Dr. Seuss is credited with saying, "Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened." 

 It is with that grateful attitude that we bring you the final episode of the Racer Alumni Podcast. What started as a centennial project, has been a labor of love over the last 12 months. We've talked to some incredible people, learned a tremendous number of interesting things and benefited from valuable perspectives. As of today, nearly 2,400 Racers have downloaded the podcast and hundreds listen to each episode. To everyone who has listened, participated, promoted and encouraged...THANK YOU! Each episode will be archived in the University Library archives for posterity.  

 All of that said, it is only appropriate that we bookend this experience by talking in our final episode with our very first podcast guest: Murray State President Dr. Bob Jackson, '85. We discuss the many positive changes underway to the look, feel and accessibility of our beautiful campus, the fate of the "big wooden people" in the Curris Center update, the future of Winslow Dining Hall, the special way that Murray State's First Lady, Karen Miller Jackson, '84, impacts our campus community and his ability to effectively lead, the unique perspective that comes with being an alumnus of the institution, the $100 million dollar "Be Bold" capital campaign and how you can be a part of ALL of it. 

 And finally, huge thanks to 2019 alumnus Jordan Lowe. This podcast was Jordan's brainchild, and he voluntarily co-hosted nearly every episode over the last year. He has been a joy to work with and is the proudest of the proud #RacerAlumni family. We could not have done this without him. 

 This podcast was produced with the help of Jim Ray Consulting Services and made possible by members of the Murray State University Alumni Association. Jim is a 1992 Murray State graduate. He can help you with the concept development, implementation, production and distribution of your own podcast, just as he has done for the MSUAA.

Not a current member of the MSUAA? Let's change that! Join today by visiting  murraystate.edu/alumni.

The views and opinions expressed during the Racer Alumni Podcast do not necessarily reflect those of Murray State University, its administration or the faculty at large. The episodes are designed to be inspiring and entertaining.