The third annual Dr. Krikor Partamian Ping Pong Tournament, a fundraiser for international student programs at Missouri Western State University, will be held at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, April 2 in the M.O. Looney Arena on Missouri Western’s campus. Player registration is $25 per person. Spectator admission is $10 per person. Refreshments will be provided.
Dr. Partamian was a member of Missouri Western’s Board of Regents (now Board of Governors) from 1996 to 2002. In 1960, he was the Ping Pong National Champion of Syria.
Contestants will play a double-elimination tournament. At 7:30 p.m., Dr. Partamian has challenged Dr. Robert Vartabedian, Missouri Western’s president, to an exhibition match.
Reservations for players are due by Monday, March 28. People can choose to sponsor a student’s participation in the tournament for $25, or simply donate any amount. Players and sponsors may register for the tournament in person in Spratt Hall room 110. To pay by credit card, or for questions, call Alicia Otto at 816-271-5670.
Missouri Western State University is a comprehensive regional university providing a blend of traditional liberal arts and professional degree programs. The university offers student-centered, high quality instruction that focuses on experience-based learning, community service, and state-of-the-art technology. Missouri Western is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit www.missouriwestern.edu.