2010 News stories
Dec. 30, 2010
IRA charitable rollover is back
Congress has re-authorized the provision that allows you to make a tax-free gift from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) to the charity of your choice, through December 31, 2011. That means you have a new source of tax-advantaged funds to use to make your gift to the University of Missouri. Read more …
Dec. 3, 2010
TAG! You're it!
On Nov. 12, 2010, The Mizzou Student Foundation distributed thousands of tags to students, faculty and campus facilities at MU that have benefitted from private giving. TAG Day is one way MU students educate the campus community about the importance of charitable giving to the University of Missouri. Read more …
Dec. 3, 2010
Jefferson Club trustee appreciates the power of feline friends
Not everyone can be featured on the cover of Purina Cat Chow. However, if you are Missy Fish, HES ’73, Jefferson Club Trustee, two-time breast cancer survivor and cat lover, sometimes you and your cat, Jack, do get to be featured during October, Breast Cancer Awareness month. Read more …
Dec. 3, 2010
Executive Staff Assistant finds news delightful.
At a scholarship luncheon, it is usually the students who are rewarded for their hard work. But at this October’s CAFNR scholarship luncheon, it was Donna Vaught, executive staff assistant, who was surprised at Dean Tom Payne’s announcement that the school is establishing an endowed scholarship in her name. Read more …
Dec. 3, 2010
Innovative program provides MU students with professional experiences in- and outside of classroom.
Classroom work or real-world experience? The MU Trulaske College of Business opted for both for their students with their Professional Development Program, an internship class that is now a required part of their curriculum. Students are reaping the benefits. Read more …
