Take a moment to meet Briar Russell, 2023-2024 Orientation Assistant. Tell us about yourself. I am originally from a town in northern Illinois named Antioch, but I moved to Lebanon, Missouri with my family a month before coming to Missouri State to start school. I am currently majoring in Criminology/Criminal Justice. I have one older brother. I am a sophomore. What … [Read more...] about Student Spotlight – Briar Russell – Orientation Assistant
So, it’s time for the holidays. How did that happen? It seems like it was just August! In just a couple of days, your student will be home a week for Thanksgiving Break. They'll come back to campus for approximately three weeks then their back at home for winter break! Oh my goodness! Enjoy every minute that you have with your student and family over the holidays. Listen … [Read more...] about It’s time for the Holidays – Enjoying your Student’s Time at Home
Take a moment to get to know Elizabeth Simcoe, Student Body Vice-President. 1. Tell us about yourself. I'm from Kansas City, MO. I'm a senior and my major is Cell and Molecular Biology (Pre-Medicine). I have one older brother who graduated from Mizzou. 2. What have you been involved with on campus? I've been involved in many different organizations on campus. A few … [Read more...] about Student Spotlight – Elizabeth Simcoe – Student Body Vice President
When Chase Kroner, Family Assistant for New Student Orientation and Family Programs, asked Clif Smart, President of Missouri State, for his favorite hidden gem in Springfield, he answered without hesitation. The Pickwick and Cherry area located near campus. "The area is a great spot for tacos, snacks, craft beer and coffee as well as cute shops," he said. "Live music often … [Read more...] about Hidden Gems of Springfield – Pickwick and Cherry Area
Take a moment to get to know Olivia Melder. Tell us about yourself. My name is Olivia Melder, I am a sophomore majoring in Social Work and minoring in Sociology. My family consists of my parents, my older brother (Ethen), and our dog (Rolo)! We are a military family, so we have lived all over. But my favorite place I have gotten to call home was Kaiserslautern Germany! … [Read more...] about Student Spotlight – Olivia Melder