WARRENSBURG, Mo. -- The University of Central Missouri has announced two events this week, both open to the public, that will introduce the new Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Matt Howdeshell to campus and to members of the community.

The first of these events is a press conference conducted by Intercollegiate Athletics at 9 a.m. Friday, May 12, at the Multipurpose Building. This event will also be streamed for free on TheMIAANetwork.com/UCMMULES and 1450 AM KOKO and WarrensburgRadio.com.

A meet and greet will take place at Player's Restaurant from 7-9 p.m. on Saturday, May 13, in the downstairs dining room with complimentary beverages and appetizers.