HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

“Celebrating Our Diversity, Our History and Our Heritage”

Schedule of Events

Friday, October 1                                     STEP Conference                                                PSU Theatre

The Student Transition Education Program or STEP Conference is a recruitment program for Hispanic students to teach them about financial aid, admissions, and student life. This year’s event features Mr. Jimmy Cabrera, a nationally recognized motivational speaker who will have sessions for middle school students, high school students, and parents. The event is free and open to the public. The STEP Conference takes place at the Plaster Student Union and begins at 8:45 am.

Icons of Faith                                                            Good Girl Art Gallery

This is an art display featuring photos from Missouri State Faculty member Angie Keller.

Monday, October 4                                    Diversity Dialogue II                                                PSU 315 ABC                                                                        Latin American Adventure:                                                                                                                        Study Away Student Reflections

This is an open discussion that features presentations from current students who have studied away in Latin America and reflections on what they learned and the cultural competence they gained by participating in a study away program. The Dialogue begins at 7:00 pm in Plaster Student Union Room 313 and is free and open to the public.

Saturday, October 9                                    Fashion Show (Sigma Alpha Chi)                        PSU Theatre

The Fashion Show is a showcase of fashion ware Hosted by Latina Sorority Sigma Alpha Chi. The event is free and open to the public and begins at 7:00 pm with a reception following the show. The event will be held in Plaster Student Union Theatre.

Monday, October 11                                    Día de la Raza Sacred Heart

This is a day of celebration in Latin America to celebrate its people. The event is free and open to the public and will be held at Sacred Heart Church and begins at 7:00 pm.

Monday, October 18                                    Closing Ceremony                                                PSU Theatre                                                                        Tango Trio

This will be the final event for this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month and will have a brief ceremony and a concert featuring Tango Trio. Tango Trio is a group of musicians from Argentina that will feature Tango music and the history of the Tango. The Ceremony is free and open to the public and begins at 7:00 pm in the Plaster Student Union Theatre.

Tuesday night at PSU North Mall 7 – 8:30 PM

Early-bird Ends Sept. 1

Last call for early-bird rates to the Ozarks New Energy Conference Oct. 7-8.  Get two full days of 30+ energy sessions, workshops, exhibits, demonstrations and field trips, plus  four meals.

Full 2-Day Conference – $75, after Sept. 1 $100

Discounts – For sponsoring organizations that have members, call 417-581-0475

Register online at www.ozarksnewenergy.org or download a paper form from the Web site.

Green jobs forum – Learn the results of the greens jobs survey commissioned by the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce and Ozarks Regional Economic Partnership. Matt Ellickson, a political science professor at Missouri State University who conducted the survey, will present the results, followed by a panel discussion moderated by Jeff Seifried of the Chamber. Panelists are Doug Neidigh of Drury University’s Ozarks Center for Sustainable Solutions, Cindy Stephens of Ozarks Community Technical Center, Michael Garner of UMB Bank and Partnership for Sustainability, Kristen Westerman of the Chamber and Kathy Shatto of Missouri Career Center.

Green landscape architecture – Did you know that a properly positioned tree can save up to 25% on your home’s heating and cooling bill, according to the U.S. Department of Energy? Same is true for your business. Local Springfield landscape architects Guy Headland and Matt Boehner will discuss landscape architecture enhancements to existing structures and materials, siting and plantings for new construction. Such enhancements can increase the value of the property while improving comfort and reducing energy bills.

Field trips – LEED buildings are becoming more common in the Ozarks. On Friday afternoon following the final breakout sessions, we’ll adjourn to visit some of the new LEED projects in Springfield.  We’re planning trips to:

• Hickory Hills Middle School – Get a guided tour of the green features of Springfield’s first LEED school.
• Botanical Center – The new $4.3 million Botanical Center in Springfield opens the week after our conference, but you can get a sneak preview Oct. 8.
• Drury University’s O’Reilly Family Event Center – This $13.5 million LEED facility will be open for business by the conference.
• A LEED office building and headquarters – We hope to offer a fourth field trip to a new LEED facility in Springfield that opens this fall.

Solar case study for business – Solar is becoming more affordable every year. Zeke Fairbank of The Alternative Energy Company will make the case for businesses to add solar to reduce their energy burden. Kyle Hesemann of BKD will present information about energy tax credits, depreciation and financing options.

Future mass transit in Missouri and Springfield – We’re fortunate to have two transportation authorities as speakers in a breakout session that looks at mass transit. Brian Weiler with the Missouri Department of Transportation will discuss high-speed passenger rail for Missouri. Irwin Cohen, with decades of experience in mass transit systems in New York City, Chicago and elsewhere, will explore “Is Springfield Ready for Public Transportation?”.

MST to Join ONE 3 With Solar Car and Solar Village Exhibits

Missouri University of Science and Technology is a national leader when it comes to research and development in applied solar energy.  This year, MST is sending one of its solar cars and a team of students to our Alternative Car Show Oct. 7 and will have several tents set up outside Plaster Student Union displaying models of its Solar Village houses in Rolla.

These super energy-efficient houses competed in years past at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon in Washington, D.C. They return to Rolla where they become student housing and on-campus teaching tools.

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Watch an interview with Greg about his dedication to education in Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Details coming soon!

With its unique One for One promise, the message of TOMS Shoes has swept campuses across the country. In this spirited talk, Blake Mycoskie relates his transformation from “typical business guy,” motivated by just money and success, to the founder of TOMS Shoes, a company that advocates “doing good by doing well.”

Mycoskie will show that it is possible to go your own way, to achieve success without sacrificing your dreams, and to make a difference in the world — all at the same time. In order to seize the day – Carpe Diem — one has to be familiar with the new set of societal and business rules facing young graduates.

In exploring the elements that have contributed to the success of TOMS Shoes, Mycoskie not only shows students a model of sustainable business practice, he also inspires them to go out and create their own, based on their lives and passions.

Who: Blake Mycoskie, Founder and Chief Shoe Giver of TOMS Shoes, Inc
Event: Fall Public Affairs Convocation Speaker
Date: Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts
Cost: Free, but tickets will be required
Watch for more information this Fall!

April 29th 6:30 PM at the Bear Paw

Take Back the Night is a nationally recognized event that serves as a visible way to take a stand against sexual violence, specifically violence against women. In light of recent and past sexual assault and violence acts on campus and in the community, this event is especially needed this year.

Imagine: A woman walks alone down a dark, deserted street. With every shadow she sees, and every sound she hears, her pounding heart flutters and skips a beat. She hurries her pace as she sees her destination become closer. She is almost there. She reaches the front door, goes inside, collects herself, and moves on forgetting, at least for tonight, the gripping fear that momentarily enveloped her life. This scene could have occurred anywhere last night, last year, or even 100 years ago. Historically, women faced the anxiety of walking alone at night and that is why Take Back the Night began.

Join VOX–Voices for Planned Parenthood at Missouri State, Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Sigma Alpha, BiGALA, Omega Delta Phi, and the Missouri State departments of Gender Studies, Criminology, and Social Work for a night of entertaininment, speakers and demonstrations, and a candlelight vigil and march in honor of those women who have affected by sexual assault and abuse and to support survivors of dating and domestic violence. Help us shatter the silence and shatter the violence.

Event is free and open to the public.

Attention Student Leaders:

Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Movie: Chocolate

Wednesday 9PM PSU Theater

April 21 4:45PM – 6:00PM  PSU Theatre

In the spring of 2003, three young filmmakers traveled to Africa in search of a story. What started out as a filmmaking adventure transformed into much more when these boys from Southern California discovered a tragedy that disgusted and inspired them, a tragedy where children are both the weapons and the victims.

After returning to the States, they created the documentary “Invisible Children: Rough Cut,” a film that exposes the tragic realities of northern Uganda’s night commuters and child soldiers.

The film was originally shown to friends and family, but has now been seen by millions of people. The overwhelming response has been, “How can I help?” To answer this question, the non-profit Invisible Children, Inc. was created, giving compassionate individuals an effective way to respond to the situation.

The documentary will be shown, and the Invisible Children will present along with Pepito and Geoffrey who were featured in the documentary as children.  Merch booths along with STAND information will also be available.

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The Office of Student Engagement at Missouri State supports student organizations, Student Activities Council, Greek Life, and several leadership opportunities on and off campus.  Watch this video for a glimpse of the efforts put forth by Missouri State students.

BE THE CHANGE