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Dr. Calfano's new book ‘God Talk’ tells readers the story of religion in presidential elections.

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W Basketball: vs Indiana State
(01/27/2012)
W(84-70)
M Basketball: vs Illinois State
(01/25/2012)
L(76-69 (ot))
Swimming & Diving: vs Evansville
(01/27/2012)
Men(W 138-97 / Women(W 149-94)

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W. Track. Track and Field Bears Come Up Big in Day One of Indiana Relays
January 27, 2012 9:32 p.m.
W. Basketball. Lady Bears Win Shootout With Indiana State, 84-70
January 27, 2012 9:15 p.m.
Swimming & Diving. Bears Conclude Regular Season With Conference Wins Over Evansville
January 27, 2012 7:22 p.m.
W. Volleyball. Jeni Jones Receives Missouri Valley Conference Most Courageous Award
January 27, 2012 7:22 p.m.

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28
9:00 a.m. • Women's Track at Indiana University Relays
Jan
28
4:00 p.m. • Men's Basketball vs. Northern Iowa
Jan
29
All day • Women's Basketball vs. Illinois State
Feb
1
7:05 p.m. • Men's Basketball vs. Wichita State

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Congrats to the Lady Bears on their WIN tonight!!! They play at home again on SUNDAY at 2:05 p.m. Be sure to come out and cheer them on!
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VIDEO: Highlights of the Lady Bears' win over the Sycamores at JQH Arena tonight. [ visit link ]
Missouri State University Official Athletic Site, partner of CBS College Sports Networks, Inc. The most comprehensive coverage of Missouri State University Athletics on the web.
W. Track. Track and Field Bears Come Up Big in Day One of Indiana Relays
10 hours ago • Missouri State Bears News
The Missouri State track and field squad had a tremendous outing in the first at the Indiana Relays in Bloomington, Ind.
W. Basketball. Lady Bears Win Shootout With Indiana State, 84-70
10 hours ago • Missouri State Bears News
Missouri State had four players score in double figures and two more finish with nine points Friday in an 84-70 victory over Missouri Valley Conference rival Indiana State at JQH Arena.
Swimming & Diving. Bears Conclude Regular Season With Conference Wins Over Evansville
12 hours ago • Missouri State Bears News
Missouri State wrapped up its swimming & diving regular season with a win over conference opponent Evansville on Friday evening at Hammons Student Center pool.
W. Volleyball. Jeni Jones Receives Missouri Valley Conference Most Courageous Award
12 hours ago • Missouri State Bears News
Missouri Valley Conference Commissioner Doug Elgin announced today (Jan. 27) that Jeni Jones, associate head volleyball coach at Missouri State University, has been selected as one of the 2011-12 recipients of the league's Most Courageous Award.
M. Basketball. Bears and Panthers Brace for Another Instant Classic
15 hours ago • Missouri State Bears News
The last four times Missouri State has played Northern Iowa, the final outcome has been decided by one point. And despite the fact that UNI has won three of those four meetings, Saturday afternoon's rematch between the Bears and the Panthers before a national television audience on ESPNU will almost certainly ...
Hey Bears fans, we are open tomorrow before the game. Join us 9:00am-4:00pm tomorrow to get your BearWear before the game or at the TeamStore from 12:00pm - 6:30pm. Wear Your Maroon!
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Alternative Breaks - Volunteer Programs - Missouri State University
16 hours ago • Public Affairs Facebook
Check out these great opportunities for alternative spring break March 17-23 through the volunteer program through the Office of Student Engagement. [ visit link ]
Alternative Breaks are a way for a student to spend their breaks (spring, summer, fall) volunteering, immersed in the community. These experiences allow students to learn more about a community, immerse themselves in the culture and social issues that a community faces, and grow as a volunteer into...
Culinary Theater- January
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Blair-Shannon offered Hotdogs with Pretzel buns and a variety of toppings.
LADY BEARS play tonight at JQH @ 7:05 p.m. First 500 fans get rally towels!!!!
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Technology, construction management faculty present laser scanning research
17 hours ago • University News
Dr. Kerry Slattery, assistant professor of technology and construction management, presented "Evaluation of 3D Laser Scanning for Construction Applications" in the State Department of Transportation's High-Value Research Projects poster session at the 91st Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board (TRB) in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 23. The research was funded by the Illinois Department of Transportation through the Illinois Center for Transportation. The research project, completed with co-investigator Dr. Dianne Slattery, associate professor of technology and construction management, was one of only 19 selected nationally for this session.
Use your spring break to help others by applying for an alternative spring break trip to either Memphis or Chicago: http://t.co/LBb8O0VY
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Meal Plan Survey
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It's the last day to take the meal plan survey! Speak now or forever hold your peace! [ visit link ]
Meal Plan Survey
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Today is the last chance for students to share feedback about meal plans at Missouri State. Be sure to take the survey at [ visit link ] for Missouri State Dining Services.