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Archives for November 2010

Application Deadline Extended for SGA Director Position

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The Student Government Association has extended the application deadline for the position of Director of Equity and Diversity until Friday, December 10th. Applications are still due back to the Student Body Vice President’s mailbox in the SGA Office by 5:00 pm.

The Director of Equity and Diversity will work to promote diversity within the university community as well as an understanding of diversity and equality.  Additionally, the Director will be responsible for researching and voicing the needs and concerns of diverse students.

Weekly duties will include attending a Cabinet meeting, completing three office hours, leading a committee meeting, and meeting independently with the Vice President.  The Director will also have to be a member of Senate and will be required to attend Senate meetings every Tuesday at 5:30 pm.

Applications can be found in the SGA Office (PSU 123) and on the SGA website at http://sga.missouristate.edu/documents/.

For more information, please contact Kinsley Stocum, Director of Communications, at kinsley17@missouristate.edu.

Sigma Nu – Student Organization Spotlight

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Sigma Nu – Theta Sigma was founded at Missouri State University in 1972, and remained a strong force on campus for 30 years. However, in 2003 the chapter was closed for straying away from their core values. But with the support of the University, alumni and students on campus, Sigma Nu is back here at Missouri State with an entirely different group of individuals who have an amazing opportunity to build the fraternity from the ground up. After being on campus for less than a year they have already won 1st place in Greek Jam and 3rd overall in Greek Week spring 2010, showing that they are still a force on campus and here to stay.
Sigma Nu is an international fraternity, with hundreds of chapters across the U.S. and Canada and hundreds of thousands of brothers throughout the world. They were founded over a century ago, in direct opposition to hazing and strive to live up to the intentions of their founding fathers. The Fraternity’s values are summarized as an adherence to the principles of brotherly Love, Honor, and Truth. Sigma Nu is also the only Greek organization to implementation the LEAD program to assist their membership in both gaining the knowledge and developing the skills and abilities needed to be an effective and ethical leader for life. An acronym for Leadership, Ethics, Achievement, and Development, the LEAD Program is a comprehensive ethical leadership development program designed to ensure participants “learn by doing.” Above all Sigma Nu is a brotherhood, and the bonds and memories formed between the members will last a lifetime. Fraternity, for them, is all about supporting one another, and working together to build a far richer college experience than any would have otherwise.

Sigma Nu – Theta Sigma was founded at Missouri State University in 1972, and remained a strong force on campus for 30 years. However, in 2003 the chapter was closed for straying away from their core values. But with the support of the University, alumni and students on campus, Sigma Nu is back here at Missouri State with an entirely different group of individuals who have an amazing opportunity to build the fraternity from the ground up. After being on campus for less than a year they have already won 1st place in Greek Jam and 3rd overall in Greek Week spring 2010, showing that they are still a force on campus and here to stay. Sigma Nu is an international fraternity, with hundreds of chapters across the U.S. and Canada and hundreds of thousands of brothers throughout the world. They were founded over a century ago, in direct opposition to hazing and strive to live up to the intentions of their founding fathers. The Fraternity’s values are summarized as an adherence to the principles of brotherly Love, Honor, and Truth. Sigma Nu is also the only Greek organization to implementation the LEAD program to assist their membership in both gaining the knowledge and developing the skills and abilities needed to be an effective and ethical leader for life. An acronym for Leadership, Ethics, Achievement, and Development, the LEAD Program is a comprehensive ethical leadership development program designed to ensure participants “learn by doing.” Above all Sigma Nu is a brotherhood, and the bonds and memories formed between the members will last a lifetime. Fraternity, for them, is all about supporting one another, and working together to build a far richer college experience than any would have otherwise.

Residence Hall Association – Student Organization Spotlight

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The Residence Hall Association (RHA) plans programs and events designed to entertain and educate residents. Members have opportunities to meet new people and travel to other universities and learn about leadership development.

In addition, RHA acts as the voice of the residence halls on issues affecting our on-campus students.  RHA provides opportunities to get involved and have a great time!  Come join RHA every Monday from 4-6 PM in PSU 313 for our General Assembly meetings and learn more about all the great things RHA has to offer.

Residence Hall Association

SGA Accepting Applications for Director Position

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The Student Government Association is now accepting applications for the position of Director of Equity and Diversity.

The Director of Equity and Diversity will work to promote diversity within the university community as well as an understanding of diversity and equality.  Additionally, the Director will be responsible for researching and voicing the needs and concerns of diverse students.

Weekly duties will include attending a Cabinet meeting, completing three office hours, leading a committee meeting, and meeting independently with the Vice President.  The Director will also have to be a member of Senate and will be required to attend Senate meetings every Tuesday at 5:30 pm.

Applications can be found in the SGA Office (PSU 123) and on the SGA website at http://sga.missouristate.edu/documents/.

Applications are due back to the Student Body Vice President’s mailbox in the SGA Office by 5:00 pm on Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010.

For more information, please contact Kinsley Stocum, Director of Communications, at kinsley17@missouristate.edu.

The Importance of School Pride

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A Letter from Adrianne Burns, Director of University Advancement

At Missouri State, students can improve their college experience and create endless memories that they can carry with them long after graduation. This can be done through school spirit!

This simple yet effective concept is often overlooked at Missouri State but can become the difference between just being at a school and being at our school. Through school spirit, students can be a part of something exciting and unique.  As Missouri State Bears, we should work to promote our university and ensure its betterment for future students.

School spirit is important because it sets the tone for various aspects of the school and its students. When the student body is involved in events on and off campus, it demonstrates a passion for Bear Pride that is immeasurable and contagious.  I believe that school spirit translates into higher expectations of one’s self and surroundings, pushing for positive changes at the university and abroad.

There are several ways you can show your Bear Pride at Missouri State: wear your Bear Wear or Maroon every Friday, attend a sporting event, tailgate for events, support campus wide competitions, and involve yourself in events such as Homecoming. Engaging in these simple actions is great for our school because it encourages a common bond between fellow students, faculty, and staff alike.

The Student Government Association is also working hard to promote Bear Pride through numerous projects and initiatives. Such projects include improving student seating at the Plaster football stadium, bringing replica athletic jerseys to the University Bookstore, and promoting Boomer and Growl in the Springfield field area and beyond. We’re also working to promote Missouri State to potential students by creating a Top Ten Reasons list of why students attend Missouri State, coordinating new recruitment efforts among academic departments, and establishing traditions at Missouri State that students can look forward to taking part in.

In addition, The Missouri State Alumni Association also welcomes student support and participation in their efforts to continue the school spirit momentum beyond graduation. By sharing student stories of school pride and of current successes in sports, clubs, organizations, and in the classroom, we may foster the nostalgia felt by alumni for their beloved alma mater. To be an Alumni of Missouri State is a special experience because you have the unique opportunity to give back to our university through contributions to our Foundation as well as serving as an example of how Missouri State has been vital to your success.

I encourage students to show their love for Missouri State every single day, because it truly is wonderful to be a Bear.