Information and Deadlines
Last Day for 50% Credit/Refund – Spring 2017 Full Semester Classes(2/13)
Today is the last day to change sections, drop, or withdraw from Spring 2017 Full Semester classes with a 50% refund.
Change of sections, drops, and withdrawals can be processed online at My Missouri State. If you have a hold on your account, please visit the Holds page on My Missouri State to drop class(s). Office hours are 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Additional refund deadlines can be found here: http://www.missouristate.edu/registrar/refunds.htm
Events
Every Saturday,12:00 PM – 5:00 PM, January 27, 2017 – February 17, 2017
Event sponsor:
Community Engagement Fair(2/8)
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, February 08, 2017The Community Engagement Fair is co-sponsored by the Center for Community Engagement, 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 Engagement 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 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 Spring Community Engagement Fair will be on Feb. 8 in the Plaster Student Union. The event will run from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Check-in for agencies will begin at 9 a.m. If agencies have questions, please contact the Center for Community Engagement at 417-836-5774.
Event sponsor: Community Engagement, Center for
Southside with You – Film Screening & Dialogue (Black History Month)(2/8)
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM, February 08, 2017As part of Black History Month, Multicultural Programs, in collaboration with SAC, will be screening the film Southside with You, as well as lead a discussion about President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama and the concept of “Black Love.”
The film chronicles a summer afternoon day in 1989 when the future President of the United States, Barack Obama, wooed his future First Lady, Michelle Obama, on a first date across Chicago’s Southside.
Film: 8 p.m., PSU Theater
Dialogue: 9:30 p.m., PSU Theater
Special Guest Facilitators: Hasani & Danielle Pettiford (Couples Academy)
Refreshments provided.
Event sponsor: Multicultural Programs
Tough Talk: What is it like to be multi-racial(2/8, 2/15)
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM, February 08, 2017
Other dates and times
Every Wednesday,12:30 PM – 1:30 PM, February 01, 2017 – March 01, 2017
This session explores the identity development and experiences of identifying with more than one racial and ethnic heritage.
Facilitators: Jillian Schaffer and Ana Ortiz
Event sponsor: Diversity and Inclusion, Division for
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM, February 03, 2017
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM, February 09, 2017
Other dates and times
Every Thursday,12:30 PM – 1:30 PM, February 16, 2017 – March 02, 2017
The election of Donald Trump and many other social factors indicate this will be an intersting year in terms of the continued effort to understand race in our nation.
Facilitator: Lyle Foster
Event sponsor:Diversity and Inclusion, Division for
Lunch & Learn: Give Me My Credit, Widening The Scope of #BlackLivesMatter (Black History Month
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM, February 09, 2017
This Lunch & Learn will explore marginalized identities within the #BlackLivesMatter Movement.
The Lunch & Learn workshop series is a new program for Multicultural Programs and debuted during the 2016 Fall Semester. These facilitated discussions explore diverse issues, hot topics and current events. Discussions are led by staff members in Multicultural Programs or invited guests such as students, student organizations, staff and faculty or community members.
Refreshments provided.
Event sponsor: Multicultural Programs
Remembering the Normal Heart Controversy(2/11)
7:00 PM – TBA, February 11, 2017
The premiere of a new documentary “Remembering the Normal Heart Controversy in Springfield, Missouri,” sponsored by the Department of Media, Journalism and Film at MSU, will be on Saturday, February 11 at 7:00 PM at the Plaster Union Theater.
In the fall of 1989, The Southwest Missouri State University (now MSU) Theatre Department decided to produce The Normal Heart, and autobiographical play by Larry Kramer about the politics and early stages of the AIDS epidemic in New York City. The Department wanted to bring AIDS education and awareness to students and the local community.
When a local conservative state legislator read the play and was offended by its content, she organized a large coalition of like-minded individuals calling itself “Citizens Demanding Standards.” Their goal was to stop production of the play or to censor its content. The University stood firm in its position that stopping the play would violate the Constitutional Rights of students and faculty.
The controversy escalated to the national stage as the battle over public funding, morality and free speech culminated in an opening night act of violence that left the community stunned. Through personal stories and archival news footage this film explores the controversy surrounding the 1989 production and is a sobering reminder that extreme views can incite extreme actions.
Event sponsor: Theatre and Dance Department
Admission: Open to public, alumni, current students, faculty, future students, staff
Location: Plaster Student Union, Robert W. Room Plaster Union Theater
MSU Film Series: “Remembering ‘The Normal Heart’ Controversy in Springfield, MO”(2/11)
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM, February 11, 2017Description
The MSU Film Series presents a free screening of a new feature documentary, “Remembering ‘The Normal Heart’ Controversy in Springfield, MO.”
In 1989, the Southwest Missouri State University Theatre Dept. staged a production of The Normal Heart, an autobiographical play by Larry Kramer about the politics and early stages of the AIDS epidemic in New York City. The goal of the production was to bring AIDS education and awareness to students and the Springfield community. A state legislator formed a coalition called “Citizens Demanding Standards” with the goal of stopping the production or censoring its content. The University stood firm in its position this would violate the Constitutional rights of its students and faculty. The controversy escalated to the national stage as the battle over public funding, morality and free speech culminated in an opening night act of violence that left the community stunned. Through personal stories and archival news footage, the film explores the controversy surrounding the production and is a sobering reminder that extreme views can incite extreme actions.
After the screening, executive producer & MSU alum Patricia Moore and creative director Dax Bedell will discuss the making of the film.
Event sponsor: Media, Journalism & Film, Department of
SPRINGFIELD — The ceremony to unveil a statue of assistant women’s basketball coach and NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer Jackie Stiles will take place on Feb. 12 outside JQH Arena.
The public is invited to gather on the southeast side of Missouri State’s basketball arena at 1:15 p.m., between the main entrance and the Jim D. Morris Basketball Complex, in preparation for the bronze likeness to be revealed for the first time.
The unveiling begins a full day of basketball activities at The Q, as the MSU men will host UNI at 3 p.m. before the Lady Bears take on Evansville at 7 p.m. Both games will feature $1 hot dogs and $1 bottled Coca Cola products at the concession stands, while the women’s game will have $1 lower bowl tickets available in select sections.
Separate tickets are required for each game as the arena will be cleared between contests. Game day parking protocol will be in effect all day.
Fans are encouraged to order their $1 Lady Bears tickets by phone at 417-836-7678 or in person at the Old Missouri Bank ticket windows inside JQH Arena, either the day of the game or weekdays from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Nuts & Bolts of Studying Away(2/15)
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM, February 15, 2017
Other dates and times
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM, February 01, 2017
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM, March 01, 2017
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM, April 05, 2017
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM, April 19, 2017
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM, May 03, 2017
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!
Event sponsor: Study Away Programs
Admission: Free & Open to public, current students, family of students, future students
SAC Events
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- Film:SouthSide With You(2/8)
- 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM, February 08, 2017 PSU Theater
- Film:SouthSide With You(2/8)
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- Bear Wear Bingo
- 9:00PM – 12:00AM in PSU Food Court
- Bear Wear Bingo
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- Rock N Bowl (2/10)
- 7:00PM – 10:00PM in PSU Level 1 Game Center
- Rock N Bowl (2/10)
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- LGTBQ+ Student Panel (2/13)
- 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM in PSU Theater
- LGTBQ+ Student Panel (2/13)
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- BAEgoals (2/14)
- 9:00AM – 12:30PM in Strong Hall Atrium
- BAEgoals (2/14)
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- Coffee Sound Shop (2/14)
- 7:00PM – 9:00PM in PSU South Lounge
- Coffee Sound Shop (2/14)
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- Movie Roast: Valentine’s Day
- 8:00PM – 10:00PM in PSU Theater
- Movie Roast: Valentine’s Day
Opportunities
In 1996 Missouri State University hosted the first ever Student Talent and Recognition (STAR) Awards Ceremony. Each year the STAR Awards ceremony honors roughly twenty-five outstanding student leaders and student organizations which have been nominated by various organizations, students, faculty, and staff. Since its beginning, STAR Awards has recognized roughly 350 students, organizations, and advisors at Missouri State.
This occasion is best described as a business formal/cocktail event which provides a buffet dinner and surrounds its guests with elegant décor.
About the Awards & Application Process:
On average, 150 applications are submitted to the Office of Student Engagement each year and nominations are taken from faculty, staff, students, and student organizations. We encourage you to make nominations for every award possible, for there are two categories: organization and individual. All nominations may be completed utilizing the CampusLINK form.
*No applications will be accepted via email or physically. Only those submitted utilizing the online nomination form will be accepted.
STAR Awards Nominations 2017
- Click here for a description of each award category.
- To nominate an indivudal or an organization, click on the title of the award below in the table.
- Nominations will be accepted beginning Monday, January 23rd through Friday, February 24th at 5pm.
- Self-Nominations are not accepted for the Individual Category.
- Organizations should include documentation if asked. No penalty will be given, however organizations that provide sufficient material are more likely to be considered for the award.
- Some nominations require letters of recommendation. Those letters need to be submitted via the online nomination as a pdf.
Questions about STAR Awards? Download FAQs page:
- Call the Office of Student Engagement at 417-836-4386,
- Email Regan Baker, Graduate Assistant for Co-Curricular Involvement, at Baker57@live.missouristate.edu
- Email Andrea Greer, Assistant Director of Student Engagement for Co-Curricular Involvement, at AGreer@missouristate.edu.
Date and time11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, February 02, 2017, Location: Craig Hall Room Lobby area – First Floor
Other dates and times
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, February 06, 2017, Location: Professional Building Room 4th Floor – Study Area
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, February 09, 2017, Location:Strong Hall Room Atrium Area – First floor
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, February 15, 2017, Location: Plaster Student Union, Robert W. Room Ballroom – 3rd Floor
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, February 22, 2017, Location: Karls Hall Room Lobby area – First Floor
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, February 23, 2017, Location:Temple Hall Room 1st floor – Study Pit Area
Résumé Madness is held each semester at various locations around campus. Bring a printout of your résumé to receive a quick review and tips. This service is free to all Missouri State students and alumni.
Students: Please bring your BearPass Card to check-in.
Event sponsor: Career Center
Admission: Free & Open to alumni, current students
Student Organization SOLD Session: Conflict Management(2/8)
Date and time6:00 PM – 6:50 PM, February 08, 2017
Other dates and times3:00 PM – 3:50 PM, February 06, 2017
Led by the Center for Dispute Resolution, all students are welcome to come learn how to manage conflict amongst your peers as a leader.
Event sponsor: Student Engagement, Office of
Admission: Free & Open to current students, faculty, staff
Location: Plaster Student Union, Robert W. Room 314
Diversity Fund February #1 Information Session(2/10)
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, February 10, 2017
Student Affairs in collaboration with Multicultural Programs, Office of Student Engagement and SOFAC have created a new fund for students to implement diversity programming on campus.
Students and Student Organizations interested in applying for funding must attend an information session.
Event sponsor: Multicultural Programs
Admission: Free & Open to current students
Location: Freudenberger House Room Mary Jean Price Walls Multicultural Center
Athletics
- Women’s Basketball vs Southern Illinois(2/10)
- 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM, February 10, 2017 Location: TBA
- Men’s Basketball vs Northern Iowa(2/12)
- 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM, February 12, 2017 Location: TBA
- Women’s Basketball vs Evansville(2/12)
- 7:05 PM – 10:05 PM, February 12, 2017 Location: TBA
- Men’s Basketball vs Illinois State(2/15)
- 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM, February 15, 2017 Location: TBA
Campus Recreation
- 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 |
12:00 PM – 12:50 PM, January 31, 2017
Other dates and times
Every Tuesday, iCal
12:00 PM – 12:50 PM, January 31, 2017 – March 07, 2017
Foster Recreation Center, Bill R. and Family Room Studio B
Every Tuesday, iCal
12:00 PM – 12:50 PM, March 21, 2017 – April 25, 2017
Come join peaceful HATHA Yoga by Kirsten Houston.
Session I: REGISTER BY 1/30
Every Tuesday from 1/31 – 3/7. 12-12:50 pm
Session II: REGISTER BY 3/20
Every Tuesday from 2/21 – 4/25. 12-12:50 pm
Admission:
Members: $35 Non-members: $40 Includes 6 classes
Open to public, alumni, current students, faculty, staff
Location: Foster Recreation Center, Bill R. and Family Room Studio B
Free from 10:45AM-3PM Monday through Thursday? Apply to be a lifeguard! Current Red Cross Lifeguard preferred, but will provide training if availability matches needs. See more details at https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/31517
- Thursday AfroBlast at 5:00PM is cancelled and is now Thursday AfroBeat at 5:15PM
- Wednesday AfroBeat at 4:15PM is cancelled and is now Wednesday AfroBlast at 4:15PM
- Saturday, Mix It Up is now in Studio A, instead of C.
- Monday, YogaFit in Studio A will start at 6:10 PM instead of 6:00 PM
Has the first week of school already taken a toll on you? Take 30 minutes or 1 hour and stop by the recreation for Massage Therapy! Check out our prices on our website and set up an appointment today.
S.H.A.R.P – Sexual Harassment & Rape Prevention
This 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 the 2/27 and 2/28 session today at http://www.missouristate.edu/recreation/Wellness/SHARP.htm. Reserve your spot by 2/26 to join!
Love playing video games? This is your chance to show everyone what you’re made of. 6 person teams will compete in an online tournament from the comfort of your own home – computer exclusive. The grand finale of the competition will be held in the Rec!
This year Outdoor Adventures is hosting Pumped or Stumped – an inaugural bouldering competition. Check out the details on our website at http://www.missouristate.edu/recreation/OutdoorAdventures/ClimbingWall.htm
Need equipment for your Spring Break trip? Check out all of the equipment rentals Outdoor Adventures has to offer! Rentals start at $1 a day!
CPR/First Aid Certification(2/10)
4:00 PM – 9:00 PM, February 10, 2017
Other dates and times:
9:00 AM – 7:00 PM, February 11, 2017
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, February 12, 2017
8:30 AM – 5:30 PM, February 27, 2017
Register for CPR/First Aid Instructor classes by January 22nd!
Class is held January 27th from 8:30 am – 5:30 pm.
Members: $200
Non-members: $250
Register for Lifeguard Instructor classes by January 27th!
02/10: 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
02/11: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
02/12: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Members: $250
Non-members: $295
Event sponsor: Campus Recreation
AdmissionCPR/First Aid Instructor Class Members: $200 Non-members: $250 Lifeguard Instructor Class Members: $250 Non-members: $295
Open to public, alumni, current students, faculty, staff
Location: Foster Recreation Center, Bill R. and Family Room Aquatics
8:15 AM – TBA, February 09, 2017
Other dates and times
Every Thursday,8:15 AM – TBA, February 02, 2017 – March 09, 2017
Come learn how to paddle board at the Foster Recreation Center!
– Sunrise Flex and Flow on Thursdays at 8:15 am from February 2nd to March 9th.
– Sunset Flex and Flow on Thursdays at 7:00 pm from February 2nd to March 9th.
Combine any Paddle Board Class to create a package!
1 Session: $25 members or $35 non-members
2 Sessions: $5 off
3 Sessions: $10 off
4 Sessions: $15 off
Event sponsor: Campus Recreation
Admission Combine any Paddle Board Class to create a package! 1 Session: $25 members or $35 non-members 2 Sessions: $5 off 3 Sessions: $10 off 4 Sessions: $15 off
Open to public, alumni, current students, faculty, staff
Location: Foster Recreation Center, Bill R. and Family Room Aquatics
Intramural Badminton Tournament Registration Deadline(2/12)
Date and timeAll day, February 12, 2017
Intramural Badminton Tournament registration deadline is February 8, 2016. Cost: $5 Register at imleagues.com or contact Lauren Easter at leaster@missouristate.edu. Actual Game day is Sunday, Feb 12. Time TBA.
Event sponsor: Campus Recreation
Admission: $5
Open to current students
Valentine’s Bring a Friend Free To a BearFit Class(2/13, 2/14)
All day, February 14, 2017
Other dates and times:
Every day,All day, February 13, 2017 – February 14, 2017
Bring a friend free to any BearFit class of your choice! Share your love of BearFit classes with the one you love!
Includes Monday 2/13 and Tuesday 2/14 only.
1 friend; 1 class; 2 days!
You can bring 1 friend to 1 class on one or both days – it can be the same or different friend each day.
Event sponsor: Campus Recreation
Admission: Open to alumni, current students, faculty, staff
Location: Foster Recreation Center, Bill R. and Family
TBA – TBA, February 14, 2017
Other dates and times:
Every Tuesday & Thursday,TBA – TBA, February 07, 2017 – February 25, 2017
Every Tuesday & Thursday,TBA – TBA, March 21, 2017 – April 06, 2017
MSU Student/Employee/Youth Private Swimming Lessons
Private swimming lessons are available for students, employees, and children of members. These lessons can be purchased in blocks of 2 or 5 lessons. All lessons are scheduled at the Welcome Center at the time of registration based on facility, instructor, and participant availability.
Your swim instructor will tailor the class to meet your specific needs.
2-Block – $40/$50
5-Block – $90/$100
MSU Student/Employee Group Swimming Lessons – Beginner and Intermediate
Two levels of group swimming lessons are offered: beginner and intermediate. The beginner course will focus on the basic fundamentals of swimming, including submersion, the back float, treading water, and simple swimming strokes. The intermediate class will build upon the skills learned in the beginner course, working on rotary breathing and lap swimming techniques.
Course Frequency/Length: Classes meet once per week for 45 minutes for 6 weeks.
Registration Fee: $40/$50
Session I: February 7 – February 25 (Tuesday/Thursday)
Beginner @ 7:30-8:15
Intermediate/Advanced @ 8:15-9:00
Session II: March 21 – April 6 (Tuesday/Thursday)
Beginner @ 7:30-8:15
Intermediate/Advanced @ 8:15-9:00
Event sponsor: Campus Recreation
Admission Group Swimming Lessons Registration fee: $40/$50 Private Swimming lessons 2 Lesson Blocks: $40/$50 5 Lesson Blocks: $90/$100
Open to public, alumni, current students, faculty, staff
Location: Foster Recreation Center, Bill R. and Family Room Aquatics
All day, February 14, 2017
Other dates and times: Every day,All day, February 01, 2017 – March 01, 2017
It’s February so WellFit has started! It is a month of activities with incentives to get you going. Live well, live fit, with Campus Recreation. Visit the FRC Welcome Desk for more information how to get started.
Event sponsor: Campus Recreation
Admission: $5 one time fee! With the $5 activation, you receive a free drawstring bag, coozie, and frisbee.
Open to current students, faculty, staff
Location: Foster Recreation Center, Bill R. and Family
Session 1 is on Mondays from 1/30-3/6 and Session 2 is on Thursdays 2/1-3/8. Test your core, balance, and strength with this challenging yet fun workout!
Therapeutic Yoga by Rod Buckman(2/2)
Start 2017 off with the right mindset and join the first session Thursdays from 2/2 – 3/9. Therapeutic Yoga is a combination of therapeutic, yin, and restorative yoga, all of which are aiming at helping your body and mind relax. This practice will help one feel serene, centered, and balanced.
This is for the ones who want to calm their mind while still working their stamina, stability, and core strength. For morning people Sunrise Flex and Flow is held everyThursday at 8:15 AM, but for others there is Sunset Flex and Flow on Wednesdays at 5:00 PM. Both Monday and Wednesday sessions go from 2/2-3/9. Join us today!