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September 2023 News
MVC Professor to Sign Copies of New Book
Missouri Valley College Assistant Professor of Religion Dr. Nick Petrov recently released his new book entitled “Robert College of Constantinople: Crossroads of Faiths, Cultures, and Empires 1863–1913.” A reception will be held for the release of Dr. Petrov’s book at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 20 in the Murrell Library Reading Room on the Missouri … Read MVC Professor to Sign Copies of New Book
Parisi Installed as Missouri Valley’s 14th President
Missouri Valley College celebrated the installation of Dr. Joseph A. Parisi as its 14th president on Thursday with an outdoor installation ceremony at Gregg-Mitchell Field on campus. Students, faculty, staff, community leaders, trustees, and visiting college presidents welcomed the new president. Parisi thanked all who attended, including a strong contingent of veterans and members of … Read Parisi Installed as Missouri Valley’s 14th President
New Scholarship Established for Eagle Scouts
Missouri Valley College has partnered with the Boy Scouts of America, Great Rivers Council, to establish one of the country’s largest Eagle Scout Scholarships – $52,500 over four years. Dr. Joe Parisi, president of Missouri Valley College, and John K. Fabsits, scout executive and CEO, made the joint announcement today. “Eagle Scouts are high-achieving, high-character … Read New Scholarship Established for Eagle Scouts
New Faculty Members Welcomed to Campus
Missouri Valley College has seven new faculty members on campus preparing for the first day of classes on August 22. Vice President of Academic Affairs Elizabeth Bellamy said she is excited for students who will have the chance to learn from such a highly qualified group. The new faculty members are: Nancy Wiseman Nancy Wiseman, … Read New Faculty Members Welcomed to Campus
Auditions Around the Corner for Theatre Season
The Missouri Valley College Department of Theatre is proud to announce the 2023-2024 season, which will reflect the energy and enthusiasm created by the college’s new speech/ theatre education degree and the institution’s desire to engage the surrounding community as both audience members and active participants. To that end, Valley is opening auditions for both … Read Auditions Around the Corner for Theatre Season
MVC Raises $114,622 at First Athletics Auction
Missouri Valley College is celebrating the success of its inaugural athletics auction on August 4. The event raised $114,622. The auction sold out in the final hours before start time, and a crowd of nearly 400 attended. There were 18 live auction items, some of which included vacations, hunts, a party for 50 at Montague’s … Read MVC Raises $114,622 at First Athletics Auction
Missouri Valley College Invests in Online Workforce Training Opportunities
Missouri Valley College has announced a new strategic partnership with ed2go, a leading provider of adult online education and part of Cengage Group, to expand online training opportunities across in-demand industries. MVC now offer hundreds of affordable online courses through the agreement. “This partnership is a natural fit,” said Joseph Alsobrook, Vice President for Strategic … Read Missouri Valley College Invests in Online Workforce Training Opportunities
Fraternity Leaders Deepen Skills at Leadership Event
Three MVC Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity officers and the chapter advisor were among 900 enthusiastic attendees at the 2023 national leadership development conference held July 13-15 in Hartford, CN. Thanks to the financial support of the MVC fraternity alumni association the three Valley men had their travel and room & board expenses covered for this … Read Fraternity Leaders Deepen Skills at Leadership Event
New Alumni Director On the Job at Missouri Valley
Missouri Valley College is pleased to announce that Elizabeth Cline has assumed the role of director of alumni relations. Cline has worked as a marketing and communication specialist at MVC since early 2022. In that role, she managed the college’s social media platforms, and will bring her expertise in that area to the alumni … Read New Alumni Director On the Job at Missouri Valley
New Pizza Vending Machine Debuts
The Midwest’s first pizza vending machine, located on the campus of Missouri Valley College, will be belting out hot and tasty three-minute pies for students and the public on Saturday, July 22. The machine, which offers a variety of pizza as well as cookies, was unveiled at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday. Liz Huff of … Read New Pizza Vending Machine Debuts
Wilson Returns to Missouri Valley Faculty
Missouri Valley College’s newest faculty member won’t have any problems finding her classroom or her office. Christina Wilson, a certified public accountant, spent 11 years teaching at MVC, and her talents, skills and ability to connect with students are a welcome addition again. Wilson, who owns her own accounting firm in Marshall, can’t wait to … Read Wilson Returns to Missouri Valley Faculty
Main Beginning Role as External Affairs Director
Missouri Valley College President Joe Parisi this week welcomed the college’s new director of external affairs, Stephen Main. Main, 33, starts his new position July 5. He will work closely with MVC leadership to advance strategic priorities, respond to opportunities for enrollment growth, identify and support projects, and build relationships with stakeholders. “I can’t tell … Read Main Beginning Role as External Affairs Director