The University of Central Missouri – 150 Years – The Independent

The University of Central Missouri – 150 Years

The University of Central Missouri marked its sesquicentennial during Homecoming, which was held on October 22nd and 23rd. The fun featured a ribbon cutting, an endowment-signing ceremony, a dinner in honor of seven Distinguished Alumni Award recipients, a donor-appreciation breakfast, a party in the park, and even a parade with mules!

UCM Alumni Foundation Board Members (Front row) Yolanda Cargile, Jerry Harmison, Diane Dudley, Phyllis Collins, Cory Bittner, Peter Carmack, Sam Gonzalez, Mary Dandurand, Carol Dobies, Ron Umphenour, Shirley Kleppe, Marc Tuttle, Meryl Lin McKean, Michael Harding, Scott Solomon, and Brock Lewark (back row) Rob Ruth, Mike Davidson, Chip Gentry, Homer Kay, Gary Abram, and Barry Davis

Don Calder, Donna Lake, Distinguished Alumni Award winner; and Evan Maize

Geri Wiseman, Derek Wiseman, Distinguished Alumni Award winner; and Jim Wiseman

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