Alumni & Friends
The Governor Mel Carnahan Public Service Award
Request for Nominations
MU’s Harry S Truman School of Public Affairs seeks nominations from individuals and organizations for the Governor Mel Carnahan Public Service Award. Appropriate nominees are Missourians who have made significant contributions through their public service, both paid and volunteer, in the government, education, nonprofit, or legal sectors. The honoree will be the candidate who has demonstrated both an extraordinary commitment to public service and significant achievements that have made a real difference for the community served.
To submit a nomination, click here.
If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact the Truman School Director's Office at (573) 882-3304.
Alumni Engagement and Giving
Mizzou has offered public service education for over 50 years. Our programs have provided graduates with solid foundations for successful careers in the public, nonprofit and private sectors and academia. The Truman School is fortunate to have this extensive network of alumni who have always shown a willingness to give back through mentoring students, visiting classes and student groups, networking and giving. If you are an alumnus and would like to learn more about how you can reconnect with the school, give us a call or drop us a line. We would love to hear from you!
Our alumni and friends share our commitment to advancing the cause of governance through thoughtful, concerted scholarship and practice. They know better than anyone that a graduate education in public affairs prepares leaders to take on increasingly complex public problems.
A commitment from alumni and friends makes a significant difference. We welcome you to become a part of the life of the Truman School by
- visiting classes
- attending professional development events
- posting internships and permanent positions
- providing financial support
Contact the Office of Academic Programs at truman.missouri.edu to submit job postings and get more information about attending professional development events.
Update Your Information
Have you moved or changed jobs recently? Do you have a new accomplishment or life event? Help us keep in contact with you by updating your information. Share major accomplishments and life events with us, including:
- wedding announcements
- birth announcements
- career updates, publications
- professional awards
- retirements
- obituaries
If you would like your note to be considered for the Class Notes section in MIZZOU magazine, please check the appropriate box in the form.
The Alumni Advisory Board provides advice to the faculty of the Truman School of Public Affairs about programs and curriculum and assists in development of the school. If you would like to serve on the Alumni Advisory Board or learn how you can connect with a group in your area, please contact Leanne Tippett Mosby at tippettmosbyl@missouri.edu or (573) 882-3363.
Chair: Mary Phillips, Managing Partner, TreecePhillips, LLC
TSPA Staff Liaison: Leanne Tippett Mosby, Career & Alumni Services Director, MU Harry S Truman School of Public Affairs
Current Members:
H. Douglas Adams, Asst. Professor & Assoc. Chair of Community Health Dept. of Community Health, St. Louis University
Victor Arnold, Managing Director, Huron Health Care
Robert Boone, Legislative Coordinator, Department of Economic Development, Missouri Public Service Commission
Michael Butler, Representative, Missouri House of Representatives
C.K. “Chip” Casteel, Retired
Rebecca Crowder, President, The Austin Peters Group, Inc.
Adam Crumbliss, Chief Clerk/Administrator, Missouri House of Representatives
Marilu Goodyear, Assistant Vice Chancellor of Academic Programs Development, University of Kansas
Charles Gross, Executive Director, Duckett Creek Sanitation District
Christina M. Hammers, Chair, Rules Committee, Springfield, MO
Ramona Huckstep, Policy & Membership Associate, Missouri Municipal League
Steve Krause, Principal, Catalyst Partners
George Liyeos, Senior Account Executive, The Daniel and Henry Company
Kristy Manning, Director, Division of Energy, Missouri Department of Economic Development
Joseph L. Martin, Adjunct Professor Deputy Director and General Counsel for Missouri Division of Credit Unions
James Moody, President, James R. Moody and Associates
Donna Prenger, Retired
James Pyle, Kansas City Police Employee’s Retirement Systems
Tom Sadowski, Retired
Zim Schwartze, Director at Springfield-Greene County 911 Emergency Communications
Katie Sinquefield, Private Consultant, Pelopidas LLC
Misty Snodgrass, Director of Public Policy, Missouri Coalition for Community Behavioral Healthcare
Kristen L. Sorth, Director, St. Louis County Library
Michael Stahl, Retired
H. William Watkins, Retired
Our alumni and friends share our commitment to advancing the cause of governance through thoughtful, concerted scholarship and practice. They know better than anyone that a graduate education in public affairs prepares leaders to take on increasingly complex public problems.
A commitment from alumni and friends makes a significant difference. We welcome you to become a part of the life of the Truman School by
- visiting classes
- attending professional development events
- posting internships and permanent positions
- providing financial support
Contact the Office of Academic Programs at truman@missouri.edu to submit job postings and get more information about attending professional development events.
Financial support
Gifts from alumni and friends make a significant difference in the lives of students. You can make a general donation to the Truman School, direct a donation to one of several existing gift funds, or establish a named endowment.
Existing gift funds to which you can contribute include these funds which provide support to students:
- Robert D. Banning Endowment in Public Administration
- Dr. Stanley Botner Memorial Endowment Fund
- Governor Mel Carnahan Award and Fellowship Endowment for Public Service
- Barton Wechsler Endowed Scholarship
In addition, the Faculty Recognition and Support Fund recognizes faculty for outstanding contributions in teaching, research, or public service.
How to Give
Online
For the Botner, Carnahan, and Wechsler funds, you can give online through Mizzou Give Direct. For the Banning fund, Faculty Recognition and Support Fund, other funds, or a general donation, you can give through the Giving to Mizzou online donation page. (Note: for funds not specifically listed, you can choose "Other" and write in the fund you wish to donate to. Please make sure to include "Truman School" in the name, as funds in different departments may have similar names. E.g., you would write in "Truman School Faculty Recognition and Support Fund").
By mail
If you prefer to mail a donation, you can do so using the PDF form linked to this page.
Endowed Funds
Endowment funds are permanent funds that distribute an annual payout year after year. Endowments continue to give forever. Truman School endowments can range from completely unrestricted, allowing the school to pursue unexpected opportunities, to scholarships and fellowships, endowed faculty positions and funds that support the school’s programs
We welcome gifts of any size to existing endowments. If you are interested in establishing a named endowment with a minimum gift of $25,000, please contact us.
Gift Planning
Planned gifts allow you to make charitable gifts now or after your lifetime while enjoying financial benefits for yourself. There are ways to make a gift that take into consideration your personal circumstances and the needs of your heirs. There are gifts you can make today, gifts that pay you income and gifts that benefit the Truman School after your lifetime.
One misconception is that gift planning is only for the “wealthy.” The truth is, even people of modest means can make a difference through gift planning. Alumni and friends of every age and from all walks of life support the Truman School using planned gifts. No matter who they are or where they are from, all have one thing in common: they love the Truman School and want it to thrive.
Join them in creating lasting benefits for students through a planned gift.