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Teams
on Fire
When
Mizzou and Kansas clash, the stakes are even higher than usual.
Saturday's game has both Big 12 and national title implications.
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more in Mizzou Wire


College of Business Gets a New Name
MU announced Oct. 19 that its College of Business is now offically
named the Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business. Read
more
New Student Center Construction Begins
More than simply the "living
room" of campus, the new student center will provide opportunities
that integrate out-of-classroom learning, leadership development
and community involvement. There also will be a place of honor
for MU alumnus Mort Walker and his creation, Beetle Bailey.
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more
Repairing the Irrepairable?
MU researchers invented a surgical device
that has been approved by the FDA and repairs the formerly "irrepairable"
meniscus in injured knees. Read
more
FFA Student Becomes National Leader
Mizzou student Zach Kinne first
donned a signature FFA (formerly Future Farmers of America) blue
corduroy jacket in high school. On Oct. 27 in Indianapolis, he
was chosen as the group’s national president. Read
more
Engineers Treat Cancer and HIV
MU researchers are testing a new and
innovative micro drug delivery system that combats tumors, ulcers,
cancer and HIV. The tiny, but powerful device, was developed using
nanotechnology, an area in which MU specializes. Read
more
Pearly Whites Without the Pain
Dental phobias could soon lose much
of their bite if an MU engineering team succeeds in its efforts
to develop a low-temperature plasma brush that could replace conventional
dentist drills. The Washington Post and Fox News covered
this story. Read more


Have Some Turkey With Your Tiger
Join the Mizzou Alumni Association
for a pre-game rally in Kansas City before the Nov. 24 MU-KU football
game. Make plans to attend the Tiger Tailgate at Arrowhead Stadium
and check out other events scheduled in Kansas City during Thanksgiving
week. Get
the scoop
Help Beat KU in New Rivalry
The Mizzou Alumni Association Student Board and the KU Student
Alumni Association are challenging fans to bring non-perishable
food items to the MU-KU game Nov. 24. Look for the Harvester’s
collection bins at entrance gates and at the association's tailgate.
Travel With the Tigers
Travel in style on the official
Mizzou bowl tour. Packages include charter air, accommodations,
game transfers and Mizzou events. Information also is available
about the Big 12 Championship. Get
details
Alumni Honored for Service to MU
Each year the association recognizes
four alumni for their outstanding leadership and service with
the Tiger Pride Award and the Mizzou G.O.L.D. Award. Meet
the winners
Helping the Survivors Survive
Karen Wingert, BHS-PT '73, isn't content
finding a quick fix for a chronic problem. She teaches other health
care providers how to spot and treat lymphedema, a common condition
of breast cancer survivors. Read
more


Clash of the Titans: Top Teams
Square Off for Big 12 North Title
The game that has been circled on calendars
in both the states of Missouri and Kansas has finally arrived,
and what a showdown it will be, as the 3rd-ranked Missouri Tigers
(10-1 overall, 6-1 in Big 12 play) will face the 2nd-ranked Kansas
Jayhawks (11-0, 7-0) Saturday night at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas
City, Mo. Read
more
Norm Stewart Enters National
College Basketball Hall of Fame
Former MU men's basketball coach Norm
Stewart is enshrined at the new Sprint Center in Kansas City.
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more


Mizzou Wire Unveiled
MU has a new Web site that showcases current events, up-to-the-minute
news and feature stories. It also includes Mizzou news coverage
and an editor's blog that covers such top-of-mind subjects as
Mizzou sports. Visit
Mizzou Wire

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Autumn Memories
Football games and swirling, colorful leaves spark treasured memories
for many alumni. @Mizzou readers share memories of fall at Mizzou.
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Zesty
Educator
Doctoral candidate Cristi Ford is combining
an interest in special education with studies in higher education
by helping students with autism transition more smoothly into
college. Her zest for life is contagious.
Read
more

Get
Your Kids
in the Kitchen!
With childhood obesity on the rise you
might think keeping youngsters out of the kitchen is part of the
solution; however, it's actually where they belong. Read
more

Congratulations
to Sandra Brase, BA '05, for finding Truman's
missing tail in our story about two national award-winning sculpture
students. 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
Nov. 30, 2007. This month’s gift is an MU-theme flag ($35
retail value).

Events
Cheaper
for Members
Did you know Mizzou Alumni Association members receive special
pricing at most association events? Look for reduced member prices
for a majority of tailgates and local chapter events.
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