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MSSU lion THE CANADA CHALLENGE

Canada guy What 17th century sailor explored parts of North America for the Dutch and later for England?
a) Samuel de Champlain

b) Simon Fraser

c) Henry Hudson

d) Francis Drake


>> "The Canada Semester"

MSSU lion Swine Flu Audio Update

H1N1 Swine Flu
newSwine Flu Facts
CLICK HERE to listen to a 2-minute report by Dr. David Niesel and Dr. Norbert Herzog of The University of Texas Medical Branch as they discuss the H1N1 Swine Flu in America.


>> What To Do If You Get Sick

MSSU lion The Canada Semester

Canadian Flag Don't tell me you're Canadian, just 'Zip' it, Mister!
Macy's at Joplin's Northpark Mall managed to give Joplin a great big black eye when Bob Hallett of the Canadian band "Great Big Sea" stopped in to purchase some socks during the band's visit to MSSU.

Perhaps this would be a good time for Macy's to initiate a four-way dicussion with the city, university, and Northpark Mall on the topic of a walkway/bikepath between the university and the mall for the convenience and safety of collegiate customers.



MSSU lion RADIO SURVEY

Program host Peter Van De Graaff
You Like Us, You Really Like Us...
Survey results have been coming in gradually, both on-line (see SURVEY below), and through the recent mailing to the Klassix Society membership. Peter Van De Graaff (pictured left) and Bill McGlaughlin are treasured by our listenership (and by us). While most criticisms center around the 'The Classical Station,' these mentioned shortcomings really have to do with issues involving staffing and budget, both unhappily affected in these lean budget times. Nearly all issues raised can be remedied with enough financial support. It is really only a matter of partnered committment.

Our goal is simple: to be a class act. If we sound smart, MSSU appears to be a smart place, too. The real question is, will you help us be a first-class act?
Read some of the survey comments here.


MSSU lion Southern Serenade

Program Host Jeff Skibbe
Click here to go directly to 'The Writer's Almanac' Web site Click here to go directly to 'The Writer's Almanac' Web site

"Southern Serenade"
(5 p.m. M-F) is our vehicle for the survey of new classical recordings. We also have daily visits by author/ humorist Garrison Keillor, host of "The Writer's Almanac," and John Zech, host of "Composers Datebook."

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MSSU lion Programming Editorial

Scanning the Dial
Editorial Published in 'Scanning the Dial'
Mike Janssen and Marty Rhonish edit a very interesting Web forum called "Scanning the Dial." They focus on classical music programming in public radio, and we think their site is an interesting read for public radio consumers and producers alike. Discover some KXMS programming secrets in their latest issue.

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MSSU lion MSIPC Limited Edition Prints available to supporters

MSIPC poster
The MSIPC has generously donated a limited number of prints designed by Michael Hailey with photography by Mike Morgan. These elegant 24" x 36" Missouri Southern International Piano Competition prints in full color, suitable for framing, are available as thank-you gifts to KXMS supporters.*






*(A "KXMS supporter" is defined as anyone contributing
$35 or more in the past 12 months. One gift per person.)

MSSU lionFine Arts Radio International Awards

Michael Tilson Thomas is the 2008 Recipient of the Karl Haas Prize for Music Education




MTT: Recipient of the 2008 Karl Haas Prize for Music Education


Michael is host of the 8-part radio series,"The MTT Files", distributed by American Public Media

MTT Factoid...

  • MTT has been Music Director of the San Francisco Symphony since 1995


  • Former Music Director of the London Symphony Orchestra


  • At one time, Music Director of the Buffalo Philharmonic


  • MTT is only the 4th recipient of the Karl Haas Prize for Music Education



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