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Fashion Show, Pop-Up Shopping April 14
Missouri Valley College’s first-ever Alumni Fashion Show and Pop-Up Shopping event on campus April 14 in the Malcolm Center is a sellout. Numerous mid-Missouri boutiques are involved, as well as beauty and wellness vendors. The fashion show will be held from 1-2 p.m. in the Malcolm Center’s Bacon Room, and the pop-up shopping event will … Read Fashion Show, Pop-Up Shopping April 14
Pelofsky To Lead Advancement Grants Effort, Oversee Government Relations
Missouri Valley College has announced that Lisa Pelofsky has joined President Joe Parisi’s senior leadership team as chief grants officer and government relations liaison. Pelofsky, a Kansas City native, has more than 25 years of experience with fundraising and grant writing. She began her career on Capitol Hill as a Congressional staffer and has served … Read Pelofsky To Lead Advancement Grants Effort, Oversee Government Relations
Summer Theatre Camp Will Be Held At Missouri Valley
Missouri Valley College is hosting a weeklong theatre camp for high school students July 18-26 and the camp will culminate with a performance of Beauty and the Beast Jr. The camp will be July 18-19 and July 22-26 at Missouri Valley’s Eckilson-Mabee Theatre, with the performance July 26. Cost of the camp is $300. Students … Read Summer Theatre Camp Will Be Held At Missouri Valley
Career Expo Set for March 27
Missouri Valley College’s annual Career Fair Expo will be held from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 27 in the Malcolm Center gymnasium. The Career Fair Expo is designed to connect students and alumni with top employers for full-time, part-time and internship opportunities. It also gives students exposure to post-education opportunities after completion of … Read Career Expo Set for March 27
Jada Sherry Hired as College’s Corporate Controller
Missouri Valley College has hired mid-Missourian Jada Sherry as its new corporate controller. Sherry, from Gilliam, is an MVC alumna who has significant financial experience over the past decade, having served as a corporate controller and a senior accountant for previous employers. MVC’s Chief Financial Officer Dick Gozia made the announcement to the college’s senior … Read Jada Sherry Hired as College’s Corporate Controller
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