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SPRING 2011, VOL. 10 NO. 4
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EdItOR
Dalene Abner ’09
dESIGN
Erin Livengood
Annakje Vanlandingham ’12
PhOtOGRaPhER
Bryan Tebbenkamp ’03
CLaSS NOtES
Jody Ritter
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3 A JACKpOT WITH A SMALL-TOWN TWIST
In the billion-dollar gambling industry, known for its glitz and high stakes, two
University of Central Missouri graduates hit a jackpot, not at a poker table or slot
machine but in their careers. In becoming successful executives with Ameristar
Casinos, they discovered a common bond to a small-town high school teacher, who
despite the odds, happens also to be a UCM grad and, incredibly enough, also found
inspiration from another alumna who had taught her at the same school.
features
6 A TRUE CRIME JUNKIE
Meisberger Finds Niche in Jackson County Cold Case Unit
9 THRILL OF THE CHASE
Ryan Brown and His Inseparable Companion
14 NEW RECREATION CENTER MIxES OLD WITH NEW
Facility Receives University’s First LEED Rating for Energy Efficiency
17 THE BIG BEAR HUNT
Alumnus Unearths Ancient Biggest, Baddest Bear
22 FUTURE THINKING NOW
Eugenia Crain Funds Accounting Scholarship through Annuity
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12 CAMpUS CURRENTS
16 CENTRAL YESTERDAY
20 pHILANTHROpY
24 CLASS NOTES
27 AWARDS & HONORS
28 IN MEMORIAM
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