The Electronic Arts and Media, Journalism and Film showcases are Monday and Tuesday (respectively) this week in the PSU Theater at 6:30 PM each day. Be sure to check out some of the great work that students have produced over the semester. Being a graduate of the Electronic Arts program myself I know how much effort is put into these projects on a yearly basis and it really shows. Last years projects have gone on to win numerous awards as I’m sure this years batch will as well.
Thrown premieres at the MJF Student Showcase on Tuesday.
Electronic Arts Showcase- Monday – 6:30 PM – PSU Theater
This years crop of Electronic Arts projects features two short films. Moving On explores the relationship between two brothers and Ghoul School involves a haunted high school and the mayhem that results. There will also be Explosions Frozen Forever, an animated science fiction film about a group of aliens and a mysterious box, and new media and web work pertaining to the science fiction web series Epilogue, and a new media project exploring the relationship between sound and movement utilizing the Kinect and iPad applications.
Media, Journalism and Film Showcase – Tuseday – 6:30 PM – PSU Theater
This showcase will feature the student production work created by digital film production, media production and broadcast journalism students. This year, MJF students have won over 56 national, regional, and local awards for their work. The short films Thrown and Closure will also be premiered at this event. Thrown tells a detective story of a gambling mans downfall. While Closure follows Ben, a suicidal young man, into a place where paperwork can determine whether he lives or dies. Jackson Sutliff took 1st place in the Missouri BEA Dramatic Script Competition for Closure.
There’s only 2 days of classes left counting today with Friday being Study Day. That means there’s only a handful of activities left this semester, but that doesn’t mean what’s left isn’t great. We’ve got May Day today starting at noon on the North Mall. This year May Day will take you on a World Safari, complete with exotic foods, wild adventures and great music throughout the day. So come check it out from 12 – 4!
A video highlighting an alternative spring break trip to Chicago, Illinois has been selected as a finalist in the NAFSA 2012 video contest. The video shows how students volunteered at various organizations, focusing on the issues of homelessness and hunger. Vote for the MSU video here.
The MSU Ad Team will be traveling to Washington D.C. this Friday to present a campaign they developed over the semesterfor the Medical Reserve Corps. They have previously developed campaigns for the American Public Transportation Association, National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration, and Mercy Hospital.
Wednesday
May Day goes from noon – 4 PM on the North Mall. Come out for some great activities!
SAC and Missouri State Bookstore Presents: May Day Film Festival at 7 PM in the PSU Theater. Come check out student shorts on the theme “The Missouri State Experience”.
Check out The Cab on May 9th
The Cab will play at the North Mall at 8 PM. Listen to the band play their hit songs “Bad” and “La La” from their album Symphony Soldier.
Thursday
SAC After Hours Presents: Space Jam at the North Mall at 9 PM. Catch the classic basketball film featuring Michael Jordan and a rag tag group of Looney Tunes taking on the Monstars.
Friday
Study Day – no classes.
SAC Presents: Finals Massages from 11 AM – 5 PM at the Meyer Library Lobby. Come to the library for a free chair massage from a professional masseuse.
SAC Presents: Rock ‘N Bowl. Play free games in the Level 1 Game Center from 7:30 – 10:30 PM.
Saturday
First day of finals.
Monday
Electronic Arts Showcase in the PSU Theater. Catch some great student projects such as Ghoul School.
President’s Finals Week Breakfast at Blair-Shannon Dining Center from 10 PM – midnight. Come get a hot finals week breakfast and win a variety of prizes. Must have your BearPass Card to enter.
Thrown is one of the MJF Student Projects
Tuesday
MJF Student Showcase in the PSU Theater at 6 PM. See some of the great projects Media, Journalism and Film students have been creating throughout the semester including Thrownand Closure.
SAC Weekly Film: Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close
When did it become May? That means we’re getting close to the final countdown until end of the semester. This weeks eBulletin takes us all the way into the final week of classes. So make sure you’re getting caught up on all those projects, but if you need a break check out some of the great events lined up for you on campus this week.
Wednesday
SAC Films Presents: Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close in the PSU Theater at 9 PM. Can’t make it Wednesday? Catch it again Sunday at 9 PM.
Thursday
SAC After Hours Presents: DVD Bingo at the PSU Food Court from 9 – midnight. Play Bingo for the chance to win a DVD from a large variety of films.
Join SAC for DVD Bingo Thursday night.
Friday
Art History major Rebecca Steiner to give First Friday Art Talk at the Park Central Branch Library at 6 PM. Her presentation is on “Interpretting Barnett Newman’s Stations of the Cross Paintings”.
SAC Presents: Rock ‘N Bowl at the Level 1 Game Center located at the bottom floor of the PSU. Join SAC for free bowling, pool, ping-pong and Wii from 7:30 – 10:30 PM.
Switchfoot presented by Entertainment Management Association will be held at the Gillioz Theatre from 8 – 10:30 PM. For ticket information visit the Gillioz website.
Monday
Senior Celebration Week 2012: Last Lecture Series will be at Carrington Hall Auditorium from 7 – 8 PM. Hear words of wisdom from your favorite professors as they give short speeches and wish you luck. There will also be plenty of giveaways. Don’t forget your Senior Celebration Week pass card, which is available at PSU 101.
Tuesday
Precious Knowledge – Meet the filmmaker will be held at the PSU Theater from 6 – 8 PM. The producer will be here to screen and discuss the film.
Senior Celebration Week 2012: Free Late Night Dining will be available in the Blair-Shannon Dining Hall from 9 – 11 PM. Don’t forget to use the back entrance of the Blair-Shannon Dining Hall.
MSU Athletics
Wednesday
Softball vs. Arkansas at Killian Sports Complex – 5:00 PM
“Oskar (Thomas Horn) is convinced that his father (Tom Hanks), who died in the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center, has left a final message for him hidden somewhere in the city. Feeling disconnected from his grieving mother (Sandra Bullock) and driven by a relentlessly active mind that refuses to believe in things that can’t be observed, Oskar begins searching New York City for the lock that fits a mysterious key he found in his father’s closet. His journey through the five boroughs takes him beyond his own loss to a greater understanding of the observable world around him. — (C) Warner Bros” - Rotten Tomatoes
Despite its 47% rotten rating on Rotten Tomatoes, Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close was able to land Oscar nominations for Best Picture and Supporting Actor for Max von Sydow. The consensus for the film was:
“Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close has a story worth telling, but it deserves better than the treacly and pretentious treatment director Stephen Daldry gives it.”
Watch Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close at the PSU Theater on Wednesday and Sunday at 9 PM.
We’re getting down to the wire with finals quickly approaching. Meanwhile, the great organizations here on campus have a wide variety of great events planned to help make this semester go out with a bang! Don’t forget to support your Bears baseball as they take on rival Misosuri, Wednesday night at Hammons Field at 6:30 PM
Wednesday
SAC Cultural Affairs Presents: Taste of Polynesia at the North Mall from 7 – 8 PM. In honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Student Activities Council will be hosting the event Taste of Polynesia. The event will feature hula dancers performing and Polynesian food will be served.
SAC Films Presents: Forbidden Kingdom in honor of Asian and Pacific Islander Month, in the PSU Theater at 9 PM on Wednesday and Sunday. In the film a discovery made by a kung fu obsessed American teen sends him on an adventure to China, where he joins up with a band of martial arts warriors in order to free the imprisoned Monkey King.
Thursday
Film Showing/Brown Bag Lunch: Girls on the Wall will be in PSU 313 from 12 – 1:30 PM. Join Ozarks Public Broadcasting, The Center for Dispute Resolution and Networks for Girls for a film screening and brown bag lunch, featuring Girls on the Wall, a documentary about a group of young women in prison who are given the chance to write and stage a musical based on their lives.
Garrison Keillor – Stories from Lake Wobegon will be at Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts at 7:30 PM. Garrison Keillor paints pictures of his home town – complete with a host of memorable characters – in an unforgettable portrait of small town life that will tickle your fancy, and touch your heart. Student rush tickets are available one hour prior to the performance for $15 when you present your Bear Pass.
SAC After Hours Presents: Laser Tag from 9 – midnight at the North Mall. This game comes complete with inflatable obstacles and energizing music. Everything needed to play the game will be provided. Bring your friends for a great time! (In case of rain the event will be moved to McDonald Arena.)
Friday
SAC Presents: Rock N’ Bowl in the Level 1 Game Center from 7:30 – 10:30 PM. Join SAC for free bowling, pool, ping pong, foosball and Wii. The theme for the night will be Karaoke.
Shrek the Musical will be performed 4 times over the weekend at Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts. The dates and times are Friday at 8 PM, Saturday at 2 PM, Saturday at 8 PM, and Sunday at 2 PM. SHREK THE MUSICAL tells the story of a swamp-dwelling ogre who, joined by a wisecracking donkey, goes on a life changing adventure. The show is part romance, part twisted fairy tale – and all irreverent fun for everyone! Student rush tickets are available one hour prior to the performance when you present your Bear Pass. Rush tickets are $20.75 for evening performances and $17.75 for matinee performances.
NASA Public Observing Night at Baker Observatory from 8:30 – 10:30 PM. The Department of Physics, Astronomy, and Materials Science will offer visitors the opportunity to star gaze through its 16″ and 14″ telescopes as well as several smaller telescopes. More information.
Saturday
Annual Showcase Fashion Show “Journey” will be held in the University Plaza Expo Center from 4 – 5:30 PM. Check out the great work from the Fashion Merchandising and Design Program. Cost for tickets is $10.
AAPIO Banquet and Showcase will be held in the PSU Ballroom from 6 – 9 PM. “Written in the Stars” is this years theme for the annual AAPIO banquet to end the Asian American heritage month. Be sure to get a ticket for this dinner and show with performances and food from different countries throughout Asia.
“Legendary martial arts stars Jackie Chan and Jet Li come together onscreen for the first time ever in director Rob Minkoff’s time-traveling take on the Monkey King fable that finds an American teen transported back to ancient China after wandering into a pawn shop and discovering the king’s fighting stick. Once there, the adventurous teen joins an army of fierce warriors who have sworn to free their imprisoned king at all costs. In addition to appearing as the mythical Monkey King, Li assumes the role of a silent monk, and Chan appears in the role of kung fu master Lu Yan. Famed action choreographer Yuen Woo Ping presides over the fight sequences. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi” – Rotten Tomatoes
The Forbidden Kingdom is a action/adventure film starring Jackie Chan and Jet Li. It was released in 2008 and has a solid 64% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes with the consensus of:
“This hotly-anticipated pairing of martial arts legends Jackie Chan and Jet Li features dazzling fight scenes but is weighed down by too much filler.”
Catch The Forbidden Kingdom on Wednesday and Sunday in the PSU Theater at 9 PM.
The 2012 Public Affairs Conference continues this week with a ton of great events. We won’t be detailing every event in this post so check out our post of all the great events or go to the Public Affairs website to get more information. Make sure to check some of the events out!
Wednesday
This is a busy day for the Public Affairs Conference so make sure to check the schedule.
Engaging Democracy: How Citizen Uprisings Will Reshape America will be in the PSU Theater from 7 – 9 PM featuring plenary speaker Naomi Wolf, author, social critic, and political activist.
SAC Films Presents: Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows at the PSU Theater at 9 PM. If you can’t make it Wednesday catch it again Sunday at 9 PM.
Thursday
Ecopalooza 2012 will be taking place in at the Bear Paw from 12 – 9 PM. Join Students for a Sustainable Future for their annual solar-powered concert to raise awareness about environmental sustainability with local bands, student groups and local businesses.
Plenary Speaker Meghan McCain
Redefining American Politics: No Labels, No Boxes, No Stereotypes with Plenary Speaker, Meghan McCain will be in the PSU Theater from 8 – 9:30 PM. Join as the daughter of former Presidential candidate John McCain hosts a structured Q&A to share her informed perspective on socio-political connectivity.
SAC After Hours Presents: 1920s Dance in the PSU Ballroom from 9 – Midnight. Come join Student Activities Council in the PSU Ballroom for a night of dancing at our themed 1920s dance. There will be music, food, and fun!
Friday
Final day for the 2012 Public Affairs Conference make sure to check it out!
SAC Presents: Rock ‘N Bowl in the Level 1 Game Center from 7:30 – 10:30 PM. Join SAC for free bowling, pool, ping pong, foosball and Wii.
Saturday
The Marketing Club proudly presents the 2nd Annual Marketing Club Car Show for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. One hundred percent of the proceeds will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation.The event will take place at Lots 22 and 24 from 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM.More info.
The Maltese Falcon will be shown in the PSU Theater from 6 – 9 PM by the Media, Journalism & Film Department. Come see one of the greatest all-time detective thrillers, this film noir classic was directed by John Hustion. Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor, Peter Lore and Sydney Greenstreet.
Ricky Nelson Remembered, in Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts at 8pm. A unique multimedia entertainment event featuring the live music of Ricky Nelson’s hit songs (including “Hello Mary Lou”, “Travelin’ Man”, “Garden Party”) performed by his identical twin sons Matthew and Gunnar, of rock band NELSON. Student rush tickets are available one hour prior to the performance for just $10 with your Bear Pass.
Sunday
If you missed Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows on Wednesday, catch it again tonight at 9.
Monday
SAC Presents: Casting Call for MTV’s MADE. From 10 AM – 3 PM in PSU 314C, MTV’s MADE will be holding casting calls in order to offer college students valuable real life experience and give them the chance to live out their dreams. More info.
Study Away 101 will be in PSU 315A from 3 – 4 PM. Come get info on the study away experience.
Tuesday
Craft Night: Arts of the East will be in the PSU Food Court from 7 – 9 PM. For Asian American Heritage Month, AAPIO is hosting a craft night for those interested in creating something beautiful to bring home. Tonight is the night to become one with the Asian culture at Arts of the East. There will be many activities such as henna tattoos, folding origami, Chinese lanterns, and many more. Spread the words, and bring your friends along for this eventful night.
Register by 4/20!
Campus Recreation
You’ve waited long enough, DON’T WAIT IN LINE! Every student is required to agree to a waiver of liability before using the new Foster Recreation Center. Skip the long lines by doing this NOW! Here’s how: log in to My Missouri State, access the Profile tab, under Wellness select “Recreation Center Waiver of Liability” and agree!
Need a job? We have several open positions on the student employment website. Check them out.
The MSU intramural Golf Tournament (18 holes) will be held Saturday, April 28th at Horton Smith Golf Course. Registration ends THIS FRIDAY, 4/20. See website for details.
Wilderness First Aid certification is available with proof of CPR/AED certification. Registration ends TODAY, 4/18. See website for details and registration.
Rock Climbing trips to Arkansas are coming up! Learn the ropes from experienced guides on a trip you won’t soon forget. Reserve your spot soon!
Check out our website for detailed descriptions and schedules. Follow us on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook to stay up to date on what’s happening with Campus Rec and the new Foster Recreation Center!
MSU Athletics (Home games only)
Wednesday
Softball vs. Wichita State at Killian Sports Complex – 4:00 PM & 6:00 PM
Women’s Soccer vs. Drury at Plaster Sports Complex – 7:00 PM
Saturday
Football Maroon vs. White Spring Game at Plaster Sports Complex – 1:00 PM
Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law reprise their roles of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, respectively, in the follow up to the summer blockbuster Sherlock Holmes.
“Sherlock Holmes (Robert Downey Jr.) has always been the smartest man in the room…until now. There is a new criminal mastermind at large-Professor Moriarty (Jared Harris)-and not only is he Holmes’ intellectual equal, but his capacity for evil, coupled with a complete lack of conscience, may actually give him an advantage over the renowned detective. When the Crown Prince of Austria is found dead, the evidence, as construed by Inspector Lestrade (Eddie Marsan), points to suicide. But Sherlock Holmes deduces that the prince has been the victim of murder-a murder that is only one piece of a larger and much more portentous puzzle, designed by Professor Moriarty. The cunning Moriarty is always one step ahead of Holmes as he spins a web of death and destruction-all part of a greater plan that, if he succeeds, will change the course of history. — (C) Warner Bros” - Rotten Tomatoes
The sequel, like the original, is directed by Guy Ritchie and continues the re-imagining of the popular sleuthing character first created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The film cleaned up at the box office worldwide grossing more than $534 million. While not as well rated as its predecessor, A Game of Shadows received a 60% fresh review on Rotten Tomatoes with 117 million fresh reviews to 78 rotten. The consensus for the film was:
“Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows is a good yarn thanks to its well-matched leading men but overall stumbles duplicating the well-oiled thrills of the original.” - Rotten Tomatoes
Catch Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows in the PSU Theater Wednesday and Sunday night at 9 PM.
2012 Public Affairs Conference is officially from April 17-20th, but it kicks of April 16th with Chris Rose in the PSU Theater. Here’s your guide to all the events of the 2012 Public Affairs Conference.
It’s the last day to vote for the Wyrick Proposal to upgrade the pinspotters in the Level 1 Game Center. Make sure you go online and vote. There’s a lot going on this week so let’s get into it.
One quick announcement: On Monday, April 16th, the Task Force on General Education Revision will host an open forum session from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in PSU 314 (B and C). All students, staff, and faculty are invited to attend this important session, and we encourage the audience members to offer input and ask questions about the process we are following and decisions that have been made up to this point. For more details about the General Education Revision process or the Task Force, visit the website.
Wednesday
The Blood Drive continues this week (April 10th-12th) from 11 AM – 6 PM in the PSU Ball Room.
SAC Films Presents: New Year’s Eve. Catch the star-studded film Wednesday at 9 PM in the PSU Theater.
Thursday
SAC Presents: Wiz Khalifa with The Deans List. The big SAC concert is finally here! Doors to the JQH Arena open at 6 PM and tickets are $25 for MSU students and $37 for the public.
Friday
Registration Deadline for SHARP Self Defense for Women. Make sure you sign up online at Campus Recreation.
Wing It and Sing It – Karaoke Night. AAPIO is hosting a karaoke night for Asian American Heritage Month in PSU 313 from 7 – 9 PM.
SAC Presents Wiz Khalifa
SAC Presents: Rock ‘N Bowl from 7:30 – 10:30 PM in the Level 1 Game Center. Join SAC as they provide free bowling, pool and games in the Level 1 Game Center located on the bottom floor of the PSU.
Sunday
Catch New Year’s Eve in case you missed it Wednesday.
Monday
SAC Presents: Casting Call for MTV’s MADE. From 10 AM – 3 PM in PSU 314C, MTV’s MADE will be holding casting calls in order to offer college students valuable real life experience and give them the chance to live out their dreams. More info. (UPDATE: This event has been pushed back to Monday, April 23rd)
SAC Comedy Presents: John Mulaney and Vanessa Bayer at Juanita K. Hammons Hall from 7 – 9 PM. Come see comedian and writer for SNL John Mulaney along with SNL cast member Vanessa Bayer perform stand up. Student tickets are free, $10 for the public.
Tuesday
2012 Public Affairs Conference kicks off. Find out more at the Public Affairs site.
SAC Presents: Quite Tickled Tuesday from 7 – 9 PM in the PSU South Lounge. Come join SAC for an open-mic night and show off your comedic talents.
Campus Recreation
You’ve waited long enough, DON’T WAIT IN LINE! Every student is required to agree to a waiver of liability before using the new Foster Recreation Center. Skip the long lines by doing this NOW! Here’s how: log in to My Missouri State, access the Profile tab, under Wellness select “Recreation Center Waiver of Liability” and agree!
Need a job? We have several open positions on the student employment website. Check them out.
CPR and First Aid Certification opportunities are coming up! Registration for Session 3 ends This Friday, 4/13. Wilderness First Aid certification is also available with proof of CPR/AED certification. Registration ends 4/18. See website for details.
Rock Climbing trips to Arkansas are coming up! Learn the ropes from experienced guides on a trip you won’t soon forget. Reserve your spot soon!
Check out our website for detailed descriptions and schedules. Follow us on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook to stay up to date on what’s happening with Campus Rec and the new Foster Recreation Center!
MSU Athletics
Wednesday
Softball vs. Tulsa at Killian Sports Complex – 5:00 PM
Baseball vs. Kansas State at Hammons Field – 6:05 PM
Women’s Soccer @ Central Missouri – 7:00 PM
Friday
Baseball vs. Illinois State at Hammons Field – 6:30 PM
Saturday
Football Spring Scrimmage at Plaster Sports Complex – 10:00 AM
Softball vs. Southern Illinois at Killian Sports Complex – 12:00 & 2:00 PM
Baseball vs. Illinois State at Hammons Field – 2:00 PM
Men’s Soccer vs. McKendree & Northeaster Oklahoma at Plaster Sports Complex – 3:00 PM& 4:45 PM
Women’s Track @ Tom Botts Invitational – All day
Women’s Golf @ Indiana Invitational – All day
Sunday
Women’s Golf @ Indiana Invitational – 8:30 AM
Softball vs. Southern Illinois at Killian Sports Complex – 12:00
Women’s Soccer vs. Butler CC & Hutchinson CC at Plaster Sports Complex – 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM
Baseball vs. Illinois State at Hammons Field – 1:00 PM
Tuesday
Baseball vs. Saint Louis at Hammons Field – 6:30 PM
Monday: Involved Guest Bloggers Tuesday: SAC Film Preview Wednesday: Weekly Preview Thursday : Union Update Friday: Springfield Stuff
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