We gathered in the Kentwood lobby before the bout to learn the rules of roller derby from Dr. Steve Berkwitz, who is not only the Department Head of Religious Studies at Missouri State, but used to be a roller derby referee! After learning rules and some strategy, we headed over to the Shine Mosque and took in a great bout of derby! Check us … [Read more...] about Transitions: Roller Derby Double Header– Springfield Roller Girls All Stars and Battle Broads
There’s more to the zoo than just playing with animals and residents of First-Year Bears and Honors Community got to see up close and personal what it takes to keep animals healthy, fed, stimulated mentally, happy, and well-cared for at Dickerson Park Zoo. Check us out online and follow us on Facebook Twitter and Instagram … [Read more...] about First Year Bears and Honors Community: Behind the Scenes at Dickerson Park Zoo!
We set up in the HA4 elevator lobby and invited residents to join in making simple recipes of two types of cleaning products while talking about natural ways to clean their rooms. The students that stopped by and participated were really into it and learned some surprising facts, like that you can clean a sponge in the microwave (and that they come packaged damp because that … [Read more...] about Bears for Sustainability: Green Cleaning Supplies
Agriculture residents and students from the Ningxia program joined in bowling at LevelOne Gaming Center with Dr. Melissa Remley. Check us out online and follow us on Facebook Twitter and Instagram … [Read more...] about Ag students go bowling!
First-Year Bears turned 10 years-old this year and what better way to celebrate than by having a birthday party! Students from all FYB floors were invited to a bowling party with pizza and cake. Dr. Tracey Glaessgen and Dr. Taleyna Morris both attended and helped students win prizes by having conversations about how the school year has been going. We sang happy birthday and cut … [Read more...] about First-Year Bears Birthday Bowling