The Missouri Southern Alumni Association is a key asset in maintaining the pride and spirit of the University. The Alumni Association offers a "connection for life," keeping graduates affiliated with their University. The Alumni Association has experienced much success with planning events such as Homecoming and restoring the Mansion.
Matisse and Picasso both claim that post-impressionist artist, Paul Cezanne is "the father of us all," meaning that he is credited for bridging the gab from 19th Century Impressionism to 20th Century cubism. After much success, Cezanne commented, "art is a harmony parallel with nature.
The apple didn't fall far from the tree. However, the "tree" is in the western African nation of Ghana and the "apple" landed at Missouri Southern eight years ago. Dr. Nii Adote Abrahams, associate professor of economics and head of department of finance, economics and international business, spoke with emotion about his father and large family back in Ghana.