Information and Deadlines
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.
Presidents’ Day Holiday
February 15
Presidents’ Day Holiday – no classes/offices closed.
Monday Evening Classes Meet/ Wednesday Evening Classes Do not Meet
February 17
Monday evening classes (4:00pm or later) will meet today.
Wednesday evening classes (4:00pm or later) will NOT meet.
Last day to Drop, Withdraw declare Pass/Not-Pass or Audit for First Block Classes
February 19
Last day to Drop or Withdraw (student will receive an automatic W grade), declare Pass/Not-Pass, and Change to or from Audit for First Block Classes.
Pass/Not Pass and Audit changes must be processed through the Office of the Registrar, Carrington Hall-Room 320. Drops and withdrawals can be processed online at My Missouri State, until midnight of the deadline day. If you have a hold on your account preventing the use of the web registration system to drop a class, contact the Office of the Registrar prior to midnight on the deadline day. Office hours are 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. After 5:00 pm, email Registrar@missouristate.edu from your University email account, or fax 417-836-6334.
Additional refund deadlines can be found here: http://www.missouristate.edu/registrar/refunds.htm
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).
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.
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.
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.
Events
Wicked
February 3 – 14, Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts
• February 3 – 14, 2016 | More information about tickets and lottery available here.
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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
Hallowed Grounds: Sites of African American Memory
February, Park Central Branch Library
A slide show/exhibit celebrating African American heritage and history.
Images and Books of African Cultural and Art
February, The Library Station
An exhibit honoring Black history and heritage.
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!!
COB Canned Food Drive
February 16
The College of Business is sponsoring a canned food drive to benefit The Kitchen. Beta Alpha Psi members, an international honors organization for accounting, finance and information systems students, are assisting with this event.
Collection boxes can be found in all COB department offices in Glass Hall.
Non-perishable food items only. No glass please.
Resume Madness Events – Spring 2016
11:00 – 3:00 February 16, Strong Hall First Floor Atrium Area
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.
Students: Please bring your BearPass Card to check-in.
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
President’s Retreat SOLD Session
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM February 16, PSU Ballroom East
Student organization presidents looking for training on how to be effective in their new positions are invited to attend this two hour retreat.
Society for Human Resources (SHRM) MSU Chapter Meeting
5:15 PM – 6:15 PM February 16, Glass Hall Room 261
SHRM is a club for any students who have an interest in human resources. It is a great resource to network, learn about the HR field, and be the first to know about scholarships, internships and job openings in the HR field. Another benefit is free pizza at every meeting!
Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month from 5:15-6:15 pm in Glass Hall room 261
We will be doing a resume review! Bring your resume and have experts give you feedback on what can be improved!
Bringing Immersion Back – Focus on Costa Rica Immersion Trip
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM, February 16, Plaster Student Union room 400
Join us as we share about our recent Service Immersion Trip to Costa Rica, with a focus on eco-agriculture. While in Costa Rica, students were immersed in the culture and service while they worked with local organic coffee farmers and environmentalists to learn about community-building. Since their return, these students have utilized their international experiences to focus on creating positive social change in Springfield, MO. Join us to learn about who they are partnering with and how they are bringing the immersion back!
Learn more about Missouri State University Immersion Trips!
Costa Rica: Focus on eco-agriculture students:
Autumn Ward
Zach Dawson
Katy Warfield
Erika Cooperman
Clara Jungermann
Bridget Schumer
Haley Korn
Jessica Cobban
Gayle Lymer
Jazz Symposium
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM, February 16, Ellis Hall room 217b
Jazz Symposium in Ellis Recital Hall 217b at 7:30 pm
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Career Expo 2016 Workshop
1:30 – 2:30 PM, February 17, Strong Hall room 200
The Career Center is hosting a variety of workshops to help prepare students for the CAREER EXPO scheduled for Tuesday, February 23 at the SPRINGFIELD EXPO Center from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Below are the different dates, times and locations of the Workshops:
• Tuesday, February 9, 2016; 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM – Glass Hall Room 227
• Wednesday, February 10, 2016; 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM – Glass Hall, Room 230
• Friday, February 12; 9:00 AM – 10:00 – Glass Hall, Room 230
• Wednesday, February 17; 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM – Strong Hall, Room 200
• Wednesday, February 17; 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM – Duane Meyer Library, Room 101
• Thursday, February 18; 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Pummill Hall, Room 101
• Friday, February 19; 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM – PCOB, Room 232
Please register for one of the workshops you intend to attend throughJobTracks. Once you log in to JobTracks, click on CAREER EVENTS and scroll down to find the CAREER EXPO WORKSHOPS.
It is not mandatory that you attend a workshop if you plan to attend the CAREER EXPO, but is encouraged if you are not familiar with career fairs or want to gain tips for success interacting with employers while seeking an internship/job.
The Workshop will be an informational session on what to expect, how to research employers and graduate schools attending the career fair, and how to interact and follow-up with employers. Overall, the workshop will give tips on how to make the career fair an effective way to network and increase your chances for success in your job/internship/ graduate school search.
The workshops will be conducted by a Career Center staff member.
Choices for Sustainable Living Discussion Course
3:00 – 4:00, February 17, 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
First-Generation Student Scholarship Workshop
6:00 – 7:15 PM, February 17, Cheek Hall Room 210
Are you a first-generation college student?
Do you want a little more money in your MSU account next year to pay for school?
Then you are invited to attend a free workshop to learn how to apply for an often-overlooked financial aid option here at Missouri State –Foundation Scholarships.
To be considered for foundation scholarship money, you have to submit the Foundation Scholarship Application Online – and we will show how to do that.
Last year, 1 out of every 4 applicants received a scholarship. Pretty good odds for filling out an easy online application to see what you qualify for.
There will also be door prizes and a larger drawing for those students who submit their application during the workshop sessions.
SIGN UP today, seats are limited! To sign up click here: Workshop Sign Up Link and select you date.
Dates for First Generation Student Scholarship Workshops: (Cheek 210)
Wednesday, February 17, 6:00-7:15
Friday, February 19, 2:30-3:45
Offered in cooperation with the Foundation and Office of Student Develop and Public Affairs.
The Foundation Scholarship Coordinator, Kelsie Young, will be your guide at each workshop. Other faculty and staff will be present to assist you in this process.
For questions, contact Kelly Wood kellywood@missouristate.edu 417 836 5407, Provost Fellow for Student Success.
Sign up here: http://doodle.com/poll/tuxnehka28u946xa
Student Affairs in Higher Education Assessment Symposium
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM, February 18, PSU 3rd Floor
The SAHE Assessment Symposium is dedicated to showcasing the assessment work that has taken place by the students in the Student Affairs in Higher Education (SAHE) program at Missouri State University. The Assessment Symposium provides a learning opportunity for staff, faculty and students at Missouri State University as well as varying institutions in the Springfield area. Come support our students and learn about various program assessments that have taken place on Missouri State University’s campus.
CNAS Student Expo
3:00 – 5:00 PM, February 18, PSU Ballroom West
Student Organizations within the College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS) will be having a joint Expo on Thursday, February 18th from 3 to 5pm in PSU Ballroom West.
This is a social event organized by CNAS student organizations and open to ALL students that would like to learn more about these student organizations, and are looking for opportunities to connect with other students with similar interests. There will be games, pizza, drinks, raffles, and an opportunity for everyone to win one of three $50 gift cards!!
PLAY – Uncle Vanya
7:30 – 10:00 PM February 18, Craig Hall Balcony Theatre
Originally published in 1897, Chekhov’s classic existential comedy is resonating with contemporary audiences, thanks to this fresh new translation in everyday English. Vanya and his niece Sonya have devoted their lives to managing the family’s country estate. A large share of the proceeds has gone to support the urban lifestyle of Sonya’s father, Professor Serebryakov, whose late wife was Vanya’s sister. Now retired, the self-absorbed professor has returned to the estate with his beautiful, much younger second wife, Yelena. Their arrival disrupts the work of the farm and unleashes a torrent of long sublimated emotions. Both Vanya and his friend Astrov, the village doctor, fall under the spell of the sensuous Yelena, while Sonya confesses her unreciprocated love for Astrov, and all must face their regrets and unfulfilled dreams. Uncle Vanya plumbs the depths of the human psyche with insight, wit and compassion.
Written by Anton Chekhov
Translated by Paul Schmidt
Directed by Melanie Dreyer-Lude
Writing & Thinking Conference
all day, Plaster Student Union
The Writing & Thinking Conference is an opportunity for new and veteran teachers, OWP Fellows, and Teacher Consultants from a variety of content areas to come to campus for a day of world-class literacy professional development. We hope every teacher leaves energized with easy-to-implement strategies to improve writing and thinking across disciplines and grade levels.
OWP Teacher Consultants
SPSS “Ask the Experts” Open Session
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM February 19, Meyer Library 205
Every Friday between 10:00 am – 12:00 pm in Meyer Library 205 Technology Training Center, any faculty, staff, or student can get walk-in assistance from an SPSS Expert. No appointment necessary! Just come and go at your convenience.
“Ask the Experts’ SPSS Open Session can help with anything SPSS, from basic to advanced! Just drop in at your convenience and receive assistance with your SPSS questions and issues.
These sessions are brought to you by RStats Institute and Computer Services Help Desk.
Click to view all Ask the Experts Open Session opportunities.
“Always Being Now” Photography Exhibition
starting 11:00 February 19, Studnet Exhibtion Center
Showcasing the work by Missouri State University Art+Design photography students. This exhibition is a complement to the Smithsonian “Searching for the Seventies: DOCUMERICA Photography Project” being exhibited in the Brick City Gallery from March 4 through April 19.
Teach English Overseas with Cambridge CELTA
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM February 19, Morris Center room 500
If you are interested in teaching English overseas, come to this information session to find out more about the Cambridge CELTA offered at Missouri State University.
Jennifer Johnston, ELI Teacher Training Programs Director
“Ask the Experts” Blackboard Open Session
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM February 19, 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.
Geography, Geology and Planning Seminar
3:30 AM – 4:30 PM February 19, Temple Hall Room 345
Sedimentary Records of Human-Induced Landscape Change since the Neolithic in the Western Pyrenees Mountains of France
David Leigh is a professor of Geography and the Director of the Geomorphology Laboratory at the University of Georgia, where he is an associate member of the Centers for Archaeological Sciences, Latina American and Caribbean Studies, and the River Basin Center. He teaches geomorphology classes on all levels (freshman to graduate-level). His research focuses on geomorphic and stratigraphic records of environmental change during the late Quaternary period (past 130,000 years) with complementary emphasis on geoarchaeology. His main interests involve fluvial, eolian, and soil systems. Dr. Leigh is a Fulbright Scholar (2009 award for study in Uruguay and Argentina). Also, he received the 2008 G.K. Gilbert Award for Excellence in Geomorphic Research from the Association of American Geographers. He currently conducts research in the Mixteca highlands of south-central Mexico, the Pyrenees Mountains of southern France, and the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, where he examines geomorphic expression of natural and human-induced environmental change. David enjoys the outdoors, including gardening, hunting, fishing, hiking, and of course field work in geomorphology. Dr. Leigh has the following degrees: B.A., University of Colorado, Geography, 1982; M.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison, Geography, 1988; and Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison, Geography, 1991.
Cultural Corner
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM February 19, 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.
“Darkness and Light” – Faculty Recital
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM, February 19, Ellis Hall 217b
This program will feature works that explore the themes of darkness and light as they relate to the perception and rhetoric of music and the arts over the last 400 years
Dr. Jason Hausback, bass trombone with special guest Dr. Natalyia Sukhina, piano, Texas Tech University
Jazz at the Q
8:00 pm – 10:00pm, February 19, 308 W. Commerical St. Springfield MO
Chris Burnett, a prominent alto saxophonist, jazz musician and composer, who began his active career at 18 years old as a performing artist with the US Army Bands Career Program, is performing live starting at 8pm located at the Q Enoteca (308 W Commercial St, Springfield, MO 65803)
Chris Burnett is an alto saxophonist, composer, recording artist and educator who began his active career at the age of 18 years old when he was selected by audition and accepted for musical service as a performing artist with the US Army Bands Career Program, where he performed and toured with several noteworthy professional US military band organizations for audiences at numerous locations in the continental United States and overseas. Subsequently, Mr. Burnett has continued as a life-long learner while performing music professionally for over three decades.
Born in Olathe, Kansas, he was ultimately raised in Paola after his family had traveled extensively in early childhood and lived at such places as: France, Michigan and Colorado. His studies in instrumental music began seriously under clarinetist, James R. Fuchs. Mr. Fuchs was the local school band director who exposed him to professional saxophone players like Charles Molina and Gary Foster during those formative years. He has studied with numerous significant teachers and at the Armed Forces School of Music, Webster University, Columbia College, Berklee College of Music, and American University.
Mr. Burnett is a former director of the Jazz Ensemble Program at Missouri University of Science and Technology (formerly University of Missouri-Rolla); a former director of the NATO Jazz Ensemble; and, a former featured performing member of the Faculty Jazz Ensemble of the Armed Forces School of Music that was under the direction of Maurice Williams, Jr. (former leader of the Army Blues Jazz Ensemble).
As a composer, Mr. Burnett is the 1995 5-Star Award of Merit Winner of the National Federation of Music Clubs for his original composition and arrangement for big band, titled “Daedalus”. “Daedalus” was initially recorded by the award-winning Engineer Center Jazz Ensemble and published on the highly acclaimed compact disc recording by the 399th US Army Band, titled “Essayons” – which was also the first-ever CD recording released in that particular military band’s history. Today, Chris Burnett has established a credible reputation as one of the finest alto saxophonists of his generation and is considered among Kansas City’s most respected jazz artists. He has two commercial CD recordings available on the Artists Recording Collective label.
TRIO/MRC MLK Day of Service
9:00 am – 1:00pm, February 20, Meyer Library Room 109
The Office of TRIO Programs and Multicultural Resource Center will host a day of service on February 20, 2016. We invite students to join in the events of the day by participating in service events held at the following sites across the city of Springfield:
• Habitat for Humanity (15 people)
• Ronal McDonald House (15 people)
• Ozarks Food Harvest (25 people)
• Harmony House (6 people)
• Springfield-Greene County Library (5 people)
Please contact myself at 417.836.5652 or Bretticca Moody at 417.836. 6110 for questions. Any assistance would be much appreciated.
Contact Dominiece Hoelyfield, Asst. Director for the Office of Multicultural Programs at 417.836.5652 and/or Bretticca Moody, TRIO Academic Advisor/1st Year Exp Coordinator at 417.836.6110.
SAC Events
Find out more about SAC films, concerts, and comedy by looking at our SAC Events Blog.
SAC Campus Events: Rock ‘n Bowl
February 12 & February 19, 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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Opportunities
For more opportunities, subscribe to the Community Opportunities Newsletter.
Be a Commencement Speaker
Click here for more information.
Student to Scholar Information Sessions – Research Assistant Opportunity
We invite you to attend the upcoming Scholar 2 Scholar Information meetings.
The Scholar 2 Scholar Program supports faculty mentoring of students who receive Work Study financial aid. Eligible students are assigned research assistant positions with qualified faculty to support their academic experience. This program is designed to increase retention rates and provide improved opportunities for graduate studies. Scholar 2 Scholar is supported by the Division for Diversity and Inclusion and the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning.
Please share the attached information flyers with students and faculty.
Student Scholar 2 Scholar Information Meetings
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Scholar to Scholar Student Session in PSU 317A
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Scholar to Scholar Student Session in PSU 317
Faculty Scholar 2 Scholar Information Meetings
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Scholar to Scholar Faculty Session in Meyer Library 204
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Scholar to Scholar Faculty Session in Meyer Library 204
If you have questions or requests for additional information, please contact Dr. Jamaine Abidogun, Diversity Fellow, at 836-5916 orjamaineabidogun@gmail.com
Bearisters
SPSS Open Session for Assistance
Every Friday from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm in Meyer Library 205 Technology Training Center students can get walk-in assistance from an SPSS Expert. No appointment necessary! Just come and go at your convenience. For anything SPSS, from basic to advanced, just drop in at your convenience and receive assistance with yourSPSS questions and issues.
These sessions are brought to you by RStats Institute and Computer Services Help Desk.
Community Involvement Fair
The Community Involvement Fair is co-sponsored by Community Involvement & Service, Citizenship and Service-Learning, Public Affairs Support and the Career Center. This event invites community agencies to come on campus and exchange information with Missouri State students, faculty, and staff. The goal of the Community Involvement Fair is to foster a relationship between the Missouri State Community and local organizations.
- Faculty & Staff – Are you looking to engage your students in meaningful service and learning opportunities or internships? Promote this event to your students and attend yourself!
- Student Organizations – Take advantage of this opportunity early in the semester to make some great community contacts for volunteer and internship opportunities. These community agencies love working with student groups on initiatives that serve our community.
- Student Volunteers – Are you looking to enrich your college experience through community service or an internship? Are you passionate about a particular social issue? Come by the Community Involvement Fair and learn about organizations making a difference in our city, state, nation, and the world!
This year, our Fall Community Involvement Fair will be on Wednesday, February 24th in the Plaster Student Union. The event will run from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Check-in for agencies will begin at 8:30 a.m.
Missouri State Basketball Recycling
Every year Missouri State participates in RecycleMania, a national competition between colleges and universities to reduce waste and increase recycling. In celebration of RecycleMania, we will be raising awareness and increasing recycling at the Men’s Home Basketball games in February.
Volunteers will stand at the recycling stations before and after the game and during half time to help patrons determine what is recyclable. All volunteers should meet inside the main entrance to JQH arena 15 minutes early to get their location assignment and instructions. As a bonus, volunteers will be able to watch the game from the student section between their shifts.
Please see the sign-up genius for dates and times available.
Contact: Jordan Schanda
Email: jordanschanda@missouristate.edu
Phone: 417-836-4993
Location: JQH Arena
Ozarks Public Television – Seuss Science Day
Join us for a Seuss-filled day at the Discovery Center! We are looking for energetic and fun loving volunteers to help us out with our very popular Seuss Science Day on Saturday, February 20 at the Discovery Center in Springfield. There are a variety of duties to choose from, with morning and afternoon shifts available.
Check out our sign up page and choose the position that works best for you!
Contact: Tonia Castaneda
Email: ToniaCastaneda@missouristate.edu
Phone: 417-836-4402
Location: 438 E St. Louis Street
Sertoma Chili Cook Off
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield is excited to share a fun volunteer opportunity with students. On February 27th, the Sertoma Chili Cook-Off will be held at the Springfield Expo Center from 11am to 5pm. For more information, individuals can visit www.sertomachilicookoff.com. Individuals interested in volunteering can sign up here. Questions? Contact Pat Garland for more information.
Contact: Pat Gartland
Email: pgartland@bgclubspringfield.org
Phone: 417-862-9249
Location: Springfield Expo Center
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
- Friday, February 12 at 7:05, Women’s Basketball vs. Loyola, JQH Arena
- Saturday, February 13 at 3:05, Men’s Basketball vs. Indiana State, JQH Arena
- Saturday , February 13 at 2:05, Women’s Basketball vs. Bradley, JQH Arena
Campus Recreation
- Spring 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:
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WellFit 2016 starts February 1st and ends March 1st.
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!
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MSU 1st Annual Big Bear Lumber Jack Log Rolling Tournament. Register for the tournament by February 11th FOR FREE.
Demo Nights:
January 19th 4:00-5:30PM
January 20th 5:00-6:30PM
January 26th 4:00-5:30PM
January 27th 5:00-6:30PM
Training Nights:
February 1st & 3rd 6-8PM
February 2nd & 4th 7-9PM
February 8th & 10th 6-8PM
February 9th & 11th 7-9PM
Workshop:
February 6th 12:00-4:00PM
Tournament:
February 13th 12:00-4:00PM
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Now hiring Personal Trainers! Apply online today!
- New Zipline Hours Now open on Fridays from 6:00-8:00PM and Saturdays from 1:00-5:00PM
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Swimming Lessons Session 1 register by February 5th // Cost $40 for Members and $45 for Non-members // Every Tuesday and Thursday from February 9th – 25th
o Beginners 7:30-8:15PM
o Intermediate 8:30-9:15PM
Swimming Lessons Session 2 register by March 17th // Cost $40 for Members and $45 for Non-members // Every Tuesday and Thursday from March 22nd – April 7th
o Beginners 7:30-8:15PM
o Intermediate 8:30-9:15PM
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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 17th 8-10PM
§ March 18th 4-10PM
§ March 19th 9-9PM
§ March 20th 9-6PM
o Session 2
§ April 7th 8-10PM
§ April 8th 4-10PM
§ April 9th 9-9PM
§ April 10th 9-6PM
o Session 3
§ April 21st 8-10PM
§ April 22nd 4-10PM
§ April 23rd 9-9PM
§ April 24th 9-6PM
o Recertification
§ April 1st 4-10PM
§ April 2nd 10-4PM
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CPR/AED and First Aid // Cost $55 for CPR/AED and $45 for Frist Aid
o Session 1 February 9th /Registration closes February 5th
§ CPR/AED 4-7PM
§ First Aid 7-9:30PM
o Session 2 March 2nd /Registration closes February 26th
§ CPR/AED 4-7PM
§ First Aid 7-9:30PM
o Session 3 April 4th /Registration closes April 7th
§ CPR/AED 9AM-12PM
§ First Aid 12-12:30PM
o Session 4 May 3rd /Registration closes April 29th
§ CPR/AED 4-7PM
§ First Aid 7-9:30PM
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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 21st of February
§ Session 2: March 28-29 // register by 27th of March
§ Session 3: April 25-26 // register by 24th of April