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
Fraternity and Sorority Life recruitment and other major organizations’ recruitment is over, but that doesn’t mean students can’t join any organization or get involved in other aspects of campus! Getting involved on campus doesn't mean that you have to be in an organization. It could simply mean you attend events on campus, go to athletic events, or even stop at a table … [Read more...] about Getting Involved on Campus – Mikaela’s Reflections
Take a moment to get to know Mia Simone Parker, 2023-2024 Orientation Assistant. Tell us about yourself. Hi! My name is Mia Simone Parker, and I’m originally from Bryant, Arkansas. I’m a current sophomore double majoring in B.A. Theatre and B.A. Screenwriting. What have you been involved with on campus? On campus I have been involved with SOAR, Ursa, University … [Read more...] about Student Spotlight – Mia Simone Parker
Take a moment to get to know Spencer Vreeland, Student Body President. 1. Tell us about yourself. My name is Spencer Vreeland, and I am from Joplin, Missouri. I am majoring in Public Relations with a minor in Philosophy. 2. What have you been involved with on campus? On campus, I have been involved with my fraternity, Sigma Chi. I also have be a part of Hammons Hall … [Read more...] about Student Spotlight – Spencer Vreeland – Student Body President
When anyone asks me why I wanted to become a SOAR Leader it has always been a hard answer. When I ask my freshman self why, it was because it was a summer job. I was going to be able to stay in Springfield for the summer and I was going to make money. Believe it or not, I was not hired that year. I was upset, but to me it was just another job that I did not get, and I … [Read more...] about Why I wanted to be a SOAR Leader – Mikaela Koehler