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Abby Kassebaum

Abby Kassebaum is a staff journalist for MBU Timeline. Abby is studying public relations and plans to pursue a career in non-profit fundraising. She works for MBU’s Admissions Office and interns in the University Advancement Office.

The Ripple Effects

Written by Abby Kassebaum on November 5, 2018. Posted in News

If you have ever called Missouri Baptist University, picked up a package or even passed through the lobby of the Administration Building you have likely caught a glimpse of the contagious joy of university receptionist, Laura Copeland.

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Laura Copeland stands at her desk in the Administration Building where you can always find her with a smile on her face, greeting students and their parents and comforting newcomers.

Saying Goodbye: “I Really Don’t Want to Do This”

Written by Abby Kassebaum on May 10, 2018. Posted in Opinion

An old saying, “Time flies when you’re having fun,” is actually true in that just a few short years ago I began my journey at Missouri Baptist University. And now that it’s over and I have begun the next phase of my life, I look back with fond memories, and a few final reflections.

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Two people who I have worked for at Missouri Baptist University, Ashlee Johnson (left) and Bryce Chapman (right), and that’s me in the middle. These are two of the exceptional individuals I worked with during my time at MBU.

Circle K International: Live to Serve, Love to Serve

Written by Abby Kassebaum on April 21, 2018. Posted in News

With a common goal of serving the community, MBU students stand together as they serve those in need with a smile through the nationally known organization Circle K International.

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Members of Missouri Baptist University’s Circle K service organization volunteer at the Haven House this semester. Pictured, top row, left to right are: Joey Link, Kristi Francisco, Braden Pender, Katie Spradling and Emily Schnefke. Front row, left to right, are: Amy Schnefke, Sierra Pettey, Madison Click and Bailey Ruess.

Hope Springs Eternal

Written by Abby Kassebaum on April 14, 2018. Posted in Sports

“People ask me what I do in winter when there’s no baseball. I’ll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring.” –Rogers Hornsby

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Fans fill Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Florida, for the annual rite of passage as winter makes way for spring and professional baseball officially returns to our lives.

Training Tomorrow’s Nurses

Written by Abby Kassebaum on March 28, 2018. Posted in News

After years of careful planning, the Missouri Baptist University School of Nursing opened its doors in January, welcoming 21 future nurses to their new program.

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Abby Kassebaum

The Ripple Effects

If you have ever called Missouri Baptist University, picked up a package or even passed through the lobby of the Administration Building you have likely caught a glimpse of the contagious joy of university receptionist, Laura Copeland.

Saying Goodbye: “I Really Don’t Want to Do This”

An old saying, “Time flies when you’re having fun,” is actually true in that just a few short years ago I began my journey at Missouri Baptist University. And now that it’s over and I have begun the next phase of my life, I look back with fond memories, and a few final reflections.

Circle K International: Live to Serve, Love to Serve

With a common goal of serving the community, MBU students stand together as they serve those in need with a smile through the nationally known organization Circle K International.

Hope Springs Eternal

“People ask me what I do in winter when there’s no baseball. I’ll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring.” –Rogers Hornsby

Training Tomorrow’s Nurses

After years of careful planning, the Missouri Baptist University School of Nursing opened its doors in January, welcoming 21 future nurses to their new program.

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