Missouri State University Athletics and Hiland Dairy have teamed up to present "Bears on Tour," a series of dates featuring selected MSU coaches and athletics staff members that will visit 10 communities throughout the state of Missouri this summer. Fans will have the opportunity to visit with coaches and athletics representatives, and all attendees will receive a free t-shirt, compliments of Hiland Dairy. Each tour stop will be free and open to the public.

"Bears on Tour" kicked off with a visit to West Plains on May 3. Missouri State Director of Athletics Bill Rowe was one of several featured speakers, and a short presentation on JQH Arena highlighted the program.

Other tour stops that have been scheduled include Mountain Grove on May 12, Lebanon on June 4, St. Louis on June 13 and Kansas City on August 22. Additional stops will include the communities of Monett, Jefferson City, Marshfield, Branson and Ozark/Nixa and will be announced in the coming weeks.

For more information about "Bears on Tour," fans may contact Missouri State Athletics Development at (417) 836-4143.