Labor Day – No Classes
September 7
No Classes/Offices Closed
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Help Conserve Energy During Aug/Sept
August & September
The campus annual electrical demand rates will likely be set for the entire year sometime soon. The combination of students back for the fall semester and the extreme high temperatures will cause the electrical consumption to peak and therefore determine what electrical capacity City Utilities must plan for our campus throughout the entire year. This establishes the minimum we must pay through the next 10 months for the demand portion of the electric bills, regardless of the actual electricity we consume. Please join the campus community to step up and make a difference during the months of August and September by following these energy conserving measures to help set a low demand rate!
Help the Campus to be more sustainable!
More information at http://www.missouristate.edu/facilities/#conserve and http://www.missouristate.edu/facilities/EnergyMgmnt.htm#videos
Citizen Scholar Award Nomination
The Board of Governors is once again soliciting nominations for the annual Citizen Scholars Award. Since the award was created in 2007, forty-seven exceptional students have been chosen to receive this prestigious honor, and the Missouri State University Board of Governors is expecting to recognize six more outstanding students this fall.
Faculty or Staff can nominate student who excels academically and exemplifies the Public Affairs mission. The deadline for nominations to be received is 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 17, 2015. More information can be found on the Citizen Scholars webpagehttp://studentaffairs.missouristate.edu/citizenscholaraward.htm
Recipients of the Citizen Scholar Award are recognized at various times throughout the academic year, including at athletic events, on the House and Senate floors at the Capitol in Jefferson City, at Board of Governors’ functions, and at award banquets. Recipients will also be recognized on a plaque in the Parliamentary Room in the Plaster Student Union.
Application for Graduate Student Speakers
Due September 25
Want to speak at your graduation? Apply to become a student speaker for fall commencement and leave your legacy at Missouri state university.
Find the application here!
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Events
College of Business Prepare for the Fair Workshop
September 8 at 9:30, Glass 108
All College of Business students wishing to attend the Accounting Career Fair on September 9 or the Business Career Fair on September 22 must attend this workshop. Fair details and guidelines will be covered.
Study Away Fair
September 9 at 11:00 AM, Plaster Student Union 2nd Floor Atrium
At the Study Away Fair, students are able to explore over 100 study abroad options by country or major. Faculty directors of short-term programs and program providers will be available to answer specific questions about opportunities abroad. Students may plan their study abroad experiences for one week up to one year. Information about applying financial aid and scholarships to study abroad programs is available at the fair as well. Faculty members are encouraged to attend to learn about the process and benefits of leading short-term programs.
Rally in the Valley
September 10 at 8:00 pm, Plaster Stadium
Join us for an evening of celebrating the Missouri State Football team and school pride as this student pep rally! Hear from coaches and players on what Bears fans can do to bring the excitement to home games at Plaster Stadium, while also learning cheers with the university spirit squads and the Pride Band!
1,000 students in attendance will walk away with official “White Out” T-Shirts to be worn for the first home game on September 12 against Chadron State. Pizza will also be served to fans while supplies last!
Missouri State University Family Days at Dickerson Park Zoo
September 11-13 at 9:00AM-5:00PM, Dickerson Park Zoo, 1401 W. Norton Rd., Springfield MO
Go wild at Dickerson Park Zoo! Missouri State alumni, students, families and community supporters will receive half-price admission by wearing BearWear Sept. 11-13!
Be sure to visit the Missouri State University Bear Country exhibit to see the zoo’s two black bears. This sponsored partnership between Dickerson Park Zoo and Missouri State promotes our mascot, Boomer, and bear conservation.
Admission fees:
• Adults and teenagers: $11, discounted to $5.50
• Children ages 3-12: $8, discounted to $4
• Children ages 2 and younger: Free
Ozark Public Broadcasting Career Days
September 11 at 2:00PM-5:00PM, Strong 115
Students interested in a career in broadcasting are invited to the Ozarks Public Broadcasting Career Day. OPB consists of KSMU Radio and Ozarks Public Television, the local NPR and PBS stations. Staff will be available to talk to students about the TV and radio industry, provide tours of the facility and share more information about careers in the broadcasting field. Students can choose to learn about jobs in journalism, reporting, engineering, TV production, special events, donor relations and more.
Ozark Celebration Festival’s Concert Under the Stars
September 11 at 5:30PM-9:30PM, Strong Hall Amphitheater
The 18th Annual Ozarks Celebration Festival’s Concert Under the Stars will be held from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. this evening at the John H. Keiser Plaza and Amphitheater, located on the east side of Strong Hall. This year’s concert features two bands: The Blackberry Winter Band will perform from 6-7:15 p.m. and the HillBenders will perform from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Ice-Cream will be served beginning at 5:30 p.m. Concessions will be available throughout the evening.
“Cementing Springfield’s Position as the Birth Place of Route 66: The Highway and Its People
September 12 at 10:00AM, Meyer Library
Susan Croce Kelly will present Cementing Springfield’s Position as the Birthplace of Route 66.
Ms. Kelly is the author of Father of Route 66: the Story of Cy Avery and Route 66: The Highway and Its People.
Route 66 has loomed large in Susan Croce Kelly’s life—she grew up in the St. Louis area, worked as a newspaper reporter in St. Louis and Springfield, Missouri, worked and raised her children in Chicago – all three important Route 66 cities. She is the prize-winning author of Route 66: The Highway and Its People, has written dozens of historical articles in the general press about Route 66, and is a popular speaker on the subject.
As a newspaper reporter, especially in Springfield, Kelly heard a lot about the early days on Route 66, and began collecting those stories. Later, she traveled extensively on what is left of Route 66 with photographer Quinta Scott when they were working on Route 66, a history of the old road. During those years, she became intrigued with Cy Avery and his role in laying out, numbering, paving and then making US 66 famous.
Kelly holds a Masters degree in American History from Saint Louis University and a B.S. degree from Purdue University. She is former editor and publisher of Ozarks Magazine, a critically-acclaimed travel and general interest publication about the Ozarks region.
18th Annual Ozarks Celebration Festival
September 12 at 10:00AM-6:00PM, Historic Quadrangle
The 18th Annual Ozarks Celebration Festival will be held today from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Historic Quad located on the grounds east of Carrington Hall. More that 70 craftsmen will demonstrate and sell their crafts while five entertainment stages will provide a variety of music and storytellers from throughout the Ozarks. There is also a Kids Area that features entertainment, crafts, and activities designed to entertain children of all ages.
Magna Carta @ The MOXIE: Movie Event
September 12 at 11:00AM, MOXIE Cinema, 305 S. Cambell Ave, Springfield MO
11:00 AM (9/12) Moxie Cinema, 305 S. Campbell Ave, Springfield, MO 65806
Lion in Winter (1968) Not Rated 134m
September 12, 2015 11:00 a.m.
Moxie Cinema, 305 S. Campbell Ave, Springfield, MO 65806
Parking available in College Station Garage at McDaniel and Campbell
Mirosla Urbanik – Graphic Novel Art
September 1-30 at 11:00, Meyer Library Room 107
Meyer Library is pleased to present the work of Miroslaw Urbaniak, graphic novel artist, during the month of September.
Enlarged prints of the works will be displayed in room 107 of Meyer Library.
Mr. Urbaniak did children book illustrations and multimedia designs, web pages and corporate identity as well as editorial illustration and poster designs and game UI designs. Out of these multiple fields and occupations, his favorite is storytelling. He does storyboards, graphic novels and comics.
Department of Art and Design Biennial Exhibition
September 1-18, Student Exhibtion Center
The Department of Art+Design’s biennial exhibition of student work by Animation, Digital Arts, Electronic Arts, and Art+Design students.
August 28 – September 19, 2015
Reception:
First Friday Art Walk, Sept 4, 6-10 p.m.
SEC Gallery Hours:
Monday – Friday: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday: Noon-5 p.m.
Closed Sundays and University holidays
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SAC Events
Find out more about SAC films, concerts, and comedy by looking at our SAC Events Blog.
SAC Films: Jurassic World 2
September 2 and September 13, 9pm, Plaster Student Union Theatre
SAC will present the blockbuster film Jurassic World in the Plaster Student Union Theater. This event is totally free to students and free popcorn will be served before the movie.
SAC After Hours: Summer Fun Swim Party
September 10, 9pm, FRC Pool and Patio
A beach themed swimming party with music and great food. There will be telescopes to look at the beautiful night sky and a camp experience with hay barrels, fire pits, and smores.
SAC Campus Events: Rock ‘n Bowl
September 11, 7pm – 11pm, PSU Level 1 Game Center
Free bowling and games are available every Friday from 7-10PM courtesy of Student Activities Council.
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Opportunities
For more opportunities, subscribe to the Community Opportunities Newsletter.
The Disability Resource Center
Gain experience helping a dynamic group of students and interact with student who have disabilities.
Duties Include:
Proctoring testing accommodations
Monitoring and tracking testing coordinator spreadsheet
Picking up and delivering exams
Performing gender office duties
For work study students only
Flexible work schedule
Work up to 20hrs per week at $8.25
Looking for responsible student who communicate well with others and enjoy working with people
Service Location: Carrington Hall Room 302
Email:drc@missouristate.edu
Phone: 417.836.4192
Website: Check us out Here!
The Disability Resource Center is Hiring! Click Here!
Japanese Fall Festival
September 11-15
The 20th annual Japanese Fall Festival will take place at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park September 11th-15th. This year’s festival has an exciting line up of performers, including a group from our sister city of Isesaki, members of the Japanese Folk Dance Institute of New York, Osuwa Taiko, Mr. Hiroshi Tada, the local group Kizuna along with other local performers and artisans.
The festival is looking for volunteers! It’s an easy and fun way to make new friends, so if you’d like to volunteer to help out, follow the link here for the sign-up list for the main gate and the souvenir tent.
Freaky Fairbanks
October 22-24 and 29-31, 2015
The Drew Lewis Foundation at the Fairbanks, in partnership with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Springfield and Missouri State University, wants to freak you out with the 2nd Annual Freaky Fairbanks Haunted House!
Come and volunteer at the historic Fairbanks Elementary School over the course of two weekends: October 22-24 and 29-31, 2015. The hour from 7 to 8 pm will be kid-friendly for ages 12 and under. The 13 and up version will take place from 8-10 pm. To sign up, follow this link.
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Victim Center
The Victim Center in Springfield, Missouri, is now accepting applications from community volunteers to assist victims of violent crime and their families.
Victim advocates are on call approximately two or three times a month, at nights or on weekends and holidays to respond to 864-SAFE hotline phone calls from crime victims or calls from local health-care and law enforcement agencies. Although most calls require only require a telephone response, advocates are also summoned to local hospitals, law enforcement agencies, and crime scenes to assist crime victims.
The next training is the first weekend of October. Interviews are underway now. Interviews and background checks on all applicants will be completed prior to acceptance. All applicants must be at least twenty-one years old and must have use of a car and a telephone.
Contact: Paula Tindell, Victim Advocate/Volunteer Coordinator
Phone: (417)863-0827, #106 or (417)863-7273, Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Website:http://www.thevictimcenter.org/
Location: 819 Boonville, Springfield, Missouri 65802
Oktoberfest
A German themed two day event at the Ozarks Empire Fairgrounds (3001 N. Grant St. Springfield) featuring German food and beverages, a 5K run, contests, bike ride, kids rides, music and much, much more. The Oktoberfest supports Sertoma’s children’s charities.
To sign up to volunteer click here.
Athletics
For a review of events that have already happened, please visit our Athletics Blog Page.
- Wednesday, September 9 at 7:00 Women’s Volleyball vs. Arkansas State, Hammons Student Center
- Wednesday, September 9 at 7:00 Women’s Volleyball vs. Arkansas State, Hammons Student Center
- Thursday, September 10 at 8:00 Rally in the Valley, Plaster Stadium
- Friday, September 11 at 7:00 Men’s Soccer vs. Saint Mary’s, Allison South Fields
- Saturday, September 12 at 2:00 Football vs. Chadron State, Plaster Stadium
Campus Recreation
- Fall Foster Recreation Hours
| Foster Recreation Center Hours | Fall Aquatics Hours | Fall Climbing Hours |
| Mon-Thurs, 6AM-11PM | Mon-Thurs, 7AM-9AM//11AM-10PM | Mon-Thurs, 4-10PM |
| Fri, 6AM-9PM | Fri, 7AM-9AM//11AM-8PM | Friday, 4-8PM |
| Sat, 9AM-9PM | Sat, 9AM-8PM | Sat, 1-5PM |
| Sun, Noon-11PM | Sun, Noon-10PM | Sun, CLOSED |
Campus Recreation hours will change for Labor Day Weekend.
o Saturday: 9am-5pm
o Sunday: 12pm-8pm
o Monday: 12pm-11pm
There will be no BearFit classes held on Monday, September 7th due to Labor Day.
- Coming Soon In The Rec:
- Labor Day Weekend Rental Specials happening from September 4-7. Get special deals on all the equipment you need for your trip during Labor Day Weekend.
- Interested in Intramural Sports Check out the schedule of what will be offered this fall on our website:www.missouristate.edu/recreation
- Don’t forget to register for the Flag Football and Sand Volleyball Leagues! Sign up before the registration deadline on September 9th.
- Did you miss our last James River Kayak trip?Join us on September 12th to experience on of Springfield’s most scenic river! Outdoor Adventures will provide all the equipment and transportation, all you need is a lunch and snacks! This trip will cost $20 and leaves at 10am on Saturday. Sign up today!!
- Family Weekend coming soon! Come by and celebrate family weekend at the Foster Recreation Center from September 11-13.
Open House is happening every day. Come with your family and enjoy everything the Foster Recreation has to offer!
September 11th: 4:00pm-9:00pm
September 12th: 9:00am-9:00pm
September 13th: 12:00pm-4:00pm
o Don’t forget to sign up for our Family Weekend Golf Scramble! Sign up today at IMLeagues.com. Cost is $30 per person or $57 for teams of 2. Tee time starts at 8:30am on September 12th.
o Family Weekend Boulder Climb! This is a free event happening in front of the FRC on September 12th from 11:00am-1:00pm. Come showcase your climbing skills or come get tips and tricks on climbing.
o Get ready for fun in the pool at the FRC Aquatics Center. Finding Nemo will be playing in the pool on September 12th at 8:30pm. Come enjoy the this Dive-in movie with your family!
- Interested in improving your Yoga skills?! Sign up today to participate in Hatha Yoga Session 1 happening every Tuesday from 12-12:50pm starting September 1st-29th.
- Also offered this semester is Vinyasa Yoga Session 1 happening every Thursday from 12-12:50pm. This session will begin on September 3rd and end the 1st of October. Sign up for both today!
- S.H.A.R.P, Sexual Harassment & Rape Prevention is a free course offered to both males and females. This class is meant to prepare you with the mental and physical skills you will need to help protect yourself when put into unexpected situations. Sign up for a session today at http://www.missouristate.edu/recreation/Wellness/SHARP.htm *all sessions are from 6:30-9pm
- Swimming Lessons happening now at the FRC! Join us for private or group lessons for beginners or intermediate swimmers.
Fall Session 1
Tuesday/Thursday classes from 9/15-10/1
Register by 9/11/2015
Beginner Class from 7:30pm-8:15pm
Intermediate Class from 8:30pm-9:15pm
Fall Session 2
Tuesday/ Thursday classes from 10/13-10/29
Register by 10/8/2015
Beginner Class from 7:30pm-8:15pm
Intermediate Class from 8:30pm-9:15pm
- American Red Cross CPR and First Aid Certification Register online or in person at the FRC. Registration deadline is 2 days before each class. Limited seats are available. CPR/AED and First Aid are held in the Aquatics Classroom. CPR is $55 and First Aid is $40.
Session 1 on September 15th
CPR/AED Session 1: 4-7:30pm
First Aid Session 1: 7:30-9:30pm
Session 2 on October 10th
CPR/AED Session 2: 9am-12:30pm
First Aid Session 2: 7:30-9:30pm
Session 3 on November 18th
CPR/AED Session 3: 4-7:30pm
First Aid Session 3: 7:30-9:30pm
Session 4 on December 15th
CPR/AED Session 4: 9am-12:30pm
First Aid Session4: 7:30-9:30pm
- Does school have you stressed already? Take 30 minutes or 1 hour and stop by the recreation for Massage Therapy and Check out our prices on our website and set up an appointment today.
- Experience our Personal Training today and get results you have always wanted! Your first assessment is free
- Don’t forget to join us 8pm-10pm every Wednesday for Moonlight Swim
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Does school have you stressed already? Take 30 minutes or 1 hour and stop by the recreation for Massage Therapy! Check out our prices on website and set up an appointment today. http://www.missouristate.edu/recreation/Wellness/Massages.htm
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Experience our Personal Training today and get the results you have always wanted! Your first assessment is free! Need more information? Visit us online http://www.missouristate.edu/recreation/Wellness/AssessmentsAndTraining.htm
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Don’t forget to join us from 8pm-10pm every Wednesday for our Moonlight Swim!