 
Pesky
Fish Jumping Onto Zoo Menu
MU researchers are trying to solve the problem of invasive Asian
carp in Missouri rivers. The pesky high-jumping fish is being turned
into “carp cakes” for zoo animals. This innovative idea
has been featured on everything from MSNBC and ESPN to The Washington
Post. Read
more 
Young Children at Risk for Failure
in School Need Early Intervention
The window of opportunity for catching
children at risk for failure in school happens in the early grades,
according to a College of Education professor. Her new book helps
teachers recognize characteristics in vulnerable children before
they fall through the cracks. Read
more
Online Education Keeps Nurses
in Their Communities
The Sinclair School of Nursing
is fighting the nursing shortage by offering advanced degrees
online. Now, nurses can continue caring for patients in their
own communities while increasing their skills and level of practice.
Read more
University Hospital Celebrates
50 Years
University Hospital and Clinics opened
its doors at its current location on Sept. 16, 1956. Today, it
is part of the University of Missouri Health Care system and serves
patients from every county in Missouri. Read
More
New Tiger Basketball
Book
Celebrates Hardwood Heroes
As a gift to yourself or your favorite
Tiger, we suggest True
Sons: A
Century of Missouri Tigers Basketball. The book, written
by Michael Atchison, BA ’90, JD ’93, features 300
photos and detailed recaps of 100 seasons.
MU Alumni Association members save 10 percent on the cost of the
book.
Mizzou Is Bowl Bound for
Second Consecutive Year
The Tigers are bowl-eligible again, and the association
will host the official bowl tour. More details will be available
after the bowl announcement on Dec. 3. Register
your preferences on our bowl interest form and get ready to travel,
Tiger style.
Distinguished Faculty and Alumni Honored
The annual Faculty-Alumni Awards, which started in 1968, give
the association an opportunity to recognize outstanding achievements
and service to higher education. Meet
the 2006 honorees.
Staying Power
The MU Alumni Association celebrated its sesquicentennial in September
with a gala dinner and dance under the moon on Carnahan Quadrangle.
Get highlights and view photos.
It’s a Tough
Job
Actor Robert Loggia, a 1951 journalism graduate, spoke to theatre
students in October at MU’s
Rhynsburger Theatre. He shared tales and offered valuable advice
from his 50 years of work in films, TV, theatre and even video
games. Read
more
Class of Six Chosen for MU Hall of Fame
Six former standout student-athletes
have been selected for induction into the University of Missouri
Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame. Get
details
Mizzou Gymnastics
Schedule Announced
The 2007 tentative schedule
is out. Highlights include the 27th annual Callaway Bank Cat Classic
and meets against five teams that qualified for the 2005 NCAA
National Championships.
Read
more
Softball Team
Anticipates Upcoming Season
Ehren Earleywine, new
head softball coach, is coaching a team that reached the NCAA
Regional Tournament in three of the past four years.
Read
more
Which of the following breakthroughs are attributable
to Mizzou research?
- Performed first pediatric angioplasty
- Discovered previously unpublished works by Mark Twain, Charlotte
Bronte and Tennessee Williams
- Conducted landmark studies that are the basis for today's
sustainable agriculture
- All of the above
Get the
answer!
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 A
Mizzou Degree
Means More
TV anchor Nancy Gonzalez, right,
a college president, an Emmy Award-winning producer and other alumni
share stories of how MU has been part of their career success. Read
more
Tailgate
Tales
Fall wouldn’t be the same without
Mizzou football Saturdays and the delicious tradition of Tiger
tailgating. Share your
tailgate memories, photos and favorite recipes with @Mizzou!
 Fierce Focus
Top-10 marketing student and campus
leader Krystal Clay was named recently as INROADS senior intern
of the year for her outstanding work at Anheuser-Busch Companies,
a 4.0 GPA and dedication to community service. Read more
Eating Out Etiquette
The weekend rush hits your favorite
restaurant. How long is too long to wait for everything from a
seat to the check? Read
more
 Congratulations
to Curtis Stepanek, BS EE ’79, MS ’80,
for finding Truman’s missing tail in our September story
about Chancellor Deaton’s international leadership award.
When you find Truman’s tail in this issue of @Mizzou, click
on it and submit your name and  address. We will select one winner
from a random drawing of entries received on or before Nov. 10.
This month’s gift is a Mizzou football signed by Head Coach
Gary Pinkel.
Don't forget the great holiday gift ideas on the MU
Alumni Association’s Web site. Association members save
10 percent or more on most MU-themed merchandise.
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