African American Heritage month begins February 1st. Check out the Diversity Blog for a full list of events. This weeks events include:
Tunnel of Oppresion – An interactive program demonstrating various forms of discrimination and oppression, followed by a debriefing discussion. The event runs from 6 – 10 PM on February 1-2 in the Wells House Lobby/Basement.
Guest Speaker Dr. Susan Burch: “Unspeakable: A Dialogue on Race and Disability” – Dr. Susan Burch will share from her book Unspeakable: The Life Story of Junius Wilson. The event will take place on February 2nd at 7 PM in Carrington Hall 208/Auditorium.
African American Read-In: Storytelling – An evening of poetry, music, and stories written and composed by African American authors. This event takes place February 6 at 7 PM at Drury University – Diversity Center.
National Black AIDS Awareness Day – On February 7th there will be free HIV/AIDS, STD, Hepatitis C testing from 10 AM – 2 PM in PSU 308C and 5 – 7 PM in 315C. The day also features “HIV/AIDS in the Black Community” presented by Stephanie Washington the event takes place at 7 PM in PSU 312AB.
Wedensday, February 1st
The 11th Annual Community Volunteer Fair will be from 11 AM – 2 PM today on the PSU 1st and 2nd floors. Approximately 50 Springfield area nonprofit agencies will be on campus to discuss current and upcoming volunteer and service-learning opportunities.
From 7 – 9 PM Alhpa Phi Omega will be providing board games and Texas Hold’Em as part of Game Night and Texas Hold’Em.
This weeks SAC Weekly Film is Tower Heist. Directed by Brett Ratner and starring Ben Stiller and Eddie Murphy. Check out our preview and catch the film at 9 PM.
Friday, February 3rd
Celebrate the Chinese New Year with the Chinese New Year Banquet from 5:30 – 9 PM. For $10 you enjoy food and performance to celebrate.
Saturday, February 4th
On Saturday join Alpha Phi Omega from 8 AM – 1 PM as they Volunteer at Ozarks Food Harvest. The event is open to current students.
Sunday, February 5th
Catch Tower Heist again at 9 PM.
Tuesday, February 7th
From 10 AM – 6 PM the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks will be hosting a Blood Drive in the PSU Ballroom. The event runs Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
MSU Athletics
Wednesday
- Men’s Basketball vs. Wichita State at JQH Arena – 7:05 PM
Thursday
- Women’s Basketball @ Drake – 7:05 PM
Friday
- Women’s Track @ Shocker Quad – Wichita, KS – All Day
Saturday
- Women’s Basketball @ Creighton – 4:05 PM
- Men’s Basketball @ Drake – 7:05 PM
- Women’s Track @ Shocker Quad – Wichita, KS – All Day
Campus Recreation
Hip Hop and Belly Dancing registration deadlines are tomorrow! Zumba Fitness, Tai Chi, and other wellness programs will be filling up soon, so register today!
Bikini Bootcamp is BACK to get that bikini bod ready for break. Registrations for the Monday sessions are tomorrow, and other session deadlines are very soon.
Several Intramural and Outdoor Adventures opportunities are coming up and open for registration.
Check out our website for detailed descriptions and schedules http://www.missouristate.edu/recreation/. Fan us on Facebook to stay up to date on what’s happening with Campus Rec! http://www.facebook.com/msucampusrecreation
Volunteering
Stay up to date with local service opportunities in the community and through the Center for Leadership & Volunteerism – To receive the biweekly newsletter simply send an e-mail to volunteer@missouristate.edu expressing your interest.
If you’d like to help Friends Against Hunger on February 11th from 12 – 2 PM, make sure you fill out an application at the Office of Student Engagement (PSU 101) by Thursday, February 9th at 4 PM. Contact Tim Sirkoi Timothy817@live.missouristate.edu with questions.
Interested in having a fun and meaningful Spring Break? The Office of Student Engagement is sponsoring two Alternative Spring Break Trips that will provide 10-15 students per trip to travel to a major US city, learn about a specific social issue, and provide meaningful service to the community. The trip will cost students $150, and the cost is to cover housing, food, and travel expenses. The cost can be defrayed through additional fundraising and scholarships. Find out more at www.missouristate.edu/volunteer (Click Events – Alternative Breaks)
There will be an opportunity for up to 40 students to participate in Shelter Training through the American Red Cross on February 18 from 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM. All participants will become trained in how to run a shelter and further be certified to be utilized in any shelters that occur in town on a regular basis, during an emergency, and can optionally be deployed in case of a major disaster in the United States. The cost is free. If you are interested in the Shelter Training e-mail Patrick Grayshaw, Assistant Director for Volunteer Programs at PatrickGrayshaw@MissouriState.edu
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