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Million Dollar Character Scholarship Program Introduced
From the podium at the Missouri State Capitol in front of a crowd of scouts and legislators, Missouri Valley College President Joe Parisi on Monday announced a Million Dollar Character Scholarship program to reward high-character youth across mid-Missouri. Parisi said Missouri Valley was dedicating $250,000 a year to the program to establish four-year renewable scholarships … Read Million Dollar Character Scholarship Program Introduced
Artificial Intelligence Expert To Speak at Missouri Valley
Missouri Valley College’s new President’s Speaker Series will welcome Dr. James Hutson as its first guest speaker. Hutson is a specialist in artificial intelligence, neurohumanities, neurodiversity, immersive realities and the gamification of education. Hutson’s presentation titled “AI and Gen Z: Cultivating Durable Skills and Metacognition in Liberal Arts Education,” will be at 3 p.m. on … Read Artificial Intelligence Expert To Speak at Missouri Valley
President’s Speaker Series to Debut
Missouri Valley College is pleased to announce the creation of the President’s Speaker Series, and President Joe Parisi has wasted no time getting the inaugural event off the ground. The new series, Parisi said, has been established to challenge minds, engage our academic community, and welcome scholars and thought leaders to our campus. “I’m so excited … Read President’s Speaker Series to Debut
Deadline For Purple Patch Submissions March 15
The Nu Epsilon chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, the international English Honor Society, inducted new members Alexandrea Sutter and Chane’ Higgo on January 31 and announced the Spring Call for Submissions for Purple Patch, MVC’s literary and arts journal. “We are really excited to welcome Alex and Chané to Sigma Tau Delta and to the … Read Deadline For Purple Patch Submissions March 15
Campus Adds Additional Safety and Security Measures
Missouri Valley College is continuing to invest in campus safety and security with the installation of additional security cameras in a variety of key locations on campus. Dr. Terry Russell, vice president of student affairs, said MVC will have approximately 75 cameras installed by spring. “A good surveillance system reduces criminal activity, provides peace of … Read Campus Adds Additional Safety and Security Measures
Hilarious Almost Maine Coming to Eckilson-Mabee Theatre
Missouri Valley College’s Theatre Ensemble will present Almost Maine February 15-17 in the Eckilson-Mabee Theatre on campus. Admission is free for each show, all of which begin at 7:30 p.m. Almost Maine, by John Cariani, is a series of nine amiably absurdist vignettes about love, with a touch of good-natured magic realism. One cold clear … Read Hilarious Almost Maine Coming to Eckilson-Mabee Theatre
Valley Hires Director of External Affairs
Missouri Valley College this week welcomed a new director of external affairs, Keeley Boss. Boss, from Salisbury, Mo., will take over management of Missouri Valley’s dual credit operations, as well as the college’s growing Orange Carpet partnership program. “There’s so much growth and positive energy here at Missouri Valley,” she said. “I’m excited to be … Read Valley Hires Director of External Affairs
MVC’s Fraternity Alumni Complete Successful $100,000 Drive
Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity alumni at Missouri Valley College have fulfilled a fundraising plan to prepare for reigniting a vibrant Greek Life system on campus. The alumni achieved that goal when the $26,000 raised in early December pushed its chapter Endowment Funds raised over the $100,000 mark to nearly $118,000. The timing appears opportune. President … Read MVC’s Fraternity Alumni Complete Successful $100,000 Drive
Gonzalez Begins Work as Admissions Representative
Missouri Valley College welcomed Elizabeth Gonzalez this week as a new admissions representative in the college’s Welcome Center. Gonzalez, who holds a bachelor’s degree from San Jose State, came to Marshall, Mo. via Hawaii after her parents and her sister all moved to town. She is originally from California. “In Hawaii I worked at Starbucks … Read Gonzalez Begins Work as Admissions Representative
Troth To Lead Student Success Effort at Missouri Valley
Missouri Valley College ushered in the new year by creating a new leadership position on campus — executive director for student success. Paul Troth is the first ever to hold the job, focusing on career and academic initiatives to increase retention and graduation rates. Troth spent 22 years as the Vikings head football coach before … Read Troth To Lead Student Success Effort at Missouri Valley
Campus Welcomes New Chaplain
Missouri Valley College didn’t have to go far to find its new chaplain. Rev. Paul List started in the position this week. A resident of Slater, List serves as president of Bridge Collegiate Ministry, one of the most active student groups on campus. “I’m so excited to be at Missouri Valley and begin in this … Read Campus Welcomes New Chaplain
Missouri Valley College Releases Fall Dean’s List
Dr. Elizabeth Bellamy, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of Graduate Studies for Missouri Valley College, has announced the Dean’s List for Fall 2023. The Dean’s List is composed of all full-time students who have a semester grade point average of 3.3 or higher and no “D”, “F” or “Incomplete” grades for the semester. … Read Missouri Valley College Releases Fall Dean’s List