As the new Director of the Darr College of Agriculture Student Success and Advisement Center, Kimmy Walker brings a wealth of experience and a passion for supporting students. In a recent interview, Walker shared insights into her own academic and professional journey, as well as her strategies for helping students navigate their paths. Walker's undergraduate background … [Read more...] about Meet Kimmy Walker – Director, Darr College of Agriculture Student Success and Advisement Center
Starting college is a scary time for most students. No matter how “grown up” they are or how much they think they want to leave home, they are nervous about not making friends, getting lost, sharing a room with a stranger. It can be overwhelming. . Here at Missouri State, we have a way to combat that and it’s the Ursa Experience – a 3-day, 2-night engagement experience that … [Read more...] about The Ursa Experience – Ten Reasons Students Should Attend
Good News! Your Bear Pass will be digital for you as you start college at Missouri State. I bet you are thinking, "what is a Bear Pass?" A Bear Pass is your ID that gets you into your residence hall if you are living on campus, into the dining halls, you can use it in the Plaster Student Union Food Court plus you can use it to get your books in the Bookstore. It's very handy … [Read more...] about News You Can Use – Get your Bear Pass ID before you get to SOAR
In the last blog, I shared an important checklist of things you need to complete before attending SOAR so that your experience is as smooth as it possibly can be! If you happened to miss it, check it out below! What to Expect When You Arrive at SOAR This week, I am focusing on what you can expect when you arrive at SOAR to help ease any nerves and give you a clearer picture … [Read more...] about I’ve Registered for SOAR…Now What? – Advice from Abby Dunker
Hello everyone; Welcome to Tristin’s Travels! My name is Tristin Cathcart and I am one of the Orientation Assistants for this year’s SOAR Program. With this series, I hope to shed some light on the amazing resources available to us on Missouri State's Campus, and make incoming students feel like they know all that is available to them to help make their Missouri … [Read more...] about Tristin’s Travels – The Plaster Student Union