Hello everyone! I’m back again with another interview. This time I had the opportunity to interview Dr. Andrea Weber, the Dean of Students here at Missouri State. For those of you who missed the first interview, this series is titled “Back to the Future” because I will be talking with University staff about how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted their life, but also what they … [Read more...] about Back to the Future: Dr. Andrea Weber, Assistant Vice President – Student Affairs, Dean of Students
Studying abroad is on the bucket list of many students, yet often gets put on the back-burner. Many students will say “I just don’t know how” or “Where and when do I even start?” To help this process, the Office of Education Abroad has created six new-year’s resolutions that will launch students into their journeys abroad in 2022! 1. Define Your Goals and Research … [Read more...] about 2022 Study Abroad Resolutions
Let’s meet the Northrop Family from O’Fallon! This is a picture of an impromptu going away party with extended family! Their student has found that the career center is a very useful resource on campus. As a family, they enjoy going to the aquarium here in Springfield and taking a short road trip to Lamberts! They wish they knew that college was more work than they … [Read more...] about Bear Family Spotlight – The Northrop Family
To kick off our new “Bear Family Spotlight” series, meet the Orr family from Farmington, Missouri! Katie is a freshman that has definitely gotten involved here on campus! She is in the Women’s Choir, Gospel Choir, and Centennial Leaders. She is supported by her brother Chris, mom Mendy, and dad Steve. As a family, their favorite things to do in Springfield are going … [Read more...] about Bear Family Spotlight – The Orr Family
For many students, this semester has been a time to live with new people, join new groups, start new jobs, and perhaps live away from home for the first time. During this time, your student may have been exposed to new thoughts, opinions, and positions than before. Now that we have reached November, Thanksgiving and winter break are quickly approaching, many students will … [Read more...] about Tips for Handling Conflict over Break – The Office of Student Conduct