Information and Deadlines

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Study Day (No Classes/Offices Open)

No classes/offices open.
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Spring 2016 Full Semester and Second Block Classes End

Spring 2016 Full & Block Semester classes end today.
Some classes will extend beyond this date. Such classes will be graded with an NG (No grade available) which will be changed upon conclusion of the course.

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Final Exam Period

Full semester and second block classes will have a two hour final exam.
For specific times, see the final exam schedule http://www.missouristate.edu/registrar/finalexam.html

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Fall and Summer 2016 Early Registration (Sequenced)

Beginning April 1

Fall and Summer 2016 Early Registration period begins March 30 and continues through April 25. Students can find their registration date/time at My Missouri State – Academics tab – Registration Status option.

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Administrative Services Notification Blog Now Active

To better communicate interruptions, campus closures, or occurrences that may create accessibility issues on campus, the Administrative Service Notifications blog has been created and is now active. This is a collaborative effort on behalf of Facilities Management, Planning, Design and Construction, and Safety and Transportation to consolidate information and make it available to the public. Through support from the Office of Web and New Media, the Administrative Service Notifications blog now has the option to subscribe directly via any email address and subscribers will receive email notifications automatically anytime new information is posted. We look forward to providing a valuable resource for the Disability Resource Center and the campus community.

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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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Events

“Nikifor Krynicki: 50 Water Colors” Exhibit

April 18, all day, Meyer Library Room 107

A collection of watercolor paintings by Nikifor Krynicki (1895-1968), a naïve painter from Krynica, Poland, will be on display in Missouri State University’s Duane G. Meyer Library from Tuesday, April 14th to May 13th, 2016. Nikifor’s paintings display a wide variety of religious architecture, self-portraiture and rural scenes.
The watercolors are on loan from the Alfons Karny Collection. Alfons Karny (1901-1989), a well-known Polish sculptor and collector of Nikifor’s work, was the great uncle of Missouri State University Art & Design professor, Jacek Fraczak, the owner and coordinator for this exhibition. Before arriving in Springfield, the exhibition was shown in Buffalo, NY and Chicago, IL.
“I decided to bring the set of fifty Nikifor’s artworks for a show in Springfield in order to share its unique value with our students and the community of art lovers of south-west Missouri. (Alfons Karny) created this collection because he could recognize a great artistic value in the art of someone neglected by the society. Nikifor is presently regarded as one of the greatest naïve artists of the 20th century,” said Fraczak.
The exhibit is free and open to the public.
Exhibit hours
Monday to Thursday
8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Friday
8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday
Noon-6:00 p.m.

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Carrie’s Cafe

April 19, 11:30 – 1:00 PM, Pummill Hall Room 404

April 21, 11:30 – 1:00 PM, Pummill Hall Room 404

April 26, 11:30 – 1:00 PM, Pummill Hall Room 404

April 28, 11:30 – 1:00 PM, Pummill Hall Room 404

May 3, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM, Pummill Hall Room 404

Carrie’s Cafe
Join us for lunch! Help support our students and enjoy a great meal!
Gaining experience – with delicious results
Carrie’s Café is the popular, student-managed restaurant of the hospitality and restaurant administration department. Students enrolled in HRA 435 (Restaurant Management) design Carrie’s menu, prepare and serve the food and market the restaurant.
Carrie’s Café is open to the public during certain times throughout the semester. Please refer to this website for hours and days of operation.
We are now located on the fourth floor of Pummill Hall. Metered parking available in Lot 14, 22, 24 and 38(Bear Park South). If parking in metered parking at Bear Park South, the Bear Line Shuttle designated Red Route stops at Carrington which is right next to Pummill.
Open Tuesdays & Thursdays (Till May 3rd)
11:30 am to 1 pm
Reservations Preferred – Walk In’s Welcome
417-836-4409
http://www.missouristate.edu/hra/carries-cafe.htm

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 BFA in Design Senior Professional Practicum Final Projects

May 2, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Student Exhibition Center

The final project of the Design Practicum is based on the student’s ability to define and select a problem of visual communication that requires the work of a designer and/or illustrator. The process of design continues to be the emphasis of this problem, as well as visually organizing that process for presentation. Students are encouraged to work with community nonprofit organizations.

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Advocates for Disabilities (A4D) Meeting

May 2, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM, PSU 314 C

Join us to learn how you can be a part of upcoming events and advocacy goals.

facebook.com/advocate4disabilities

a4d@missouristate.edu

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Vicki Stanton Public Speaking Showcase

May 2, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM, PSU Theater

The Vicki Stanton Public Speaking Showcase is a one day speech tournament among all of the sections of COM 115 “The Basic Course” at Missouri State University.

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Art Sale

May 3, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM, Brick City

Come down to Brick City and support student artists. The Ceramics, Sculpture, and Metals students will be selling t-shirts, pottery, sketchbooks, jewelry, and more! If it is nice outside we will set up tables outside. Otherwise we will be in Building 1 in front of the Art Office.

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Tools of the Trade Series – Part IV: Social Media

May 3, 1:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Meyer Library 

Let’s face it: perhaps the easiest way to reach out to your students is through social media. Since your students are already connected, why not use that connection in your classroom?  In part four of the Tools of the Trade Series, you’ll learn a variety of ways to utilize social media in your classroom for enhanced student connections and understanding. You’ll also learn best practices for using tools such as Facebook, Twitter, Diigo and Youtube

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Retirement Reception for Dr. Lorene Stone

April 22, 4:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Plaster Student Union Room 400

Please join us to celebrate Dr. Lorene Stone’s retirement.

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Edgar Moreau, Cello

May 3, 7:30 – 9:30 PM, Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts

French cellist EDGAR MOREAU won First Prize in the 2014 Young Concert Artists International Auditions. In 2013, he was named New Talent of the Year at the Victoires de la Musique in France, and this year, he was named Solo Instrumentalist of the Year. He will perform in recital as part of Hammons Hall’s Don and Betty Wessel Emerging Concert Artists series.

Born in 1994 in Paris, Edgar Moreau began playing the cello at the age of four and the piano at six. He studied with Philippe Muller at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Paris, and currently works with Frans Helmerson at the Kronberg Academy. Mr. Moreau has performed as soloist with orchestras across Europe and Asia, and is in frequent demand as a chamber musician. His first CD, Play, a collection of short pieces, is available on Warner Classics label. He plays a David Tecchler cello, dated 1711.

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Nuts & Bolts of Studying Away

May 4 , 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM , Plaster Student Union 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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Tough Talk Table Talk ” An Inclusive Campus Looks Like …?”

May 2, 12:30 – 1:30 PM, Plaster Student Union Room 315

An open Forum to discuss what An Inclusive campus looks like.

Facilitator: Lyle Q. Foster

Please RSVP to LyleFoster@missouristate.edu

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Distance Education Option at Missouri State University

May 5, 12:30 – 1:30 PM, Plaster Student Union Room 312

This session will provide an overview of distance education course options at Missouri State including online and iCourses. Our students continue to request more flexible learning possibilities and this presentation will share strategies to help them understand their options as well as strategies for success.

Lacey Geiger and Gary Rader will present this session.

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SPSS “Ask the Experts” Open Session

May 6, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Meyer Library 205 Technology Training Center
SPSS “Ask the Experts” Open Sessions are held every Friday morning from 10:00am – 12:00pm to provide faculty, staff, and students walk-in assistance from an SPSS Expert.

Registration is not required – Simply stop by any Friday that the University is open, and an expert will be available for one-on-one assistance.

Library 205 Technology Training Center 10:00am – 12:00pm

These sessions are brought to you by RStats Institute and Computer Services Help Desk.

Additional “Ask the Experts” Open Sessions are held every Friday that the University is open.

Click to view all Ask the Experts Open Session opportunities.

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BFA in Studio Art Senior Exhibitions Reception

May 6, 6:00 – 10:00 PM, Brick City Room 101

The BFA Senior Exhibition reception is tonight at 6pm at Brick City Gallery, 215 West Mill Street, Springfield. This is a First Friday Art walk event.

Nineteen senior students completing degree requirements for the Bachelor of Fine Arts/Studio Art will be exhibiting their art at Brick City Gallery, April 7-May 10. Regular gallery hours are 11-6pm M-F, and Noon-5pm Saturday.

Included in this exhibition are:

Animation: Renee Alston, Dylan Sands, Eleanor Melton, Jessica Ball, and Jacob Derryberry

Ceramics: Rebekah Bliss and Seth Hair

Drawing: Rachael Ramsey, Jennifer Richardson, and James Derryberry

Metals: Emily Holly

Painting: Jessica Holt

Photography: Shae Henderson, Rachael Holcomb, and Calvin Todd

Sculpture: Samatha Hostler, Shauna Smith, Corey Weiland, and Ricky Briggenhorst
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Graduation Giveaway

May 9, 10:00  AM- 5:00 PM, Plaster Student Union Maroon Nation Store
The Alumni Association invites #BearGrads to visit the Graduation Giveaway table during commencement week to receive a free gift and to learn more about the Alumni Association, which connects more than 110,000 alumni around the world with Missouri State University.

Graduation Giveaway will be available:

• May 9-12: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Maroon Nation store in the PSU
• May 13: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. across from the information desk in the PSU

Once a Bear, always a Bear

Wherever the future takes you, we encourage you to stay connected with Missouri State University.

Make sure you receive the monthly alumni newsletter, free copies of Missouri State magazine, invitations to alumni events and more byupdating your contact information. You can also get the latest University news and connect with fellow graduates by following MarooNation onFacebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

Once again, we congratulate you on your graduation and wish you all the best.

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Electronic Arts Student Showcase

May 9, 7:00 – 9:00 PM, Plaster Student Union Theatre
Join us for the 17th annual Electronic Arts Student Showcase.

The EA Student Showcase will take place on Monday, May 9 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Plaster Student Union Theatre.

Electronic Arts is an award-winning interdisciplinary program drawing students and faculty from the Music, Art& Design and Media, Journalism & Film Departments at Missouri State University.

The EA Showcase will feature three senior thesis films this year, including Counting to 1000, Bad Beat and Liven, and lots of short creative work produced by electronic arts students.

Event is free and open to the public.

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Tribute to Jerry Hoover

May 10, 6:00 – 8:00 PM

The Missouri State University Foundation invites you to an evening celebrating Jerry Hoover’s upcoming retirement and 31 years of service.

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Media, Journalism & Film Student Showcase

May 10, 6:30 – 9:30 PM, PSU Theatre

Join us for the 19th annual Media, Journalism & Film Student Showcase.

The MJF Student Showcase will take place on Tuesday, May 10 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Plaster Student Union Theatre.

The festival will screen a wide variety of creative and news stories created by digital film, media production and broadcast journalism students.

Students in MJF and Electronic Arts won eight awards at the national Broadcast Education Association Festival of Media Arts this year.

Come see the fantastic award-winning work that students in Media, Journalism and Film continue to produce at Missouri State University.

Event is free and open to the public.

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#BearGrads photos with the PSU Bear

May 13, 8:30 – 4:30 PM, Plaster Student Union

Congratulations on your graduation, #BearGrads!

We’re excited to welcome you into the Alumni Association, which connects more than 110,000 alumni around the world with Missouri State University.

Celebrate commencement day with one of the most iconic Bears on campus.

Visit the Bear statue outside of Plaster Student Union to get your photo taken and to receive a free, commemorative print. Photos will be available on Friday, May 13:

• 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
• 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• 3 – 4:30 p.m.

Once a Bear, always a Bear

Wherever the future takes you, we encourage you to stay connected with Missouri State University.

Make sure you receive the monthly alumni newsletter, free copies of Missouri State magazine, invitations to alumni events and more byupdating your contact information. You can also get the latest University news and connect with fellow graduates by following MarooNation onFacebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

Once again, we congratulate you on your graduation and wish you all the best.

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Army ROTC Gold Bar Commissioning

May 13, 4:00 – 5:30 PM, Plaster Student Union Theater

Please join the Department of Military Science as our graduating cadets receive their commission as Second Lieutenants into the U.S. Army.  The public is invited.  A light reception follows.

General Frank J. Grass, Chief of the National Guard Bureau

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Spicer Forum Debate Reunion

May 13, 6:00 – 12:00 PM,

We invite you to join us in celebrating the recent and historical heritage of the debate program at the fifth reunion of the Spicer Debate Forum.

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Summer Institute Coaching Day

May 14, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Siceluff Hall 124

Summer Institute participants will receive coaching and feedback on their teaching demonstrations.

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Band Concert

May 14, 7:00 – 8:00 PM, Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield

The University Community Band, under the direction of Mr. Ron Brammer, will present a free, outdoor concert on Saturday, May 14 (7pm) at the Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield.  Patrons are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.

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SAC Events

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

Rock ‘n Bowl

April 15 & 22, 9:00 PM – 11:59 PM, Level 1 Game Center
Join Student Activities Council for free food and bowling! Each Rock N Bowl will have a unique theme for students to enjoy.

SAC Presents: Earth Day Celebration

April 22, 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM, North Mall

Join Student Activities Council as we celebrate Earth Day! Students will have the chance to decorate terra cotta pots which they can fill will soil and plant a Missouri-native plant. Students will also be able to receive free items that promote living “green”.

SAC Films Presents: Mean Girls

April 27 & May 1, 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM, PSU Theater

On Wednesdays, we wear pink! Join us for some pizza on our Wednesday showing for some free pizza as we watch the cult classic Mean Girls.SAC shows free films every Wednesday and Sunday in the PSU theater at 9pm.

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Opportunities

For more opportunities, subscribe to the Community Opportunities Newsletter.

Bearisters

SPSS Open Session for Assistance

Fairbanks

Volunteer Description: Thursday nights at The Fairbanks: Join us for our busiest night of the week! We have classes and community meetings each Thursday. Dinner is served, childcare is free, and resources (diapers, groceries, hygiene items) are distributed as available. It’s a great time and we look forward to it each week!

How you can be involved:
1. Volunteer Opportunities – Individuals and groups (families, life groups, civic organizations) can volunteer for an evening or a reoccurring role (ie. childcare, serving dinner, distributing diapers).

2. Donate – Donate funds to pay for ingredients to serve for dinner OR donate a prepared dinner.

Date: Every Thursday

Time: 4:30-7:30 pm

Approximate Distance from MO State Campus: 3.5 miles

Location:1126 North Broadway Avenue, Springfield, Missouri, 65802

How to Sign Up: Fill out the sign up genius here

Contact: Kristina Wilmoth

Email: thefairbanksinfo@gmail.com

Phone: 417-720-1890

We Accommodate Groups

 

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PTA Clothing Bank

Agency: Springfield Public Schools PTA Clothing Bank

Volunteer Description: Volunteers are asked to sort and hang donations; ready the shopping floor; work on seasonal projects; help customers shop; and assist during check out time.

Date: Most Thursdays during the academic school year, with the exception of December. Also the first Saturday of most months.

Time: Thursdays from 9 am to 5 pm

Training: None needed- instructions given on site

 

Approximate Distance from MO State Campus: 10 minutes

Location: 2343 W. Olive Street on the back or north side of Study Alternative Center. We have our own entrance with signage above the door and by our parking spaces.

How to Sign Up: Walk in

Contact: Jenifer Penny

Email: maxandmecompany@gmail.com

Phone: 417-343-8719

Other Comments: So as not to confuse anyone, we assign the high schools to work at the Clothing Bank and this is included on our calendar. That does NOT mean that those listed schools are operating clothing banks and need volunteers. We are the ONLY clothing bank that serves the entire Springfield Public School System. Our only location is 2343 W. Olive Street.

We Accommodate Groups, Walk In Volunteers

 

The Salvation Army

Volunteer in Africa

Athletics

• Saturday, April 16 at 10:00 AM, Field Hockey vs. Saint Louis, Allison North
• Saturday, April 16 at 12:00, Field Hockey vs. Lindenwood, Allison North
• Wednesday, April 20 at 3:00, Softball vs. Wichita State, Killian Sports Complex
• Wednesday, April 20 at 5:00, Softball vs. Wichita State, Killian Sports Complex
• Friday, April 22 all day, Women’s Track Invitational, Allison South
• Sunday, April 24 at 10:00 AM, Women’s Tennis vs. Southern Illinois, Cooper Tennis Courts
• Sunday, April 24 at 12:00 PM, Women’s Soccer vs. Central Missouri, Allison South
• Sunday, April 24 at 3:00, Men’s Soccer vs. Missouri S&T, Allison South
• Sunday, April 24 at 5:00, Men’s Soccer vs. Missouri S&T, Allison South
• Wednesday, April 27 at 5:00, Softball vs. SIUE, Killian Sports Complex
• Tuesday, May 3 at 6:35, Baseball vs. Arkansas, Hammons Field
• Friday, May 6 at 6:35, Baseball vs. Southern Illinois, Hammons Field
• Saturday, May 6 at 12:00, Softball vs. Indiana State, Killian Sports Complex
• Saturday, May 6 at 2:00, Softball vs. Indiana State, Killian Sports Complex
• Saturday, May 6 at 2:05, Baseball vs. Southern Illinois, Hammons Field
• Sunday, May 8 at 12:00, Softball vs. Indiana State, Killian Sports Comlex
• Sunday, May 8 at 1:05, Baseball vs. Southern Illinois, Hammons Field

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Campus Recreation

• Spring Foster Recreation Hours

Coming Soon In The Rec:

• BearFit Pass Only $20

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

• 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

• Don’t forget about Personal Training and Massage Therapy at the Rec!

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Information and Deadlines

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Fall and Summer 2016 Early Registration (Sequenced)

Beginning April 1

Fall and Summer 2016 Early Registration period begins March 30 and continues through April 25. Students can find their registration date/time at My Missouri State – Academics tab – Registration Status option.

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Administrative Services Notification Blog Now Active

To better communicate interruptions, campus closures, or occurrences that may create accessibility issues on campus, the Administrative Service Notifications blog has been created and is now active. This is a collaborative effort on behalf of Facilities Management, Planning, Design and Construction, and Safety and Transportation to consolidate information and make it available to the public. Through support from the Office of Web and New Media, the Administrative Service Notifications blog now has the option to subscribe directly via any email address and subscribers will receive email notifications automatically anytime new information is posted. We look forward to providing a valuable resource for the Disability Resource Center and the campus community.

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Sexual Assault Awareness Month

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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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Events

“Nikifor Krynicki: 50 Water Colors” Exhibit

April 18, all day, Meyer Library Room 107

A collection of watercolor paintings by Nikifor Krynicki (1895-1968), a naïve painter from Krynica, Poland, will be on display in Missouri State University’s Duane G. Meyer Library from Tuesday, April 14th to May 13th, 2016. Nikifor’s paintings display a wide variety of religious architecture, self-portraiture and rural scenes.
The watercolors are on loan from the Alfons Karny Collection. Alfons Karny (1901-1989), a well-known Polish sculptor and collector of Nikifor’s work, was the great uncle of Missouri State University Art & Design professor, Jacek Fraczak, the owner and coordinator for this exhibition. Before arriving in Springfield, the exhibition was shown in Buffalo, NY and Chicago, IL.
“I decided to bring the set of fifty Nikifor’s artworks for a show in Springfield in order to share its unique value with our students and the community of art lovers of south-west Missouri. (Alfons Karny) created this collection because he could recognize a great artistic value in the art of someone neglected by the society. Nikifor is presently regarded as one of the greatest naïve artists of the 20th century,” said Fraczak.
The exhibit is free and open to the public.
Exhibit hours
Monday to Thursday
8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Friday
8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday
Noon-6:00 p.m.

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Carrie’s Cafe

April 19, 11:30 – 1:00 PM, Pummill Hall Room 404

April 21, 11:30 – 1:00 PM, Pummill Hall Room 404

April 26, 11:30 – 1:00 PM, Pummill Hall Room 404

April 28, 11:30 – 1:00 PM, Pummill Hall Room 404

Carrie’s Cafe
Join us for lunch! Help support our students and enjoy a great meal!
Gaining experience – with delicious results
Carrie’s Café is the popular, student-managed restaurant of the hospitality and restaurant administration department. Students enrolled in HRA 435 (Restaurant Management) design Carrie’s menu, prepare and serve the food and market the restaurant.
Carrie’s Café is open to the public during certain times throughout the semester. Please refer to this website for hours and days of operation.
We are now located on the fourth floor of Pummill Hall. Metered parking available in Lot 14, 22, 24 and 38(Bear Park South). If parking in metered parking at Bear Park South, the Bear Line Shuttle designated Red Route stops at Carrington which is right next to Pummill.
Open Tuesdays & Thursdays (Till May 3rd)
11:30 am to 1 pm
Reservations Preferred – Walk In’s Welcome
417-836-4409
http://www.missouristate.edu/hra/carries-cafe.htm

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Nuts & Bolts of Studying Away

April 21, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Plaster Student Union 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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Flute Day

April 22, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Ellis Hall

The Flute Day will be held in Ellis Recital Hall from 9 am to 4 pm.

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Ecopalooza

April 22, 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Ellis Hall

Solar powered concert put on by Students for a Sustainable Future.

We will have local bands as well as local vendors from the Springfield area.
For updates you can visit our Facebook event page for any updates on bands and vendors.

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Undergraduate Literature Conference

April 22, 12:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Kentwood Crystal Room

The second annual MSU Undergraduate Literature Conference will be held on Friday, April 22, and Saturday, April 23. Come listen to MSU students read papers that interpret a wide variety of literary and cultural texts. Dr. Erin Kappeler, a new Assistant Professor of English, will deliver the keynote address. Please see below for schedule.
April 22, noon-4:30 p.m. (Kentwood Crystal Room, 700 E. St. Louis Street)
noon-3:00 – student presentations
3:30-4:30 – Dr. Erin Kappeler’s keynote address, “Playing Games with Poetry”
April 23, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (Meyer Library 101)
10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.¬ – student presentations

For further information, please contact Dr. Lanya Lamouria: llamouria@missouristate.edu

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Joe Kleiber Memorial Earth Day Clean-Up

April 22, 1:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Southwood Access

The James River Basin Partnership will be hosting their annual Earth Day clean-up on Friday, April 22nd at Lake Springfield. Partners for this event include Springfield-Greene County Parks and Recreation, Bass Pro Shops and the Missouri Department of Conservation.
This is a FREE event open to anyone who would like to get out and make a difference in their community. There will be shoreline, lake and river clean-up opportunities available. Pre-registration is required.
Experienced floaters have the option to float a 4.75 mile section of the James River from Crighton Access to the Southwood Access. Shuttling from Southwood to Crighton Access will be provided. Bring your own boat or call and reserve one for free. A limited number of boats are available on a first come first serve basis, so don’t delay.
If paddling isn’t your thing then grab a trash bag and walk the shorelines of Lake Springfield and the James River. There will be multiple shoreline clean-up opportunities available at Lake Springfield, the Tailwaters Access and Crighton Access.
Trash bags and gloves will be provided.
To register, call Brent Stock at (417) 836-4847 or email at BrentonStock@MissouriState.edu.
For more information please visit www.JamesRiverBasin.com/th_event/earth-day-16/

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Biology Seminar: Energy and Longevity

April 22, 4:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Temple Hall Room 003

Energy expenditure and longevity; Reconciling the contradictory empirical results with a simple theoretical model.
Dr. Chen Hou, Assistant Professor, Biological Sciences, Missouri University of Science and Technology

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Jazz Bands Concert

April 22, 7:30 – 9:30 PM, Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts

Jazz Bands Concert
HHPA
7:30 pm

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MSU Jazz Festival

April 23, all day, Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts
Come enjoy the celebration during the MSU Annual Jazz Festival. We host dozens of area high school jazz bands for this annual event celebrating America’s music.
This years guest artist is multi-grammy award winner Dick Oatts.
For 30 years, Dick Oatts has appeared at college jazz festivals as a soloist and clinician throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, Canada, South America, and the Middle East. Oatts has also been featured with the Stockholm Jazz Orchestra, Danish Radio Big Band, Norboton Jazz Orchestra, Metropole Orchestra, and the UMO Big Band in Helsinki. He has accompanied such vocalists as Joe Williams, Sarah Vaughn, Ella Fitzgerald, Neene Freelon, Mel Torme, and Milton Nascimento. He has recorded solos for pop artists Luther Vandross, James Taylor, and Everything But the Girl.

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Spring Family Day at Hammons Field

April 23, 2:00 – 6:00 PM, Hammons Field

Join us for Spring Family Day at Hammons Field, April 23rd at 2 p.m. Enjoy time with your student as you cheer on the Bears. More details to follow.

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Band Concert

April 24, 2:30 – 3:30 PM, First and Calvary Presbyterian Church (820 E. Cherry St. / Springfield)

The University Community Band will present a spring concert on Sunday, April 24 at First and Calvary Presbyterian Church (820 E. Cherry St, Springfield) at 2:30pm. Admission is free and open to the public.

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A Night Under the Stars

April 24, 5:00 – 7:00 PM, Plaster Student Union Ballroom
Asian American Pacific Islander presents “A Night Under the Stars” on April 24th in the PSU Ballroom. The ceremony commences at 5pm.
Tickets Prices:
• $15 at the door
• $10 for students and non-students
• $5 for members and performers
For questions please email Jade Vang atJade123@live.missouristate.edu.

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Trombones of the St.Louis Symphony

April 25, 8:00 – 9:30 PM, Ellis Hall 217b

The Trombones of the St. Louis Symphony is a world-renowned trombone quartet comprised of the St. Louis Symphony trombone section. They will perform a guest artist recital at 8pm; there will also be a Masterclass at 5:30pm in Ellis 226. Free and open to the public.
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Tools of the Trade Series – Part IV: Social Media

April 26, 3:00 – 4:30 PM, Meyer Library Room 204
Let’s face it: perhaps the easiest way to reach out to your students is through social media. Since your students are already connected, why not use that connection in your classroom? In part four of the Tools of the Trade Series, you’ll learn a variety of ways to utilize social media in your classroom for enhanced student connections and understanding. You’ll also learn best practices for using tools such as Facebook, Twitter, Diigo and Youtube

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Get a new LinkedIn Photo!

April 26, 3:00 – 5:00 PM, Glass Hall Career Center Lobby 1st Floor
Drop in from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m and have your professional photo taken. Experts say that LinkedIn profile is seven times more likely to be viewed with a photo. Dress to impress.
• Students that participate will be mailed a linked to purchase their photos a few days later.
• Digital copies of the photos will only be $5. No obligation to purchase.

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All Bands Concert

April 26, 7:30 – 9:30 PM, Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts

All Bands Concert

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Tough Talk Table Talk “An Inclusive Campus Looks Like…?”

April 27, 12:30 – 1:30 PM, PSU Room 315

An open Forum to discuss what An Inclusive campus looks like.
Facilitator: Lyle Q. Foster
Please RSVP to LyleFoster@missouristate.edu

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Conversation Circle with Teachers from Thailand

April 27, 4:00 – 5:00 PM, Morris Center 1st Floor Lobby

Discuss issues and topics with Thai Teachers to gain a cross-cultural analysis on various subjects. Learn about another culture’s viewpoint on certain topics such as marriage, sexuality, politics, the idea of globalization, education system and where it’s heading, and much more. It will be held at the Jim D. Morris building’s first floor at 4pm until 5pm.
Thai Teachers on an ELI program will be staying in Missouri State University’s campus for three weeks. Come listen and discuss the different cultural views on certain subjects and broaden your mind.

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Speed Networking Night 2016

April 27, 4:30 – 6:30 PM, PSU Ballroom West 3rd Floor

Speed Networking event provides students the opportunity to learn and practice networking skills. Students will meet and learn from approximately 50 networking mentors, comprised of alumni and local professionals from a variety of career fields. Along with speed rounds, there will be open networking and FREE FOOD to simulate a real-life networking event.
Networking is an important skill to learn in your job search and in your future career. People who find jobs with success often use their network to gain more connections and advice.
Do not miss out on participating in this event.
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Plaster Student Union Ballroom (3rd Floor)
This event is free, but registration through JobTracks is required. Visit the Career Center website or call us at 417-836-5636 to learn more.

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Shattering the silences serices: The miracle with Tekki Lomnicki, actress and director

April 27, 6:00 – 7:00 PM, Glass Hall 345

You are invited to a screening of the independent award winning film “The Miracle” by director Jeffery Jon Smith and starring Tekki Lomnicki. “The Miracle” tells the story of Tekki Lomnicki, a little person, who must face the truth about her life during an important journey she took with her mother. Tekki is a solo performer, playwright, director, and educator. She is currently the artistic director of Tellin’ Tales Theatre in Chicago.
A Skype discussion with Tekki Lomnicki will follow the film.
This event is sponsored by the Student Council for Exceptional Children-Chapter 978, the Diversion for Diversity and Inclusion, the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning, and the Department of Counseling, Leadership, and Special Education.

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Mercy/Med-Pay Onsite Support

April 28, 2:00 – 4:00 PM, Carrington Hall Room 110

Representatives from Mercy and Med-Pay will be on campus to help you with your needs.
This support may be helpful to you if you:
Currently participate in the medical health insurance provided by the University
Have had any issues with claims or the processing/billing of your claims
Wish you had a better understanding of how your benefits worked
No appointment necessary, just show up.
For a complete schedule, please visit the Human Resources site.
Please contact the office of human resources at 6.6616 if you have any questions.
Mercy Billing
Med-Pay

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Safe Zone Training

April 28, 4:00 – 6:30 PM, PSU Rooms 308 B&C

This workshop will educate faculty, staff, and students in supporting and/or advocating for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer community (LGBTQ). The session is presented by Dominiece Hoelyfield, Assistant Director for the Office of Multi-Cultural Programs/Coordinator of LGBT Student Services.

Please reserve your space here:http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0a48a4a82aabf49-safe

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Civil Rights Round Table: Then & Now

April 28, 4:30 – 7:30 PM, Meyer Library Room 101

Intersectionality historical and contemporary discussion on Civil Rights in American Society.

Sponsors: Division for Diversity & Inclusion, Faculty Center for Teaching & Learning, Multicultural Resource Center

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Campus-Wide Memorial Service

April 28, 5:00 – 6:00 PM, Plaster Student Union Grand Ballroom

Join students, faculty, staff and guests in honoring the memory of those we lost during the 2015-2016 academic year.

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Home for the Summer: Communicating Effectively with Family & Friends

April 28, 6:30 – 8:00 PM, Karls Hall Room 101

• MSU: I’m First is Missouri State University’s student organization devoted to helping first-generation college students succeed.
• I’m First will present a panel discussion on April 28th designed to help first-generation freshmen and sophomore college students have productive conversations with family and friends when they return home for the summer.
• All college students face similar issues of reconnecting with family and friends when they return home from school. But first-generation students face even more challenges as they try to convey how college has changed them.
• First-generation students will need to help those they care about understand what their life has been like this year and how they’ve changed as a result of their college experience. Perhaps most importantly, you’ll need to have healthy conversations about how your family and friends can help you continue down the pathway that you’ve chosen to adulthood .
Come join this panel discussion to learn some useful tips and strategies about how to have healthy conversations when you return home for the summer.
When: April 28, 2016 6:30 to 7:45 p.m.
Where: Karl’s Hall Auditorium (Agriculture Building next to Craig Hall) Room 101

Panelist:
Desmond Warren – Senior Public Relations major
Trysta Herzog – Alumna, MA in Communication and Strategic Communications Specialist for the College of Arts & Letters
Dr. Kelly Wood – Professor of Communication and Provost Fellow for Student Success

For more information or to join, visit the I’m First website at MSU’s Campus Link: https://missouristate.collegiatelink.net/organizations

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SPSS “Ask the Experts” Open Session

April 29, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Meyer Library Technology Training Center

• SPSS “Ask the Experts” Open Sessions are held every Friday morning from 10:00am – 12:00pm to provide faculty, staff, and students walk-in assistance rom an SPSS Expert.
Registration is not required – Simply stop by any Friday that the University is open, and an expert will be available for one-on-one assistance.
Library 205 Technology Training Center
10:00am – 12:00pm
These sessions are brought to you by RStats Institute and Computer Services Help Desk.

Additional “Ask the Experts” Open Sessions are held every Friday that the University is open.

Click to view all Ask the Experts Open Session opportunities.

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BFA in Design Senior Professional Practicum Final Projects

April 29, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Student Exhibition Center

The final project of the Design Practicum is based on the student’s ability to define and select a problem of visual communication that requires the work of a designer and/or illustrator. The process of design continues to be the emphasis of this problem, as well as visually organizing that process for presentation. Students are encouraged to work with community nonprofit organizations

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“Ask the Experts” Blackboard Open Session

April 29, 1:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Meyer Library Technology Training Center

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

April 29, 4:30 – 5:30 PM, 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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Reception: BFA in Design Senior Professional Practicum Final Projects

April 29, 4:30 – 5:30 PM, 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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Explore the Outdoors Play Day

April 30, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Fassnight Park

Join us at the Community Wide Play Day, hosted by the Community Partnership of the Ozarks. This free event is an opportunity for children and families to interact and learn through play. Be sure to visit the booth hosted by OPT and the Springfield Department of Environmental Services and the Department of Conservation to get some PBS Kids goodies, adopt a tree, sign up for the kids fishing program, investigate nature and the creek and more!

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Virginia Cox Bussey Young Artist Recital

April 30, 3:00 – 4:00 PM, Ellis Hall 217b

Join us at the Community Wide Play Day, hosted by the Community Partnership of the Ozarks. This free event is an opportunity for children and families to interact and learn through play. Be sure to visit the booth hosted by OPT and the Springfield Department of Environmental Services and the Department of Conservation to get some PBS Kids goodies, adopt a tree, sign up for the kids fishing program, investigate nature and the creek and more!

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President’s Concert: MOZART’s REQUIEM and POULENC’S GLORIA

April 30, 7:30 – 9: 30 PM, Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts

The Missouri State University Department of Music presents its annual Masterworks concert featuring two amazing works – Poulenc’s Gloria, and Mozart’s Requiem. The concert features the MSU Symphony Orchestra and Grand Chorus and is conducted by Cameron F. LaBarr, director of choral studies. The orchestra will be prepared by newly appointed director of orchestral studies, Christopher Kelts. Featured inGloria will be MSU alumna and renowned soprano, Sarah Tannehill. Performing the solos in the Requiem will be MSU voice faculty members Carol Chapman, soprano, Ann Marie Wilcox-Daehn, mezzo-soprano, and Chris Thompson, baritone, along with Brandon Nase, tenor, of New York City.
The Gloria by Francis Poulenc, scored for soprano solo, large orchestra, and chorus, is a setting of the Roman Catholic Gloria in excelsis Deo text. One of Poulenc’s most celebrated works, the Gloria was premiered in January, 1961 by the Boston Symphony Orchestra under conductor Charles Münch. The Requiem Mass in D Minor by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was composed in Vienna in 1791 and left unfinished at the composer’s death on December 5. A complex mythology has grown up regarding who might have actually completed the work.

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SAC Events

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

Rock ‘n Bowl

April 15 & 22, 9:00 PM – 11:59 PM, Level 1 Game Center
Join Student Activities Council for free food and bowling! Each Rock N Bowl will have a unique theme for students to enjoy.

SAC Presents: Earth Day Celebration

April 22, 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM, North Mall

Join Student Activities Council as we celebrate Earth Day! Students will have the chance to decorate terra cotta pots which they can fill will soil and plant a Missouri-native plant. Students will also be able to receive free items that promote living “green”.

SAC Films Presents: Mean Girls

April 27 & May 1, 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM, PSU Theater

On Wednesdays, we wear pink! Join us for some pizza on our Wednesday showing for some free pizza as we watch the cult classic Mean Girls.SAC shows free films every Wednesday and Sunday in the PSU theater at 9pm.

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Opportunities

For more opportunities, subscribe to the Community Opportunities Newsletter.

Bearisters

SPSS Open Session for Assistance

Fairbanks

Volunteer Description: Thursday nights at The Fairbanks: Join us for our busiest night of the week! We have classes and community meetings each Thursday. Dinner is served, childcare is free, and resources (diapers, groceries, hygiene items) are distributed as available. It’s a great time and we look forward to it each week!

How you can be involved:
1. Volunteer Opportunities – Individuals and groups (families, life groups, civic organizations) can volunteer for an evening or a reoccurring role (ie. childcare, serving dinner, distributing diapers).

2. Donate – Donate funds to pay for ingredients to serve for dinner OR donate a prepared dinner.

Date: Every Thursday

Time: 4:30-7:30 pm

Approximate Distance from MO State Campus: 3.5 miles

Location:1126 North Broadway Avenue, Springfield, Missouri, 65802

How to Sign Up: Fill out the sign up genius here

Contact: Kristina Wilmoth

Email: thefairbanksinfo@gmail.com

Phone: 417-720-1890

We Accommodate Groups

 

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PTA Clothing Bank

Agency: Springfield Public Schools PTA Clothing Bank

Volunteer Description: Volunteers are asked to sort and hang donations; ready the shopping floor; work on seasonal projects; help customers shop; and assist during check out time.

Date: Most Thursdays during the academic school year, with the exception of December. Also the first Saturday of most months.

Time: Thursdays from 9 am to 5 pm

Training: None needed- instructions given on site

 

Approximate Distance from MO State Campus: 10 minutes

Location: 2343 W. Olive Street on the back or north side of Study Alternative Center. We have our own entrance with signage above the door and by our parking spaces.

How to Sign Up: Walk in

Contact: Jenifer Penny

Email: maxandmecompany@gmail.com

Phone: 417-343-8719

Other Comments: So as not to confuse anyone, we assign the high schools to work at the Clothing Bank and this is included on our calendar. That does NOT mean that those listed schools are operating clothing banks and need volunteers. We are the ONLY clothing bank that serves the entire Springfield Public School System. Our only location is 2343 W. Olive Street.

We Accommodate Groups, Walk In Volunteers

 

The Salvation Army

Volunteer in Africa

Athletics

• Saturday, April 16 at 10:00 AM, Field Hockey vs. Saint Louis, Allison North
• Saturday, April 16 at 12:00, Field Hockey vs. Lindenwood, Allison North
• Wednesday, April 20 at 3:00, Softball vs. Wichita State, Killian Sports Complex
• Wednesday, April 20 at 5:00, Softball vs. Wichita State, Killian Sports Complex
• Friday, April 22 all day, Women’s Track Invitational, Allison South
• Sunday, April 24 at 10:00 AM, Women’s Tennis vs. Southern Illinois, Cooper Tennis Courts
• Sunday, April 24 at 12:00 PM, Women’s Soccer vs. Central Missouri, Allison South
• Sunday, April 24 at 3:00, Men’s Soccer vs. Missouri S&T, Allison South
• Sunday, April 24 at 5:00, Men’s Soccer vs. Missouri S&T, Allison South
• Wednesday, April 27 at 5:00, Softball vs. SIUE, Killian Sports Complex

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Campus Recreation

• Spring Foster Recreation Hours

Coming Soon In The Rec:

• BearFit Pass Only $20

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

• 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

• Don’t forget about Personal Training and Massage Therapy at the Rec!

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Information and Deadlines

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Fall and Summer 2016 Early Registration (Sequenced)

April 1

Fall and Summer 2016 Early Registration period begins March 30 and continues through April 25. Students can find their registration date/time at My Missouri State – Academics tab – Registration Status option.

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Humans vs. Zobies

April 11-17

Arrrr ye scallywags, come join the Live Action Society with ye trusty crew of swashbucklin mates on a one week Nerf adventure, battlin swarms of undead zombies ‘crossed the Missouri State Campus.

Signup meetings: April 4th, & 6-8th in PSU 317 at 7pm.

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Student Employment Week

April 11-17

Student Employment Week

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Last Day to Drop, Withdraw, declare Pass/Not-Pass or Audit for Spring 2016 Second Block Classes

April 22
Last day to Drop or Withdraw (student will receive an automatic W grade), declare Pass/Not-Pass, and Change to or from Audit for Spring 2016 Second 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

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Earth Day

April 22
Earth Day. Various activities on campus.

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Sexual Assault Awareness Month

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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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Events

Searching for the Seventies: The DOCUMERICA Photography Exhibition

March, Brick City Building 3

Searching for the Seventies: The DOCUMERICA Photography Project will be on exhibit at Brick City Gallery March 4-April 19, 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. Closed Spring Break March 5-13.

“In 1971, the newly established U.S. Environmental Protection Agency launched the DOCUMERICA Photography Project with the goal of documenting environmental troubles and triumphs across the country. Gifford Hampshire, the Project’s Director, envisioned a broad scope. Inspired by the Farm Security Administration’s photography project of the 1930s and 40s, he encouraged his photographers to capture “the human connection” to the environment, from small towns in coal country to urban streetscapes. “Where you see people,” he told them, “there’s an environmental element to which they are connected.”

About 70 photographers, including Flip Schulke, John Corn, Danny Lyon, John H. White, and Lyntha Scott Eiler completed 115 separate assignments between 1972 and 1977. What emerged was a moving and textured portrait of America. Capturing a rapidly changing society with surprising resonances to the present, Searching for the Seventies: The DOCUMERICA Photography Project presents a sampling of images culled from a trove of thousands.

The exhibition’s three sections are named after popular songs of the time. “Ball of Confusion” documents the tumultuous environmental, political, and social reality of the 1970s. The energy crises, slow economic growth, and high unemployment were themes pursued by many of the photographers. They brought issues such as the future of cities, gender equality, abortion, and gay rights into crisp focus.

“Everybody Is a Star” showcases vibrant and diverse examples of self-expression – bell-bottoms, bare midriffs, mini dresses, and bright colors – all were in stark contrast to the buttoned-up fashions and accompanying societal norms of the 1950s and early 60s. The ethos of the 1970s was “do your own thing.” Some of the DOCUMERICA photographers were drawn to subjects, which emphasized growing appreciation of ethnic and cultural diversity.

The third section, “Pave Paradise,” illustrates the fragmented landscape of America in the 1970s. Much as today, many Americans had romanticized notions of an idyllic life in small-town America. But small-town reality was often one of poverty, pollution, and quickly dwindling populations. The photographers also exposed the stark differences between sprawling suburbs and crumbling inner cities of the 1970s. They trained their cameras on the great vistas and natural beauty of the American landscape, capturing the threat of development and environmental damage done in the name of progress.

Searching for the Seventies: The DOCUMERICA Photography Project is a collaboration between SITES and the National Archives and Records Administration which now holds the original DOCUMERICA photographic materials and records. The archival records and some 22,000 slides, in addition to negatives, prints, and microfiche, are stored in the stacks of the National Archives in College Park, MD. You can browse through almost 16,000 of the DOCUMERICA images on the Archives’ website and Flickr.”

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“Always Being Now” Photography Exhibition

March 14 at 11:00 AM, Student Exhibition 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.

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Art + Design Foundations Exhibition

April 1, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Student Exhibition Center

The Foundations Exhibition is one of the most interesting exhibits held at the Student Exhibition Center. Beginning level classes show projects that have been assigned to demonstrate the students’ understanding of various artistic concepts in two- and three-dimensional design and drawing.

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Works by Artist Axel Void

April 1, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Brick City Art Gallery

Artist Axel Void will display a body of new works as well as a mural project completed on site during his time on MSU’s campus. Void is influenced by classical painting and drawing and has been in contact with graffiti writing since 1999. He studied Fine Arts in Cádiz, Granada, and Sevilla, and based himself in Berlin until moving to Miami in 2013, where he currently resides.

This event is part of MSU’s “The 70s Experience: Always Being Now” series of events featuring exhibitions, visiting artist workshops, performances, films and lectures.

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Student Anthropology Conference (STAC)

April 14, TBA, Strong Hall Room 001

The Student Anthropology Conference will feature original research from undergraduate and graduate students on the subject of Anthropology. Email Eberle313@live.missouristate.edu for more details about specific sessions or for an event program.

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Brian Hsu: Patricia Pierce Guest Artist Piano Recital

April 14, 7:30 – 9:30 PM, Ellis Hall 217B

Performer: Brian Hsu, piano
FREE ADMISSION

Brian Hsu is Assistant Professor of Piano at Loyola University, New Orleans.

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“Ask the Experts” Open Session – SPSS

April 15, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Meyer Library 205

SPSS “Ask the Experts” Open Sessions are held every Friday morning from 10:00am – 12:00pm to provide faculty, staff, and students walk-in assistance from an SPSS Expert.
Registration is not required – Simply stop by any Friday that the University is open, and an expert will be available for one-on-one assistance.
Library 205 Technology Training Center
10:00am – 12:00pm
These sessions are brought to you by RStats Institute and Computer Services Help Desk.

Additional “Ask the Experts” Open Sessions are held every Friday that the University is open.

Click to view all Ask the Experts Open Session opportunities.

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Ask the Experts – Blackboard Open Session

April 15, 1:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Meyer Library 205

April 22, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Meyer Library 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

April 15, 4:30 AM – 5:30 PM, 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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Public Open House at Baker Observatory

April 15, 8:30 AM – 11:30 PM, Baker Observatory

Baker Observatory will be open and have telescope set up for public viewing. We will be looking through our 16 inch telescope as well as several 8 inch telescopes at interesting celestial objects, including the Moon and Jupiter. This event requires clear skies and we will cancel if the weather is bad. The event will be held on Saturday, April 16, if the weather is bad on Friday and good on Saturday, check the web page for cancellation, or the department phone message at 836-5131 after 4pm on the date of the event. Funding for this event is provided by the Missouri Space Grant Consortium which is funded by NASA.

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Choral Concert

April 17, 6:00 – 7:30 PM, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church

The Chorale Concert will be held in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at 6:00 pm.

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“Nikifor Krynicki: 50 Water Colors” Exhibit

April 18, all day, Meyer Library Room 107

A collection of watercolor paintings by Nikifor Krynicki (1895-1968), a naïve painter from Krynica, Poland, will be on display in Missouri State University’s Duane G. Meyer Library from Tuesday, April 14th to May 13th, 2016. Nikifor’s paintings display a wide variety of religious architecture, self-portraiture and rural scenes.
The watercolors are on loan from the Alfons Karny Collection. Alfons Karny (1901-1989), a well-known Polish sculptor and collector of Nikifor’s work, was the great uncle of Missouri State University Art & Design professor, Jacek Fraczak, the owner and coordinator for this exhibition. Before arriving in Springfield, the exhibition was shown in Buffalo, NY and Chicago, IL.
“I decided to bring the set of fifty Nikifor’s artworks for a show in Springfield in order to share its unique value with our students and the community of art lovers of south-west Missouri. (Alfons Karny) created this collection because he could recognize a great artistic value in the art of someone neglected by the society. Nikifor is presently regarded as one of the greatest naïve artists of the 20th century,” said Fraczak.
The exhibit is free and open to the public.
Exhibit hours
Monday to Thursday
8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Friday
8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday
Noon-6:00 p.m.

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The Anonymous People Documentary Presented by Better Life in Recovery and the MSU Collegiate Recovery Program

April 18, 6:00 – 9:00 PM, PSU Theater

THE ANONYMOUS PEOPLE is a feature documentary film about the over 23 million Americans living in long-term recovery from addiction to alcohol and other drugs.
NO LONGER WILL WE REMAIN SILENT
See the film that has everyone talking about recovery followed by a panel discussion with addiction professionals and persons in long-term recovery.

Following the screening of the documentary “The Anonymous People” a moderated panel discussion will take place. Participating in the panel discussion will be addiction professionals as well as persons in long-term recovery.

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Jazz Symposium

April 18, 8:00 – 10:00 PM, Ellis Hall 217b

Jazz Symposium
Ellis 0217b
8:00 PM

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Why Students Cheat: And How Not To

April 19, 9:30 – 10:25 PM, PSU Ballroom

April 20, 11:00 – 11:55 PM, PSU Ballroom
Academic Integrity Days event
Academic Integrity Council with members of AIM SO

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Academic Integrity Mock Panel Hearing

April 19, 11:00 – 11:55 & 3:30 – 4:25, PM, PSU Ballroom

April 20, 2:00 – 2:55, PM, PSU Ballroom

April 21, 9:30 – 10:25, PM, PSU Ballroom

An Academic Integrity Days event.
Academic Integrity Council and members of AIM SO

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Carrie’s Cafe

April 19, 11:30 – 1:00 PM, Pummill Hall Room 404

April 21, 11:30 – 1:00 PM, Pummill Hall Room 404

Carrie’s Cafe
Join us for lunch! Help support our students and enjoy a great meal!
Gaining experience – with delicious results
Carrie’s Café is the popular, student-managed restaurant of the hospitality and restaurant administration department. Students enrolled in HRA 435 (Restaurant Management) design Carrie’s menu, prepare and serve the food and market the restaurant.
Carrie’s Café is open to the public during certain times throughout the semester. Please refer to this website for hours and days of operation.
We are now located on the fourth floor of Pummill Hall. Metered parking available in Lot 14, 22, 24 and 38(Bear Park South). If parking in metered parking at Bear Park South, the Bear Line Shuttle designated Red Route stops at Carrington which is right next to Pummill.
Open Tuesdays & Thursdays (Till May 3rd)
11:30 am to 1 pm
Reservations Preferred – Walk In’s Welcome
417-836-4409
http://www.missouristate.edu/hra/carries-cafe.htm

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Marketing your Organization

April 19, 12:00 – 1:00 & 7:00 -8:00 PM, Plaster Student Union Room 308C

For student organizations looking to increase membership or effectively market events, this training session explores how to use social media to your advantage and how to use campus resources to market to other students.

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Avoid Trouble by Understanding Instructions

April 19, 12:30 – 1:25 PM, Plaster Student Union Ballroom

April 20, 3:30 – 4:25 PM, Plaster Student Union Ballroom

April 21, 2:00 – 2:55 PM, Plaster Student Union Ballroom

An Academic Integrity Days event.
Academic Integrity Council and members of AIM SO

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ADA Compliance & Disability Studies

April 19, 1:00 – 2:30 PM, Plaster Student Union Room 313

Session information coming soon
Sponsors: Division for Diversity and Inclusion, Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning

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They Say I Cheated – What Now?

April 19, 1:00 – 2:30 PM, Plaster Student Union Room 313

April 20, 1:25 – 2:20 PM, Plaster Student Union Room 313

April 21, 12:30 – 1:25 PM, Plaster Student Union Room 313

Session information coming soon
Sponsors: Division for Diversity and Inclusion, Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning

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Voluntary Simplicity Discussion Courses

April 19, 3:30 – 4:30 PM, Meyer Library Room 209

“Our decisions on how we live and consume are not made in a vacuum. We are affected by the consumer culture and society around us. Voluntary Simplicity helps participants examine how modern society can interfere with caring for the planet. Together, you explore how consumption patterns have an impact on you and your relationships, as well as the environment. Discover ways to slow down and live simply.”
Participants will meet for five, one-hour sessions to:
• Gain an understanding of the meaning of voluntary simplicity
• Explore the material and psychological distractions that prevent us from caring for Earth
• Consider how life might be enriched through the practice of simplicity
• Develop a personal Action Plan to integrate simplicity into their lives
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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LinkedIn 101

April 19, 5:00 – 6:00 PM, Glass Hall Room 102

According to Forbes magazine, 97% of employers/recruiters are on LinkedIn, yet only 13% of students have a profile. Come learn how to:
• Set up a professional profile
• Build a network
• Research potential employers
• Look for internships and full-time job opportunities
Students are encouraged to bring their laptops and work on their profiles during the workshop.
Vickie Hicks, Corporate Relations Specialist

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Society for Human Resources (SHRM) MSU Chapter Meeting

April 19, 5:15 – 6:15 PM, Glass Hall Room 102

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
Tonight is out LinkedIn Information Session. LinkedIn is one of the most important profiles a young professional can have. Learn the in’s and out’s of LinkedIn and get help editing your profile.

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Safe Zone Facilitator’s Training

April 20, 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM, Plaster Student Union 308 B&C

The Safe Zone Facilitator Trainings are lessons and exercises designed to help you take your LGBTQ awareness and social justice training facilitation to the next level. We have rolled out our Spring events and would love for you to explore! Sign up below . . .
Reserve your space here:http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0a48a4a82aabf49-safe

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What Motivates Cheating: What Does that Mean for the Job?

April 20, 11:15 AM – 12:10 PM, Plaster Student Union Ballroom

An Academic Integrity Days event.
Dr. Geanie Margavio with Meaghan Younker from Leggett and Platt, Jimmy Thrasher from Jack Henry, and Celeste Cramer from Mercy Hospital.

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Campus Conflict Workshop: Coaching: An Effective Tool in Conflict Management

April 20, 12:00PM – 1:00 PM, Plaster Student Union 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. Char Berquist and Heather Blades

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Tough Talk Table Talk “An Inclusive Campus Looks Like ..?

April 20, 12:30PM – 1:30 PM, Strong Hall Room 002

An open forum to discuss what an inclusive campus looks like.
Facilitated by Lyle Foster, instructor of Sociology
Please RSVP to LyleFoster@missouristate.edu

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Percussion Ensemble Spring Concert

April 20, 8:00 – 9:00 PM, Wehr Band Hall

The Missouri State Percussion Ensemble will present its spring concert on Wednesday, April 20, 2016. The concert will start at 8:00 pm in Wehr Band Hall.
Featured works include:
Lights of the Woods – Jonathan Kolm
Trying – David Skidmore
Marimba Quartet – Daniel Levitan
Omphalo Centric Lecture – Nigel Westlake
Firefly – Nathan Daughtrey
This event is free and open to the public.
The Missouri State Percussion Ensemble

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Nuts & Bolts of Studying Away

April 21, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Plaster Student Union 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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Celebrating Integrity

April 21, 6:00 – 6:55 PM, Plaster Student Union Ballroom

A celebratory conclusion to Academic Integrity Days. This event should NOT count as an educational, informative event – it is a celebration.
Academic Integrity Council with members of AIM SO

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Flute Day

April 22, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Ellis Hall

The Flute Day will be held in Ellis Recital Hall from 9 am to 4 pm.

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Ecopalooza

April 22, 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Ellis Hall

Solar powered concert put on by Students for a Sustainable Future.

We will have local bands as well as local vendors from the Springfield area.
For updates you can visit our Facebook event page for any updates on bands and vendors.

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Undergraduate Literature Conference

April 22, 12:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Kentwood Crystal Room

The second annual MSU Undergraduate Literature Conference will be held on Friday, April 22, and Saturday, April 23. Come listen to MSU students read papers that interpret a wide variety of literary and cultural texts. Dr. Erin Kappeler, a new Assistant Professor of English, will deliver the keynote address. Please see below for schedule.
April 22, noon-4:30 p.m. (Kentwood Crystal Room, 700 E. St. Louis Street)
noon-3:00 – student presentations
3:30-4:30 – Dr. Erin Kappeler’s keynote address, “Playing Games with Poetry”
April 23, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (Meyer Library 101)
10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.¬ – student presentations

For further information, please contact Dr. Lanya Lamouria: llamouria@missouristate.edu

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Joe Kleiber Memorial Earth Day Clean-Up

April 22, 1:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Southwood Access

The James River Basin Partnership will be hosting their annual Earth Day clean-up on Friday, April 22nd at Lake Springfield. Partners for this event include Springfield-Greene County Parks and Recreation, Bass Pro Shops and the Missouri Department of Conservation.
This is a FREE event open to anyone who would like to get out and make a difference in their community. There will be shoreline, lake and river clean-up opportunities available. Pre-registration is required.
Experienced floaters have the option to float a 4.75 mile section of the James River from Crighton Access to the Southwood Access. Shuttling from Southwood to Crighton Access will be provided. Bring your own boat or call and reserve one for free. A limited number of boats are available on a first come first serve basis, so don’t delay.
If paddling isn’t your thing then grab a trash bag and walk the shorelines of Lake Springfield and the James River. There will be multiple shoreline clean-up opportunities available at Lake Springfield, the Tailwaters Access and Crighton Access.
Trash bags and gloves will be provided.
To register, call Brent Stock at (417) 836-4847 or email at BrentonStock@MissouriState.edu.
For more information please visit www.JamesRiverBasin.com/th_event/earth-day-16/

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Biology Seminar: Energy and Longevity

April 22, 4:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Temple Hall Room 003

Energy expenditure and longevity; Reconciling the contradictory empirical results with a simple theoretical model.
Dr. Chen Hou, Assistant Professor, Biological Sciences, Missouri University of Science and Technology

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Jazz Bands Concert

April 22, 7:30 – 9:30 PM, Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts

Jazz Bands Concert
HHPA
7:30 pm

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MSU Jazz Festival

April 23, all day, Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts
Come enjoy the celebration during the MSU Annual Jazz Festival. We host dozens of area high school jazz bands for this annual event celebrating America’s music.
This years guest artist is multi-grammy award winner Dick Oatts.
For 30 years, Dick Oatts has appeared at college jazz festivals as a soloist and clinician throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, Canada, South America, and the Middle East. Oatts has also been featured with the Stockholm Jazz Orchestra, Danish Radio Big Band, Norboton Jazz Orchestra, Metropole Orchestra, and the UMO Big Band in Helsinki. He has accompanied such vocalists as Joe Williams, Sarah Vaughn, Ella Fitzgerald, Neene Freelon, Mel Torme, and Milton Nascimento. He has recorded solos for pop artists Luther Vandross, James Taylor, and Everything But the Girl.

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Spring Family Day at Hammons Field

April 23, 2:00 – 6:00 PM, Hammons Field

Join us for Spring Family Day at Hammons Field, April 23rd at 2 p.m. Enjoy time with your student as you cheer on the Bears. More details to follow.

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Band Concert

April 24, 2:30 – 3:30 PM, First and Calvary Presbyterian Church (820 E. Cherry St. / Springfield)

The University Community Band will present a spring concert on Sunday, April 24 at First and Calvary Presbyterian Church (820 E. Cherry St, Springfield) at 2:30pm. Admission is free and open to the public.

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A Night Under the Stars

April 24, 5:00 – 7:00 PM, Plaster Student Union Ballroom
Asian American Pacific Islander presents “A Night Under the Stars” on April 24th in the PSU Ballroom. The ceremony commences at 5pm.
Tickets Prices:
• $15 at the door
• $10 for students and non-students
• $5 for members and performers
For questions please email Jade Vang atJade123@live.missouristate.edu.

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SAC Events

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

Rock ‘n Bowl

April 15 & 22, 9:00 PM – 11:59 PM, Level 1 Game Center
Join Student Activities Council for free food and bowling! Each Rock N Bowl will have a unique theme for students to enjoy.

SAC Concerts Presents: Young the Giant

April 19, 6:00 PM, Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts

Student Tickets starting at $10

Available at any Missouri State box office (PSU, JQH, CRAIG, JKHHPA)

MUST HAVE VALID BEARPASS TO PURCHASE, LIMIT 1 TICKET PER BEARPASS*

Public Tickets starting at $20

Available at any Missouri State box office (PSU, JQH, CRAIG, JKHHPA)
By phone: (417) 836-7678
Online: HAMMONSHALL.COM

For more information please see our website at: http://organizations.missouristate.edu/sac/

or contact: SACConcerts@missouristate.edu

Young the Giant is an American rock band formed in Irvine, California in 2004. They were signed by Roadrunner Records in 2009 and released their debut album in 2010. The band’s first three singles, “My Body”, “Cough Syrup”, and “Apartment” reached the top five of the US Alternative Songs chart.

SAC Films Presents: The Wind Rises

April 20, 9:00 PM – 11:59 PM, PSU Theater

 

In honor of Asian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month, enjoy a Studio Ghibli film directed by the acclaimed Hayao Miyazaki. This film is based upon the Japanese engineer Jiro Horikoshi.

The Japanese Animation Society will be present as well.

Free popcorn!

SAC shows free films every Wednesday and Sunday in the PSU Theater at 9pm.

SAC Presents: Earth Day Celebration

April 22, 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM, North Mall

Join Student Activities Council as we celebrate Earth Day! Students will have the chance to decorate terra cotta pots which they can fill will soil and plant a Missouri-native plant. Students will also be able to receive free items that promote living “green”.

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Opportunities

For more opportunities, subscribe to the Community Opportunities Newsletter.

Bearisters

SPSS Open Session for Assistance

Fairbanks

 

Volunteer Description: Thursday nights at The Fairbanks: Join us for our busiest night of the week! We have classes and community meetings each Thursday. Dinner is served, childcare is free, and resources (diapers, groceries, hygiene items) are distributed as available. It’s a great time and we look forward to it each week!

How you can be involved:
1. Volunteer Opportunities – Individuals and groups (families, life groups, civic organizations) can volunteer for an evening or a reoccurring role (ie. childcare, serving dinner, distributing diapers).

2. Donate – Donate funds to pay for ingredients to serve for dinner OR donate a prepared dinner.

Date: Every Thursday

Time: 4:30-7:30 pm

Approximate Distance from MO State Campus: 3.5 miles

Location:1126 North Broadway Avenue, Springfield, Missouri, 65802

How to Sign Up: Fill out the sign up genius here

Contact: Kristina Wilmoth

Email: thefairbanksinfo@gmail.com

Phone: 417-720-1890

We Accommodate Groups

 

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PTA Clothing Bank

Agency: Springfield Public Schools PTA Clothing Bank

 

Volunteer Description: Volunteers are asked to sort and hang donations; ready the shopping floor; work on seasonal projects; help customers shop; and assist during check out time.

Date: Most Thursdays during the academic school year, with the exception of December. Also the first Saturday of most months.

Time: Thursdays from 9 am to 5 pm

Training: None needed- instructions given on site

 

Approximate Distance from MO State Campus: 10 minutes

Location: 2343 W. Olive Street on the back or north side of Study Alternative Center. We have our own entrance with signage above the door and by our parking spaces.

How to Sign Up: Walk in

Contact: Jenifer Penny

Email: maxandmecompany@gmail.com

Phone: 417-343-8719

Other Comments: So as not to confuse anyone, we assign the high schools to work at the Clothing Bank and this is included on our calendar. That does NOT mean that those listed schools are operating clothing banks and need volunteers. We are the ONLY clothing bank that serves the entire Springfield Public School System. Our only location is 2343 W. Olive Street.

We Accommodate Groups, Walk In Volunteers

 

The Salvation Army

Volunteer in Africa

Athletics

• Saturday, April 16 at 10:00AM, Field Hockey vs. Saint Louis, Allison North
• Saturday, April 16 at 12:00, Field Hockey vs. Lindenwood, Allison North
• Wednesday, April 20 at 3:00, Softball vs. Wichita State, Killian Sports Complex
• Wednesday, April 20 at 5:00, Softball vs. Wichita State, Killian Sports Complex
• Friday, April 22 all day, Women’s Track Invitational, Allison South
• Sunday, April 24 at 10:00 AM, Women’s Tennis vs. Southern Illinois, Cooper Tennis Courts
• Sunday, April 24 at 12:00 PM, Women’s Soccer vs. Central Missouri, Allison South
• Sunday, April 24 at 3:00, Men’s Soccer vs. Missouri S&T, Allison South
• Sunday, April 24 at 5:00, Men’s Soccer vs. Missouri S&T, Allison South

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Campus Recreation

• Spring Foster Recreation Hours

Coming Soon In The Rec:

• BearFit Pass Only $20

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

• 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

• Don’t forget about Personal Training and Massage Therapy at the Rec!

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Information and Deadlines

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Fall and Summer 2016 Early Registration (Sequenced)

April 1

Fall  and Summer 2016 Early Registration period begins March 30 and continues through April 25. Students can find their registration date/time at My Missouri State – Academics tab – Registration Status option.

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Humans vs. Zobies

April 11-17

Arrrr ye scallywags, come join the Live Action Society with ye trusty crew of swashbucklin mates on a one week Nerf adventure, battlin swarms of undead zombies ‘crossed the Missouri State Campus.

Signup meetings: April 4th, & 6-8th in PSU 317 at 7pm.

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Student Employment Week

April 11-17

Student Employment Week

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Last Day for 25% Credit/Reund – Spring 2016 Second Block Classes

April 12
today.
Drops and withdrawals can be processed online at My Missouri State. 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.

Course adds and section changes can only be processed with academic department approval.
Additional refund and payment deadlines can be found here: http://www.missouristate.edu/registrar/feedeadlines.html

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Sexual Assault Awareness Month

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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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Events

Searching for the Seventies: The DOCUMERICA Photography Exhibition

March, Brick City Building 3

Searching for the Seventies: The DOCUMERICA Photography Project will be on exhibit at Brick City Gallery March 4-April 19, 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. Closed Spring Break March 5-13.

“In 1971, the newly established U.S. Environmental Protection Agency launched the DOCUMERICA Photography Project with the goal of documenting environmental troubles and triumphs across the country. Gifford Hampshire, the Project’s Director, envisioned a broad scope. Inspired by the Farm Security Administration’s photography project of the 1930s and 40s, he encouraged his photographers to capture “the human connection” to the environment, from small towns in coal country to urban streetscapes. “Where you see people,” he told them, “there’s an environmental element to which they are connected.”

About 70 photographers, including Flip Schulke, John Corn, Danny Lyon, John H. White, and Lyntha Scott Eiler completed 115 separate assignments between 1972 and 1977. What emerged was a moving and textured portrait of America. Capturing a rapidly changing society with surprising resonances to the present, Searching for the Seventies: The DOCUMERICA Photography Project presents a sampling of images culled from a trove of thousands.

The exhibition’s three sections are named after popular songs of the time. “Ball of Confusion” documents the tumultuous environmental, political, and social reality of the 1970s. The energy crises, slow economic growth, and high unemployment were themes pursued by many of the photographers. They brought issues such as the future of cities, gender equality, abortion, and gay rights into crisp focus.

“Everybody Is a Star” showcases vibrant and diverse examples of self-expression – bell-bottoms, bare midriffs, mini dresses, and bright colors – all were in stark contrast to the buttoned-up fashions and accompanying societal norms of the 1950s and early 60s. The ethos of the 1970s was “do your own thing.” Some of the DOCUMERICA photographers were drawn to subjects, which emphasized growing appreciation of ethnic and cultural diversity.

The third section, “Pave Paradise,” illustrates the fragmented landscape of America in the 1970s. Much as today, many Americans had romanticized notions of an idyllic life in small-town America. But small-town reality was often one of poverty, pollution, and quickly dwindling populations. The photographers also exposed the stark differences between sprawling suburbs and crumbling inner cities of the 1970s. They trained their cameras on the great vistas and natural beauty of the American landscape, capturing the threat of development and environmental damage done in the name of progress.

Searching for the Seventies: The DOCUMERICA Photography Project is a collaboration between SITES and the National Archives and Records Administration which now holds the original DOCUMERICA photographic materials and records. The archival records and some 22,000 slides, in addition to negatives, prints, and microfiche, are stored in the stacks of the National Archives in College Park, MD. You can browse through almost 16,000 of the DOCUMERICA images on the Archives’ website and Flickr.”

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“Always Being Now” Photography Exhibition

March 14 at 11:00 AM, Student Exhibition 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.

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Art + Design Foundations Exhibition

April 1, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Student Exhibition Center

The Foundations Exhibition is one of the most interesting exhibits held at the Student Exhibition Center. Beginning level classes show projects that have been assigned to demonstrate the students’ understanding of various artistic concepts in two- and three-dimensional design and drawing.

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Works by Artist Axel Void

April 1, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Brick City Art Gallery

Artist Axel Void will display a body of new works as well as a mural project completed on site during his time on MSU’s campus. Void is influenced by classical painting and drawing and has been in contact with graffiti writing since 1999. He studied Fine Arts in Cádiz, Granada, and Sevilla, and based himself in Berlin until moving to Miami in 2013, where he currently resides.

This event is part of MSU’s “The 70s Experience: Always Being Now” series of events featuring exhibitions, visiting artist workshops, performances, films and lectures.

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Missouri State University / Drury University Eleventh Annual Art History Symposium

April 7 , 5:00 PM, Springfield Art Museum

The art history symposium will be held from 5pm-8pm on Thursday, April 7, at the Springfield Art Museum, 1111 E Brookside Drive, Springfield Mo, 65807.

This annual spring semester event invites advanced art history students selected from Missouri State University and Drury University to give 15-20 minute presentations on their research.

The speakers from MSU are:

Amanda Horned, “The Pink Project and the Application of Feminist and Gender Theory”

Chaney Jewell, “Austrian Orientalism: Remaking the Schonbrunn Palace”

Paige Whitcomb, “Analyzing the Melun Diptych: An Examination of Jean Fouquet’s Style”

The speakers from Drury are:

Chanel Deschamps, “Shaping Renaissance Florence’s Identity Through Devotion to Marian Miraculous Images”

Olivia Snell, “Bernini at the Borghese”

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LSAT Free Strategy Workshop

April 7 , 6:00 – 7:30 PM, TBA

Join us for an informative introduction to the LSAT. If you are preparing for law school, you know that success on the LSAT exam will play a critical role in your acceptance into the program of your choice. You want to study with the best. Come meet with our experienced instructor to learn about the test and pick up a few tricks. We know you’ll get a lot out of this session. Pre-registration is requested.

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Spring 2016 Etiquette Dinner

April 7, 6:00 – 8:00 , Plaster Student Union 4th Floor

Event Details:

The Etiquette Dinner is an opportunity for students and alumni to network with employer sponsors while learning proper etiquette for a business meal.

Dinner includes soup, salad, entrée with side dish, rolls, and a dessert. Vegetarian meals and other special dietary accommodations are available upon request.

Spring 2016 Etiquette Dinner

Thursday, April 7, 2016 6:00 – 8:00 PM Plaster Student Union Ballroom

Timeline of the event

6:00 PM – Check-in begins. 6:30 PM – Presentation begins. 7:00 PM – Meal served. 8:00 PM – Meal concludes; students & employer representatives are encouraged to stay and network a little longer.

The presentation will be conducted by a Career Center professional

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MUSICAL – Hair

April 7, 8, 9, 10, 7:30 – 10:00 Craig Coger Hall Theatre

Claude and his friends belong to a tribe of young political activists and free spirits living in New York City in the late 1960s. When not engaged in anti-war protests and be-ins, the group explores free love and consciousness-expanding drugs. In the midst of all the “beads, flowers, freedom and happiness,” Claude is summoned by the local draft board for military service in Vietnam. Ultimately, he must decide whether to submit to the expectations of his conservative parents and society — thus sacrificing his pacifist values and possibly his life — or burn his draft card in unity with the tribe. Hair captures the hippie ethos of the era and reflects the kaleidoscope of social change movements: civil rights, peace, black power, free speech, women’s liberation, gay rights, the sexual revolution, environmentalism, New Age spirituality and human potential. Its many notable songs include “Aquarius,” “Good Morning, Starshine,” “Easy to Be Hard,” “Where Do I Go?” and, of course, “Hair”!

Book and Lyrics by James Rado and Gerome Ragni  Music by Galt MacDermot   Directed by Rick Dines

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SPSS “Ask the Experts” Open Session

April 8, 10: 00 AM, Meyer Library Technology Training Center

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, April 8, 2016

Meyer Library 205 Technology Training Center

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Other Dates and Times:

• Every Friday, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, January 29, 2016 – May 20, 2016Meyer Library 205 Technology Training CenterSPSS “Ask the Experts” Open Sessions are held every Friday morning from 10:00am – 12:00pm to provide faculty, staff, and students walk-in assistance from an SPSS Expert. Library 205 Technology Training Center 10:00am – 12:00pm
• Click to view all Ask the Experts Open Session opportunities.
• Additional “Ask the Experts” Open Sessions are held every Friday that the University is open.
• These sessions are brought to you by RStats Institute and Computer Services Help Desk.
• Registration is not required – Simply stop by any Friday that the University is open, and an expert will be available for one-on-one assistance.
• Event Details:
• Except on: March 25, 2016

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Public Affairs Conference–Our Kids: The American Dream in Crisis

April 8, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM, Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts

PLENARY SESSION

It’s the American dream: get a good education, work hard, buy a house, and achieve prosperity and success. This is the America we believe in—a nation of opportunity, constrained only by ability and effort. But during the last 25 years, we have seen a disturbing “opportunity gap” emerge. Americans have always believed in equality of opportunity, the idea that all kids, regardless of their family background, should have a decent chance to improve their lot in life. Robert Putnam, author of Bowling Alone, will address this central tenet of the American dream that seems no longer true or at the least, much less true than it was.

Robert Putnam

Professor of Public Policy, Harvard University

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“Ask the Experts” Blackboard Open Session

April 8, 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM, Meyer Library Technology Center 205

Every Friday, 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM, January 8, 2016 – April 29, 2016

Except on: March 25, 2016

Meyer Library 205 Technology Training Center

Event Details:

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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Biology Seminar: Immune Response

April 8, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM, Temple Hall Room 003

The Immune Response to Leishmania Parasite Infection

Prawal Gurung, Post Doctoral Fellow, St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Memphis, TN

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Reading Series: Hadara-Bar and Sarah Freligh

April 8, 7:00 PM, Plaster Student Union Theater

Reading series for the Spring 2016 semester, as presented by the Creative Writing Program, the Department of English, and the College of Arts & Letters.

Two poets will visit MSU in celebration of National Poetry Month. Sarah Freligh is the author of three books of poetry, including Sad Math, winner of the 2014 Moon City Poetry Award. Hadara Bar-Nadav is the author of four collections, most recently Fountain and Furnace: Poems (Tupelo Press, 2015), and teaches in the MFA program at UMKC.

The reading is part of the Missouri Authors Series.

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Opera Performance

April 8, 7:30 – 9:30 PM, 1st and Calvary Church

Come join us in the beautiful atrium of First and Calvary Presbyterian Church for a double bill of operas full of beautiful music and message. The Bruce Trinkley opera, Saint Thomas the Carpenter picks up the story of Doubting Thomas at the time of his call to evangelize India. This will be the opera’s first public performance and this bible story come to life will even give you the chance to sing! Suor Angelica is a classic opera by Puccini and the music is as lush as it is heartbreaking. Joining the award winning MSU Opera Theatre troupe headed by Dr. Ann Marie Wilcox-Daehn are the MSU Chamber Orchestra led by Dr. Amy Muchnick and a chorus from Reed Academy under the direction of Daniel Gutierrez.   A special pre-performance lecture by Dr. Pauline Nugent will begin one hour before each performance. Special discounted tickets are available when you bring a donation of food, dry goods or personal hygiene products. Half price for general admission and free for students.

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Spring Showcase

April 9, 9:15AM – 1:30 PM, Plaster Student Union

The Spring Showcase is a large scale visit opportunity focused on high school juniors and transfer students. High school seniors who are still solidifying their college choice are also welcome.

Students will be able to tour campus and residence halls in addition to visiting with faculty and student life representatives. There will also be presentations on Admission, Financial Aid & Housing; Multicultural Programs and Honors College.

Prospective students and families may register at www.missouristate.edu/showcase.

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Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live!

April 11, 7:00 – 8:30 PM, Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts

DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD LIVE! builds on the pioneering Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood and brings the popular PBS Kids series to the stage with an interactive musical adventure.
Donning his familiar red sweater, Daniel and all of his friends are hopping aboard the trolley to explore the vibrant world of their much-loved Neighborhood. This new show, for a new generation of children, tells engaging stories about the life of a preschooler, using musical strategies grounded in Fred Rogers’ landmark social-emotional curriculum. Through imagination, creativity and music, Daniel and his friends learn the key social skills necessary for school and for life. This live theatrical production filled with singing, dancing and laughter will warm the hearts of multiple generations!
This performance is part of Hammons Hall’s David B. McQueary Family Theatre series, and is recommended for ages 3 and up.

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Social Media Boot Camp

April 12, 1:00 – 5:00 PM, McQueary Family Health Sciences Hall Room 127
Tips and tricks for enhancing your effectiveness on major social media networks.
Social Media Boot Camp will focus on strategies for effectively communicating through social media. We will answer questions such as:
• How can I create meaningful content on my networks?
• How should I be tailoring content to fit different social media platforms?
• What are some advanced strategies to increase my effectiveness on Facebook and Twitter?
• How can I best utilize photo and video content?
Courtney Wendel-Stevenson and Kevin Agee
New Media Specialists
Office of Web and New Media

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Tools of the Trade Series – Part III: Wikis

April 12, 3:00 – 4:00 PM, Meyer Library Room 204
Perhaps the only Wiki you’re familiar with is Wikipedia, but that is about to change. In Part three of the Tools of the Trade Series, you’ll learn how you can use wikis, collaborative data collection websites that anyone can edit, in your classroom to enhance student understanding.
Chad Heckert

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MSU: I’m First Social Event – MSU vs. Mizzou Baseball Bears

April 12, 6:00 – 8:30 PM, Plaster Student Union Shuttle Stop
MSU: I’m First is dedicated to helping first-generation college students succeed at Missouri State.
On Tuesday, April 12, I’m First members will attend the baseball game between Missouri State and Mizzou. The game starts at 6:35 at Hammons Field — 955 East Trafficway, Springfield, MO 65802. The field is just three blocks north of MSU’s main campus the intersection of Hammon Parkway and Trafficway.
Tickets will be $1/student. We’ll be booking a block of seats for MSU: I’m First members and mentors.
I’m First leaders will meet with interested first-generation students outside the PSU at 6 p.m. We’ll catch a shuttle bus which will drop us just a few blocks from the stadium. Or you can meet the group at Hammons Field’s main entrance at 6:15 p.m.
If you are a first-gen student interested in attending this exciting baseball game, please email Mark Biggs, I’m First Faculty Advisor (markbiggs@missouristate.edu) by March 24.

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BearGrads Night at Hammons Field

April 12, 6:35 – 9:35 PM, Hammons Field
Join fellow #BearGrads in cheering the Missouri State Bears to victory over the Mizzou Tigers!

There are 100 free tickets available in a section reserved for graduating students.

Free ticket pickup will be available at Meyer Library on April 5 from 11 a.m – noon. Tickets will be given out on a first come, first served basis. You must bring your BearPass ID to pick up your ticket.

This is the last #BearGrads event of the year!

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New York Gilbert & Sullivan Player THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE

April 12, 7:30 – 9:30 PM, Hammons Hall
Here’s your chance to get carried away by Pirates! Join the band of swashbuckling buccaneers, bumbling British bobbies, frolicsome Victorian maidens, and the delightfully dotty “model of a modern Major-General” for a rollicking romp over the rocky coast of Cornwall in this exuberant musical theatre masterpiece.
The plot of Pirates centers on the dilemma of young Frederic who, as a child, was mistakenly apprenticed to the pirates until his twenty-first birthday. Since he was born in a leap year on February 29, he is honor bound to remain a pirate until the distant date of 1940 – despite his moral objection to piracy. Helping Frederic to deal with this unusual predicament are the brash Pirate King, Ruth (the pirate maid-of-all-work), romantic Mabel, and the delightfully stuffy Major-General Stanley.
Introduction to the Performance at 6:45 p.m.

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8th Annual Missouri State University Criminology and Criminal Justice Conference

April 13, all day, Plaster Student Union 3rd Floor
“Investing in Our Future: The Role of the Criminal Justice System” – The 8th Annual Missouri State University Criminology and Criminal Justice Conference will take place on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 and Thursday, April 14, 2016 on the 3rd floor of Plaster Student Union. Multiple professional speakers will attend and provide presentations on several topics related to the fields of criminology and criminal justice. The first day of the conference will have a sub-theme of “Making the No Return Investment,” which will include a heavy focus on reintegration, recidivism and re-entry. The second day of the conference will have a sub-theme of “Investing in Yourself, Investing in Others” with a focus on education, experience, and self-help in order to be successful and healthy. The conference does not require any registration, is free, and is open to all students, staff, faculty, professionals, organizations, and community members. Additionally information about the conference can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/msucrimconference/, or by contacting the conference coordinator, Ivy Yarckow-Brown at Yarckow-Brown@MissouriState.edu.
Dr. Ed Latessa will be a keynote speaker on Wednesday, April 13, 2016. More Than a Cop (www.morethanacop.org), will be a keynote speaker on Thursday, April 14, 2016. There are many other panel presentations, including one with federal inmates and one with MSU Criminology and Criminal Justice Alumni, judges, commissioners, lawyers, wardens, etc. This is an excellent event with numerous speakers presenting. A full program will be made available by mid to late March and can be seen at the conference Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/msucrimconference/, or by emailing the conference coordinator at Yarckow-Brown@MissouriState.edu

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Mathematics Colloquium: Inverse Wave Scattering Problems and Transmission Eigenvalues

April 13, 3:00 – 4:00, Cheek Hall Room 301
In an inverse scattering problem, we attempt to reconstruct information about
unknown objects based on how waves (e.g., acoustic or electromagnetic) scatter off of
them. One approach to solving this problem, the linear sampling method, has proven
to be a fast and reliable technique for reconstructing an obstacle’s shape and location.
The success of the linear sampling method depends on the behavior of solutions to a
non-self-adjoint eigenvalue problem called the transmission eigenvalue problem. In this
talk, we discuss this relationship and give new results on the existence and behavior of
solutions to the transmission eigenvalue problem. These results make use of the theory
of complex analysis and the theory of elliptic partial differential equations.

Jacob D. Rezac, Department of Mathematical Sciences, University of Delaware

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Student Anthropology Conference (STAC)

April 14, TBA, Strong Hall Room 001

The Student Anthropology Conference will feature original research from undergraduate and graduate students on the subject of Anthropology. Email Eberle313@live.missouristate.edu for more details about specific sessions or for an event program.

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Brian Hsu: Patricia Pierce Guest Artist Piano Recital

April 14, 7:30 – 9:30 PM, Ellis Hall 217B

Performer: Brian Hsu, piano
FREE ADMISSION

Brian Hsu is Assistant Professor of Piano at Loyola University, New Orleans.

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“Ask the Experts” Open Session – SPSS

April 15, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Meyer Library 205

SPSS “Ask the Experts” Open Sessions are held every Friday morning from 10:00am – 12:00pm to provide faculty, staff, and students walk-in assistance from an SPSS Expert.
Registration is not required – Simply stop by any Friday that the University is open, and an expert will be available for one-on-one assistance.
Library 205 Technology Training Center
10:00am – 12:00pm
These sessions are brought to you by RStats Institute and Computer Services Help Desk.

Additional “Ask the Experts” Open Sessions are held every Friday that the University is open.

Click to view all Ask the Experts Open Session opportunities.

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Ask the Experts – Blackboard Open Session

April 15, 1:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Meyer Library 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

April 15, 4:30 AM – 5:30 PM, 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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Public Open House at Baker Observatory

April 15, 8:30 AM – 11:30 PM, Baker Observatory

Baker Observatory will be open and have telescope set up for public viewing. We will be looking through our 16 inch telescope as well as several 8 inch telescopes at interesting celestial objects, including the Moon and Jupiter. This event requires clear skies and we will cancel if the weather is bad. The event will be held on Saturday, April 16, if the weather is bad on Friday and good on Saturday, check the web page for cancellation, or the department phone message at 836-5131 after 4pm on the date of the event. Funding for this event is provided by the Missouri Space Grant Consortium which is funded by NASA.

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Choral Concert

April 17, 6:00 – 7:30 PM, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church

The Chorale Concert will be held in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at 6:00 pm.

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SAC Events

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

Rock ‘n Bowl

April 8 & 15, 9:00 PM – 11:59 PM, Level 1 Game Center
Join Student Activities Council for free food and bowling! Each Rock N Bowl will have a unique theme for students to enjoy.

SAC Films Presents: Inside Out

April 6 & 10, 9:00 PM – 11:59 PM, PSU Theater

Free popcorn!

SAC shows free films every Wednesday and Sunday at 9pm in the PSU Theater.

SAC Films Presents: The Hunger Games Mockingjay Part II

April 13 & 17, 9:00 PM – 11:59 PM, PSU Theater

Free popcorn!

SAC shows free films every Wednesday and Sunday at 9pm in the PSU Theater.

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Opportunities

For more opportunities, subscribe to the Community Opportunities Newsletter.

Bearisters

SPSS Open Session for Assistance

Fairbanks

 

Volunteer Description: Thursday nights at The Fairbanks: Join us for our busiest night of the week!  We have classes and community meetings each Thursday.  Dinner is served, childcare is free, and resources (diapers, groceries, hygiene items) are distributed as available.  It’s a great time and we look forward to it each week!

How you can be involved:
1. Volunteer Opportunities – Individuals and groups (families, life groups, civic organizations) can volunteer for an evening or a reoccurring role (ie. childcare, serving dinner, distributing diapers). 

2.  Donate – Donate funds to pay for ingredients to serve for dinner OR donate a prepared dinner.

Date: Every Thursday

Time: 4:30-7:30 pm

Approximate Distance from MO State Campus: 3.5 miles

Location:1126 North Broadway Avenue, Springfield, Missouri, 65802

How to Sign Up: Fill out the sign up genius here

Contact: Kristina Wilmoth

Email: thefairbanksinfo@gmail.com 

Phone: 417-720-1890

We Accommodate Groups

 

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PTA Clothing Bank

Agency: Springfield Public Schools PTA Clothing Bank

 

Volunteer Description: Volunteers are asked to sort and hang donations; ready the shopping floor; work on seasonal projects; help customers shop; and assist during check out time.

Date: Most Thursdays during the academic school year, with the exception of December. Also the first Saturday of most months.

Time: Thursdays from 9 am to 5 pm

Training: None needed- instructions given on site

 

Approximate Distance from MO State Campus: 10 minutes

Location: 2343 W. Olive Street on the back or north side of Study Alternative Center. We have our own entrance with signage above the door and by our parking spaces.

How to Sign Up: Walk in

Contact: Jenifer Penny

Email: maxandmecompany@gmail.com

Phone: 417-343-8719

Other Comments: So as not to confuse anyone, we assign the high schools to work at the Clothing Bank and this is included on our calendar. That does NOT mean that those listed schools are operating clothing banks and need volunteers. We are the ONLY clothing bank that serves the entire Springfield Public School System. Our only location is 2343 W. Olive Street.

We Accommodate Groups, Walk In Volunteers

 

The Salvation Army

Volunteer in Africa

Athletics

• Saturday, April 9 at 9:00AM, Women’s Tennis vs. Drake University, Cooper Tennis Courts
• Saturday, April 9 at 12:00PM, Softball vs. Southern Illinois, Killian Sports Complex
• Sunday, April 10 at 10:00 AM, Women’s Tennis vs. Northern Iowa, Copper Tennis Courts
• Sunday, April 10 at 12:00 PM, Softball vs. Southern Illinois, Killian Sports Complex
• Tuesday, April 12 at 6:35 PM, Baseball vs. Missouri, Hammons Field
• Wednesday, April 13 at 5:00, Softball vs. Tulsa, Killian Sports Complex
• Tuesday, April 12 at 6:35, Baseball vs. Missouri, Hammons Field
• Wednesday, April 13 at 5:00, Softball vs. Tulsa, Killian Sports Complex
• Saturday, April 16 at 10:00AM, Field Hockey vs. Saint Louis, Allison North
• Saturday, April 16 at 12:00, Field Hockey vs. Lindenwood, Allison North

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Campus Recreation

• Spring Foster Recreation Hours

Coming Soon In The Rec:

•       BearFit Pass Only $20 

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

• 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

•        Don’t forget about Personal Training and Massage Therapy at the Rec!

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