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Cape Girardeau's water treatment plant has been a vital aspect of the city's infrastructure since its first water system was established in 1894.

Elizabeth Jeffries is the Assistant Director of Campus Engagement at Southeast Missouri State University. She graduated from SEMO in 2021 with a bachelor's degree in Biomedical Sciences with an emphasis in Pre-Medicine.

Dr. Gabby Baffoni will be joined by Dr. Andrew Braddock (viola) of Western Kentucky University and Dr. Matthew Gianforte (piano) of Murray State University for an evening of chamber music for clarinet, viola, and piano.

In this episode of 'Exposition', we speak with Alana Hamilton, a junior BFA Design and Tech major, who shares insights about her role as the assistant scenic designer for the new play Six Inches Above the Knee. The play runs from Feb. 26th through 28th at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 28th through March 1st at 2 p.m. in the Rust Flexible Theatre. It is intended for mature audiences.

In this episode of 'Exposition', we speak with Professor Dr. Frank Nawrot, who teaches music composition, songwriting, and music technology at Southeast Missouri State University. He will premiere his new orchestral piece titled "The Operator" on Tuesday, March 3, at 7:30 p.m. in Bedell Performance Hall on Southeast’s River Campus.

In this episode of SEMO Spotlight, we speak with Abbie Van Pelt, a junior BFA Musical Theater with two minors. One is in Human Resources and the other is Integrated Marketing and Communications.

In 2025, the Southeast Missouri Food Bank faced unique challenges, including tornadoes and a government shutdown affecting SNAP. They distributed over 14 million pounds of food, equating to 12.3 million meals, and served an average of 80,000 individuals monthly. Despite a 30% increase in their food budget for 2026, they received 664,000 fewer pounds from the USDA's TEFAP program. The food bank operates 300 mobile food pantries annually, each serving 200 families, and relies heavily on 4,500 volunteers. They also source produce from local farmers and retail rescue programs. The food bank encourages volunteering, donations, and social media sharing to support their efforts.

In this episode of 'Exposition', we speak with Eli Pippin, a music education major at SEMO, about the Southeast Wind Symphony's upcoming concert titled The Road is Life: The Music of James David. The performance is set for February 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the Bedell Performance Hall, featuring an evening dedicated to the powerful and expressive works of composer James David, live in residence at Southeast.

Southeast alumnus Tim Nicolai graduated in 2005 with a Bachelors of Fine Arts in acting and directing. Nicolai is currently an Assistant Professor at the Dobbins Conservatory of Theatre & Dance.

Brittney Swicionis graduated with undergraduate and graduate degrees from Southeast Missouri State University. Today, she is an instructor, personal trainer, entrepreneur, and regional director for a non-profit organization.