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Photographer
O.N. Pruitt Provides Insight
Into Southern Culture and History
MU's
spring Illumination magazine features many of Pruitt's
portraits. Above is Sylvester Harris and his mule, Jesse, outside
Harris' farmhouse in 1934. Faced with losing his farm during the
Great Depression, Harris called the White House and politely, but
insistently, asked to speak with Franklin D. Roosevelt. The President
told Harris he would intercede on his behalf, and Harris and Jesse
became national celebrities. View
more of Pruitt's work and read Illumination stories.
Study Tests Mercury-Autism Link
In a study published in the American
Journal of Medical Genetics, MU researchers have added to
the evidence ruling out one potential cause of autism: thimerosal,
a preservative containing mercury once used in immunizations.
This story was featured on more than 100 television stations in
the U.S., India and the United Kingdom. Read
more
It Pays to Be a Great Teacher at Mizzou
Five outstanding Mizzou teachers were
surprised during their classes with Kemper Fellowships and $10,000
checks. Meet this year's honorees
Models Create Body Dissatisfaction
Picking up a magazine and viewing models
for just three minutes makes women of all sizes feel bad about
themselves, a College of Education professor finds in a new study.
More than 50 national media outlets, including CBS News, ran this
story. Read more
Medical Center Dedicated to MU Donors
MU dedicated the newly named Thomas
W. and Joan F. Burns Center for Diabetes and Cardiovascular Research
in April. The Center focuses on the deadly link between cardiovascular
disease and diabetes. Read
more
Sue Your Doctor? You May Not Win
There's a common belief that juries
frequently side with patients in lawsuits involving medical malpractice.
An MU School of Law professor insists that's not the case. This
story was covered by the New York Daily News, the Chicago
Tribune, the Baltimore Sun and others. Read
more
Share Images of Mizzou
Each year members of the Mizzou Alumni Association submit hundreds
of photos to the MAA Member Calendar Photo Contest. The award-winning
contest has no entry fee and selects images that will be seen
by more than 37,000 alumni and Tiger fans worldwide. Learn
about 2008 contest
Pick Up a Book and
Participate in
the Freshman Reading Program
Looking for a good read this summer? Pick up a copy of Ordinary
Man by Paul Rusesbagina and participate in the 2007 Mizzou
Freshman Reading Program. Read
more
Roads Scholars: Mizzou
Plate Program
Supports Students
Did you know each Mizzou vanity license plate supports a student
at MU? The annual tax-deductible contribution required for the
plates goes into the Mizzou Alumni Association Student
Scholars Program. Missouri alumni can upgrade to Mizzou plates
any time of year. Find
out more
Make a Date to See a Mizzou Star
Do you miss Mizzou? If a movie date or TV show with an MU actor
will ease a case of Mizzou-homesickness, there are plenty of upcoming
opportunities. Learn more about
new releases starring MU's entertaining alumni
Athletics Boasts Strong Academic Progress
The NCAA released its Academic
Progress Rates for 2007, and Missouri led the Big 12 Conference
in nine of its 20 sports. The APR measures academic progress and
performance of athletic programs in the areas of eligibility,
retention and graduation of student-athletes. Read
more
More Mizzou on ESPN
National coverage for the Big 12 just
got bigger as a new long-term agreement was reached to show more
football, basketball and other sports on ESPN. Find
out more
Gymnasts Sign Off for the Season
Mizzou gymnasts round-off their season
with a top-tier finish. Read
more
If you add up the cost of Mizzou's current
building projects that are in design
or construction, what is the total?
A) $10 million
B) $50 million
C) $600 million
D) $900 million
Get
the answer!
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 Spirit
Squads
The first Mizzou twirler, band
members sinking in the mud, flaws of a mascot costume and a nerve-racking
climb up a pyramid of cheerleaders … @Mizzou readers share
their spirit squad memories. Read
more
Mizzou
in the Family
What does Mizzou mean to your family?
How many relatives are graduates? How many Tiger fans live in
your house? Share your
MU family connections and experiences with @Mizzou!
Students
Engineer Safer Artery Grafts
MU biological engineering students used tacks and glue in their
capstone course to create a vascular graft that stays in place,
preventing rupture of aortic aneurysms during surgery. Although
the students' work is theoretical, vascular surgeon Dr. Rumi Faizer
hopes to make fixed endografts a clinical reality. Read
more
Avoid
Mowing Mishaps
An MU safety expert says 10,000 children
are injured each year in lawn mower accidents. Take care to avoid
mowing accidents, which are on the rise this time of year. Read
more
 Congratulations
to Julie Ferguson, BS Ed '80, and Lynne
Baker, M Ed '75, for finding Truman’s missing tail
in our April story about MU alumnus and Professor of the Year
Kenneth Brashier. When you find Truman’s tail in  this
issue of @Mizzou, click on it and submit your name and address.
We will select two winners from a random drawing of entries received
on or before June 3. This month’s gift is a set of MU-theme
stone coasters ($15 retail value).
One
of the favorite benefits of membership is the annual Mizzou Alumni
Association calendar. This beautiful four-color wall calendar
is mailed every December and features  MU-themed photos submitted
by association members. This year members who joined the association
in 2007 and didn’t receive a calendar (or continuing members
who would like a second copy) can request a calendar via e-mail
at maa@mizzou.com.
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