouri State University, has been selected to participate in Leadership Missouri. Read More... Posted Apr 17 2009, 09:19 AM by Missouri State University News RSS

• Bankruptcy is a viable option during economic recession

  According to Dr. William Donoher, assistant professor of management at Missouri State University, bankruptcy isn’t a death sentence, and it could be the saving grace for companies burdened with heavy debt. Read More... Posted Apr 16 2009, 10:50 PM by Missouri State University News RSS

• SIFE team wins regional competition

  The Missouri State University Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE) team returned to Springfield as regional champions after participating in the SIFE USA Regional competition in Dallas, Texas on April 3. Read More... Posted Apr 13 2009, 09:36 AM by Missouri State University News RSS

• Earth Day reminds people they can sustain the earth

  Earth Day will be celebrated April 22 and is a reminder of the effort that goes into sustaining the environment, according to Dr. Melida Gutierrez, associate professor of geography, geology and planning at Missouri State University. Read More... Posted Apr 13 2009, 09:27 AM by Missouri State University News RSS

• Missouri’s geology susceptible to sinkholes

  Dr. Douglas Gouzie, assistant professor of geography, geology and planning at Missouri State University, studies sinkholes and will be giving a free public lecture on the subject Monday, April 13. Read More... Posted Apr 13 2009, 09:18 AM by Missouri State University News RSS

• Office of the Provost hosting ‘Integrity Around the World’

  The Missouri State University office of the provost is hosting a series of events during Academic Integrity Week April 13-15. Read More... Posted Apr 13 2009, 08:57 AM by Missouri State University News RSS

• Outdoor activities vital for healthy child development

  Dr. Hugh Gibson, professor of recreation and leisure studies at Missouri State University, contends that today’s children are not going outside as often as children 10-15 years ago and subsequently, not using their imaginations to their fullest... Posted Apr 08 2009, 10:44 AM by Missouri State University News RSS

• First Lady’s first 100 days reveals passions, values

  As President Barack Obama nears the milestone of completing his first 100 days in office, Dr. Holly Baggett, associate professor of history at Missouri State University, said First Lady Michelle Obama is laying the groundwork for her legacy as well. Read... Posted Apr 07 2009, 09:20 AM by Missouri State University News RSS