October 2006 Marketing Highlights
Join Us for 2006 Halloween Homecoming!
What better time to renew Marketing friendships and connections than at Homecoming 2006, this weekend, October 27 and 28? Join us for a weekend of activities and rekindle old acquaintances. For a full list of activities, log on to www.alumni.missouristate.edu/homecoming.htm.
Here, though, are a few activities that might be of particular interests to Marketing students, faculty and alumni….
For students, consider the Decorate the District contest, the second annual Pumpkin Bust, the Bonfire/Pep Rally or the Ozark’s Food Harvest Canned Food Drive. Remember also that Marketing major Ashley Secoy has been named a 2007 Homecoming queen candidate and serves as part of the royal Homecoming Court.
Meet at the COBA tent at BearFest Village and enjoy free hotdogs, soft drinks and popcorn after the Homecoming Parade and before the football game on Saturday. Dr. Robert Luke will be manning the BBQ grill once again and festivities will culminate with the ever popular “Have A Ball” drawing where you have a chance to win a variety of Missouri State sports balls and other sports-related items.
Of course there’s the traditional football game with the Missouri State Bears playing the Southern Illinois Salukis. Cheer for Marketing’s Chris Geisz, a wide receiver, Derrick Byrd, a linebacker and co-captian, Seth Reichert, an offensive guard, and Waylon Richardet, a linebacker for the Bears.
Marketing Lecturer Sherry Cook and Advertising/Promotion alumnus Jesse Kuhn will be featured as special guests of the Meyer Library at a “Meet the Authors” reception. They will be signing their books, The Quirkles, from 10:30 until 12:00 noon on Saturday.
And, if you’re feeling especially ambitious, start the day with the annual 5K run and end with one of the many parties/dances that will conclude the day’s activities.
Finally, remember, that while we encourage your involvement in Homecoming activities, we love to see you anytime! Feel free to drop by Glass Hall and say hello to your favorite professors or drop us a line to keep up-to-date. A quick email is always appreciated. And, know you’re always welcome in the Marketing Department. Hope to see or hear from you soon!
Reflections
With the coming of fall comes the beauty of the forests of reds, yellows, and gold, brisk mornings, the aroma of burning leaves, and HOT DAWGS. You owe it to yourself and your loved ones to attend this years Homecoming extravaganza. Who knows…MSU may even WIN a game!!! >More
Alumnus Action
Susie Turner Charts a Non-Traditional Course-
She commonly refers to her post high school education as “the long and winding road.” Susie Turner, a native of Springfield, began her academic journey at Missouri State University in 1978, stayed for two and a half years, and then moved out of state, dropping out of school until 1990. After more than a decade hiatus, she ended up back where she had started--in Springfield at Missouri State. >MoreStudent Spotlight
Jeff Sallee Mixes His Love of Sports and Marketing-
Missouri State's Jeff Sallee is a competitive person who thrives on overcoming obstacles. As a former student athlete and current student of Marketing, Sallee challenges himself to reach and surpass his goals at every turn. Sallee, a senior with an emphasis in Advertising and Promotion, graduates in December. Though his post graduation plans are not set in stone, his future is bright with possibilities. Sallee’s interests are broad but center around one common theme-competition! >More
Faculty Focus
John Kent-From Logistics to Llamas-
Ask any logistics major about John Kent – this professor is a proudly-proclaimed “country boy” who is dedicated to imparting his sophisticated expertise to students in a hands-on manner. Kent’s diverse background, in both industry and family upbringing, has allowed him to single-handedly grow Marketing’s Logistics & Supply Chain Management program into a national contender. Of the more than 2,000 U.S. universities, MSU is one of about 60 that offer this high-demand major. >More
Marketing Buzz
MTV Co-Founder Wows COBA Audience at Business Career Day-As the keynote speaker at COBA’s Business Career Day 2006, Les Garland reminisced of his days as a radio announcer on KWTO in Springfield during the late 60’s. Now, after 30 years of business venture success, including MTV, VH1 and The Tube Music Network, Garland is a very well-known and sought-after speaker. >More
Marketing Major Ashley Secoy is Named to 2006 Homecoming Court-
Following in the tradition of the past several years, the Marketing Department is once again represented by a candidate on the 2006 Homecoming Court. Ashley Secoy is a junior Advertising and Promotions Marketing major. >More
Missouri State's COBA Named Outstanding Business School for 2007-
Missouri State University’s College of Business has something new to brag about. Missouri State has been named one of the country’s outstanding business schools in the 2007 edition of The Princeton Review’s Best 282 Business Schools. >More