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Missouri House honors Missouri State-West Plains’ 50th Anniversary

2013 September 24 by wpadmin

State Representation Shawn Rhodes present Chancellor Drew Bennett a framed copy of the Missouri House Resolution honoring Missouri State-West Plains 50th Anniversary.

154TH DIST. STATE REP. SHAWN RHOADS (R-West Plains), right, presents a framed resolution from the Missouri House of Representatives honoring Missouri State University-West Plains on its 50th anniversary year to Chancellor Drew Bennett. Noting many of the campus' accomplishments, the resolution stated representatives give "hearty congratulations" to the University and the … [Read more...] about Missouri House honors Missouri State-West Plains’ 50th Anniversary

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Governor Nixon: Missouri State-West Plains ‘a campus of opportunity’

2013 September 16 by wpadmin

Governor Jay Nixon speaking at the Missouri State University-West Plains' 50th Anniversary Celebration.

WEST PLAINS, Mo. – Missouri Governor Jeremiah “Jay” Nixon called Missouri State University-West Plains “a beacon of higher education” and a “campus of opportunity” as he helped well over 700 community leaders and dignitaries, area residents, and faculty, staff and students celebrate the campus’ 50th anniversary today, Sept. 16, at the Student Recreation Center. Although rain … [Read more...] about Governor Nixon: Missouri State-West Plains ‘a campus of opportunity’

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Missouri Governor to attend 50th Anniversary Celebration

2013 September 13 by wpadmin

Missouri Governor Jeremiah “Jay” Nixon

WEST PLAINS, Mo. – Missouri Governor Jeremiah “Jay” Nixon is planning to attend Missouri State University-West Plains’ 50th Anniversary Celebration at noon Monday, Sept. 16, at the Smith-London Centennial Bell Tower on Franklin Street just west of the Lybyer Technology Center.  He will be the featured speaker at the event, university officials said. “We are very excited that … [Read more...] about Missouri Governor to attend 50th Anniversary Celebration

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Committee puts ‘seal of approval’ on 50th Anniversary Celebration activities

2013 September 10 by wpadmin

MEMBERS OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY Honorary Steering Committee at Missouri State University-West Plains put their final “seal of approval” on plans for the university’s Sept. 16 50th Anniversary Celebration by signing this banner, which will be placed inside a time capsule at the event. The celebration will begin at noon at the Smith-London Centennial Bell Tower on Franklin Street just west of the Lybyer Technology Center, and everyone attending will be asked to sign the banner before it is sealed in the capsule. The free celebration will include a short ceremony, picnic lunch, historic photo, and cake, organizers said. Free T-shirts will be handed out to the first 400 people who arrive, and several prizes, including an iPad, will be given away. Signing the banner above are committee members, front row from left, Marvin Fowler, Marvin Looney, Marvin Green, Karyn Vaughan and Bob Manning; back row: West Plains Mayor Jack Pahlmann, David M. Gohn, Mary Sheid and Peggy Kissinger. Other committee members include Carol Silvey, Allison Smith, Tom Marhefka, Dr. Fred Czerwonka and the late West Plains Mayor Joe Paul Evans. (Missouri State-West Plains Photo)

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All invited to fun-filled 50th Anniversary Gala

2013 September 5 by wpadmin

Members of the 50th Anniversary Gala committee are front row from left, Karyn Vaughan, Melody Hubbell and Jeannie Looper; second row: Amanda Niemotka, Aimee Staggenborg and Brenda Malkowski; back row: Bo Pace. Other committee members include Joe Kammerer, Kay Garrett and Carol Silvey. (Missouri State-West Plains Photo)

WEST PLAINS, Mo. – It's not too late to purchase tickets for Missouri State University-West Plains’ 50th Anniversary Gala set for 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, at the West Plains Civic Center Magnolia Room. Members of the 50th Anniversary Gala Committee said tickets for the fun-filled evening are $50 per person or $500 for a table of eight.  Area residents also can be an event … [Read more...] about All invited to fun-filled 50th Anniversary Gala

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