s a publication for alumni and friends - University of Central Missouri
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campus today<br />
During a weeklong inauguration celebration, Oct. 17-22, President<br />
Aaron Podolefsky talked about a vision <strong>for</strong> CMSU: to be a world-class<br />
university that <strong>of</strong>fers a small-university learning environment <strong>and</strong><br />
large university opportunities. To read the complete speech, watch<br />
it on video, or see more photographic highlights <strong>of</strong> the week, go to<br />
www.cmsu.edu/inauguration.<br />
Clockwise from left: Ronnie Podolefsky took the podium during the inauguration luncheon; President<br />
Podolefsky met the Warrensburg business community with stops such as this at Office Depot. The first<br />
couple gave a live radio interview with Jeff Hancock, Warrensburg city manager, <strong>and</strong> Marion Woods,<br />
KOKO announcer. The president’s casual side came out during a campus picnic. Board <strong>of</strong> Governors<br />
President Palmer “Nick” Nichols II <strong>for</strong>mally transferred the <strong>University</strong> Mace to Podolefsky. During the<br />
community visits, the Podolefskys received pieces <strong>of</strong> a puzzle that came together at a reception <strong>for</strong><br />
<strong>alumni</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>friends</strong>. The Podolefskys’dog, Mishka, also made new <strong>friends</strong>. Great weather made the<br />
campus picnic enjoyable <strong>for</strong> children, teens <strong>and</strong> adults.<br />
page 36 central today<br />
winter 2005
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