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October 2023 News
Board Expresses Appreciation for 50-Year Employee
Missouri Valley College’s Board of Trustees handled quite a bit of business Friday before Homecoming got under way– but arguably nothing more important than their round of applause to honor longtime employee Russel McKenzie, who has retired after 50 years of service at the Blosser Home in Marshall. President Joe Parisi was with McKenzie on … Read Board Expresses Appreciation for 50-Year Employee
New Public Safety Director Making Connections on Campus
Missouri Valley College’s new public safety director brings law enforcement experience to campus, along with a desire to connect with the college community. James “Frankie” Goodman started his position this month. He is not shy about connecting with the faculty, staff, and the students. “It’s great to be back helping people and protecting the campus,” … Read New Public Safety Director Making Connections on Campus
Homecoming Weekend Packed With Activity
There’s something for everyone over the weekend at Missouri Valley College’s Homecoming celebration, which gets under way Friday, October 13. View full schedule. Festivities kick off Friday evening at 5 p.m. with an alumni mixer and the ribbon cutting for the new Welcome Center, followed by the alumni banquet at 6 p.m. in the Malcolm … Read Homecoming Weekend Packed With Activity
International Robin Hood Conference Oct. 18-21
Missouri Valley College is hosting the 14th biennial conference for the International Association of Robin Hood Studies from October 18-21. The three-day conference invites academics from all over the world to participate and share research related to the Greenwood Outlaw, Robin Hood. The conference is held once every two years, and travels between England and … Read International Robin Hood Conference Oct. 18-21
Gozia Returns for Second Stint as Valley CFO
Missouri Valley College has welcomed an old friend back as its chief financial officer, Richard M. Gozia. A mid-Missourian, Gozia has spent the last two years as assistant to Missouri Valley’s CFO, working on special projects, debt financings, compliance, and supervising the college’s federal grants. Prior to that, he served almost three years as the chief financial officer … Read Gozia Returns for Second Stint as Valley CFO
Flowers Hired as Career Coordinator, Academic Advisor
Katlyn Flowers always knew in the back of her mind she would return to her alma mater. And now she’s back, welcomed this week as Missouri Valley College’s new academic advisor/career services coordinator. Flowers, who graduated in 2020, is already busy planning the institution’s senior employment symposium. And she relishes the opportunity to help young … Read Flowers Hired as Career Coordinator, Academic Advisor
Theatre Ensemble Presenting ‘The Comedia Robin Hood’
The MVC Theatre Ensemble is proud to present, The Commedia Robin Hood, by Lane Riosley on October 19 and again October 26-28. A merry troupe of players — Columbine, Arlequin, Punchin, and Rosetta and others — tackle, tumble, trick, and trip their way through the tale of Robin Hood with fantastic abandon. Get ready for action-packed … Read Theatre Ensemble Presenting ‘The Comedia Robin Hood’
Kameron Godsey Joins Marketing Team
Missouri Valley College’s marketing department has announced the hiring of Kameron Godsey as the institution’s new graphic designer. Godsey, from Columbia, most recently served as director of marketing at Central Christian College of the Bible in Moberly, where she handled a variety of graphic design, digital advertising, and social media responsibilities. She also worked as … Read Kameron Godsey Joins Marketing Team
Missouri Valley College Reports Enrollment Increase
Missouri Valley College is reporting strong enrollment growth in nearly every area of the institution this fall. New freshmen and transfer students grew 12 percent for the 2023 academic year, and returning students grew by six percent over the prior year. The increases coincide with the arrival of Missouri Valley’s 14th president, Dr. Joe Parisi, … Read Missouri Valley College Reports Enrollment Increase
Machholz to be Inducted into NAIA Hall of Fame
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics has announced its latest induction class into the NAIA Hall of Fame, and selected is long-time former Head Coach of the men’s wrestling program, and current Missouri Valley College Athletic Director Mike Machholz. Machholz was selected for induction after his 30 years of work building and leading the men’s … Read Machholz to be Inducted into NAIA Hall of Fame
Busy Family Weekend Approaches
This weekend the Missouri Valley College community will celebrate a time-honored tradition – Family Weekend. The theme this year is Valley Palooza, and It’s a chance for parents to reunite with their college student and spend time at a variety of activities on campus. MVC President Joe Parisi will be experiencing his first Family Weekend … Read Busy Family Weekend Approaches
Amal From Afar Making Campus Stop
The Missouri Valley College School of Arts and Humanities will present Amal from Afar at 8 p.m. on September 28 on the Quad of the Missouri Valley College campus to help celebrate the journey of Little Amal, the internationally-celebrated 12-foot-tall puppet of a 10-year-old Syrian refugee girl, who is making her epic 6,000-mile journey across … Read Amal From Afar Making Campus Stop