Check out the September notes from Housing and Residence Life! Future Bears Our Housing Application for 2023-24 will open November 1 at 2 PM. Before that time, your student can pay their confirmation fee and send in their meningitis vaccination information to Magers Health & Wellness Center. This will set them up to be ready when the housing application … [Read more...] about Notes from Housing and Residence Life – What You Need to Know in September
Hi everyone, my name is Meg Keller. This is my second year being an URSA major, and I’m beginning my senior year here at Missouri State. In 2019, I came into college very introverted. I wasn’t interested in getting involved and meeting new people terrified me, but at the same time, I was ready to break free of my high school self and find out who I was. Shortly before … [Read more...] about Friday Feature – Words to Inspire – Meg Keller
Challenge yourself to diversify you're interests and your events - you never know what you may learn. Phil Woods, Assistant Coach, Men's Soccer The good, bad, difficult, fun, and stressful times that you will face through the next four years will be the best of your life. Even if you’re homesick now, it’ll get better. Holly Hesse, Head Coach, Women's … [Read more...] about Friday Feature – Words to Inspire – Tips from the Coaches
(Coach Hesse welcomed students attending the Ursa Experience to Missouri State on August 15th. Here are the words she shared with them.) My name is Holly Hesse, and I am the Head Softball Coach at Missouri State. I am here to welcome you on behalf of the Athletic Department. What an exciting time in your life and what an exciting place Missouri State is to be! I have … [Read more...] about Friday Feature – Words to Inspire – Coach Holly Hesse
Glossophobia is the scientific term for fear of public speaking. Derived from the Greek word “glossa” or tongue, according to the National Institute of Mental Health, about 75% of people list public speaking as their number one fear, with some listing it as scarier than “death itself.” In the pandemic’s wake, our students' mental health and well-being are a focus of many … [Read more...] about The Bear Claw – The Presentation Center