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Spotlight on Dr. Tara Benson – Associate Director of the Plaster Student Union and Director of the Office of Student Engagement

April 22, 2021 by Priscilla Childress

Dr. Tara Benson

This week, I got to meet with Dr. Tara Benson, Associate Director of the Plaster Student Union and the Director of the Office of Student Engagement, to discuss her responsibilities and how she has managed to adjust to Covid this year. Our meeting took place over Zoom, and we quickly began to discuss how she manages to balance both of her positions and what those … [Read more...] about Spotlight on Dr. Tara Benson – Associate Director of the Plaster Student Union and Director of the Office of Student Engagement

Filed Under: 2021, college life, involvement, Plaster Student Union, Student Affairs Tagged With: Office of Student Engagement, On campus involvement, Plaster Student Union

Logan Elliott – The Benefits of Connecting with the Office of Student Engagement and Student Organizations

March 16, 2021 by Priscilla Childress

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 my experience being a member and a leader in a student organization while pursuing my degree. In this blog, I want to share some of the benefits of being involved with a student organization, as well as … [Read more...] about Logan Elliott – The Benefits of Connecting with the Office of Student Engagement and Student Organizations

Filed Under: 2021, college life, involvement, leadership Tagged With: involvement, Office of Student Engagement

Spotlight on Armani Eason – SOAR Leader, First Generation and Commuter Student

July 7, 2019 by Priscilla Childress

Take a moment to get to know Armani Eason. Armani is a very involved student at Missouri State, and she shares great tips and resources for our first generation and commuter students. Tell us about yourself. I am originally from Chicago, Illinois. I moved to Springfield, Missouri my senior year of high school with my mother and my little brother. In total,  I have four … [Read more...] about Spotlight on Armani Eason – SOAR Leader, First Generation and Commuter Student

Filed Under: first generation student, Housing and Dining Services, involvement, Multicultural Programs, Safety and Transportation, Uncategorized Tagged With: African Student Association, Bears L.E.A.D., commuter, Emerging Leaders, first generation student, Freddy House, Meyer Library, Missouri State Dining Services, Mo State Lead, MRC, MSU:I'm First, Office of Student Engagement, OSE, Plaster Student Union, TRIO

Max’s Musings: My First-Semester Story and Persistence

March 19, 2019 by Priscilla Childress

Hello Bear Family! Persistence is a major factor in the college experience. There are many challenges that college students encounter along their path to graduation, and I am no exception. Although I have become a proud Bear grad and representative of Missouri State University today, I had serious thoughts about transferring after my first semester. Now that it is halfway … [Read more...] about Max’s Musings: My First-Semester Story and Persistence

Filed Under: academics, leadership, SGA, study away Tagged With: center for community engagement, counseling center, hall staff, Office of Student Engagement

There’s nothing to do…NOT!

December 28, 2015 by Priscilla Childress

Think back on all the times you've heard "I'm bored, there's nothing to do..." I'm sure, like me, more than you can ever  count. It doesn't matter the age of your children, this is a common anthem. Well, if they say this  about Missouri State, share the following info about upcoming events in the Spring semester. I promise, they won't be bored IF they make the effort to become … [Read more...] about There’s nothing to do…NOT!

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: baseball, Immersion Trip, MLK Day of Service, Office of Student Engagement, Public Affairs Conference, Traditions Council

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