The Magazine Published For The Alumni And Friends of Missouri State University
A Perfect Visit
Maybe you’re joining us for Homecoming festivities. Maybe you’re coming to campus to take in a game. Or maybe we’re putting on a performing arts event you just can’t miss. While you’re visiting Missouri State this fall or winter, you might also like to know where to eat, where to play and where to take the kids. We gathered eight alumni from Springfield and asked them for suggestions when you’re planning a long weekend back on campus. Here are their recommendations. Hope to see you soon!
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Meet our panel
Melinda Arnold, ’91 & ’95
Public relations/marketing director, Friends of the Zoo
Shameless plug: “We’re very fortunate in Springfield to have the size of zoo we have in Dickerson Park Zoo. We have a lot of animals … and you can feed giraffes, which is, like, the coolest thing in the world!”
Chris Austin, ’05
Web designer, Missouri State University
Shameless plug: “Keep up with MSU online!”
Jenny Fillmer Edwards, ’02
Public information administrator, Springfield-Greene County Park Board
Shameless plug: “If you’ve been away from Springfield for a while, I would say see some of the new parks and definitely Jordan Valley Park — it’s THE downtown park.”
Rick Kindhart, ’91
Director of athletics communications, Missouri State University
Shameless plug: “GO BEARS!!”
Matt Krupa, ’94
Owner, Pasta Express and 425 Downtown
Shameless plug: “We’re most known for toasted ravioli. That dish is a tradition in St. Louis and is our number-one seller. We make our sauces daily, and most of our other Italian products are from St. Louis.”
Susan Wade, ’90 & ’93
Public relations manager, Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau
Shameless plug: “Springfield has something for everyone — it is becoming such a cool place.”
Mick Whitcomb, ’10
Owner, Nomad downtown boutique
Shameless plug: “Nomad is about products inspired by the world. We have micro-bran;d clothing lines we design and manufacture. We also have accessories and jewelry by local artists. For the home, there’s locally made art, Javanese artifacts and custom furniture made from salvaged wood.”
Natasha Winston, ’10
Admission counselor for diversity outreach and recruitment, Missouri State University
Shameless plug: “Send your students to Missouri State!”
