My name is Logan Elliott, and I am a second-year graduate student pursuing a Master’s Degree in Student Affairs in Higher Education. I am writing this blog to talk about a new series being put on at Missouri State University through the Office of Orientation & Transition Programs. This series is completely virtual so you can get involved from right where you are! Bears' … [Read more...] about Bears’ Tales a New Series for Students at MSU
Halls Close Our Halls close on May 15 at 8:00 a.m. Students will need to have all their belongings packed up and their rooms cleaned. Each student will formally check-out with their Resident Assistant; they will go over their Room Condition Report that they signed when they moved in back in August and turn in their keys. To assist in a smooth check out, we have vacuums and … [Read more...] about Residence Life, Housing and Dining – What You Need to Know – April 2021
Matthew McGhee is a member of the MSU Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services and works in the business office in Hammons House. I had the opportunity to meet with him to gain insight into his role and how COVID has affected his year. We started by going over some of his responsibilities. As the Housing Policy Coordinator, all of his duties stem from either enforcing or … [Read more...] about Spotlight on Matthew McGhee—Housing Policy Coordinator
Spring is here and there are some great things happening in Springfield and at Missouri State! The weekend of April 9th is full of great activities. If you are considering coming to town to visit your student, this is a great weekend to do so. Spring Opera Double Bill of Puccini’s "Gianni Schicchi" and Ching’s "Buoso’s Ghost" (April 9th, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM, Plaster Student … [Read more...] about #WhatYouCanDo – Visit Springfield
(This is the tenth post in a series of articles from students about their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.) Were you in college or high school when the pandemic hit the country? What was the biggest impact on your life during the first few months of the pandemic? I was a freshman at Missouri State living in the dorms when the pandemic came to the area. The … [Read more...] about College Life during a Pandemic – Meg Keller