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Contact: Bryce Chapman
Director of University Communications
(314) 744-7631
chapmanb@mobap.edu

St Louis--Missouri Baptist University has launched a bold scholarship opportunity aimed at helping students who attend St. Louis Community College (SLCC) continue their education in an affordable manner.

Beginning next fall, SLCC students who transfer to MBU may qualify for up to $9,000 a year in academic scholarships.

"This initiative is an opportunity for MBU to invest in the rich experiences our transfer students bring to our University," said Aaron Black, MBU director of admissions. "We are committed to making sure an MBU education can become a reality, particularly for those students who have a desire to continue their pursuit of a bachelor's degree." 

SLCC students interested in transferring to MBU with a minimum of 48 credit hours from SLCC and a GPA of 2.5 are eligible for the $8,000 renewable scholarship. Members of Phi Theta Kappa, a collegiate honor society, may receive an additional $1,000.

For more information about MBU, visit mobap.edu or call (877) 434 1115.

Missouri Baptist University is a Christ-centered university located in Saint Louis. MBU offers more than 40 undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees in education business and religion and its new terminal degree, the Doctor of Education. In addition to its 66-acre West St. Louis County campus, MBU offers degree programs at nine regional learning centers throughout St. Louis and in Southern Illinois and online. For more information, go to http://www.mobap.edu <http://www.mobap.edu/>; or call 1-877-434-1115.

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Contact: Brad Cygan
Sports Information Director 
(314) 744-5372
cyganb@mobap.edu

MBU student Taylor Hosna is one of 13 students nationwide to be named to the Red Cross' 2012-2013 leadership program for collegiate athletes at the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) level. 

Hosna, a MBU's women's track and field team member, was notified Tuesday of her placement in the 2012-2013 ARC/NAIA Leadership Program.

The program, which began in 2007, was created to "exemplify the core values of the NAIA Champions of Character program; inspire a new generation of Red Cross volunteers and leaders; promote diversity on Red Cross Blood Region boards of directors; foster leadership opportunities; champion a philanthropic cause; and impact local communities."

Each athlete was chosen from a long list of candidates who applied last November.

"Winning this scholarship is a great honor," said Hosna after being notified that she had been chosen. "The scholarship will open many doors for me and, in return, I hope to open many door for those in need."

Each athlete will receive a $2,000 scholarship on behalf of the Red Cross, the NAIA and State Farm Insurance. Hosna will now gear-up for two weeks of training this summer at the Red Cross national headquarters in Washington, D.C.  This time also serves as a kick-off to their year where each athlete will serve on their local blood region Boards of Directors and will work to either form or join a Red Cross club on-campus and recruit blood donors for campus blood drives.

Women's track and field coach, Patricia Hanna, nominated Hosna for the award because of the leadership characteristics she shows on and off the track.

"Taylor personifies the type of student-athlete we have here at Missouri Baptist," added Hanna. "I am excited to work with Taylor on  blood drives so MBU can continue its great service to the people of St. Louis."

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Bryce Chapman
Director of University Communications
(314) 744-7631
chapmanb@mobap.edu

Missouri Baptist University is set to perform “The Crucible,” a powerful story of injustice and perseverance, Feb. 16-19, launching its line up for the spring 2012 fine arts season.

The Crucible is a literary classic and the winner of the 1953 Tony Award for Best Play. This exciting drama about the Puritan purge of witchcraft in old Salem is both a gripping historical play and a timely parable of our contemporary society. 

The story focuses upon a young farmer, his wife, and a young servant-girl who maliciously causes the wife's arrest for witchcraft. 

When: Feb. 16-18 at 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 19 at 2 p.m.

Where: Pillsbury Chapel and Dale Williams Fine Arts Center

Cost: Adults—$10?Non-MBU Students/ Seniors (65+)—$8
Faculty and Staff—$7.50 ?MBU Students—$2.50 (2 per student)

For more information or to buy tickets, please call the MBU Box Office at (314) 392-2345. 

MBU Spring Fine Arts Schedule:

Music Scholarship Auditions 
February 20  12-2 p.m.

Ministry Group Auditions 
March 3  9 a.m.- 3 p.m.

Music Scholarship Auditions 
March 3  10 a.m.-p.m.

Senior Adult Day Concert 
March 9  10 a.m.

NYC Theatre Performance Showcase
March 22-24  7:30 p.m. March 25 2 p.m.

Chamber Singers Spring Concert
March 30  7:30 p.m.

Club A, featuring Allusion 
March 31  7:30 p.m.

Opera Workshop presents scenes from The Magic Flute
April 13 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Concert Band and MBU Ringers 
April 17 7:30 p.m.

Mozart's Requiem presented by MBU Chorale and Choral Society
April 20 7:30 p.m. 

Missouri Baptist University is a Christ-centered university located in Saint Louis. MBU offers more than 40 undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees in education, business and religion and its new terminal degree, the Doctor of Education. In addition to its 66-acre West St. Louis County campus, MBU offers degree programs at nine regional learning centers throughout St. Louis and in Southern Illinois and online. For more information, go to http://www.mobap.edu or call 1- 877-434-1115.