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Why I Give

Greetings from Missouri Southern! At a university, it is people who make the difference, and this issue of Crossroads describes the powerful impacts made by members of the Lion family. The following pages include impressive examples of our students, graduates and our own faculty developing and sharing their talents and passions.

Often, these talents and passions result in providing service, or a helping hand, to others. This issue highlights the heartwarming story of a MSSU teacher education graduate who served a fellow graduate and colleague by donating a kidney.

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You will also read about Doug Dicharry, an instrumental performance major whose unique journey and passion for music led him to Missouri Southern not once, but twice. It is also a joy to highlight the work of our outstanding faculty who are dedicated teachers and scholars, and in this issue you will learn about books that our faculty have written and will soon be published.

On page 14, enjoy images from our annual Pride and Purpose event, where we celebrated the 2021 and 2022 recipients of the MSSU Spirit of Service Award, and the Lion-Hearted Award.

One of the core purposes of a university is to help students develop their abilities, passions and potential to lead lives of success, both professionally and personally. There are many benefits to higher education and completing a college degree, including strong employment prospects, preparation for civic engagement, and the ability to build a better life for oneself and family. However, we are proud that a Missouri Southern experience also encourages our students to strengthen their commitment to positively impacting the lives of others. The essence of this ideal is captured well in a quote from the Nigerian born political scientist Kalu Ndukwe Kalu, who said:

The things you do for yourself are gone when you are gone, but the things you do for others remain as your legacy.

As always, thank you for your support of Missouri Southern State University. Working together, our future is bright.

Lions Together,

Dr. Dean Van Galen

President, MSSU

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