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On this edition of the show, we talk with Dr. Brad Hodson, President of Southeast Missouri State University. We’ll talk about the university budget, some potential changes in academics, get a facilities update and much more. Hodson also reflects on his first year as president of the university.
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In this episode of 'Exposition', we speak with Kate Cooper, the Executive Director of the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri. She talks about the '2026 Downtown Sculpture Exhibition' in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. The 'Kickoff Event' for this year's exhibition is set for June 27th at historic Ivers Square, 5 to 8 pm, where the new six large-scale sculptures will be announced.
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