University of Missouri

New MU athletic director to visit Kansas City on May 20 at Westport Flea Market


Missouri fans in Kansas City will have a chance to greet new athletic director Mack Rhoades later this month.
Missouri fans in Kansas City will have a chance to greet new athletic director Mack Rhoades later this month. The Associated Press

Missouri fans are invited to welcome Mack Rhoades during a free meet-and-greet from 5-7 p.m. May 20 at the Westport Flea Market in Kansas City.

The Tigers’ new athletic director, who took over April 27 for Mike Alden, will be in attendance along with other officials from the athletic department.

Rhoades also will address the crowd about his vision for the department moving forward.

The event is open to the public. Light appetizers and drinks will be provided at no cost, but fans are encouraged to register in advance through the Tiger Scholarship Fund.

To reach Tod Palmer, call 816-234-4389 or send email to tpalmer@kcstar.com. Follow him on Twitter @todpalmer.

This story was originally published May 13, 2015 at 12:01 PM with the headline "New MU athletic director to visit Kansas City on May 20 at Westport Flea Market."

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