Take a moment to get to know Anna Pellegrini, 2020-2021 Orientation Assistant. Tell us about yourself. Hello! My name is Anna Pellegrini, and I am a senior from Chicago, IL. I am majoring in Organizational Communication with minors in Psychology and Leadership. I am hoping to attend grad school in fall 2021 and start a master's degree in Student Affairs in Higher Education. … [Read more...] about Student Spotlight – Anna Pellegrini, 2020-2021 Orientation Assistant
Hello! My name is Sydney Dungan and I am a Global Bear, BizBear, and yes… a Transfer Bear.“Wait, what? You’re a transfer?” I get this question a lot because if I didn’t say it, you would probably never guess that I started out at a different university. Since coming to Missouri State as a sophomore, I have become a SOAR leader, joined a social sorority and a professional … [Read more...] about How to be a Successful Transfer Student – Sydney Dungan
New Student and Family Programs is preparing for next summer's SOAR sessions. (Yes, already!) A key to our success is selecting strong students to serve as orientation leaders. As a former orientation leader, I found the experience to be valuable and fulfilling. Here are six reasons I would encourage your student to apply to be a SOAR leader. Building skills SOAR … [Read more...] about Encourage your student to become a SOAR leader!
Take a moment to get to know Lauren VanNess, one of two 2018-2019 student orientation specialists in the Office of New Student & Family Programs. Tell us about yourself. My name is Lauren VanNess. I am a senior from Kansas City, Missouri studying Public Relations with a minor in Marketing. After I graduate with my bachelor's degree, I would like to pursue my masters in … [Read more...] about Meet Lauren VanNess – Student Orientation Specialist
Parent & Family Programs is excited to welcome Seth Templeman to the Family team! Seth will be working on our family events, blog, family orientation plus much more. Take a moment to get to know him! Tell us about yourself.Major, hometown, future goals, etc. My name is Seth Templeman, and I am from Lee’s Summit, Missouri. I am a Business Administration major with a … [Read more...] about Meet the 2018-2019 Family Assistant – Seth Templeman