Information/Deadlines
State of the University Address
October 1 at 12:30PM, PSU Theatre
President Clif Smart and Provost Frank Einhellig will present the annual State of the University address.
The speech will also be streamed live.
Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15 – October 15
Each year, American observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15-October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988 on the approval of Public Law 100-402. The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September 18, respectively. Also Columbus Day or Dia de la Raza, which is October 12, falls withing this 30 day period.
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Submit Your Quotes to Diversity and Inclusion
Message from Ken Coopwood, Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion
Diversity Landmarks, named in reference to the planting of diversity placards along sidewalks and entryways, is a campus warming activity designed to promote awareness and display diversity sentiments of campus constituents.
The purpose of Diversity Landmarks is three-fold:
1. Convey diversity as a critical component of academic excellence
2. Remind us that MSU values every person and the richness that cultural perspectives and life experiences contribute to its academic mission
3. Provide an inclusive process for individual expression and recognition
Landmarks truly represent what the MSU Public Affairs mission is all about. See for yourself! Diversity Landmarks will be planted along the newly designed Kings Street corridor and throughout the corral area between Carrington and the PSU.
Each Landmark will include a quote (40 words or less), author and the name of the submitter. Original quotes are encouraged.
WHERE IS YOUR QUOTE????
If you want to participate, send us your quote! Participation in Diversity Landmarks is free and open to all students, faculty, staff and community persons. Email your quotations to: diversitylandmarks@missouristate.edu and watch for your contribution to appear on campus in the near future!
SUBMISSIONS DUE BY 5:00 P.M., October 7, 2015
Link :
https://blogs.missouristate.edu/diversity/2015/09/14/submit-your-quote-for-the-spring-2016-diversity-landmarks/
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Flu Shots at Taylor Health and Wellness
Starting September 25
Flu Shots: Starting 9/25/15 at 1pm
Reduce the risk of flu illness and ruining your holidays and finals.
Come to Taylor Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:15pm for your flu shot.
The cost for the seasonal flu vaccine is as follows:
* MSU employees (full and part-time) – No Cost (paid by MSU health insurance plan)
* Household members of employees – No Cost (paid by MSU health insurance plan)
* Retirees – on MSU insurance – No Cost (paid by MSU health insurance plan)
* Retirees on Medicare – No Cost (paid by Medicare) – Check in at the Business Office prior to receiving injection
* Students – No Cost (paid by Student Fees)
* Others – $29.50
* Please note, Taylor Health and Wellness Center does not vaccinate children under 6 years of age. Ages 6-9 years need to bring a copy of their immunization record to determine if the child needs one or two flu vaccines. If you have children less than 6 years of age, please contact their pediatrician for information about the vaccine.
* If you are on Coumadin (warfarin) we must have an INR lab result in the last 3 weeks equal to or less than 3.5.
* Bring your BearPass Card. Dress for easy access to your upper arm.
If you want more information about the vaccine please go towww.cdc.gov/flu/.
For more information about receiving your vaccine at Taylor, please call 836-4000.
Italian American Heritage Month
October
Every year the U.S. president signs an executive order designating the month of October as National Italian American Heritage Month. Coinciding with the festivities surrounding Columbus Day, the proclamation is recognition of the many achievements, contributions, and successes of Americans of Italian descent as well as Italians in America.
Over 5.4 million Italians immigrated to the United States between 1820 and 1992. Today there are over 26 million Americans of Italian descent in the United States, making them the fifth largest ethnic group. The country was even named after an Italian, the explorer and geographer Amerigo Vespucci.
LGBT History Month
October
LGBT History Month is a month-long annual observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history, and the history of the gay rights and related civil rights movements. It is observed during October in the United States, to include National Coming Out Day on October 11. LGBT History Month originated in the United States and was first celebrated in 1994. It was founded by Missouri high school history teacher Rodney Wilson. Spectrum, MSU’s LGBT and Ally Alliance, along with the Office of Multicultural Programs provide a month-long series of events on campus to commemorate LGBT History Month. These include dances, panels, film screenings, fundraisers, discussions, art displays, and an annual talent show.
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Day of German Unity
October 3
On October 3, 1990, the German Parliament voted on making the former East Germany a part of the united Germany. It is always celebrated on the same day in commemoration of the fall of the Berlin Wall and reunification. People have a “buerger fest” which is celebrated in the streets of towns. Generally, a government official presides. The official celebration is always in the capital of the different states, with one being picked as the main event each year. Lots of dancing and drinking is involved.
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National Disability Employment Awareness Month
October
In 1988, Congress designated each October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). The Office of Disability Employment Policy has the lead in planning NDEAM activities and materials to increase the public’s awareness of the contributions and skills of American workers with disabilities. Various programs carried out throughout the month also highlight the specific employment barriers that still need to be addressed and removed. This effort to educate the American public about issues related to disability and employment actually began in 1945, when Congress enacted a law declaring the first week in October each year “National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week.” In 1962, the word “physically” was removed to acknowledge the employment needs and contributions of individuals with all types of disabilities.
International Business Programs Info Session
September 24, Glass Hall Room 227
The International Business Programs (IBP) office will hold an information session to describe programs offered by partner exchanges and faculty-led short-term programs. Students who studied away recently will be available to answer questions and describe their experiences abroad.
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Chorale Concert
September 24, Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts
Chorale Concert in HHPA at 7:30 pm
Biology Seminar – Small Mammal Lineages in North America
September 25, Temple Hall Room 0003
Dr. Andrew Hope earned his PhD in 2011 from University of New Mexico, followed by a postdoc with the USGS in Alaska and is now a Research Assistant Professor at Kansas State University. His research examines phylogeographic patterns in small mammals, particularly shrews, as well as broader phylogenetic patterns in mammals and their parasites. His seminar will discuss small mammal lineages in North America and the role of environmental change has played on their history.
Dr. Andrew Hope, Research Assistant Professor at Kansas State University
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Away from Home: Paintings by Anne Wedler
September 28 – October 4, Student Exhibition Center
Reception:
First Friday Art Walk, Oct 2, 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
Anne Wedler is a 2005 BFA in Drawing & Painting graduate of Missouri State University and a 2008 MFA in Painting graduate of Indiana University School of Fine Arts in Bloomington, Indiana. Currently, she is an Assistant Professor of Drawing and Painting at the University of Alaska Southeast in Juneau. Previously she was an Assistant Professor of Drawing/Painting at Jacksonville State University in Alabama; Adjunct Instructor at the Herron School of Art in Indianapolis, Indiana; and an Associate Instructor of Drawing at Indiana University.
Wedler has had several solo and small group exhibitions in Alabama, Alaska, and Missouri; as well as many national and international group/juried exhibitions including several galleries in Budapest, Hungary where Anne was an artist-in-residence in 2013.
Wedler is currently “interested in the intersection of the majestic and the mundane found on the fringe of developed areas of Alaska.”
CNAS Fall Speaker series at the Library Center – Kevin Mickus
September 28 at 7:00 PM, Library Center Auditorium
A Trip to Antarctica – Mount Erebus in Antarctica is the world’s most southern active volcano. Dr. Kevin Mickus, geology professor at Missouri State University, will discuss his recent trip to Mount Erebus and the research he conducted there.
Dr. Kevin Mickus, Professor, Geography, Geology and Planning
Great Balls of Fire: C.S. Lewis, Narnia, and Medieval Cosmology
September 28 at 7:00PM, PSU Theater
The Department of Religious Studies presents a guest lecture by renowned C. S. Lewis scholar, Dr. Michael Ward!
“Great Balls of Fire: C. S. Lewis, Narnia, and Medieval Cosmology,” will beMonday, 28 September 2015, at 7:00 p.m. in the Plaster Student Union Theater. This free lecture is open to all.
C.S. Lewis’s Narnia Chronicles are known to millions. What is less well-known is the fact that Lewis was a medieval scholar and that he considered the seven planets of pre-Copernican cosmology to be “spiritual symbols of permanent value”. Dr Michael Ward, author of the best-selling and award-winning study, Planet Narnia, discusses the medieval imaginative blueprint behind the Narnia series.
This event is sponsored by the College of Humanities and Public Affairs, the Department of Religious Studies, and First and Calvary Presbyterian Church.
Dr. Michael Ward is a Fellow of Blackfriars Hall, University of Oxford, and Professor of Apologetics at Houston Baptist University, Texas. He is the author of Planet Narnia: The Seven Heavens in the Imagination of C.S. Lewis (Oxford University Press), co-editor of The Cambridge Companion to C.S. Lewis (Cambridge University Press), and presenter of the BBC television documentary, The Narnia Code. On the fiftieth anniversary of Lewis’s death, 22nd November 2013, Dr Ward unveiled a permanent national memorial to him in Poets’ Corner, Westminster Abbey, London.
Missouri State Improv – Free Show
September 28 at 9:000PM, Carrington 208
Every Monday night at 9PM, Missouri State Improv hosts a free improv comedy show in Carrington Auditorium! We play games and create hilarious scenes based on audience suggestions! Open to any Missouri State student/staff/faculty member! Always totally FREE!
Our goal is to provide an environment that encourages the learning, teaching, practicing, and performing of improvisational comedy of any form, both in front of audiences and in open or closed workshop settings.
Missouri State Way and United Way Campaigns
September 29, Alumni Center
In the spirit of our Public Affairs mission and collaborative atmosphere,The United Way Campaign and The Missouri State Way Campaign are a combined effort on the Missouri State campus. Participating in both of these campaigns is consistent with the principles of our public affairs mission: ethical leadership, community engagement and cultural competence. Donors to both campaigns do make a difference. Our goals remain the same, participation and support for our campus through the Missouri State Way and for our community through the United Way.
http://www.missouristatefoundation.org/facultystaffcampaigns.html
Majors Fair
September 29 at 9:00 AM, PSU Ballroom
The Majors Fair is designed to assist students in choosing their major and/or minor by bringing together representatives from the various departments and colleges on campus. Students not only have the chance to speak to faculty members from a range of disciplines, but also experience the variety of academic programs offered at Missouri State.
College of Business Career Exploration Day
September 30, PSU Ballroom
The College of Business is excited to host area high school students on the Springfield campus for a day of workshops and activities to help students better understand the exciting and rewarding field of business.
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All Black Lives Matter Panel
September 30 at 4:00PM, Temple 001
The All Black Lives Matter Panel brings together important and necessary voices who represent the diversity of Black lives who are impacted by ongoing inequities and injustices in American society today. The panel includes a range of national, community, and campus leaders who are advocates for equality, equity, and justice. The panel goal is to engage university and community members in an informative and empowering discussion that makes connections across groups to ensure equality and justice in our time. This panel demonstrates the necessity to recognize, respect, and value the diversity of Black lives and the need for civil rights coalition building in American society.
Last Comic Standing
October 1 at 7:30 PM, Juanita K. Hammons Hall B&C
After a summer-long search for the funniest comedian in the country, the annual fall tour presents finalists who, judged by a panel of elite comedians, have survived challenges and standup competition, and boast killer comedy chops!
Tickets: $32 – $48
Student rush tickets are available one hour prior to the performance with a valid student i.d. for $20!
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Springfield Jazz Festival
October 2 5:30PM, Downtown Springfield
The annual Springfield Jazz Festival will be held in downtown Springfield, starting at 5:30pm.
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Piano Guest Artist Recital – Clara Christian
October 2, Ellis 217B
Guest artist, Clara Christian, will be performing in Ellis Recital Hall at 7:30p.
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“Show-Me Chefs” airs on Ozarks Local (KOZL)
October 3 at 1:00pm
Enjoy a high-intensity cooking showdown each week, from some of your favorite local chefs. The Media, Journalism and Film Department has turned up the heat in the kitchen with “Show-Me Chefs”, a cooking game show produced and filmed by the students at Missouri State University. Tune in to Ozarks Local (KOZL) every Saturday (September 26 – November 7) at 1:00 PM. Check with your television provider for listings.
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How England Gave Rise to the Magna Carta
October 4 at 2:00PM, The Library Center
Celtic folk music by harpist Drew Holt sets the mood for this trip back in time to 1215. Holt will perform from 2-2:30 p.m., followed by a scholarly talk by Dr. Thomas Russo, Drury University associate dean of international relations and art history professor. Unique societal and political factors were at play 800 years ago that gave rise to Magna Carta. Russo will discuss these and the cultural and political landscape of the medieval world. For adults.
The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave, Springfield, MO 65810, Auditorium
SAC Events
Find out more about SAC films, concerts, and comedy by looking at our SAC Events Blog.
SAC Cultural Affairs presents: Design a Dias de Los Muertos Mask
September 30 at 7 pm, Plaster Student Union Ballroom
During this event students will be able to design their own Días de Los Muertos mask. While doing this activity they will be able to learn about different aspects of the Hispanic culture through food, music, and various other information that will be presented.
SAC Films presents: Ted 2
September 30 at 9 pm, Plaster Student Union Theater
SAC will present the blockbuster film Ted 2 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: Dodgeball Tournament
October 4 at 9 pm, PSU Theater
Students will play in teams of 6 in a tournament style game of dodgeball. Winning teams will receive prizes of their choice.
SAC Films Presents: Milk
October 1 at 9 pm, FRC Basketball Courts
SAC will present the classic film Milk for LGBTQ History Month in the Plaster Student Union Theater. This event is totally free to students and free popcorn will be served before the movie.
SAC Campus Events: Rock ‘n Bowl
September 25 & October 2, 7 pm – 11 pm, 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.
Resume Madness
September 29, Temple Hall first floor near the pit
Come have your résumé critiqued by a Career Center professional/employer to prepare for internship and job searches, career fairs, graduate school, scholarships, etc.
No appointment necessary…just bring a rough-draft of your résumé to a Résumé Madness table to get a quick review.
For follow-up or more in-depth review, you can visit the Career Center (Carrington 309) during our walk-in hours or schedule an appointment (417-836-5636).
Walk-in Hours (Fall 2015 Semester when classes are in session): Monday – Friday; 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm
“Guys’ Gathering” Talking Circles for Boys – Facilitator Trainging & Volunteer Opperunity
September 30 at 5:00pm, Park Central Office Building Room 212
Free Facilitator Training and Volunteer Opportunity
Wednesday, September 23rd and 30th from 5-9 p.m. at the offices of the Center for Dispute Resolution.
Ask yourself:
• Are you interested in building your communication, facilitation, and conflict skills?
• Do you have a passion for working with youth?
• Are you interested in helping boys explore healthy options for growing up male today?
• Would you like a meaningful volunteer opportunity?
• Would you benefit from an outstanding resume-building experience?
If you answered “yes,” consider taking part in Guys’ Gathering Talking Circle training and volunteering with this program!
About Guys’ Gathering Circles:
Guys’ Gathering groups bring together 6-10 boys with two college-ages facilitators each week for 8 weeks for 1-2 hours. These meeting provide an action oriented context where participants can explore the positive and not-so-positive definitions of masculinity and how these expectations impact their own diverse identities. Topics explored include: competition, the male “box,” bullying, valuing diversity, safe expression of emotions, and so much more.
For more information contact Char at CDR@missouristate.edu
Become a SOAR Leader
Learn more about becoming a Student Orientation, Advisement & Registration (SOAR) leader by attending one of our two information sessions.
While attendance is not required in order to apply for a SOAR leader position, doing so will provide you with information you may find helpful during the application and interview process.
Topics include:
• Responsibilities, qualifications, requirements, and benefits of the position
• Important dates to note
• Description of the application and interview process
Sessions will be held:
• Monday, October 19 at 5:30 PM in Meyer Library 101
• Tuesday, October 20 at 8:00 PM in Meyer Library 101
Visit www.missouristate.edu/newbears/becomeaSOARleader.htm for more information.
Fostering Futures
October 5-9, 2015
- Hygiene items
- School supplies
- Non-perishable food items
- Baby items
For additional information visit PSU 131, contact Public Affairs Support at 417-836-8832, or email
Convoy of Hope Pack and Sack Meal Packing Event
October 30& 31, 2015
Convoy of Hope and The Pack Shack are holding a food packing event October 30th-31st. The event will pack 250,000 mac, cheese, and rice blend meals for children in the United States. Meals will be distributed close to home, primarily in rural parts of America.
Volunteers can sign up in teams to help raise money in the weeks prior to the event, or sign up to volunteer at one of the five food packing sessions. Each session will hold 150 volunteers, so this is a great event to volunteer with a big group.
Volunteers are needed for the following times:
6pm-8pm
You can see more about this event by looking at a promotional video here. For more questions, or to sign up, contact info@convoyofhope.org.
Email: info@convoyofhope.org
Bass Pro Outdoor Fitness Festival
700+ volunteers needed! Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks is teaming up with Bass Pro for the 2015 Outdoor Fitness Festival. We recruit over 700 volunteers to help with a series of outdoor events that promote health and fitness in the Ozarks throughout October and November. Each event features a variety of volunteering duties including handing out water, directing traffic, and cheering on the runners. All volunteers will receive a free t-shirt!
View shifts and sign up at www.bigbro.com/OFF
Contact: Erin Murray
Email: emurray@bigbro.com
Phone: 417-889-9136
Website: http://www.bigbro.com
Equi-librium Therapy Center
The intern position entails finding volunteers to help with the therapy sessions during the week, making the schedules for each therapy night, and other duties as needed. The position requires approximately 20 hours a week. The experience of working at Equi-Librium is one you won’t regret!
Contact: Paula Austin
Email:paustinetc@gmail.com
Phone: 417-830-1409
Location:1148 S Courtney Lane Rogersville, MO 65742
Website: http://etctherapy.org/
Into the Streets
Into the Streets at Missouri State is the first large-scale service event of the semester! This annual program features community service opportunities for hundreds of students. Get out into our community and serve alongside local agencies!
Through this program, Missouri State students will be actively involved in one of our Public Affairs Pillars, Community Engagement. What is a better way to spend a Saturday than serving with friends, making new friends, volunteering, and making a difference in the lives of others?
Into the Streets is looking for Site Leaders who would lead a group of 5-20 students and would be available to attend a short training session prior to the event.
This day of service also needs students to sign up to volunteer. Students will meet in the PSU at 8 a.m. and then depart to different areas of the community to make a difference. The day should be done by 1 p.m.
Click here to sign up!
Bear Service Team
Bear Service Team is a student organization dedicated to planning service opportunities for the MSU community. This is a great way to connect with other students, maintain relationships with community agencies, and have fun service our community!
Click here for more information: https://goo.gl/aohIKy #citizenbear #SGFLove #LoveSGF
Athletics
For a review of events that have already happened, please visit our Athletics Blog Page.
- Thursday, October 1 at 3:00, Baseball, Hammons Field
- Friday, October 2 at 3:00, Baseball, Hammons Field
- Saturday, October 3 at 2:00, Football vs. Indiana State, Plaster Stadium
- Sunday, October 4 at 1:00, Filed Hockey vs. Saint Lewis, Betty and Bobby Allison North
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 |
Coming Soon In The Rec:
- Glow Zumba is coming back to the FRC on Wednesday, September 22 from 7-8pm. Come see what all the talk is about and experience Zumba in the dark with neon lights and glow sticks!
- Come to the Climbing Wall at the FRC to participate in Guys Night and Ladies Night every Tuesday and Thursday! Every Tuesday guys will get free shoe and chalk rental and every Thursday ladies will receive free shoe and chalk rental.
- Climbing Wall and office is now open on Sundays from 5pm-8pm!
- Sign up your team for the Dodgeball Tournament and IFC Roller Hockey League before 9/30. Visit IMLeagues.com today!
- Lead Climbing Nights beginning every Monday, Wednesday and Sunday. Outdoor Adventures is excited to introduce lead climbing nights to our climbing community! Lead nights are open to everyone who has completed the lead clinic.
- Outdoor Adventures is going on a Bell Mountain Backpacking trip from October 2-4. Experience hiking on the two highest points in Missouri as well as spending the night camping on one of Missouri’s own Bell Mountain. OA willprovide all the equipment and transportation for only $40. You must attend the pre-trip meeting on September 28th. Sign up 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.
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Interested in Intramural Sports? Check out the schedule of what will be offered this fall on our website:www.missouristate.edu/recreation
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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!