We are happy to host 3 great events in May. May 2 will be our Social Media Training, May 23 will be out Recent Graduates Welcome Party, and May 30 is our Annual Golf Tournament. More details can be found on our events page or on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Nwmsu-Alumni-Association-Kansas-City-Alumni-Friends-Chapter/254447551237166?id=254447551237166&sk=events. Hope to see you there!
Bearcat gathering(s) next week in KC!
We are gearing up for the MIAA Basketball Tournament to visit KC next week. Stay tuned to find out when the Bearcats are playing….and when we will be gathering at McFadden’s next week! 
Northwest Alumni Awards Call for Nominations
Do you know a Bearcat
who is a dedicated Northwest volunteer
or has an outstanding career?
Nominate them for an Alumni Award!
Nomination forms and listings of past recipients are available by clicking here. Please submit your nominations by March 15.
Northwest Missouri State University alumni, faculty and friends who have demonstrated professional achievement or extraordinary dedication to the University are honored in the following categories:
· Distinguished Alumni Award
· Distinguished Faculty Emeritus Award
· Distinguished Faculty Award
· Honorary Alumni Award
· Turret Service Award
· Young Alumni Award
The recipients will be recognized at the annual Alumni Awards banquet so mark your calendars.
· Friday, Sept. 27
· 6 p.m. social; 6:45 p.m. dinner; 8 p.m. awards presentation
· J.W. Jones Student Union Ballroom
For more information, please contact your Northwest Alumni Association at alumni@nwmissouri.edu or 660.562.1248.
Connect with the Northwest Alumni Association on and.
There are so many talented Northwest alumni and friends doing great things, so help the Northwest Alumni Association honor them publicly for their accomplishments!
Happy Hour Friday
Join us tomorrow night for Happy Hour at The Landing in Liberty! Get the details here: http://blogs.nwmissouri.edu/kcalumni/event/11th-annual-first-friday-happy-hour/
Wanting to be involved?
Are you wanting to know how to become involved with the Kansas City Alumni & Friends Chapter? In April, we will be holding our annual election of Board Members. Becoming a Board Member gives you the opportunity to help plan Chapter events, stay updated on campus news, and guide the Chapter to a bright future. If you are interested in learning more about becoming a Board Member, just contact the Chapter President, Amy Washam, at nwalumnikc@gmail.com for more information by April 1, 2013.
Once a Bearcat, Always a Bearcat!
Updated events
We have updated our events list! Check out when you can join us! http://blogs.nwmissouri.edu/kcalumni/events/
Chapter Business Meeting
Happy New Year Bearcats! Our January Chapter Business Meeting is January 10 at 6:30 pm at the NWMSU Kansas City Center. Feel free to join us while we plan our spring and summer events!
January and February events
On January 10, we will have our Chapter Business meeting at the Northwest Missouri State University Kansas City Center. The meeting will begin at 6:30 pm in Room 310.
On February 1, we will be at the 11th Annual First Friday Happy Hour at the Landing in Liberty starting aroud 5:00 pm.
Both event locations on our website event list. http://blogs.nwmissouri.edu/kcalumni
Holiday Party Tonight!
Don’t forget….tonight is the big night…the Holiday Party! Special guests Dr. John Jasinski and Santa Claus!!
Upcoming Holiday Party
Join the Kansas City Alumni & Friends Chapter ……and SANTA…..at the December 10th Holiday Party. We will be celebrating at the NWMSU Kansas City Center in Liberty, MO. This will be a great time for kids to meet Santa and create holiday crafts. Dr. John Jasinski, University President, will also be attending this event! Tell all of your friends!