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Mizzou Tigers for Tigers acts at two distinct, but interrelated levels to further the persistence of tigers in the wild while enhancing the research, education, and outreach agenda of the University of Missouri.
“MU has created this program to save the wild tiger, our endangered mascot. The tiger's majestic image of bravery, ferociousness and cunning has embodied the spirit of Mizzou. Unfortunately, the few remaining wild populations are on the verge of extinction. Recognizing this irony, Mizzou Tigers for Tigers seeks to become a national leader for education and research on tiger ecology and biology and in efforts to preserve the last remaining wild tigers.” Dr. Matthew Gompper, co-chair, Mizzou Tigers for Tigers
The Mizzou Tigers for Tigers Student Chapter raises awareness about the endangered status of our beloved mascot. They work with local schools to enhance environmental education and to gain a better understanding of how conservation is accomplished on a global scale. The Student Chapter also raises funds to aid wild tiger populations while giving students a chance to experience the challenges faced by small conservation groups tackling global problems.
Mizzou Tigers for Tigers also operates on a broader administrative scale to oversee the student organization, create research, education, and outreach opportunities for students and members of the MU community (broadly defined to include all MU stakeholders), and to help train the next generation of conservation leaders on whose shoulders the plight of the tiger will ultimately fall.
Our goals are to:
- Raise awareness about the conservation status of wild tigers.
- Fund projects that will benefit wild tigers and people who live near tigers.
- Enhance educational and research opportunities for our students while contributing to tiger conservation.
Mizzou Tigers for Tigers Steering Committee
Co-Chairs
Chris Koukola, University Affairs
Matt Gompper, Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences
Coordinator
Dana Morris, Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences
Steering Committee Members
Matthew Gompper, Associate Professor, Fisheries and Wildlife
Valerie Goodin, Associate Executive Director, Alumni Relations and Development
Jack Jones, Chair, Fisheries and Wildlife
Sang S. Kim, Director, Asian Affairs
Chris Koukola, Assistant to the Chancellor for University Affairs
Jim McCartney, Interim Director, International Center
Cecil Moore, Interim Dean, College of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery
Dana Morris, Program Coordinator, Fisheries and Wildlife
Kathy Murray, Assistant Director of Campus Activities/Student Life
Michael Nolan, Professor, Rural Sociology
Ann Presley, Alumni
Sarah Reesman, Assoc. Dir. of Athletics/Intercollegiate Athletic Dept.
Laura Roloff, Coord. of Marketing Communications/University Affairs
Mark Ryan, Director, School of Natural Resources
Raymond Semlitsch, Associate Professor, Biological Sciences
Richard Wallace, Chancellor Emeritus
Jan Weaver, Director, Environmental Studies