Information and Deadlines

Student Teaching Application Deadline

February 1
The application deadline for Fall student teaching is February 1st.

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African American Heritage Month

February
Black History Month, or National African American History Month, is an annual celebration of achievements by black Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of African Americans in U.S. history. The event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. Other countries around the world, including Canada and the United Kingdom, also devote a month to celebrating black history.

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Multicultural Leadership Scholarship Interview Day

February 6
Multicultural Leadership Scholarship candidates for the 2016-2017 academic year will be on campus to participate in an interview and scholarship program with faculty, staff and students from the Missouri State campus.

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LOGOS: Call for Submissions

LOGOS: A Journal of Undergraduate Research will accept submissions from all fields until 11:59 pm on February 15. To be eligible for publication, a submission must have been made for an undergraduate course at Missouri State University or an affiliated campus.
LOGOS is dedicated to publishing outstanding work by undergraduates in every
academic discipline, including original research, essays, creative writing, and artwork. Led by Missouri State’s Faculty Advisory Board and Honors College student editors, LOGOS conforms to the highest standards of scholastic integrity in a blind peer-review process.
For submission guidelines and instructions, visit http://www.missouristate.edu/logos/.

Direct inquiries to Hanna Landgrebe (logos@missouristate.edu).

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Flu Shots at Taylor Health and Wellness

Starting September 25

Flu Shots: Starting 9/25/15 at 1 pm
Reduce the risk of flu illness and ruining your holidays and finals.
Come to Taylor Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4:15 pm 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.

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Sustainability Newsletter

http://www.missouristate.edu/assets/Sustainability/September2015Newsletter.pdf
The Sustainability@MSU newsletter lets students, faculty, staff and community members stay up-to-date on what is happening on campus related to sustainability. The newsletter includes exciting announcements, updates on current programs and upcoming events as well as resources for how to live more sustainability.

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Haven

Haven is a required online course for all in-coming freshmen and transfer students to complete to initiate understanding of consent, sexual assault, relationship violence, and bystander intervention. If this course is not completed by the student prior to the student’s spring registration date within the student’s first year at Missouri State University, a Registration Hold will be placed on the student’s account. This hold will be lifted from the account once completion of Haven has occurred.

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Events

Exhibition: VICTORIA GORORAPOPORT “INHABITING MYSTERY”

All Week 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM January 25, Brick City Building 4
The art of Victoria Goro-Rapoport will be on display at Brick City Gallery Monday January 25-Saturday February 20, 2016.
Brick City Gallery is located at 215 West Mill Street, Springfield. Gallery hours are M-F 11am-6pm, and Saturdays Noon-5pm
Exhibit will be open during Springfield First Friday Art Walk February 5, until 10pm.
Galleries are closed national and university holidays.
Russian born Victoria Goro-Rapoport originally trained as a set designer, working with various puppet and drama theaters before emigrating from Russia in 1990. She discovered etching while living in Israel from 1990-1994. She went on to earn her MFA in set design from the University of Utah in 1998, and her MFA in printmaking from the University of Illinois in 2002. Goro-Rapoport is currently Professor of Drawing and Printmaking at the University of Nebraska, Kearney. Her work explores the precarious connection between human-made spaces and the humans who inhabit

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Hallowed Grounds: Sites of African American Memory

February 1, Park Central Branch Library
A slide show/exhibit celebrating African American heritage and history.

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Images and Books of African Cultural and Art

February 1, The Library Station
An exhibit honoring Black history and heritage.

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WellFit

February 1, Foster Recreation Center
A month long event which promotes and engages healthy, multidimensional wellness options offered by Campus Recreation for Foster Recreation Center student, staff and faculty members. Many prizes are available throughout the program. A one-time fee of $5 is required, but that will give the participant a level one punch card, a drawstring bag, a Frisbee, and a coozie. After completing the level one punch card they can turn that in for a free level two punch card and blender bottle. After completing that, they can turn it in for a level three punch card and either chapstick or a paracord bracelet. Finally, after completing that punch card they can turn it in for a phone arm band. All completed punch cards will also be entered in a drawing to win even bigger prizes!!

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Printmaking and Ceramics Students’ Biennial Exhibition

11:00 AM – 6:00 PM, February 1
Showcasing the printmaking and ceramics work by current Missouri State University Art+Design students.

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Resume Madness Events – Spring 2016

11:00 – 4:00 February 1, Glass Hall 103
Résumé Madness is held each semester at various locations around campus. Bring a printed copy of your résumé to receive a quick review and tips for your résumé. Employers often are assisting with résumé critiques as well.
Please note: You also may receive assistance with your résumé in the Career Center in Carrington 309. No appointments are necessary during walk-in hours (Monday – Friday from 12:30 PM – 5:00 PM – when classes are in session).
College of Business
Monday, February 1, 2016
Glass Hall First Floor
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
College of Education
Tuesday, February 2, 2016, to Friday, February 5, 2016
Email résumé to
CareerCenter@MissouriState.edu
College of Humanities & Public Affairs
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
Strong Hall First Floor (Atrium)
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
College of Arts & Letters
Thursday, February 18, 2016
Craig Hall Lobby
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
College of Natural & Applied Sciences
Monday, February 22, 2016
Temple Hall First Floor (study pit area)
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
College of Health & Human Services
Monday, February 29, 2016
Professional Building, Fourth Floor
11:00 am – 2:00 pm

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Tunnel of Oppression

6:00 PM – 8:30 PM February 2 & 3, Wells House Ground Floor
Step out of your comfort zone and into the Tunnel, next Tuesday and Wednesday in the Wells House Ground Floor. I hope to see all of you Missouri State University staff, students, and faculty there!

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Campus Conflict Workshop: Gender Differences in Conflict Fact or Fiction?

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM February 2, PSU Room 315
This workshop series is sponsored by the Center for Dispute Resolution, which is part of the Department of Communication in the College of Arts and Letters at Missouri State.
This session is open to the public; Missouri State faculty and staff are encouraged to register for this course via MyLearningConnection.

Presented by Dr. Isabelle Bauman and Dr. Jake Simmons

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Nuts and Bolts of Studying Away

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM, February 3, PSU Room 309
Interested in studying abroad but you’re just not sure where to begin? Come to a Nuts and Bolts of Studying Away session to get preliminary information about studying abroad, various Study Away options, and the application process. These sessions are fun and informal, so just drop by and ask your questions. We hope to see you there!

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Choices for Sustainable Living Discussion Course

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM, February 3, Meyer Library Room 209
“The term “sustainability” is used so freely, it’s difficult to understand what it can mean. At its essence, sustainability embodies hope for a healthy, just and bright future for us all. Choices for Sustainable Living provides participants a powerful opportunity to explore sustainability more deeply and learn its unique meaning from individual, societal and global perspectives. Choices for Sustainable Living helps you discover new ways of living and together, make change more possible and powerful.”
Participants of this course will meet for six, one-hour sessions to:
• Explore the meaning of sustainability
• Consider the ties between lifestyle choices and their impact on Earth
• Learn about steps that can be taken to move toward ecologically sustainable organizations, lifestyles, and communities
These courses are completely FREE, open to all MSU students, faculty, and staff and do not require any prior knowledge or experience with the topic.
We only have space for 12 people, sign-up today to reserve your spot.
To sign-up, contact Jordan Schanda, Sustainability Coordinator
Or fill out the online interest form

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Chemistry Seminar

3:00 – 4:00 PM, February 3, Meyer Library Room 209

High temperature syntheses of intermetallic solid state compounds
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R.E.A.L. Bears Spring Info Night

5:00 – 6:00 PM February 3, PSU Room 314
R.E.A.L. Bears Spring Info Night
When: Wednesday, 3rd February 2016
Where: PSU room 314
Time: 5:00 pm
Learn the significance of R.E.A.L. Bear from our recruitment committee, executive members, and outstanding general members.

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“Ask the Experts” Blackboard Open Session

1:30 PM – 4:30 PM, February 5, 2016, Meyer Library Room 205
Computer Services hosts “Ask the Experts” Blackboard Open Sessions every Friday afternoon from 1:30 – 4:30pm to assist all Learning Management System users on a variety of features and tools.
Registration is not required – Simply stop by any Friday that the University is open, and a Blackboard expert will be available for one-on-one assistance.
Attend Virtually – Log in to Ask the Experts Virtual Office Hours to get help from a Blackboard Expert online via Collaborate.
The Participant Quick Reference Guide will walk you through downloading and using Collaborate to ask your questions.

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Cultural Corner

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM, February 5, 2016, Morris Center Lobby
Cultural Corner is an activity run by the Office of International Programs in which American and International students get together to discuss various topics. It is a great way for International students to practice their language skills and for all involved to broaden their knowledge of the world.
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All American Song Recital

5:30 – 6:30 pm February 5, Ellis Hall 217B
Recital will be held in Ellis Recital Hall at 5:30pm.

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Art History major presents First Friday Art Talk

6:00 – 7:00 PM February 5, Park Central Branch Library
Missouri State Art History major and Museum Studies minor Nicholas Deckard will give a professional public presentation, “Art Rejecting Authority: Anatoly Zverev and Russian Expressionism in the USSR,” at the Park Central Branch Library and gallery on Friday, February 5 at 6 p.m., followed by a question-and-answer session.
The public presentations on art history at the Park Central Branch Library are coordinated by Dr. Billie Follensbee, Department of Art and Design at Missouri State, and Peggie Hanes of the Park Central Branch Library. Deckard will be expanding upon research that he previously disseminated as a talk for the annual intercollegiate Art History Symposium.
Nicholas Deckard is an Art History major and Museum Studies minor at Missouri State University who anticipates graduating in Spring 2016. Deckard has presented on other research in on-campus exhibits and at the Missouri Archaeological Society annual conference, and his essay on Emily Wood was selected for publication in the Springfield Art Museum’s Exhibition Catalog for the biennial Four by Four 2014: Midwest Invitational Exhibition.

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Harlem Globetrotters

7:00 – 9:00 PM February 5, JQH Arena
The Harlem Globetrotters are preparing for their most epic tour in history, as the world famous team celebrates its 90th anniversary world tour. The Harlem Globetrotters will return to JQH Arena on February 5, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.

A star-studded roster will have fans on the edge of their seats to witness ball handling wizardry, basketball artistry and one-of-a-kind family entertainment that thrills fans of all ages.

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Guy’s Gathering Circle Training

8:30 – 4:30 PM February 6, Park Central Office Building Room 238
Saturday, February 6th from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
This free training is for men who wish to learn more about and/or volunteer to co-facilitate Guys’ Gathering Circles for area middle-school and high-school boys. Guys’ Gathering Circles bring together 6-10 boys with two college-aged facilitators each week for 8 weeks for 1-2 hours. These meetings 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. Each Gathering group meeting follows the same format, which includes a warm up activity, a check-in with each participant, a focused activity exploring the weekly topic, and a reflection and group dialogue component. Topics explored include:
• Competition
• The male “box”
• Bullying
• Valuing diversity
• Safe expression of emotions
• Defining power from multiple perspectives
• Rejecting violence
• Becoming allies with girls and women
• Mentoring and making a difference with others
• Making safe and healthy decisions for themselves

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Double Reed Day 2016

10:00 – 2:30 PM February 6, Ellis Hall 217b
A fun-filled Saturday workshop for oboe and bassoon players in grades 7-12.
Missouri State Professor Cynthia Green Libby (oboe) and Leigh Miller Muñoz (bassoon) will give informative advice on playing oboe and bassoon, and coach district contest solos.
Lunch will be supervised in the Plaster Student Union. Please bring at least $6 for lunch.
Double reed ensemble performance will be held at 2:00 p.m. All parents and the public are invited!
To reserve a place for your student, please register athttp://www.missouristate.edu/doublereedday.

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Meet and Greet Celebration

10:00 – 2:30 PM February 6, Midtown Carnegie Branch Library
A diverse lineup of educational storytelling presentations that convey the legacy of heritage, community, and culture.

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“Evidence of Harm” Documentary Screening

7:00 – 9:30 PM February 6, PSU Theatre

Missouri State alumni Randall Moore (’02, media production) and Brandon Kerr (’03, electronic arts) will be on campus Feb. 6 to screen Moore’s documentary “Evidence of Harm,” exposing the dangers of mercury dental fillings. The screening will be held at 7 p.m. in the Plaster Student Union Theater with a talk-back session to follow.
“Evidence of Harm” chronicles the lives of three ordinary people who became reluctant health advocates after suffering from the devastating effects of hazardous mercury vapors during routine dental procedures.
According to the film, 120 million Americans currently have amalgam, or “silver,” dental fillings that contain mercury, a potentially toxic heavy metal. Composite resin fillings are often used as an alternative to amalgam fillings.
Moore wanted to document the hazards of dental amalgam fillings after finding that mercury, a known neurotoxin, is causally connected to the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. His father had recently been diagnosed with the devastating illness, and Moore set out to show that these dental fillings produce the largest source of mercury in the general population, putting patients, staff and the global environment at risk.
Kerr was a producer on the film and its visual effects coordinator. Moore and Kerr have been working together since they were students at Missouri State, where they developed the short film “Pandora’s Box” with Chris Nagle, now employed with MSU’s photographic services department. “Pandora’s Box” won the Best of Festival/King Foundation Award at the 2004 Broadcast Education Association Festival of Media Arts.

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Chamber Music Recital with Guest Artist Kirsten Weiss

3:30 – 4:30 PM February 7, Ellis Hall 217B

Will be held in Ellis Recital Hall at 3:30pm

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SAC Events

Find out more about SAC films, concerts, and comedy by looking at our SAC Events Blog.

 SAC Campus Events: Rock ‘n Bowl

January 29 & February 5, 7 pm – 11 pm, PSU Level 1 Game Center
Free bowling and games are available every Friday from 7-10 PM courtesy of Student Activities Council.
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 SAC Campus Films: Selma

February 3 and 7, 9 pm – 11 pm, PSU Theater
Free showing of the film Selma in honor of African American Heritage Month
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Opportunities

For more opportunities, subscribe to the Community Opportunities Newsletter.

Bearisters

Campus Gardens Food Assistance

Warm Line

Athletics

For a review of events that have already happened, please visit our Athletics Blog Page

• Tuesday, February 2 at 7:05, Men’s Basketball vs. Bradley, JQH Arena

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Campus Recreation

• Spring Foster Recreation Hours

Coming Soon In The Rec:

• Bearfit Unlimited Pass only $30 until February 1^st! Get it now before it’s too late!

•       WellFit 2016 starts February 1^st and ends March 1^st.

  1.    Register: visit the FRC front desk for a mini brochure and punch card explaining the program. After activating your $5 card receive a FREE FRC bag with a coozie and Frisbee.

  2.    Participate: participate in Campus Recreation’s program areas of fitness, wellness, aquatics, intramurals, & outdoor adventures to collect punches. The more punches, the more cards, the more cards, the more prizes!

  3.    Win!: Turn in your completed punch card (10 punches with at least 1 punch in 3 different program areas) and be entered to win! You can win massages, and unlimited bearfit pass, bookstore gift cards, and more!

•      MSU 1^st Annual Big Bear Lumber Jack Log Rolling Tournament. Register for the tournament by February 11^th FOR FREE.

  Demo Nights:

              January 19^th 4:00-5:30PM

              January 20^th 5:00-6:30PM

              January 26^th 4:00-5:30PM

              January 27^th 5:00-6:30PM

   

  Training Nights:

              February 1^st & 3^rd 6-8PM

              February 2^nd & 4^th 7-9PM

              February 8^th & 10^th 6-8PM

              February 9^th & 11^th 7-9PM

   

  Workshop:

              February 6^th 12:00-4:00PM

   

  Tournament:

              February 13^th 12:00-4:00PM

• Join Outdoor Adventures on January 30^th and enjoy a Winter Hike at Busiek State Forest for only $15! The cost includes transportation and equipment. You just need to bring yourself and a lunch!
• Outdoor Adventures is going Spelunking on January 31st. Join OA for only $15 and enjoy some of Missouri’s most prominent caving areas!

•       Now hiring Personal Trainers! Apply online today!

•       Bearfit 90! Monday, January 25 these classes are FREE for everyone! It’s our January BearFit Special Event.

   

  o   POUND in Studio B from 5:30-6:00PM

  o   Endurance Training on the MAC court and Track from 5:00-5:30PM

  o   Yoga in Studio B from 6:00-6:30PM

• New Zipline Hours Now open on Fridays from 6:00-8:00PM and Saturdays from 1:00-5:00PM

•      Swimming Lessons Session 1 register by February 5^th // Cost $40 for Members and $45 for Non-members // Every Tuesday and Thursday from February 9^th – 25^th  

  o   Beginners 7:30-8:15PM

  o   Intermediate 8:30-9:15PM

  Swimming Lessons Session 2 register by March 17^th // Cost $40 for Members and $45 for Non-members // Every Tuesday and Thursday from March  22^nd – April 7^th   

  o   Beginners 7:30-8:15PM

  o   Intermediate 8:30-9:15PM

• Lifeguard Certification and Recertification // Cost $175 for Members and $195 for Non-members // Recertification Cost$125 for Members and $150 for Non-members

  o   Session 1

  §  March 17^th 8-10PM

  §  March 18^th 4-10PM

  §  March 19^th 9-9PM

  §  March 20^th 9-6PM

   

  o   Session 2

  §  April 7^th 8-10PM

  §  April 8^th 4-10PM

  §  April 9^th 9-9PM

  §  April 10^th 9-6PM

   

  o   Session 3

  §  April 21^st 8-10PM

  §  April 22^nd 4-10PM

  §  April 23^rd 9-9PM

  §  April 24^th 9-6PM

   

  o   Recertification

  §  April 1^st 4-10PM

  §  April 2^nd 10-4PM

•      CPR/AED and First Aid // Cost $55 for CPR/AED and $45 for Frist Aid

  o   Session 1 February 9^th /Registration closes February 5^th

  §  CPR/AED 4-7PM

  §  First Aid 7-9:30PM

  o   Session 2 March 2^nd /Registration closes February 26^th

  §  CPR/AED 4-7PM

  §  First Aid 7-9:30PM

  o   Session 3 April 4^th /Registration closes April 7^th

  §  CPR/AED 9AM-12PM

  §  First Aid 12-12:30PM

  o   Session 4 May 3^rd /Registration closes April 29^th

  §  CPR/AED 4-7PM

  §  First Aid 7-9:30PM

•      S.H.A.R.P

  o   FREE Sexual Harassment & Rape Prevention classes in Studio A. Open to ALL students, faculty, and staff! All Sessions are held from 6:30-9:00PM. Please register for the session the day before or sooner.

  §  Session 1: February 22-23 // register by 21^st of February

  §  Session 2: March 28-29 // register by 27^th of March

  §  Session 3: April 25-26 // register by 24^th of April

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