Institute of International Studies

Thank you for your support.

Contact:
Dr. Chad Stebbins
Director, Institute of International Studies
3950 E. Newman Rd.
Joplin, MO 64801
Phone: 417.625.9736
Fax: 417.659.4445

International Mission Endowment Fund

Under its mission statement, MSSU is charged with leading the cultural advancement of the community. Through the themed semester programs sponsored by the Institute of International Studies, numerous concerts, international films, and other cultural events have been provided for the community to enjoy ─ free of charge. Between our efforts and the classical music programming sponsored by Pro Musica, the four-state area is culturally rich.

But now, due to a statewide budget crisis, our International Mission enhancement money has eroded. We are asking for your help to create an endowment, to ensure that we are able to continue offering as many cultural programs as before. Any gift will help ─ $100, $250, $500, $1,000, or more.

We’ll publish your name as a benefactor in our themed semester programs and the Crossroads alumni magazine, and as the endowment takes root, we’ll provide special opportunities for you to become even more involved in the International Mission.

Contributors to MSSU International Mission Endowment

(as of March 1, 2012)

Tourist level ($10 to $99)

  • Jeff Billington
  • Vedita D. DeFreitas
  • Lisa (Ball) Olney
  • Jenny Ertel
  • Benjamin Ertel
  • Phyllis DeTar
  • Brenda Durbin
  • Marla Hinkle
  • Brooke Pierce
  • Henry Noll
  • Daria Claiborn
  • Amanda Zook
  • Lance Sharrock
  • David and Virginia Lindsey
  • Billy L. Rasbury
  • Virgil McCoy
  • Harrison Kash
  • Michael and Shari Porte
  • Jersvy McKnight
  • William and Carolyn Orbin
  • Lorraine Whittington
  • Walt Walker
  • Karla Fenix
  • Erin Patton
  • Sarah Seibert
  • Dr. Sarah Schlink
  • Linda Atkinson
  • Donna Martin
  • Ron Robson
  • Allen and Kay Merriam
  • Calvin and Vicki Cassady
  • Jenna (Bass) Clark

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Sightseer level ($100 to $199)

  • Sarah Godsey
  • Matthew Godsey
  • Wilberto Ramos
  • Dr. Charles McGinty
  • Rod Anderson
  • Dr. Stephen Smith
  • Dr. Pat Murphy
  • Dr. William Kumbier
  • Pedro and Alice Pantoja
  • John Howard
  • James and Donna Krudwig
  • Ruth I. Kolpin Foundation
  • Jack Holden
  • Carol Harris
  • David Adams
  • Brooke Roberts
  • Dr. Harold Bodon

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Wanderer level ($200 to $299)

  • Carolyn Lowry
  • Ron Mitchell
  • Floyd and Mary Sue Belk
  • Trisa Moss
  • Angela (Scott) Wyatt
  • Jeff Hollingshead
  • Larry and Elizabeth Deffenbaugh

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Adventurer level ($300 to $399)

  • Richard Walter
  • Betty Harris
  • Hish S. Majzoub
  • KiKi (Coffman) L’Italien
  • Dr. Linda Hand
  • Dr. Ann Wyman
  • Lance and Sharon Beshore

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Explorer level ($400 to $499)

  • Russell and Wendy Fugate
  • Bob and Bea Higgins

Swashbuckler level ($500 to $999)

  • Lisa Nelson
  • Cynthia H. Schwab
  • Rod Surber
  • Teresa R. Massa
  • Stacey (Crouch) Kunkel
  • Matthew Kunkel
  • Pat and Carolyn Phelps

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Globetrotter level ($1,000 or above)

  • Jeré G. Marcum
  • John M. Cragin
  • W. Robert Corley
  • Jerry and Nancy Perry
  • Dr. and Mrs. John Windle

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