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Missouri Senate honors campus’ ‘Golden Anniversary

2013 April 15 by wpadmin

33RD DIST. STATE SEN. MIKE CUNNINGHAM (R-Rogersville), left, presents a framed resolution from the Missouri Senate honoring Missouri State University-West Plains on its 50th anniversary year to Chancellor Drew Bennett. Noting many of the campus’ accomplishments, the resolution stated senators “applaud the history, goals and accomplishments associated with Missouri State University-West Plains” and convey “this legislative body’s most heartfelt best wishes for a highly successful Golden Anniversary celebration.” The resolution was adopted by the senate on Feb. 13, 2013, two days before university officials kicked off their year-long celebration with a reunion and concert at the West Plains Civic Center. For more information about anniversary activities and events, visit the anniversary website, 50th.wp.missouristate.edu. (Missouri State-West Plains Photos)

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TV among 50 prizes being given away at 50th anniversary reunion, concert

2013 February 11 by wpadmin

FIFTY PRIZES, including a Sharp 46-inch LCD flat-screen TV made possible through Brown Furniture & Appliance in West Plains, will be given away during Missouri State University-West Plains’ 50th anniversary reunion and concert Friday, Feb. 15, at the West Plains Civic Center. The event will begin with a social hour featuring light hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar from 7 to 8 p.m., followed by a concert featuring Ha Ha Tonka, at 8. Prizes will be awarded throughout the evening, with the winner of the TV announced prior to the concert. The winner will need to be present to win. Tickets are $5 and available through the West Plains Civic Center box office or Ticketmaster.com. With some of the prizes above are, from left, 50th Anniversary Working Committee members Amanda Niemotka, Dennis Lancaster, Gerry Elam, Herb Lunday, Brenda Malkowski, Lana Snodgrass, Joe Kammerer and Cheryl Caldwell. Other committee members include Kristi and Tony Ary, Bridget Williams, Kris Brinkerhoff, Carol Silvey, Joyce DeWitt, Rita Fugate, Kay Garrett, Elizabeth Grisham, Jeannie Looper, Jerry Womack, Josh Cotter, Karyn Vaughan, Melissa Stewart, Scott Ream, Aimee Staggenborg, Rogers Taylor, John Turner and Krista Webb. (Missouri State-West Plains Photo)

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Ha Ha Tonka performance part of 50th anniversary reunion, concert

2013 January 24 by wpadmin

HA HA TONKA, a nationally known band with local ties, will perform Feb. 15 at the West Plains Civic Center as part of Missouri State University-West Plains’ 50th anniversary reunion and concert event. Named after Ha Ha Tonka State Park, the group’s relentless touring has seen them become one of the most buzzed about young bands in America. They’ve appeared at Lollapalooza, Sundance Film Fest, SXSW, CMJ; toured nationally as a headlining act; and supported many great bands such as Old 97s, Murder By Death, Langhorne Slim, Cross Canadian Ragweed, Someone Still Loves You, Boris Yeltsin, Ludo and Meat Puppets. The event will begin with a social hour from 7 to 8 p.m., followed by the Ha Ha Tonka concert at 8. All are welcome to attend. Tickets are $5 each and available through the civic center box office, 110 St. Louis St., from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays; call 417-256-8123 to order by phone. Tickets also may be purchased through Ticketmaster.com. For more information about Missouri State University-West Plains’ 50th anniversary celebrations and events, call 417-255-7240 or e-mail WPDevelopment@MissouriState.edu. Band members are, from left, Luke Long, Brian Roberts, Brett Anderson and Lennon Bone. (Photo provided)

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Giveaways, ‘decade tables’ part of 50th anniversary reunion, concert

2013 January 18 by wpadmin

WEST PLAINS, Mo. – Organizers say they are finalizing plans for Missouri State University-West Plains’ 50th anniversary reunion and concert Feb. 15 at the West Plains Civic Center. The event will begin with a social hour featuring light hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar from 7 to 8 p.m., followed by a concert featuring a nationally known band with local ties, Ha Ha Tonka, at 8 … [Read more...] about Giveaways, ‘decade tables’ part of 50th anniversary reunion, concert

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Reunion, concert to kick off university’s 50th anniversary year

2012 December 17 by wpadmin

WEST PLAINS, Mo. – In 2013, Missouri State University-West Plains will celebrate 50 years of providing post-secondary educational opportunities to south-central Missouri, and to mark the occasion, university officials will begin a year-long celebration with a reunion and concert Feb. 15 at the West Plains Civic Center. All friends, alumni and current students, and former and … [Read more...] about Reunion, concert to kick off university’s 50th anniversary year

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