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SPRINGFIELD -- Hammons Student Center will have a new look this season as Missouri State continues to improve the building inside and out to make it one of the premier volleyball facilities in the Missouri Valley Conference.
   The public's first chance to see the improvements will be at the annual Maroon and White Scrimmage on Aug. 20 at 7 p.m. Tours will be offered to see the changes, and opportunities to give towards the continued campaign to improve the building's atmosphere will be made available. A ceremony recognizing donors will take place Sept. 23 during MSU's Alumni Weekend, and the first section of new maroon seats will be unveiled at this time.

Maroon Seat Campaign
The signature change among all the renovations is the installation of more than 2,000 maroon seats in Hammons Student Center's lower bowl. The first section is scheduled to be installed by mid-September, with additional seats being replaced throughout the season. 
The $200,000 project is being funded by private donations, with a remaining need of $50,000 to cover the cost of the seats and other changes in the building.

Additional Interior Improvements
Numerous cosmetic improvements are currently being made inside Hammons Student Center. The east ticket lobby includes new paint and MSU decor wrapping around the walls, as well as a new sign above the ticket window. Also in the lobby is an updated light board featuring Missouri State's seven All-Americans and other program greats. Once inside, fans will see a new panoramic image around the program booth, as well as banners depicting scenes from the program on the column in the arena's southeast corner. Additionally, an area near the entrance is available to take photos on an MSU volleyball backdrop. Lastly, the area outside the Bears' locker room received a facelift with new paint and MSU logos lining the hallway of the lower level.

Exterior Improvements
Outside Hammons Student Center, the eyes of MSU's logo greet visitors as they enter through the building's east doors underneath a new Missouri State volleyball sign, while new flags and bear logos will line the walkway between HSC and JQH Arena. 

Ways to Give
Several ways to contribute to the seating campaign and other projects are available:

• $10,000 Level - Donor receives naming rights to four seats, camp scholarship given to young player, four t-shirts and four sweatshirts, automatic membership in Bears Fund Founders Level, recognition on donor wall and during on-court ceremony, signed photo of MSU's three all-time volleyball coaches.

• $5,000 Level - Donor receives naming rights to two seats, two t-shirts and sweatshirts, recognition on donor wall and during on-court ceremony.

• $2,500 Level - Donor receives naming rights to one seat, MSU t-shirt and sweatshirt, recognition on donor wall and during on-court ceremony.

• $1,000 Level - Donor receives two shirts, autographed MSU volleyball poster and recognition during on-court ceremony.

• $500 Level - Donor receives two shirts, autographed MSU volleyball poster and recognition during on-court ceremony.

• $250 Level - Donor receives one shirt, autographed MSU volleyball poster and recognition during on-court ceremony.

Alumni Weekend
Alumni weekend takes place Sept. 23 and 24, beginning with the Missouri Valley Conference opener at 7 p.m. against Wichita State on Friday the 23rd. A post-match seat donor and HSC renovation reception will take place in the Turner Family Practice Court, and the donor recognition wall will be unveiled.
   A full day of events are scheduled for Saturday the 24th, beginning with an 11 a.m. tailgate featuring MSU alumni and staff. The Alumni vs. Alumni match takes place at 2 p.m., with two teams of former Bears playing each other while Linda Dollar and Dr. Mary Jo Wynn serve as coaches. Current MSU players and staff will hold a "thank you" event following the match, and the weekend concludes that evening with an alumni celebration with the coaching staff.
   Former Bears interested in attending can RSVP to Karen Rivatto at Rivatto090@live.missouristate.edu.