Kari Jo Freudigmann, Author at Student eBulletin

Student eBulletin

Plaster Student Union & Missouri State Info and Events

What’s Happening: May 6 – 18

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Information/Deadlines

Events

Opportunities

Athletics

  • Baseball

Campus Recreation

  • Campus Recreation Closure Notice
  • Free Yoga Week
  • Private Swimming Lessons
  • Yoga by Candlelight
  • Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga
  • Massage Therapy and Personal Training

Information/Deadlines

 

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

May 1-31
May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month – a celebration of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States. A rather broad term, Asian-Pacific encompasses all of the Asian continent and the Pacific Islands of Melanesia (New Guinea, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Fiji and the Solomon Islands), Micronesia (Marianas, Guam, Wake Island, Palau, Marshall Islands, Kiribati, Nauru and the Federated States of Micronesia) and Polynesia (New Zealand, Hawiian Islands, Rotuma, Midway Islands, Samoa, American Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, Cook Islands, French Polynesia and Easter Island).

Like most commemorative months, Asian-Pacific Heritage Month originated in a congressional bill. In June 1977, Reps. Frank Horton of New York and Norman Y. Mineta of California introduced a House resolution that called upon the president to proclaim the first ten days of May as Asian-Pacific Heritage Week. The following month, senators Daniel Inouye and Spark Matsunaga introduced a similar bill in the Senate. Both were passed. On October 5, 1978, President Jimmy Carter signed a Joint Resolution designating the annual celebration. Twelve years later, President George H.W. Bush signed an extension making the week-ling celebration into a month-ling celebration. In 1992, the official designation of May as Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month was signed into law.

The month of May was chosen to commemorate the immigration of the first Japanese to the United States on May 7, 1843, and to mark the anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869. The majority of the workers who laid the tracks were Chinese immigrants.

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Jewish American History Month

May 1-31
On April 20, 2006, President George W. Bush proclaimed that May would be Jewish American History Month to recognize the more than 350-year history of Jewish contributions to American culture.

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Spring 2015 Classes End

May 7
Spring 2015 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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Study Day

May 8
No classes/offices open.

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Final Exams

May 9-14
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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Commencement

May 15
For more information, see the commencement website.

http://www.missouristate.edu/commencement/

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Last Day 100% Credit/Refund, Summer Classes

May 18
The last day to change sections, drop, or withdraw from Summer 2015 Intersession classes, with 100% refund, is today.

Change of sections, 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 417-836-8776.

After this date, 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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Summer Classes Begin

May 18
Summer 2015 Intersession classes begin today.

See academic calendar for drop, withdrawal, and refund deadlines.

Summer Intersession classes are considered a part of the Summer 2015 semester for admission, financial aid, registration, grading, scholastic action, and graduation purposes.

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Haven

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

To Log In:

  1. Always sign in at: my.missouristate.edu
  2. After signing in, go under the Academics tab and find the New Student or Transfer Student section. Within this square, there is a training section and the Haven link is in this area. To access Haven, choose the link and you can begin.

Course problems? Contact Emma Rapp, Dean of Students Graduate Assistant at Rapp703_@missouristate.edu or at (417) 836-6087

Those with disabilities who may not be able to access Haven because of the instructional format or design of the training program may request an accommodation by contacting the Disability Resource Center at drc@missouristate.edu or 417-836-4192

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Events

 

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BFA in Art Studio Senior Exhibition

Weekdays: Wednesday, April 29 – Monday, May 11 at 11am-6pm, Brick City 101/110
Saturdays: Saturday, May 2 – Saturday, May 9 at 12-5pm, Brick City 101/110
The BFA Senior Exhibition is on view at Brick City Gallery, 215 West Mill Street, Springfield. This is a First Friday Art Walk event.

Eighteen Senior students completing degree requirements of the Bachelor of Fine Arts/Studio Art are exhibiting their art at Brick City gallery, April 29-May 12. Included in this exhibition are:

Photography: Emily Boone, Olivia Duvall, Meghan Walsh, Claire Franke, James Conner and Jonathan Bolli
Metals: Arwen Watkins and Katelyn Butler
SculptureLaci Carlisle
Ceramics: John Gueltzau and Twan Dickison
Painting: Charles “Andy” Corbett and Ali Parmenter
Printmaking: Aaron Ivic
Animation: Jacob Stewart, Megan Rhoden, Tyler Thrasher and Dylan Pieper

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bookstore

Bookstore Tent Sale

Monday, May 4 – Friday, May 8 at 8am – 6pm, Missouri State Bookstore
Tent sale on clothing, greek goods, souvenirs, tradebooks, electronics, and various supplies.  Select electronics are 50% off all week.

Free reusable “Go Green” bag for the first 500 customers – get an additional 2% off every time you use it at the bookstore!

Monday: 50% off
Tuesday: 55% off
Wednesday: 60% off
Thursday: 65% off
Friday: 75% off

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Electronic Arts Student Showcase

Monday, May 11 at 7pm, PSU Theater
Please join us for the 16th annual EA Showcase on Monday, May 11.  The showcase will take place in the Plaster Student Union Theatre from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. Seating starts at 6:30 p.m.

This year’s screening will feature an original short film, What Makes Us Human; an experimental narrative, Dead on Time, based on the album, Dead Man’s Bones; a documentary chronicling the formation of the DIY band, High Hoax; an interactive scavenger app for mobile devices called SEEK; and the futuristic video game, TAR.

This event is free and open to the public.  Parking available in Lot 24 (access off National Ave, one block south of Grand Street) or in the Park & Ride facility next to  Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts — take MSU Shuttle to the PSU theatre.

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Media, Journalism, and Film Student Showcase

Tuesday, May 12 at 6:30pm, PSU Theater
Please join us for an exciting evening of the best work produced by students in the Media, Journalism and Film Department.

Get an advanced taste of the new web series, Show Me Chefs, and see a variety of great short films, innovative journalism pieces and creative work by talented MJF students.

This event is free and open to the public.

Free parking available in Lot 24 (access off National Ave, one block south of Grand Street) or in the Park & Ride facility next to the Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts — take MSU Shuttle to Plaster Student Union.

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Military Science Army ROTC Spring Awards Day

Thursday, May 7 at 3:30pm, Craig Hall Coger Theater
Please join the MSU Bear Battalion as local and national organizations recognize outstanding cadets in their military training and academic achievements.

A cake and punch reception will follow.

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improv

Missouri State Imrov

Monday, May 11 at 9pm, Carrington 208 (Carrington Auditorium)
Join us in Carrington Auditorium at 9PM for a showcase of our most hilarious improv comedy teams! The show is always free and is considered appropriate for anyone 18+

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sac

SAC Events

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

Campus Event: May Day

Wednesday, May 6 at 11am-5pm, PSU North Mall
Welcome to the Fabulous May Day! Student Activities Council (SAC) is putting on an end of the year bash featuring an exotic petting zoo, inflatables, free food, giveaways, and more!

After Hours: Splash Bash

Thursday, May 7 at 9pm, PSU North Mall
Have some end of the year stress relief with water games and activities! Warning: You might have get wet and have TONS of fun at this event

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Opportunities

For more opportunities, subscribe to the Community Opportunities Newsletter.

 

bbbs

 Battle of the Badges / Kids Fest

Saturday, May 16
On May 16th, Join Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks and local law enforcement at the 9th Annual Battle of the Badges presented by The Fraternal Order of the Eagles. Watch the Springfi­eld Police Department & Greene County Sheriff’s Office battle on the court! Come early for our brand new Kids FEST. Families can play, bounce and learn about family wellness and safety! Volunteers are needed to assist with guarding inflatables, helping out at registration, selling raffle tickets, or working at the concession booth. View the volunteer schedule and sign up at www.bigbro.com/battle15.


Location: Glendale High School
Contact: Erin Murray
E-mail: emurray@bigbro.com
Phone: 417-889-9136

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athletics

Bear Crew

Tuesday, June 9
Calling all Bears: We want you to join Bear Crew! Help welcome new students and help them move into their residence hall rooms this Fall.  Move-In Days will be August 13-15, 2015.

Volunteers will interact with students from all over the world to improve their English!

The Benefits of participating in Bear Crew

  •          All volunteers receive a T-shirt for working two shifts.
  •          Volunteers without a meal plan will be given a meal voucher for use in one of the dining centers after they complete their shift(s).
  •          Volunteers will be allowed to distribute organization information on standard-sized business cards while they are helping students move in.
  •          Volunteer hours will be tracked and submitted to OSE and Fraternity & Sorority Life for verification.
  •          Students who live in the residence halls will be able to move in a day early.
Click Here to sign up!
All Bear Crew student volunteers will need to sign up for at least 2 shifts by June 9 and attend a Bear Crew Orientation

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welloflife

Food Assistance for Students

Mondays at 3pm-6pm while MSU is in session
Tuesdays at 3pm-6pm while MSU is in session
The Food Pantry for Missouri State University Students is for any student facing food insecurity. This may be students going hungry, not able to make ends meet, facing a delay in Financial Aid or other assistance, or any other reason.

If you are interested in volunteering at the Well of Life, please click here to sign up!

Well of Life – MSU Student Food Pantry
418 S Kimbrough
Springfield, MO 65804
(Just across from the Qdoba near Bear Park North)

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girls

 Girls on the Run of Southwest Missouri

Saturday, May 9
Girls on the Run inspires girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experiencee-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. Meeting twice a week in small teams of 8-20 girls, the program teaches life skills through fun, engaging lessons that celebrate the joy of movement. The 20-lesson curriculum is taught by certified Girls on the Run® coaches and includes three parts: understanding ourselves, valuing relationships and teamwork and understanding how we connect with and shape the world at large. Over the course of the program, girls will develop and improve competence, feel confidence in who they are, develop strength of character, respond to others and oneself with care and compassion, create positive connections with peers and adults, and make a meaningful contribution to community and society. Each team creates and executes a local community service project. At each season’s conclusion, the girls and their running buddies complete a 5k running event.
We are currently seeking volunteers for our spring program culminating celebratory 5k fun run on May 9th. To sign up, click here.

Location: Tefft Gymnasium at 1408 E Pythian St
Contact: Trish McAdams
E-mail: trish@gotrswmo.org  
Phone: 417-763-3646

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circle

Great Circle

Saturday, June 6
Great Circle is an agency that provides a unique spectrum of behavioral health services to children and families.  With specialized programs and highly-trained professionals, they provide hope to those in difficult circumstances throughout Missouri and beyond.

Currently, Great Circle is seeking volunteers for the following events:

  • Ken Coleman Memorial Run
    • When: Saturday, June 6th, 2015

Anyone interested in volunteering at these events or seeking additional information should contact Robyn Scefonas by email at robyn.scefonas@greatcircle.org or by phone at 417-865-1646 ext. 7675.

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athletics

Athletics

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

  • Thursday, May 14 at 6:35pm, Baseball vs. Bradley, Hammons Field
  • Friday, May 15 at 6:35pm, Baseball vs. Bradley, Hammons Field
  • Saturday, May 16 at 2:05pm, Baseball vs. Bradley, Hammons Field

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campusrec

Campus Recreation

  • Campus Recreation Closure Notice!!  Foster Recreation Center will be closed on May 8th from 1-3PM due to the Student Staff Soiree. Sorry for the inconvenience!
  • Have you always wanted to try yoga or are you looking for a way to relax during finals week?? Come join us at the FRC for the Free Yoga Week!! 
Noon Yoga: 12pm Sunset Yoga: 8pm Early Bird: 8am
Friday, May 8 Monday, May 11 Tuesday, May 12
Saturday, May 9 Wednesday, May 13 Thursday, May 14
Sunday, May 10
  • Private Swimming Lessons at the Aquatic Center. See our website for more details. http://www.missouristate.edu/recreation/Aquatics/SwimmingLessons.htm
  • Yoga by Candlelight is a great way to relax before finals! Join us on May 7th from 7-8PM in the FRC Studio A for $2!! Limited spaces are available so sign up today!
  • Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga is a form of yoga that promotes better physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional well-being. Don’t miss your chance to since up! Classes will happen every Monday starting on April 13th to May 11th from 5:15pm-6:15pm in Studio A.
  • Remember that the Foster Recreation Center offers the awesome services of Massage Therapy and Personal Training.  More information can be found on our website at www.missouristate.edu/recreation

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What’s Happening: May 4 – May 11

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Information/Deadlines

Events

Opportunities

Athletics

  • No home games

Campus Recreation

  • Campus Recreation Closure Notice
  • Private Swimming Lessons
  • Free BearFit Classes
  • Yoga by Candlelight
  • Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga
  • Massage Therapy and Personal Training

Information/Deadlines

 

 

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

May 1-31
May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month – a celebration of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States. A rather broad term, Asian-Pacific encompasses all of the Asian continent and the Pacific Islands of Melanesia (New Guinea, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Fiji and the Solomon Islands), Micronesia (Marianas, Guam, Wake Island, Palau, Marshall Islands, Kiribati, Nauru and the Federated States of Micronesia) and Polynesia (New Zealand, Hawiian Islands, Rotuma, Midway Islands, Samoa, American Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, Cook Islands, French Polynesia and Easter Island).

Like most commemorative months, Asian-Pacific Heritage Month originated in a congressional bill. In June 1977, Reps. Frank Horton of New York and Norman Y. Mineta of California introduced a House resolution that called upon the president to proclaim the first ten days of May as Asian-Pacific Heritage Week. The following month, senators Daniel Inouye and Spark Matsunaga introduced a similar bill in the Senate. Both were passed. On October 5, 1978, President Jimmy Carter signed a Joint Resolution designating the annual celebration. Twelve years later, President George H.W. Bush signed an extension making the week-ling celebration into a month-ling celebration. In 1992, the official designation of May as Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month was signed into law.

The month of May was chosen to commemorate the immigration of the first Japanese to the United States on May 7, 1843, and to mark the anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869. The majority of the workers who laid the tracks were Chinese immigrants.

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Jewish American History Month

May 1-31
On April 20, 2006, President George W. Bush proclaimed that May would be Jewish American History Month to recognize the more than 350-year history of Jewish contributions to American culture.

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Cinco de Mayo

May 5
Cinco de Mayo – or the fifth of May – commemorates the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War (1861-1867). A relatively minor holiday in Mexico, in the United States Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage, particularly in areas with large Mexican-American populations. Cinco de Mayo traditions include parades, mariachi music performances and street festivals in cities and towns across Mexico and the United States.

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Spring 2015 Classes End

May 7
Spring 2015 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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Study Day

May 8
No classes/offices open.

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Final Exams

May 9-14
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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Haven

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

To Log In:

  1. Always sign in at: my.missouristate.edu
  2. After signing in, go under the Academics tab and find the New Student or Transfer Student section. Within this square, there is a training section and the Haven link is in this area. To access Haven, choose the link and you can begin.

Course problems? Contact Emma Rapp, Dean of Students Graduate Assistant at Rapp703_@missouristate.edu or at (417) 836-6087

Those with disabilities who may not be able to access Haven because of the instructional format or design of the training program may request an accommodation by contacting the Disability Resource Center at drc@missouristate.edu or 417-836-4192

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Events

 

art

BFA in Art Studio Senior Exhibition

Weekdays: Wednesday, April 29 – Monday, May 11 at 11am-6pm, Brick City 101/110
Saturdays: Saturday, May 2 – Saturday, May 9 at 12-5pm, Brick City 101/110
The BFA Senior Exhibition is on view at Brick City Gallery, 215 West Mill Street, Springfield. This is a First Friday Art Walk event.

Eighteen Senior students completing degree requirements of the Bachelor of Fine Arts/Studio Art are exhibiting their art at Brick City gallery, April 29-May 12. Included in this exhibition are:

Photography: Emily Boone, Olivia Duvall, Meghan Walsh, Claire Franke, James Conner and Jonathan Bolli
Metals: Arwen Watkins and Katelyn Butler
SculptureLaci Carlisle
Ceramics: John Gueltzau and Twan Dickison
Painting: Charles “Andy” Corbett and Ali Parmenter
Printmaking: Aaron Ivic
Animation: Jacob Stewart, Megan Rhoden, Tyler Thrasher and Dylan Pieper

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mjf

Electronic Arts Student Showcase

Monday, May 11 at 7pm, PSU Theater
Please join us for the 16th annual EA Showcase on Monday, May 11.  The showcase will take place in the Plaster Student Union Theatre from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. Seating starts at 6:30 p.m.

This year’s screening will feature an original short film, What Makes Us Human; an experimental narrative, Dead on Time, based on the album, Dead Man’s Bones; a documentary chronicling the formation of the DIY band, High Hoax; an interactive scavenger app for mobile devices called SEEK; and the futuristic video game, TAR.

This event is free and open to the public.  Parking available in Lot 24 (access off National Ave, one block south of Grand Street) or in the Park & Ride facility next to  Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts — take MSU Shuttle to the PSU theatre.

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run

Military Science Army ROTC Spring Awards Day

Thursday, May 7 at 3:30pm, Craig Hall Coger Theater
Please join the MSU Bear Battalion as local and national organizations recognize outstanding cadets in their military training and academic achievements.

A cake and punch reception will follow.

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improv

Missouri State Imrov

Monday, May 4 at 9pm, Carrington 208 (Carrington Auditorium)
Monday, May 11 at 9pm, Carrington 208 (Carrington Auditorium)
Join us in Carrington Auditorium at 9PM for a showcase of our most hilarious improv comedy teams! The show is always free and is considered appropriate for anyone 18+

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Not Alone: Students Against Stigma

Tuesday, May 5 at 7pm, Temple 003
Fraternity and Sorority Leaders for Social Awareness is hosting an event where a student panel will speak about how mental health has affected their lives.

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sac

SAC Events

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

Campus Event: May Day

Wednesday, May 6 at 11am-5pm, PSU North Mall
Welcome to the Fabulous May Day! Student Activities Council (SAC) is putting on an end of the year bash featuring an exotic petting zoo, inflatables, free food, giveaways, and more!

After Hours: Splash Bash

Thursday, May 7 at 9pm, PSU North Mall
Have some end of the year stress relief with water games and activities! Warning: You might have get wet and have TONS of fun at this event

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Vicki Stanton Public Speaking Showcase

Monday, May 4 at 2:30pm, Plaster Student Union
Approximately 1500 students take Fundamentals of Public Speaking each semester. At the end of the semester, 60 students have the honor to represent their classes and show off their skills in the public speaking competition.

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Opportunities

For more opportunities, subscribe to the Community Opportunities Newsletter.

 

bbbs

 Battle of the Badges / Kids Fest

Saturday, May 16
On May 16th, Join Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks and local law enforcement at the 9th Annual Battle of the Badges presented by The Fraternal Order of the Eagles. Watch the Springfi­eld Police Department & Greene County Sheriff’s Office battle on the court! Come early for our brand new Kids FEST. Families can play, bounce and learn about family wellness and safety! Volunteers are needed to assist with guarding inflatables, helping out at registration, selling raffle tickets, or working at the concession booth. View the volunteer schedule and sign up at www.bigbro.com/battle15.


Location: Glendale High School
Contact: Erin Murray
E-mail: emurray@bigbro.com
Phone: 417-889-9136

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athletics

Bear Crew

Tuesday, June 9
Calling all Bears: We want you to join Bear Crew! Help welcome new students and help them move into their residence hall rooms this Fall.  Move-In Days will be August 13-15, 2015.

Volunteers will interact with students from all over the world to improve their English!

The Benefits of participating in Bear Crew

  •          All volunteers receive a T-shirt for working two shifts.
  •          Volunteers without a meal plan will be given a meal voucher for use in one of the dining centers after they complete their shift(s).
  •          Volunteers will be allowed to distribute organization information on standard-sized business cards while they are helping students move in.
  •          Volunteer hours will be tracked and submitted to OSE and Fraternity & Sorority Life for verification.
  •          Students who live in the residence halls will be able to move in a day early.
Click Here to sign up!
All Bear Crew student volunteers will need to sign up for at least 2 shifts by June 9 and attend a Bear Crew Orientation

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welloflife

Food Assistance for Students

Mondays at 3pm-6pm while MSU is in session
Tuesdays at 3pm-6pm while MSU is in session
The Food Pantry for Missouri State University Students is for any student facing food insecurity. This may be students going hungry, not able to make ends meet, facing a delay in Financial Aid or other assistance, or any other reason.

If you are interested in volunteering at the Well of Life, please click here to sign up!

Well of Life – MSU Student Food Pantry
418 S Kimbrough
Springfield, MO 65804
(Just across from the Qdoba near Bear Park North)

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girls

 Girls on the Run of Southwest Missouri

Saturday, May 9
Girls on the Run inspires girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experiencee-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. Meeting twice a week in small teams of 8-20 girls, the program teaches life skills through fun, engaging lessons that celebrate the joy of movement. The 20-lesson curriculum is taught by certified Girls on the Run® coaches and includes three parts: understanding ourselves, valuing relationships and teamwork and understanding how we connect with and shape the world at large. Over the course of the program, girls will develop and improve competence, feel confidence in who they are, develop strength of character, respond to others and oneself with care and compassion, create positive connections with peers and adults, and make a meaningful contribution to community and society. Each team creates and executes a local community service project. At each season’s conclusion, the girls and their running buddies complete a 5k running event.
We are currently seeking volunteers for our spring program culminating celebratory 5k fun run on May 9th. To sign up, click here.

Location: Tefft Gymnasium at 1408 E Pythian St
Contact: Trish McAdams
E-mail: trish@gotrswmo.org  
Phone: 417-763-3646

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circle

Great Circle

Saturday, June 6
Great Circle is an agency that provides a unique spectrum of behavioral health services to children and families.  With specialized programs and highly-trained professionals, they provide hope to those in difficult circumstances throughout Missouri and beyond.

Currently, Great Circle is seeking volunteers for the following events:

  • Ken Coleman Memorial Run
    • When: Saturday, June 6th, 2015

Anyone interested in volunteering at these events or seeking additional information should contact Robyn Scefonas by email at robyn.scefonas@greatcircle.org or by phone at 417-865-1646 ext. 7675.

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athletics

Athletics

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

  • No home games

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campusrec

Campus Recreation

  • Campus Recreation Closure Notice!!  Foster Recreation Center will be closed on May 8th from 1-3PM due to the Student Staff Soiree. Sorry for the inconvenience!
  • Private Swimming Lessons at the Aquatic Center. See our website for more details. http://www.missouristate.edu/recreation/Aquatics/SwimmingLessons.htm
  • Come to the Free BearFit Classes!! This is happening from 3-4PM every Friday until May 1st. Classes are free to FRC members only.
  • Yoga by Candlelight is a great way to relax before finals! Join us on May 7th from 7-8PM in the FRC Studio A for $2!! Limited spaces are available so sign up today!
  • Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga is a form of yoga that promotes better physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional wellbeing. Don’t miss your chance to since up! Classes will happen every Monday starting on April 13th to May 11th from 5:15pm-6:15pm in Studio A.
  • Remember that the Foster Recreation Center offers the awesome services of Massage Therapy and Personal Training.  More information can be found on our website at www.missouristate.edu/recreation

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What’s Happening: April 22 – May 4

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Information/Deadlines

Events

Opportunities

Athletics

  • Softball
  • Volleyball
  • M Soccer
  • W Soccer
  • Baseball

Campus Recreation

  • Campus Recreation Closure Notice
  • Free BearFit Classes
  • Yoga by Candlelight
  • Water Volleyball
  • Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga
  • SHARP Sessions
  • Massage Therapy and Personal Training

Information/Deadlines

 

Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April 1 – April 30
#Don’tBearIt

http://www.missouristate.edu/sexualassault/

More Sexual Assault Awareness Month events

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Academic Integrity Days

April 21-22
There will be multiple 50 minute events scheduled to help students understand the expectations of academic integrity, the process if they are accused of a violation and the potential sanctions for a violation.

Members of the Academic Integrity Council and Academic Integrity Matters Student Organization (AIM SO).

More Academic Integrity Days events

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Last day to Drop, Withdraw, declare Pass/Not-Pass or Audit, Second Block

April 24
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 2015 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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Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

May 1-31
May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month – a celebration of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States. A rather broad term, Asian-Pacific encompasses all of the Asian continent and the Pacific Islands of Melanesia (New Guinea, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Fiji and the Solomon Islands), Micronesia (Marianas, Guam, Wake Island, Palau, Marshall Islands, Kiribati, Nauru and the Federated States of Micronesia) and Polynesia (New Zealand, Hawiian Islands, Rotuma, Midway Islands, Samoa, American Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, Cook Islands, French Polynesia and Easter Island).

Like most commemorative months, Asian-Pacific Heritage Month originated in a congressional bill. In June 1977, Reps. Frank Horton of New York and Norman Y. Mineta of California introduced a House resolution that called upon the president to proclaim the first ten days of May as Asian-Pacific Heritage Week. The following month, senators Daniel Inouye and Spark Matsunaga introduced a similar bill in the Senate. Both were passed. On October 5, 1978, President Jimmy Carter signed a Joint Resolution designating the annual celebration. Twelve years later, President George H.W. Bush signed an extension making the week-ling celebration into a month-ling celebration. In 1992, the official designation of May as Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month was signed into law.

The month of May was chosen to commemorate the immigration of the first Japanese to the United States on May 7, 1843, and to mark the anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869. The majority of the workers who laid the tracks were Chinese immigrants.

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Jewish American History Month

May 1-31
On April 20, 2006, President George W. Bush proclaimed that May would be Jewish American History Month to recognize the more than 350-year history of Jewish contributions to American culture.

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Haven

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

To Log In:

  1. Always sign in at: my.missouristate.edu
  2. After signing in, go under the Academics tab and find the New Student or Transfer Student section. Within this square, there is a training section and the Haven link is in this area. To access Haven, choose the link and you can begin.

Course problems? Contact Emma Rapp, Dean of Students Graduate Assistant at Rapp703_@missouristate.edu or at (417) 836-6087

Those with disabilities who may not be able to access Haven because of the instructional format or design of the training program may request an accommodation by contacting the Disability Resource Center at drc@missouristate.edu or 417-836-4192

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Events

 

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Academic Integrity Days

Guilty or Not? Mock Academic Integrity Hearing

Wednesday, April 22 at 9:05am, PSU 313
Audience participates in a mock hearing and helps Dr. Becky Swearingen decide if an action is a violation of the Academic Integrity Policy and Procedures.

Dr. Becky Swearingen

Let’s Collaborate!

Wednesday, April 22 at 11am, PSU 313
An exploration with Dr. Doug Witte and Kristina Henry on the ins and outs of how to collaborate in an effective manner without violating the Academic Integrity Policies and Procedures.

Dr. Doug Witte and Kristina Henry

Avoiding Plagiarism

Wednesday, April 22 at 1:25pm, PSU 313
Michael Frizell from the Writing Center presents and energized discussion on how to avoid plagiarism issues.

Michael Frizell

To Be or Not To Be?

Wednesday, April 22 at 4pm, PSU 313
Dr. Lanette Cadle and Dr. Becky Swearingen facilitate an interactive event where the audience is in control of what happens while deciding issues of academic integrity.

Dr. Lanette Cadle and Dr. Becky Swearingen

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BFA in Art Studio Senior Exhibition

Weekdays: Wednesday, April 29 – Monday, May 11 at 11am-6pm, Brick City 101/110
Saturdays: Saturday, May 2 – Saturday, May 9 at 12-5pm, Brick City 101/110
The BFA Senior Exhibition is on view at Brick City Gallery, 215 West Mill Street, Springfield. This is a First Friday Art Walk event.

Eighteen Senior students completing degree requirements of the Bachelor of Fine Arts/Studio Art are exhibiting their art at Brick City gallery, April 29-May 12. Included in this exhibition are:

Photography: Emily Boone, Olivia Duvall, Meghan Walsh, Claire Franke, James Conner and Jonathan Bolli
Metals: Arwen Watkins and Katelyn Butler
SculptureLaci Carlisle
Ceramics: John Gueltzau and Twan Dickison
Painting: Charles “Andy” Corbett and Ali Parmenter
Printmaking: Aaron Ivic
Animation: Jacob Stewart, Megan Rhoden, Tyler Thrasher and Dylan Pieper

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Civility Conversation

Tuesday, April 28 at 6:45pm, Temple Hall 002
In the past few weeks an incredible need for the study of communication in the political context has developed.  In the recent Springfield municipal elections hope and fear appeals were used with abandon, identity politics were turned into public trials, and there is now a greater need for the study of these messages, their construction, and effect than ever.

There’s one word that must be kept in mind at all times when engaging in public discourse: CIVILITY.

We will explore what it is, what it means, and how we talk about politics. We will talk about our Public Affairs Mission. We will be moderating this and it will be a safe space for all views, but it is notan issue discussion, it is about how we talk about issues.

Dr. Mike Stout, Director of Missouri State’s Center for Community Engagement, will be in attendance to moderate and help us talk about civility.

Dr. LeAnn Brazeal will be present to address the question of civility online and in regards to youth.

Communications Professor Elizabeth Dudash-Buskirk will be helping to conduct and moderate the event.

We will talk about message construction, engaging with others, diverse viewpoints, and how to effectively communicate disagreements without being disagreeable.

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Diversity Education with FSLSA

Tuesday, April 28 at 7-9pm, Temple Hall 001
Fraternity and Sorority Leaders for Social Awareness is hosting an educational event to talk about sexual orientation, race, and international awareness.

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Ecopalooza 2015

Friday, April 24 at 11am, North Mall
MSU Students for a Sustainable Future (SSF) will host its annual celebration for Earth Day – ECOPALOOZA – on Friday, April 24 from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the North Mall (open area between the PSU and bookstore). The event will feature an all-day, SOLAR-POWERED concert with music provided by well-known area musicians and bands.

Band Schedule:

11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.–Lost and Found
12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.–Nate Frederick 
1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.–2 A.M.
2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.–The League of Altered Egos
3:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.–Heavy Buffalo
4:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.–Live Oak Band
5:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.–Steve Ames
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.–Norman Jackson Band

Information tables, activities, hula hoops, frisbees, board games, and fun will await you. This event is open to the public, and we hope you will stop by to support the environment, sustainability, and our role on campus.

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Million Dollar Quartet

Friday, May 1 at 8pm, Juanita K. Hammons Hall
Saturday, May 2 at 2pm, Juanita K. Hammons Hall
Saturday, May 2 at 8pm, Juanita K. Hammons Hall
This Tony® Award-winning Broadway musical is inspired by the story of the recording session that brought together Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time. Student rush tickets are available one hour prior to the performance for $27.75 with a valid BearPass.

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Missouri State Imrov

Monday, April 27 at 9pm, Carrington 208 (Carrington Auditorium)
Monday, May 4 at 9pm, Carrington 208 (Carrington Auditorium)
Join us in Carrington Auditorium at 9PM for a showcase of our most hilarious improv comedy teams! The show is always free and is considered appropriate for anyone 18+

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MoStateAdClub Presents: AdTalk 2015

Tuesday, April 28 at 6pm, PSU Theater
Geico advertisements are meeting their maker.

Josh Lybarger, Account Supervisor for The Martin Agency in Richmond, Virginia is coming to Missouri State! Some of America’s best most memorable advertisements are from Geico. Meet the man behind it all April 28th at 6:00pm in the PSU Theater.

This event is FREE and open to the entire campus.

This is #MoStateAdClub’s 2nd Annual AdTalk event. Last year, John Osborn, CEO of BBDONY was our first AdTalk speaker.

Event page here.

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President’s Concert

Sunday, April 26 at 4pm, Juanita K. Hammons Hall
The annual “President’s Concert” will be presented, featuring the MSU Symphony Orchestra in combination with the MSU Grand Chorus. This year’s powerful masterwork is the much admired Verdi Requiem! Soloists for the event will be soprano Carol Chapman, mezzo Paula Patterson, tenor Steven Tharp, and bass Richard Todd Payne

MSU Symphony Orchestra, Grand Chorus, and soloists

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SAC Events

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

He Said, She Said

Wednesday, April 22 at 7pm, PSU Theater
“He Said, She Said” Event put on by Campus Outreach Services that has a couple of actors and actresses who act out different scenarios and pose questions to the audience members to encourage a discussion. This will supplement the movie that will be shown directly afterwards, 7:00 pm, PSU Theater, Sponsored by Student Activities Council and FSLSA.

Film: It Happened Here

Wednesday, April 22 at 9pm, PSU Theatre
Come out and enjoy a free film brought to you by Student Activities Council.

Through the intimate portraits of five student survivors, IT HAPPENED HERE exposes the alarming pervasiveness of sexual assault on college campuses, the institutional cover-ups and the failure to protect students, and follows their fight for accountability and change on campus and in federal court.

Rock n’ Bowl

Friday, April 24 at7:30pm, PSU Level 1 Game Center
Free bowling, ping-pong, and pool for students on Friday Nights in Level One Game Center.

Film: Horrible Bosses 2

Sunday, April 26 at 9pm, PSU Theatre
Wednesday, April 29 at 9pm, PSU Theatre
Come out and enjoy a free film brought to you by Student Activities Council.

Dale, Kurt and Nick decide to start their own business but things don’t go as planned because of a slick investor, prompting the trio to pull off a harebrained and misguided kidnapping scheme

Cultural Affairs: Sushi Rolling Class

Tuesday, April 28 at7:30pm, PSU Level 1 Game Center
Students will be able to have the chance to make sushi while learning about the art of sushi rolling and other fun facts.

Film: Pitch Perfect

Sunday, May 3 at 9pm, PSU Theatre
Come out and enjoy a free film brought to you by Student Activities Council.

Beca, a freshman at Barden University, is cajoled into joining The Bellas, her school’s all-girls singing group. Injecting some much needed energy into their repertoire, The Bellas take on their male rivals in a campus competition.

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School’s In: Life Lessons from Theresa Davis

Tuesday, April 28 at 6:30pm, Carrington 208
Also Featuring MSU’s Untamed Tongues (The All-Student Spoken Word Performance Group).

This poetry event features epic live performances sizzling with spoken word presentations about Social, Civil, Civic, and Cultural Issues-Mature Language.  It profiles the original work of an accomplished, professional poet (Theresa Davis) and MSU’s all-student spoken word performance group (Untamed Tongues).  Their thought-provoking, original poetry will engage the audience in a stimulating literary experience that will school them with life lessons about cultural-, social-, civil-, and civic issues; and generate authentic conversations to enhance amiable interactions with individuals from diverse populations.

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Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Step Up! Bystander Intervention Program

Thursday, April 23 at 2pm, Taylor Health and Wellness Center Conference Room
Step UP! Bystander Intervention Program, Taylor Health and Wellness Center Conference Room 2-3pm. Sponsored by Taylor Health and Wellness Center.

SHARP Training

Monday, April 27 at 6:30pm, Foster Recreation Center
Tuesday, April 28 at 6:30pm, Foster Recreation Center
SHARP: Self Defense and Rape Prevention Training.   This is a free training. Please register online through the Campus Recreation webpage.

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St. Baldrick’s: Fundraiser for Childhood Cancer Research

Wednesday, April 29 at 6pm, PSU Ballroom
Join us for our 3rd annual St. Baldrick’s fundraiser as we work to support childhood cancer research!

St. Baldrick’s is an organization that raises money by hosting events across the country in which participants raise money to shave their headsto support children battling cancer. All of the proceeds from the events go towards childhood cancer research. It is important to note that participants raising money DO NOT have to shave their heads as any donations contribute to the greater cause, which is what we are all about! All shaving or cutting of hair will be conducted by licensed hair professionals.

The event will also have a variety of prizes and activities. We are looking for potential shavees and people who would be willing to help raise money for this cause.  If shaving your head does not interest you, you may also choose to have a portion of your hair cut to donate to an organization of your choice. Again, raising money DOES NOT mean that you have to cut your hair or shave your head.  If you choose to donate your hair, then you must set up the logistics and follow the guidelines set by the organization you will be donating your hair to.

If you are interested in learning more or want to help us reach our goal please visit. https://www.stbaldricks.org/events/mypage/9961/2015.

For more information, check out this month’s Guest Blog.

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Vicki Stanton Public Speaking Showcase

Monday, May 4 at 2:30pm, Plaster Student Union
Approximately 1500 students take Fundamentals of Public Speaking each semester. At the end of the semester, 60 students have the honor to represent their classes and show off their skills in the public speaking competition.

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Opportunities

For more opportunities, subscribe to the Community Opportunities Newsletter.

 

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Bass Pro Shop Outdoor Festival Paint the Run

Friday, April 24-25, Bass Pro Shop
Our first run of the year, Rock4Kids Paint the Run, is coming up on Saturday, April 25!

Here is what we are seeking:
Friday, April 24
10:15am -1:15pm: 4 volunteers to work package pick-up
3:15pm – 6:30pm: 4 volunteers to work package pick-up

Saturday, April 25
7am-10:30am: 60 volunteers

Paint the Run is on Saturday, April 25th at McBride Elementary School (5005 S. Farm Road 135, Springfield, MO 65810). The race begins at 9am. We will offer 4 different routes; .25 mile, .50 mile, 1 mile and 1.5 miles. For those working package pick-up, this will be held at Bass Pro Shops (1935 S. Campbell, Springfield, MO 65807) outside the main entrance (which is the entrance facing south Campbell street) on Friday, April 24.

Contact: Kelsey Klineline      
E-mail: krklineline@basspro.com
Phone:  417.891.5334
Website: http://fitness.basspro.com/

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Bear Crew

Tuesday, June 9
Calling all Bears: We want you to join Bear Crew! Help welcome new students and help them move into their residence hall rooms this Fall.  Move-In Days will be August 13-15, 2015.

Volunteers will interact with students from all over the world to improve their English!

The Benefits of participating in Bear Crew

  •          All volunteers receive a T-shirt for working two shifts.
  •          Volunteers without a meal plan will be given a meal voucher for use in one of the dining centers after they complete their shift(s).
  •          Volunteers will be allowed to distribute organization information on standard-sized business cards while they are helping students move in.
  •          Volunteer hours will be tracked and submitted to OSE and Fraternity & Sorority Life for verification.
  •          Students who live in the residence halls will be able to move in a day early.
Click Here to sign up!
All Bear Crew student volunteers will need to sign up for at least 2 shifts by June 9 and attend a Bear Crew Orientation

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Food Assistance for Students

Mondays at 3pm-6pm while MSU is in session
Tuesdays at 3pm-6pm while MSU is in session
The Food Pantry for Missouri State University Students is for any student facing food insecurity. This may be students going hungry, not able to make ends meet, facing a delay in Financial Aid or other assistance, or any other reason.

If you are interested in volunteering at the Well of Life, please click here to sign up!

Well of Life – MSU Student Food Pantry
418 S Kimbrough
Springfield, MO 65804
(Just across from the Qdoba near Bear Park North)

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Great Circle

Friday, April 24 – Saturday April 26
Saturday, June 6
Great Circle is an agency that provides a unique spectrum of behavioral health services to children and families.  With specialized programs and highly-trained professionals, they provide hope to those in difficult circumstances throughout Missouri and beyond.

Currently, Great Circle is seeking volunteers for the following events:

  • Rock ‘n Ribs
    • When: Friday, April 24th – Sunday, April 26th, 2015
  • Ken Coleman Memorial Run
    • When: Saturday, June 6th, 2015

Anyone interested in volunteering at these events or seeking additional information should contact Robyn Scefonas by email at robyn.scefonas@greatcircle.org or by phone at 417-865-1646 ext. 7675.

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Athletics

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

  • Wednesday, April 22, Softball vs. Wichita State, 5pm, Killian Sports Complex
  • Thursday, April 23, Softball vs. Wichita State, 5pm, Killian Sports Complex
  • Thursday, April 23, Volleyball vs. Arkansas, Hammons Student Center
  • Saturday, April 25, Softball vs. Northern Iowa, 12pm, Killian Sports Complex
  • Saturday, April 25, M Soccer vs. Northeastern Oklahoma, 1pm, Betty and Bobby Allison South Stadium
  • Saturday, April 25, Softball vs. Northern Iowa, 2pm, Killian Sports Complex
  • Saturday, April 25, M Soccer vs. Missouri S & T, 4pm, Betty and Bobby Allison South Stadium
  • Sunday, April 26, Softball vs. Northern Iowa, 12pm, Killian Sports Complex
  • Sunday, April 26, W Soccer vs. Central Missouri, 2pm, Betty and Bobby Allison South Stadium
  • Tuesday, April 28, Baseball vs. University of Missouri, 6:35pm, Hammons Field
  • Wednesday, April 29, W Soccer vs. Drury, 8pm, Betty and Bobby Allison South Stadium
  • Friday, May 1, Baseball vs. Wichita State, 6:35pm, Hammons Field
  • Saturday, May 2, Baseball vs. Wichita State, 2:05pm, Hammons Field
  • Sunday, May 3, Baseball vs. Wichita State, 1:05pm, Hammons Field

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Campus Recreation

  • Campus Recreation Closure Notice!!  Foster Recreation Center will be closed on May 8th from 1-3PM due to the Student Staff Soiree. Sorry for the inconvenience!
  • Come to the Free BearFit Classes!! This is happening from 3-4PM every Friday until May 1st. Classes are free to FRC members only.
  • Yoga by Candlelight is a great way to relax before finals! Join us on May 7th from 7-8PM in the FRC Studio A for $2!! Limited spaces are available so sign up today!
  • Water Volleyball Wednesdays happening from 6:30 – 8PM on April 15th and 29th!
  • Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga is a form of yoga that promotes better physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional wellbeing. Don’t miss your chance to since up! Classes will happen every Monday starting on April 13th to May 11th from 5:15pm-6:15pm in Studio A.
  • SHARP Sessions will be held in the FRC again this semester!  Three sessions will be sponsored by the Missouri State University Department of Safety and Transportation as well as by Campus Recreation Wellness.  The classes are free so register for one of the following sessions!  All sessions are from 6:30-9p.m.

Session 3: April 27 & 28

  • Remember that the Foster Recreation Center offers the awesome services of Massage Therapy and Personal Training.  More information can be found on our website at www.missouristate.edu/recreation

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What’s Happening: April 15 – 27

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Information/Deadlines

Events

  • Academic Integrity Days
    • Nuts & Bolts of Academic Integrity
    • What Would You Do?
    • Pizza & Predicaments
    • Technology & Ethics
    • High Stakes Testing and Integrity in the Educational Arena
    • Guilty or Not? Mock Academic Integrity Hearing
    • Let’s Collaborate!
    • Avoiding Plagiarism
    • To Be or Not To Be?
  • Ecopalooza 2015
  • Kurt Elling (Jazz Showcase)
  • Missouri State Improv
  • One Day Without Shoes
  • President’s Concert
  • Public Affairs Conference
    • The Global Freshwater Challenge: New Solutions for a Thirsty World
    • How to Make a Difference in the Lives of Sex Trafficking Victims
    • Ethics and You: Choosing How to Live Your Life
    • Education, Communication, and Family Well-Being: Unlocking the Power of Genetic Information
    • Shatterer of Worlds, Presented by Bread & Puppet Theater
    • Ferguson and Beyond: Race Relations in Modern America
  • SAC Events
    • Film: Mockingjay Pt. 1
    • After Hours: MO State Fair
    • Rock n’ Bowl
    • Film: It Happened Here
    • Film: Horrible Bosses 2
  • Sexual Assault Awareness Month
    • The Hunting Ground
    • He Said, She Said
    • Step Up! Bystander Intervention Program
    • SHARP Training
  • Tarang 2015

Opportunities

Athletics

  • Baseball
  • W Soccer
  • M Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Campus Recreation

  • Free BearFit Classes
  • Yoga by Candlelight
  • Lifeguard Training and Certification
  • Golf Tournament
  • Water Volleyball
  • Dodgeball
  • Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga
  • SHARP Sessions
  • American Red Cross CPR and First Aid Certification
  • Massage Therapy and Personal Training

Information/Deadlines

 

Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April 1 – April 30
#Don’tBearIt

http://www.missouristate.edu/sexualassault/

More Sexual Assault Awareness Month events

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National Student Employment Week

April 13-18
The Student Employment Office is hosting a variety of events in recognition of National Student Employment Week, including the Student Employee of the Year Award,  Office Decorating Contest, Thank You Post Cards, and Coupons for Students.

http://www.missouristate.edu/studentemp/149786.htm

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Academic Integrity Days

April 21-22
There will be multiple 50 minute events scheduled to help students understand the expectations of academic integrity, the process if they are accused of a violation and the potential sanctions for a violation.

Members of the Academic Integrity Council and Academic Integrity Matters Student Organization (AIM SO).

More Academic Integrity Days events

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Last day to Drop, Withdraw, declare Pass/Not-Pass or Audit, Second Block

April 24
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 2015 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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Haven

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

To Log In:

  1. Always sign in at: my.missouristate.edu
  2. After signing in, go under the Academics tab and find the New Student or Transfer Student section. Within this square, there is a training section and the Haven link is in this area. To access Haven, choose the link and you can begin.

Course problems? Contact Emma Rapp, Dean of Students Graduate Assistant at Rapp703_@missouristate.edu or at (417) 836-6087

Those with disabilities who may not be able to access Haven because of the instructional format or design of the training program may request an accommodation by contacting the Disability Resource Center at drc@missouristate.edu or 417-836-4192

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Events

 

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Academic Integrity Days

Nuts & Bolts of Academic Integrity

Tuesday, April 21 at 9:30am, PSU 313
Tuesday, April 21 at 2pm, PSU 313
A discussion on exactly what the expectations of academic integrity are at MSU and the process involved if a student is accused of violating the Academic Integrity Policies and Procedures.

Katie Stinnett

What Would You Do?

Tuesday, April 21 at 11am, PSU 313
An active audience participation event discussing different integrity scenarios and how to make ethical decisions.

Katie Stinnett

Pizza & Predicaments

Tuesday, April 21 at 12:30pm, PSU 313
Come join Dr. Thomas Tomasi for pizza and a panel discussion with MSU alums from the insurance industry, medical field, hotel/food industry, criminology and journalism discussing how they face ethical decisions on a daily basis at work.

Dr. Thomas Tomasi

Technology & Ethics

Tuesday, April 21 at 3:30pm, PSU 313
A discussion with students (by students) on how they can use social media and current technology to study with their friends and maintain academic integrity.

Freddie Young and Trevor Knoblauch

High Stakes Testing and Integrity in the Educational Arena

Tuesday, April 21 at 5:30pm, Glass 101
Dr. David Hough, Dean of the College of Education, will moderate this panel of Missouri educators and legislatures.

Dr. David Hough; Dr. Margaret Vandeven – Commissioner, Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; Dr. Maynard Wallace – Missouri State Board of Education member; former Representative, Missouri House of Representatives, former school superintendent; Dr. Stephen Kleinsmith – Superintendent, Nixa Public Schools; Elijah Haahr – Representative, Missouri House of Representatives, District 134

Guilty or Not? Mock Academic Integrity Hearing

Wednesday, April 22 at 9:05am, PSU 313
Audience participates in a mock hearing and helps Dr. Becky Swearingen decide if an action is a violation of the Academic Integrity Policy and Procedures.

Dr. Becky Swearingen

Let’s Collaborate!

Wednesday, April 22 at 11am, PSU 313
An exploration with Dr. Doug Witte and Kristina Henry on the ins and outs of how to collaborate in an effective manner without violating the Academic Integrity Policies and Procedures.

Dr. Doug Witte and Kristina Henry

Avoiding Plagiarism

Wednesday, April 22 at 1:25pm, PSU 313
Michael Frizell from the Writing Center presents and energized discussion on how to avoid plagiarism issues.

Michael Frizell

To Be or Not To Be?

Wednesday, April 22 at 4pm, PSU 313
Dr. Lanette Cadle and Dr. Becky Swearingen facilitate an interactive event where the audience is in control of what happens while deciding issues of academic integrity.

Dr. Lanette Cadle and Dr. Becky Swearingen

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Ecopalooza 2015

Friday, April 24 at 11am, North Mall
MSU Students for a Sustainable Future (SSF) will host its annual celebration for Earth Day – ECOPALOOZA – on Friday, April 24 from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the North Mall (open area between the PSU and bookstore). The event will feature an all-day, SOLAR-POWERED concert with music provided by well-known area musicians and bands.

Band Schedule:

11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.–Lost and Found
12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.–Nate Frederick 
1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.–2 A.M.
2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.–The League of Altered Egos
3:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.–Heavy Buffalo
4:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.–Live Oak Band
5:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.–Steve Ames
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.–Norman Jackson Band

Information tables, activities, hula hoops, frisbees, board games, and fun will await you. This event is open to the public, and we hope you will stop by to support the environment, sustainability, and our role on campus.

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Kurt Elling (Jazz Showcase)

Tuesday, April 21 at 7:30pm, Juanita K. Hammons Hall
Renowned jazz vocalist Kurt Elling celebrates Frank Sinatra’s 100th birthday Elling Swings Sinatra. In a must-see concert, he breathes new life into the classic Sinatra repertoire! Student Rush tickets are available one hour prior to the performance for $10 with a valid student ID.

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Missouri State Imrov

Monday, April 20 at 9pm, Carrington 208 (Carrington Auditorium)
Monday, April 27 at 9pm, Carrington 208 (Carrington Auditorium)
Join us in Carrington Auditorium at 9PM for a showcase of our most hilarious improv comedy teams! The show is always free and is considered appropriate for anyone 18+

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One Day Without Shoes

Thursday, April 16 at 1-4pm, North Mall
Paint your SOLE for One Day Without Shoes!

Bring your TOMS and artistic mind to make your shoes your own!

Paint your TOMS, get a henna tattoo, and be a part of something that matters with other MOState students.

We encourage everyone to go without shoes for this one day to bring awareness to those who do not have the priveledge to wear shoes every day.

Music and raffles too!

Want to volunteer to paint henna? Contact: Rachel Morris at morris2@live.missouristate.edu

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President’s Concert

Sunday, April 26 at 4pm, Juanita K. Hammons Hall
The annual “President’s Concert” will be presented, featuring the MSU Symphony Orchestra in combination with the MSU Grand Chorus. This year’s powerful masterwork is the much admired Verdi Requiem! Soloists for the event will be soprano Carol Chapman, mezzo Paula Patterson, tenor Steven Tharp, and bass Richard Todd Payne

MSU Symphony Orchestra, Grand Chorus, and soloists

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Public Affairs Conference

The Global Freshwater Challenge: New Solutions for a Thirsty World

Wednesday, April 15 at 12pm, PSU Theater
Around the world, signs of water trouble abound. Rivers are running dry, lakes are shrinking and groundwater is being depleted. Climate change is altering the global water cycle. The question arises: can we meet the food, energy and water needs of our growing population, while at the same time sustaining the ecosystems that support our economies and the web of life on the planet?  Dr. Sandra Postel will explain that the answer is yes, but will require a transformation in how we use, manage, and value freshwater.

Sandra Postel directs the independent Global Water Policy Project and lectures, writes and consults on global water issues. In 2010, she was appointed Freshwater Fellow of the National Geographic Society, where she serves as the Society’s lead water expert. Postel is co-creator of Change the Course, the national freshwater conservation and restoration campaign that is being pioneered by National Geographic and its partners and piloted in the Colorado River Basin.

Postel is the author of several acclaimed books, including the award-winning “Last Oasis,” which appears in eight languages and was the basis for a PBS documentary. She has authored more than 100 articles for popular and scholarly publications, from “Science and Natural History” to “Foreign Policy” and “Ecological Applications.” The recipient of several honorary degrees, Postel has also been named a Pew Scholar in Conservation and the Environment and one of the “Scientific American 50” for her contributions to water policy.

Previously, Postel served as visiting senior lecturer at Mount Holyoke College and as director of the college’s Center for the Environment. She has appeared in dozens of television and radio shows nationally and internationally, as well as in some half dozen films, including the BBC’s “Planet Earth” and Leonardo DiCaprio’s “The 11th Hour.”

This presentation sponsored by the College of Natural and Applied Sciences, Department of Biology, Department of Geography, Geology and Planning, and the Ozarks Environmental and Water Resources Institute.

How to Make a Difference in the Lives of Sex Trafficking Victims

Wednesday, April 15 at 7:30pm, PSU Theater
It is estimated that more than 100,000 children are being sold into sex-trafficking in the United States alone. Toshia Shaw, a survivor of sex trafficking, decided being an onlooker was not good enough and became a dedicated person in making a difference in one child’s life. Join Shaw, executive director of Purple W.I.N.G.S., as she shares insight and awareness of how you can make a difference by lending your voice to raise awareness, sending a Tweet or taking it one step further…by mentoring.  This event sponsored by the Department of Theater and Dance and the Department of Media Journalism and Film

Toshia Shaw is a behavioral health expert and author who has coached women through drug addiction, sexual assault, abuse and other traumatic experiences that shape the way they view themselves and the world around them. She is the founder and executive director of Purple W.I.N.G.S., a 501 c (3) multicultural nonprofit organization whose acronym stands for Women Inspiring Noble Girls Successfully. In addition to her work helping young women in the Las Vegas, Nevada area, she is also founder of T3SL LLC, a business-consulting firm that serves non-profits, small healthcare organizations and the criminal justice system.

Having overcome her own personal encounters as a triumphant survivor of domestic violence and sex-trafficking, Shaw is able to understand and empower others in a very unique and personal way. As a life coach and mentor, she often calls upon her own life experiences in an effort to relate to and connect with the girls and women she serves. In 2006, she faced the heartbreaking reality of girls in her community being trafficked in staggering numbers. This was a turning point, and she felt compelled to start speaking up about the issue of domestic minor sex trafficking in Las Vegas, Nevada. She had become tired of standing by and watching girls being ignored, treated as if they were invisible. She decided it was time to give these ladies a voice and a choice.

Today, Shaw is a noted speaker and media commentator participating in segments such as Surviving Sin City on PBS, TEDx Fremont East Women, NAACP Education Forum, African American Cultural Association’s I Remember the Dream Discussion Panel and the Women’s Federation for World Peace (WFWP), Unlocking the Power of Relationships.

Ethics and You: Choosing How to Live Your Life

Thursday, April 16 at 11am, PSU Theater
Actor, screenwriter and director Sean McEwen will offer insights about how one’s personal choices can help create a path toward a life of meaning and purpose. This session sponsored by Greenwood Laboratory School.

An award-winning director, writer and producer, Sean McEwen graduated from Missouri State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Arts. McEwen has earned various directing awards, including the AOI International “Best of Fest” award for his film “Happy’s Last Wish” which was the follow up to the DEM Films Production, “For the Love of the Film” – winner of the prestigious George Lucas Selects Award. His feature directorial debut, “Albino Farm” received both critical and audience acclaim – and has quickly become a cult favorite among horror enthusiasts.

McEwen produced the theatrically released feature films, “Another Happy Day,” “Bernie” (starring Jack Black, Matthew McConaughey, Shirley MacLaine), and the Tribeca selected and award winning film, “Graceland” (New York Times Critic Pick). McEwen is the co-founder of Encameo, a media technology company based in New York, Los Angeles and Silicon Valley with an eye to launch on network television and film in early 2015. He also consults on various film and media projects, synergizing his expertise regarding finance, production and distribution.

When not in Los Angeles, McEwen spends time in Sydney, Australia overseeing the global development arm of his film and television production company, Charlie Baby Productions, LLC

Education, Communication, and Family Well-Being: Unlocking the Power of Genetic Information

Thursday, April 16 at 12:30pm, PSU Theater
Dr. Sarah Elsea is a human geneticist working with families affected by developmental disabilities caused by a variety of genetic differences. Her work in understanding and defining the genetic basis of neurodevelopmental disorders has engaged students, trainees and families at many levels throughout the course of her career. Her presentation will offer insights into the world of genetics and its implications for American society.  Sponsored by the College of Natural and Applied Sciences

Dr. Sarah H. Elsea is an associate professor of molecular and human genetics at Baylor College of Medicine and is the director of the Biochemical Genetics Laboratory at Baylor Medical Genetics Laboratories.

Elsea is a human geneticist working with families affected by developmental disabilities caused by a variety of genetic differences. Her work in understanding and defining the genetic basis of neurodevelopmental disorders has engaged students, trainees and families at many levels throughout the course of her career. As an educator and scientist, she also serves as a bridge for families in understanding the impact of a genetic diagnosis of complex neurodevelopmental disorders, including intellectual disability and autism.

Elsea received a bachelor’s in chemistry with a minor in biology from Missouri State University and a PhD in biochemistry from Vanderbilt University. She completed postdoctoral fellowships in molecular and biochemical genetics at the Baylor College of Medicine and is a board certified geneticist through the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics. She is a member of several professional societies and has authored more than 80 scientific and lay articles.

Shatterer of Worlds, Presented by Bread & Puppet Theater

Thursday, April 16 at 7:30pm, Hammons Center West Court
Friday, April 17 at 7:30pm, Hammons Center West Court
Saturday, April 18 at 7:30pm, Hammons Center West Court
The Shatterer of Worlds: Chapel with naturalization services for applicants requesting citizenship in the shattered world, is a walkabout political performance, enveloping audience and performers alike. The performance references the moment when the first atomic bomb was dropped and Robert Oppenheimer, the chief architect of that bomb, recalled words from the Bhagavad Gita, the Hindu prayer epic: Life, the splendor of 1000 suns blazing all at once, resembling the exulted soul, is become Death, the shatterer of worlds.

Note:  The April 16 performance is open to MSU students, faculty and staff only.  Two additional performances on April 17 and 18 are open to the public.

Now in its 50th year, Bread and Puppet Theater, founded by Peter Schumann, stands as one of the nation’s oldest not-for-profit theatre companies. With its social themes and oversized “puppetry,” it is also one of the most recognizable troupes in the world. Garnering world-wide media attention during the Vietnam War, the company has become a mainstay in contemporary culture, featured in popular films such as “Across the Universe,” and serving as an inspiration for global theatre works such as “The Lion King.” Bread and Puppet’s utilization of large scale pageantry, live music and stunning visual art has contributed greatly to its global success and recognition.

Ferguson and Beyond: Race Relations in Modern America

Friday, April 17 at 12pm, PSU Theater
A recent article in The Telegraph (U.K.) was titled, “A Black President Couldn’t Stop the Ferguson Race Riots.” The article isolates a disconcerting dichotomy in American race relations, noting that beyond a gloss of progress lays a foundation still mired in intolerance, inequality and violence. The tragic events in Ferguson sparked important discussions regarding race. Yet, since the shooting of Michael Brown, troubling examples of racial tension have arisen in our communities and on college campuses. What is the current state of race relations in America? How may citizens build a more ethical, tolerant and stable foundation for American youth?  Overflow for this event will be in the PSU Ballroom West.

President Clif Smart will moderate this session with presentations by actor Iké Amadi; Matt Marinec, confidential assistant to the director, US Office of Ethics; Yu-Hsien Sharon Wu, co-founder of US-China Education and Culture Center; and Angela Hollway-Payne, principal of Dexter Elementary School in Memphis, Tennessee.

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SAC Events

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

Film: Mockingjay Pt. 1

Wednesday, April 15 at 9pm, PSU Theatre
Sunday, April 19 at 9pm, PSU Theatre
Come out and enjoy a free film in the PSU Theater brought to you by the Student Activities Council.

Katniss Everdeen is in District 13 after she shatters the games forever. Under the leadership of President Coin and the advice of her trusted friends, Katniss spreads her wings as she fights to save Peeta and a nation moved by her courage.

After Hours: MO State Fair

Thursday, April 16 at 9pm, PSU Ballroom
SAC is bringing all of your State Fair Favorites to campus! Ring tosses, ball games, inflatables.. and much more!

Rock n’ Bowl

Friday, April 17 at 7:30pm, PSU Level 1 Game Center
Friday, April 24 at7:30pm, PSU Level 1 Game Center
Free bowling, ping-pong, and pool for students on Friday Nights in Level One Game Center.

He Said, She Said

Wednesday, April 22 at 7pm, PSU Theater
“He Said, She Said” Event put on by Campus Outreach Services that has a couple of actors and actresses who act out different scenarios and pose questions to the audience members to encourage a discussion. This will supplement the movie that will be shown directly afterwards, 7:00 pm, PSU Theater, Sponsored by Student Activities Council and FSLSA.

Film: It Happened Here

Wednesday, April 22 at 9pm, PSU Theatre
Come out and enjoy a free film brought to you by Student Activities Council.

Through the intimate portraits of five student survivors, IT HAPPENED HERE exposes the alarming pervasiveness of sexual assault on college campuses, the institutional cover-ups and the failure to protect students, and follows their fight for accountability and change on campus and in federal court.

Film: Horrible Bosses 2

Sunday, April 26 at 9pm, PSU Theatre
Come out and enjoy a free film brought to you by Student Activities Council.

Dale, Kurt and Nick decide to start their own business but things don’t go as planned because of a slick investor, prompting the trio to pull off a harebrained and misguided kidnapping scheme

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Sexual Assault Awareness Month

The Hunting Ground

Tuesday, April 21 at 7pm, PSU Theater
From the Academy Award-nominated filmmaking team behind THE INVISIBLE WAR, comes a startling exposé of sexual assault on U.S. campuses, institutional cover-ups and the brutal social toll on victims and their families. After the documentary, a panel discussion will take place.

Step Up! Bystander Intervention Program

Thursday, April 23 at 2pm, Taylor Health and Wellness Center Conference Room
Step UP! Bystander Intervention Program, Taylor Health and Wellness Center Conference Room 2-3pm. Sponsored by Taylor Health and Wellness Center.

SHARP Training

Monday, April 27 at 6:30pm, Foster Recreation Center
Tuesday, April 28 at 6:30pm, Foster Recreation Center
SHARP: Self Defense and Rape Prevention Training.   This is a free training. Please register online through the Campus Recreation webpage.

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Tarang 2015

Saturday, April 18, at 6pm, PSU Ballroom
The Indian Students Association (ISA) at Missouri State University is hosting its sixth annual ‘Tarang’ event, which is the biggest Indian event held in Springfield, Missouri to be held on April 18th 2015. The focus of this event is to raise awareness about Indian culture, traditions and practices in the form of food and entertainment.

The evening will begin with a banquet of authentic food prepared by students of Missouri State University.  It will feature both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes from India. The menu this year includes Onion Pakoda, Papad and Cilantro chutney Vegetarian Pulao Rice, Eggplant Curry, Dhal Makhani, Kadai Chicken, Chicken Drumsticks, Cardamom Brownies, Pistachio Kulfi, Chai and Mango juice.

The banquet will be followed by traditional cultural entertainment.  The show will include dance routines, musical offerings, skits and other types of performances that highlight the uniquely diverse culture of India.

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Opportunities

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Bear Crew

Tuesday, June 9
Calling all Bears: We want you to join Bear Crew! Help welcome new students and help them move into their residence hall rooms this Fall.  Move-In Days will be August 13-15, 2015.

Volunteers will interact with students from all over the world to improve their English!

The Benefits of participating in Bear Crew

  •          All volunteers receive a T-shirt for working two shifts.
  •          Volunteers without a meal plan will be given a meal voucher for use in one of the dining centers after they complete their shift(s).
  •          Volunteers will be allowed to distribute organization information on standard-sized business cards while they are helping students move in.
  •          Volunteer hours will be tracked and submitted to OSE and Fraternity & Sorority Life for verification.
  •          Students who live in the residence halls will be able to move in a day early.
Click Here to sign up!
All Bear Crew student volunteers will need to sign up for at least 2 shifts by June 9 and attend a Bear Crew Orientation

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Community Wide Play Day

Saturday, April 18, Fassnight Park
Community Partnership along with more than 30 community agencies devoted to children and families host Community Wide Play Day each April. The goal of Community Wide Play Day is to provide a positive, interactive, voluntary, FREE opportunity for children and families to interact and learn through play. Each year, the event draws more than 2,000 children and their families.

Saturday, April 18: morning and afternoon shifts are available. This is a great opportunity for groups!

Volunteers will help with event set-up and tear-down (moving tables, tent, etc). Volunteers will also greet and register visitors, collect event surveys, distribute books to children, play and interact with children and families, and distribute resource information to families.

Contact: Erica Harris
Registration: www.commpartnership.org/volunteer
E-mail: eharris@commpartnership.org
Phone:  (417) 888-2020

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Food Assistance for Students

Mondays at 3pm-6pm while MSU is in session
Tuesdays at 3pm-6pm while MSU is in session
The Food Pantry for Missouri State University Students is for any student facing food insecurity. This may be students going hungry, not able to make ends meet, facing a delay in Financial Aid or other assistance, or any other reason.

If you are interested in volunteering at the Well of Life, please click here to sign up!

Well of Life – MSU Student Food Pantry
418 S Kimbrough
Springfield, MO 65804
(Just across from the Qdoba near Bear Park North)

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Great Circle

Sunday, April 19
Friday, April 24 – Saturday April 26
Saturday, June 6
Great Circle is an agency that provides a unique spectrum of behavioral health services to children and families.  With specialized programs and highly-trained professionals, they provide hope to those in difficult circumstances throughout Missouri and beyond.

Currently, Great Circle is seeking volunteers for the following events:

  • Go Girl Run
    • When: Sunday, April 19th, 2015
  • Rock ‘n Ribs
    • When: Friday, April 24th – Sunday, April 26th, 2015
  • Ken Coleman Memorial Run
    • When: Saturday, June 6th, 2015

Anyone interested in volunteering at these events or seeking additional information should contact Robyn Scefonas by email at robyn.scefonas@greatcircle.org or by phone at 417-865-1646 ext. 7675.

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Public Affairs Conference 2015

Tuesday, April 14 – Friday, April 17
The annual Public Affairs Conference is right around the corner – April 14-17.

Serve as a Conference Volunteer!  Sign up Here
  • Review the volunteer options listed in the link and choose the spot(s) you like.
  • It’s easy!  You will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on VolunteerSpot.

Contact: Public Affairs Support

Phone: 417.836.5946

Email: publicaffairssupport@missouristate.edu

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Athletics

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

  • Friday, April 17, Baseball vs. UT Martin, 6:35pm, Hammons Field
  • Saturday, April 18, W Soccer vs. Missouri Southern, 11am, Betty and Bobby Allison South Stadium
  • Saturday, April 18, Baseball vs. UT Martin, 2:05pm, Hammons Field
  • Saturday, April 18, M Soccer vs. Missouri Valley College, 2:15pm, Betty and Bobby Allison South Stadium
  • Saturday, April 18, W Soccer vs. Missouri S & T, 4:30pm, Betty and Bobby Allison South Stadium
  • Sunday, April 19, Baseball vs. UT Martin, 4:05pm, Hammons Field
  • Wednesday, April 22, Softball vs. Wichita State, 5pm, Killian Sports Complex
  • Thursday, April 23, Softball vs. Wichita State, 5pm, Killian Sports Complex
  • Thursday, April 23, Volleyball vs. Arkansas, Hammons Student Center
  • Saturday, April 25, Softball vs. Northern Iowa, 12pm, Killian Sports Complex
  • Saturday, April 25, M Soccer vs. Northeastern Oklahoma, 1pm, Betty and Bobby Allison South Stadium
  • Saturday, April 25, Softball vs. Northern Iowa, 2pm, Killian Sports Complex
  • Saturday, April 25, M Soccer vs. Missouri S & T, 4pm, Betty and Bobby Allison South Stadium
  • Sunday, April 26, Softball vs. Northern Iowa, 12pm, Killian Sports Complex
  • Sunday, April 26, W Soccer vs. Central Missouri, 2pm, Betty and Bobby Allison South Stadium

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Campus Recreation

  • Come to the Free BearFit Classes!! This is happening from 3-4PM every Friday until May 1st. Classes are free to FRC members only.
  • Yoga by Candlelight is a great way to relax before finals! Join us on May 7th from 7-8PM in the FRC Studio A for $2!! Limited spaces are available so sign up today!
  • Get your training and certification as a Lifeguard with the American Red Cross. Lifeguard Course is $175 or $125 if the lifeguard is currently certified by Red Cross.

Session 3:    April 23 – 26
April 23 :: 8PM–10PM // April 24 :: 4PM–10PM

April 25 :: 9AM–9PM // April 26 :: 9AM–6PM

*register by 4/20

  • Last day to sign up on IMLeagues.com for the Golf Tournament!! One team of 4 individuals cost $150.
  • Water Volleyball Wednesdays happening from 6:30 – 8PM on April 15th and 29th!
  • Be the champion of dodgeball and a champion of hope with the Tournament of Champions happening April 18th and 19th from 1 – 6:00 PM. This is a charity event which raises money for Children’s Miracle Network! Teams of 6 are $30 and you must register by today, April 15th.
  • Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga is a form of yoga that promotes better physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional wellbeing. Don’t miss your chance to since up! Classes will happen every Monday starting on April 13th to May 11th from 5:15pm-6:15pm in Studio A.
  • SHARP Sessions will be held in the FRC again this semester!  Three sessions will be sponsored by the Missouri State University Department of Safety and Transportation as well as by Campus Recreation Wellness.  The classes are free so register for one of the following sessions!  All sessions are from 6:30-9p.m.

Session 3: April 27 & 28

  • American Red Cross CPR and First Aid Certification.  Register online or in person at the FRC.  Registration deadline is 2 days before each class.  Limited seats are available.  CPR/AED and First Aid are held in the Aquatics Classroom.  CPR is $55 and First Aid is $40.

CPR/AED Session: April 16, 5PM-8:30PM

First Aid Session: April 16, 8:30PM-10PM

            This certification does not fulfill the requirement for MSU nursing students.

  • Remember that the Foster Recreation Center offers the awesome services of Massage Therapy and Personal Training.  More information can be found on our website at www.missouristate.edu/recreation

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Events

Opportunities

Athletics

  • Softball
  • Baseball
  • W Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Field Hockey
  • M Soccer

Campus Recreation

  • BearFit Instructor Workshop
  • Wellness Expo
  • Lifeguard Training and Certification
  • Sand Soccer Tournament
  • Golf Tournament
  • Water Volleyball
  • Dodgeball
  • Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga
  • Glow Cycle
  • SHARP Sessions
  • American Red Cross CPR and First Aid Certification
  • Massage Therapy and Personal Training

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Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April 1 – April 30
#Don’tBearIt

http://www.missouristate.edu/sexualassault/

More Sexual Assault Awareness Month events

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Last Day for 50% Credit Refund, Second Block

April 6
The last day to drop or withdraw from Spring 2015 Second Block classes, with 50% refund, is 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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National Student Employment Week

April 13-18
The Student Employment Office is hosting a variety of events in recognition of National Student Employment Week, including the Student Employee of the Year Award,  Office Decorating Contest, Thank You Post Cards, and Coupons for Students.

http://www.missouristate.edu/studentemp/149786.htm

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Last Day for 25% Credit Refund, Second Block

April 14
The last day to drop or withdraw from Spring 2015 Second Block classes, with 25% refund, is 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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Haven

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

To Log In:

  1. Always sign in at: my.missouristate.edu
  2. After signing in, go under the Academics tab and find the New Student or Transfer Student section. Within this square, there is a training section and the Haven link is in this area. To access Haven, choose the link and you can begin.

Course problems? Contact Emma Rapp, Dean of Students Graduate Assistant at Rapp703_@missouristate.edu or at (417) 836-6087

Those with disabilities who may not be able to access Haven because of the instructional format or design of the training program may request an accommodation by contacting the Disability Resource Center at drc@missouristate.edu or 417-836-4192

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ALICE / Active Shooter Training

Monday, April 13 at 3pm, Hammons Student Center
A.L.I.C.E., an active shooter response training, provides new and empowering options to students, faculty and staff allowing them freedom, in a violent situation, to react in any way necessary to save their lives and the lives of those around them. A.L.I.C.E. teaches concepts that are easy to remember and simple to apply. This program will raise your awareness and get you thinking about survival mentality. You will learn concepts from earlier identification of a violent events, to having an escape plan in mind, to countermeasure options when face to face with the assailant. Food will be provided. Please reserve your spot by contacting Jerilyn at 417-836-4045 or jerilynreed@missouristate.edu. There is no cost to attend this program.

Missouri State University trained A.L.I.C.E. instructors will be leading this training.

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CNAS Lecture Series

Tuesday, April 7 at 7:30pm, Temple Hall 002
Geology of the Weaubleau impact structure, west-central Missouri: three strikes and a hypothesis is out – The Weaubleau structure is five miles in diameter within an eccentrically positioned 12-mile-diameter area of structural deformation. Recovery of shocked quartz indicates it formed from a large meteorite impact. Fossils have been used to date the impact to about 335 million years ago. Weaubleau is one of three impact structures aligned across the Missouri Ozarks over a distance of 160 miles. Other investigators have suggested these were part of a serial impact. Age dates of other impact structures are poorly constrained but likely preceded regional uplift of the Ozarks. The inferred low-angle trajectory to the northeast and tightly constrained age shows Weaubleau occurred later.

Kevin Evans, Professor, Department of Geography, Geology & Planning

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Criminology and Criminal Justice Conference

Wednesday, April 8 – Thursday, April 9, PSU 3rd Floor
“Inside the Criminal Justice System: Characteristics, Challenges and Opportunities” will take place on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 and Thursday, April 9, 2015 on the 3rd floor of Plaster Student Union. This annual event will host several keynote speakers, a collection of community presenters, multiple faculty and student presentations, along with an Opportunities Fair where agencies and organizations can look for employees, interns and volunteers. This event is free and open to all. No registration is required for any part of the conference, except the Re-Entry / Recidivism workshops offered by the Federal Bureau of Prisons. For further information about the event, emails can be sent to the Conference Coordinator:  Ms. Yarckow-Brown.

Opening Ceremony Keynote Presentation will be provided by Warden L. Sanders from the U. S. Federal Medical Facility of Springfield, MO.  This presentation will be from 8:30 – 9:45 a.m. in PSU Ballroom East on Wednesday, 04/08/2015.

An evening presentation will be made by law enforcement officials from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, 04/08/2015 in PSU Ballroom West.

The Giving Voice Troupe, directed by Dr. C. J. Maples will provide a presentation workshop addressing Sexual Harassment and Assault and Title IX from 8:30 – 9:45 a.m. in PSU Ballroom East on Thursday, 04/09/2015.

The Closing Ceremony Keynote Presentation will be provided by C. Riccardo Lucas, the author of S.O.S. Programmed for Murder.  Books will be available for purchase, and a book signing opportunity will be included.

31 additional panel presentations will be provided throughout the course of the 2 days.  And, two Re-Entry / Recidivism workshops will take place on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 in PSU Ballroom West.

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Light the Night 5K

Saturday, April 11 at 8pm, Bear Paw
The Habitat for Humanity and International Justice Mission (IJM) Campus Chapters at Missouri State University are joining forces to shed light on the needs of our community!  Homelessness and human trafficking are issues that affect the lives of many both locally and abroad.  Help us take this opportunity to raise funds for Habitat and IJM that they may continue to effectively combat these injustices, as well also share a night of fun, exercise, and music!  The Light the Night 5k will be followed by a free concert at the Bear Paw near the PSU.  Can’t wait to see you there!

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LinkedIn 101

Wednesday, April 8 at 4pm, Glass Hall 108
Come learn why a LinkedIn profile is important and how to create a successful profile.  Students are welcome to bring their laptops and work on their profile during the workshop.

Vickie Hicks, Corporate Relations Specialist

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Missouri State Imrov

Monday, April 6 at 9pm, Carrington 208 (Carrington Auditorium)
Monday, April 13 at 9pm, Carrington 208 (Carrington Auditorium)
Monday, April 20 at 9pm, Carrington 208 (Carrington Auditorium)
Join us in Carrington Auditorium at 9PM for a showcase of our most hilarious improv comedy teams! The show is always free and is considered appropriate for anyone 18+

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NASA Public Observing Night at Baker Observatory

Friday, April 10 at 8pm, Baker Observatory
The Missouri State University Baker Observatory will be open for public viewing.  We plan to look at Venus, Jupiter, double stars, star clusters, nebulas and galaxies through a variety of telescopes. The event will only be held if the weather is favorable. The rain date will be the following night at the same times. The Observatory is located at 1766 Old Hillcrest Road in Webster County. A traffic attendant will be at the intersection with Rose Bush Drive to direct parking. Please use a red-cellophane-covered flashlight to find your way around the Observatory grounds.

Directions to the Observatory are given in the following link:

http://physics.missouristate.edu/NASAObservingNight.htm

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One Day Without Shoes

Thursday, April 16 at 1-4pm, North Mall
Paint your SOLE for One Day Without Shoes!

Bring your TOMS and artistic mind to make your shoes your own!

Paint your TOMS, get a henna tattoo, and be a part of something that matters with other MOState students.

We encourage everyone to go without shoes for this one day to bring awareness to those who do not have the priveledge to wear shoes every day.

Music and raffles too!

Want to volunteer to paint henna? Contact: Rachel Morris at morris2@live.missouristate.edu

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Orchestra Concerto Honors Concert

Tuesday, April 7 at 7:30pm, Juanita K. Hammons Hall
The Missouri State University Symphony Orchestra will present its Concerto Honors Concert, featuring the winners of the recent concerto competition. Soloists will include Sam Day performing the Navarro II Concerto for Clarinet, Loriana Zavala singing “Pace, pace mio Dio” from La Forza del Destino, Jena Cantrell singing “Ain’t it a Pretty Night” from Susannah and Jieun Lee performing the fiery first movement of the Prokofiev Piano Concerto No. 3.

Other pieces to be performed by the orchestra will include Russian Easter Overture by the expert Russian orchestrator Nicholas Rimsky-Korsakov and The Moldau by Czech composer Smetana. Come enjoy the finest in solo and orchestral literature and support these up and coming young artists during this free concert!

The MSU Symphony Orchestra and soloists

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Public Affairs Conference

Giving Voice Performance Project

Monday, April 13 at 7:30pm, PSU Theater
The Giving Voice experience provides an awakening and a safe environment to not only have the needed difficult dialogues, but to actually try various ideas to improve a situation. In this pre-conference event, Giving Voice will explore issues relating to the conference theme, The ethical citizen: Can you make a difference?

The MSU Giving Voice Project was created to meet the vital needs of a continuing and growing presence of oppressed, marginalized persons. This is done through scenarios that shed light on discrimination. Giving Voice programs address issues which are often unknown or ignored, resulting in an oppressive and discriminatory environment. The Giving Voice experience provides an awakening and a safe environment to not only have the needed difficult dialogues, but to actually try various ideas to improve a situation.

Distinction in Public Affairs Student Presentations

Tuesday, April 14 at 2pm, PSU 313 (Parliamentary Room)
Presentations by student groups will report findings of research dealing with contemporary social issues that affect the local community. The presentations will explore how the three pillars of MSU’s public affairs mission — ethical leadership, cultural competence, community engagement — relate to each topic, as well as how the topics relate to specific areas of study. Presentations will conclude with suggestions for how MSU may address the issues in the community.

Students participating in the Distinction in Public Affairs Program will present during this session.

Get in the Game – Cal Ripken Jr.

Tuesday, April 14 at 8pm, JQH Arena
Cal Ripken, Jr. retired from baseball in 2001 after breaking countless records, include Lou Gehrig’s record for consecutive games played. He is admired not only for his relentless perseverance, but also for his unparalleled integrity and is a sought-after advisor and role model to fans from all walks of life. In this address, he will offer insights on hard work and success that can be applied on and off the field. Drawing from his exhilarating career in baseball, Mr. Ripken will address ethical citizenship and elements of perseverance including a strong will to succeed, consistency and conviction. This Public Affairs Conference keynote speech lecture is free and open to the public, but tickets are required to attend. Tickets can be picked up at Hammons Hall, JQH Arena or Plaster Student Union ticket offices beginning Jan. 13. Tickets may be ordered through the ticket office by calling (417) 836-7678 or (toll-free) 1-888-476-7849; but a shipping and handling fee will apply.

Sponsored by the Chevy Dealers of the Ozarks.

Cal Ripken, Jr. retired from baseball in 2001 after breaking countless records, include Lou Gehrig’s record for consecutive games played. He is admired not only for his relentless perseverance, but also for his unparalleled integrity and is a sought-after advisor and role model to fans from all walks of life.

The Global Freshwater Challenge: New Solutions for a Thirsty World

Wednesday, April 15 at 12pm, PSU Theater
Around the world, signs of water trouble abound. Rivers are running dry, lakes are shrinking and groundwater is being depleted. Climate change is altering the global water cycle. The question arises: can we meet the food, energy and water needs of our growing population, while at the same time sustaining the ecosystems that support our economies and the web of life on the planet?  Dr. Sandra Postel will explain that the answer is yes, but will require a transformation in how we use, manage, and value freshwater.

Sandra Postel directs the independent Global Water Policy Project and lectures, writes and consults on global water issues. In 2010, she was appointed Freshwater Fellow of the National Geographic Society, where she serves as the Society’s lead water expert. Postel is co-creator of Change the Course, the national freshwater conservation and restoration campaign that is being pioneered by National Geographic and its partners and piloted in the Colorado River Basin.

Postel is the author of several acclaimed books, including the award-winning “Last Oasis,” which appears in eight languages and was the basis for a PBS documentary. She has authored more than 100 articles for popular and scholarly publications, from “Science and Natural History” to “Foreign Policy” and “Ecological Applications.” The recipient of several honorary degrees, Postel has also been named a Pew Scholar in Conservation and the Environment and one of the “Scientific American 50” for her contributions to water policy.

Previously, Postel served as visiting senior lecturer at Mount Holyoke College and as director of the college’s Center for the Environment. She has appeared in dozens of television and radio shows nationally and internationally, as well as in some half dozen films, including the BBC’s “Planet Earth” and Leonardo DiCaprio’s “The 11th Hour.”

This presentation sponsored by the College of Natural and Applied Sciences, Department of Biology, Department of Geography, Geology and Planning, and the Ozarks Environmental and Water Resources Institute.

How to Make a Difference in the Lives of Sex Trafficking Victims

Wednesday, April 15 at 7:30pm, PSU Theater
It is estimated that more than 100,000 children are being sold into sex-trafficking in the United States alone. Toshia Shaw, a survivor of sex trafficking, decided being an onlooker was not good enough and became a dedicated person in making a difference in one child’s life. Join Shaw, executive director of Purple W.I.N.G.S., as she shares insight and awareness of how you can make a difference by lending your voice to raise awareness, sending a Tweet or taking it one step further…by mentoring.  This event sponsored by the Department of Theater and Dance and the Department of Media Journalism and Film

Toshia Shaw is a behavioral health expert and author who has coached women through drug addiction, sexual assault, abuse and other traumatic experiences that shape the way they view themselves and the world around them. She is the founder and executive director of Purple W.I.N.G.S., a 501 c (3) multicultural nonprofit organization whose acronym stands for Women Inspiring Noble Girls Successfully. In addition to her work helping young women in the Las Vegas, Nevada area, she is also founder of T3SL LLC, a business-consulting firm that serves non-profits, small healthcare organizations and the criminal justice system.

Having overcome her own personal encounters as a triumphant survivor of domestic violence and sex-trafficking, Shaw is able to understand and empower others in a very unique and personal way. As a life coach and mentor, she often calls upon her own life experiences in an effort to relate to and connect with the girls and women she serves. In 2006, she faced the heartbreaking reality of girls in her community being trafficked in staggering numbers. This was a turning point, and she felt compelled to start speaking up about the issue of domestic minor sex trafficking in Las Vegas, Nevada. She had become tired of standing by and watching girls being ignored, treated as if they were invisible. She decided it was time to give these ladies a voice and a choice.

Today, Shaw is a noted speaker and media commentator participating in segments such as Surviving Sin City on PBS, TEDx Fremont East Women, NAACP Education Forum, African American Cultural Association’s I Remember the Dream Discussion Panel and the Women’s Federation for World Peace (WFWP), Unlocking the Power of Relationships.

Ethics and You: Choosing How to Live Your Life

Thursday, April 16 at 11am, PSU Theater
Actor, screenwriter and director Sean McEwen will offer insights about how one’s personal choices can help create a path toward a life of meaning and purpose. This session sponsored by Greenwood Laboratory School.

An award-winning director, writer and producer, Sean McEwen graduated from Missouri State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Arts. McEwen has earned various directing awards, including the AOI International “Best of Fest” award for his film “Happy’s Last Wish” which was the follow up to the DEM Films Production, “For the Love of the Film” – winner of the prestigious George Lucas Selects Award. His feature directorial debut, “Albino Farm” received both critical and audience acclaim – and has quickly become a cult favorite among horror enthusiasts.

McEwen produced the theatrically released feature films, “Another Happy Day,” “Bernie” (starring Jack Black, Matthew McConaughey, Shirley MacLaine), and the Tribeca selected and award winning film, “Graceland” (New York Times Critic Pick). McEwen is the co-founder of Encameo, a media technology company based in New York, Los Angeles and Silicon Valley with an eye to launch on network television and film in early 2015. He also consults on various film and media projects, synergizing his expertise regarding finance, production and distribution.

When not in Los Angeles, McEwen spends time in Sydney, Australia overseeing the global development arm of his film and television production company, Charlie Baby Productions, LLC

Education, Communication, and Family Well-Being: Unlocking the Power of Genetic Information

Thursday, April 16 at 12:30pm, PSU Theater
Dr. Sarah Elsea is a human geneticist working with families affected by developmental disabilities caused by a variety of genetic differences. Her work in understanding and defining the genetic basis of neurodevelopmental disorders has engaged students, trainees and families at many levels throughout the course of her career. Her presentation will offer insights into the world of genetics and its implications for American society.  Sponsored by the College of Natural and Applied Sciences

Dr. Sarah H. Elsea is an associate professor of molecular and human genetics at Baylor College of Medicine and is the director of the Biochemical Genetics Laboratory at Baylor Medical Genetics Laboratories.

Elsea is a human geneticist working with families affected by developmental disabilities caused by a variety of genetic differences. Her work in understanding and defining the genetic basis of neurodevelopmental disorders has engaged students, trainees and families at many levels throughout the course of her career. As an educator and scientist, she also serves as a bridge for families in understanding the impact of a genetic diagnosis of complex neurodevelopmental disorders, including intellectual disability and autism.

Elsea received a bachelor’s in chemistry with a minor in biology from Missouri State University and a PhD in biochemistry from Vanderbilt University. She completed postdoctoral fellowships in molecular and biochemical genetics at the Baylor College of Medicine and is a board certified geneticist through the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics. She is a member of several professional societies and has authored more than 80 scientific and lay articles.

Shatterer of Worlds, Presented by Bread & Puppet Theater

Thursday, April 16 at 7:30pm, Hammons Center West Court
Friday, April 17 at 7:30pm, Hammons Center West Court
Saturday, April 18 at 7:30pm, Hammons Center West Court
The Shatterer of Worlds: Chapel with naturalization services for applicants requesting citizenship in the shattered world, is a walkabout political performance, enveloping audience and performers alike. The performance references the moment when the first atomic bomb was dropped and Robert Oppenheimer, the chief architect of that bomb, recalled words from the Bhagavad Gita, the Hindu prayer epic: Life, the splendor of 1000 suns blazing all at once, resembling the exulted soul, is become Death, the shatterer of worlds.

Note:  The April 16 performance is open to MSU students, faculty and staff only.  Two additional performances on April 17 and 18 are open to the public.

Now in its 50th year, Bread and Puppet Theater, founded by Peter Schumann, stands as one of the nation’s oldest not-for-profit theatre companies. With its social themes and oversized “puppetry,” it is also one of the most recognizable troupes in the world. Garnering world-wide media attention during the Vietnam War, the company has become a mainstay in contemporary culture, featured in popular films such as “Across the Universe,” and serving as an inspiration for global theatre works such as “The Lion King.” Bread and Puppet’s utilization of large scale pageantry, live music and stunning visual art has contributed greatly to its global success and recognition.

Ferguson and Beyond: Race Relations in Modern America

Friday, April 17 at 12pm, PSU Theater
A recent article in The Telegraph (U.K.) was titled, “A Black President Couldn’t Stop the Ferguson Race Riots.” The article isolates a disconcerting dichotomy in American race relations, noting that beyond a gloss of progress lays a foundation still mired in intolerance, inequality and violence. The tragic events in Ferguson sparked important discussions regarding race. Yet, since the shooting of Michael Brown, troubling examples of racial tension have arisen in our communities and on college campuses. What is the current state of race relations in America? How may citizens build a more ethical, tolerant and stable foundation for American youth?  Overflow for this event will be in the PSU Ballroom West.

President Clif Smart will moderate this session with presentations by actor Iké Amadi; Matt Marinec, confidential assistant to the director, US Office of Ethics; Yu-Hsien Sharon Wu, co-founder of US-China Education and Culture Center; and Angela Hollway-Payne, principal of Dexter Elementary School in Memphis, Tennessee.

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SAC Events

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

Lectures: Kelsey Timmerman

Tuesday, April 7 at 7pm, PSU Theatre
Kelsey will be speaking about being an ethical consumer and being aware of where products that one buys come from. He enlightens people on how their purchases affect societies all over the world!

Film: Fury

Wednesday, April 8 at 9pm, PSU Theatre
Sunday, April 12 at 9pm, PSU Theatre
Come out and enjoy a free film in the PSU Theater brought to you by the Student Activities Council.

April, 1945. As the Allies make their final push in the European Theatre, a battle-hardened Army sergeant named Wardaddy commands a Sherman tank and his five-man crew on a deadly mission behind enemy lines. Outnumbered, out-gunned, and with a rookie soldier thrust into their platoon, Wardaddy and his men face overwhelming odds in their heroic attempts to strike at the heart of Nazi Germany.

After Hours: I Love the 2000s Trivia

Thursday, April 9 at 9pm, PSU Ballroom
Think you know what was the hits and cultural of era you grew up in? Test your knowledge at I ♥ the 2000s Trivia night, and win some cool prizes!

Rock n’ Bowl

Friday, April 10 at 7:30pm, PSU Level 1 Game Center
Free bowling, ping-pong, and pool for students on Friday Nights in Level One Game Center.

Comedy: Open Mic Night

Monday, April 13 at 7pm, PSU Union Club
Students are invited to come express themselves with stand up comedy, improv, slam poetry, spoken word, other personal works, etc. in a safe, welcoming environment.

Film: Mockingjay Pt. 1

Wednesday, April 15 at 9pm, PSU Theatre
Sunday, April 19 at 9pm, PSU Theatre
Come out and enjoy a free film in the PSU Theater brought to you by the Student Activities Council.

Katniss Everdeen is in District 13 after she shatters the games forever. Under the leadership of President Coin and the advice of her trusted friends, Katniss spreads her wings as she fights to save Peeta and a nation moved by her courage.

After Hours: MO State Fair

Thursday, April 16 at 9pm, PSU Ballroom
SAC is bringing all of your State Fair Favorites to campus! Ring tosses, ball games, inflatables.. and much more!

Rock n’ Bowl

Friday, April 17 at 7:30pm, PSU Level 1 Game Center
Free bowling, ping-pong, and pool for students on Friday Nights in Level One Game Center.

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Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Tim Mosseau – Retaking our Story – Reframing the Sexual Assault Conversation

Monday, April 6 at 6:30pm, PSU Theater
Tim leads a deep and vulnerable conversation on the difficult topic of sexual assault drawing from his own experiences and countless interactions with others in support groups. Why is an underlying culture of shame implicit, and how can it be stopped? Tim will help MSU understand the background information needed to facilitate healthy conversations on sexual assault, resources to assist in the survivor recovery process, and how the power of our personal community stories can be utilized in prevention. Students will leave feeling prepared to create a culture of compassion while realistically facing an issue prevalent on campuses across the country. This event is free to attend and is co-sponsored by Athletics and the Taylor Health and Wellness Center. If you have any questions, please contact Jerilyn Reed at 836-4045, or jerilynreed@missouristate.edu.

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Shrine Circus

Thursday, April 9 at 7pm, JQH Arena
Friday, April 10 at 11am, JQH Arena
Friday, April 10 at 7:30pm, JQH Arena
Saturday, April 11 at 11am, JQH Arena
Saturday, April 11 at 3pm, JQH Arena
Saturday, April 11 at 7:30pm, JQH Arena
Sunday, April 12 at 2:30pm, JQH Arena
Sunday, April 12 at 6:30pm, JQH Arena
A cultural kaleidoscope of color and opulent panorama of pageantry kicks off a star-studded line up as Shrine Circus rolls into Springfield. Enchanting elephants, tantalizing tigers, and amazing acrobats prepare to dazzle and astound. This year’s Shrine Circus has an all new theme including, beautiful new costumes and thrilling feats, many never attempted in the US previously. George Carden, the founder of America’s Original Three Ring Circus, said this about the upcoming shows, “Every year, we scour the world to find the best performances. We’re bringing a big show, the biggest we’ve ever put together. The spirit of the circus is to top anything and everything, each year.”

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Spring Showcase

Saturday, April 11, 9:30am at Springfield Campus
Follow your passion and find your place at Missouri State during Spring Showcase, our popular open house for prospective high school sophomore and juniors, transfer students and their families.

During Showcase prospective students are invited to:

  •  Meet faculty members and students
  • Take a campus tour and see the residence halls
  • Learn about admissions and financial aid
  • Gain insight into student life at Missouri State
  • Enjoy special values at the food court and dining halls

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Tarang 2015

Saturday, April 18, at 6pm, PSU Ballroom
The Indian Students Association (ISA) at Missouri State University is hosting its sixth annual ‘Tarang’ event, which is the biggest Indian event held in Springfield, Missouri to be held on April 18th 2015. The focus of this event is to raise awareness about Indian culture, traditions and practices in the form of food and entertainment.

The evening will begin with a banquet of authentic food prepared by students of Missouri State University.  It will feature both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes from India. The menu this year includes Onion Pakoda, Papad and Cilantro chutney Vegetarian Pulao Rice, Eggplant Curry, Dhal Makhani, Kadai Chicken, Chicken Drumsticks, Cardamom Brownies, Pistachio Kulfi, Chai and Mango juice.

The banquet will be followed by traditional cultural entertainment.  The show will include dance routines, musical offerings, skits and other types of performances that highlight the uniquely diverse culture of India.

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Community Wide Play Day

Saturday, April 18, Fassnight Park
Community Partnership along with more than 30 community agencies devoted to children and families host Community Wide Play Day each April. The goal of Community Wide Play Day is to provide a positive, interactive, voluntary, FREE opportunity for children and families to interact and learn through play. Each year, the event draws more than 2,000 children and their families.

Saturday, April 18: morning and afternoon shifts are available. This is a great opportunity for groups!

Volunteers will help with event set-up and tear-down (moving tables, tent, etc). Volunteers will also greet and register visitors, collect event surveys, distribute books to children, play and interact with children and families, and distribute resource information to families.

Contact: Erica Harris
Registration: www.commpartnership.org/volunteer
E-mail: eharris@commpartnership.org
Phone:  (417) 888-2020

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Food Assistance for Students

Mondays at 3pm-6pm while MSU is in session
Tuesdays at 3pm-6pm while MSU is in session
The Food Pantry for Missouri State University Students is for any student facing food insecurity. This may be students going hungry, not able to make ends meet, facing a delay in Financial Aid or other assistance, or any other reason.

If you are interested in volunteering at the Well of Life, please click here to sign up!

Well of Life – MSU Student Food Pantry
418 S Kimbrough
Springfield, MO 65804
(Just across from the Qdoba near Bear Park North)

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Great Circle

Sunday, April 19
Friday, April 24 – Saturday April 26
Saturday, June 6
Great Circle is an agency that provides a unique spectrum of behavioral health services to children and families.  With specialized programs and highly-trained professionals, they provide hope to those in difficult circumstances throughout Missouri and beyond.

Currently, Great Circle is seeking volunteers for the following events:

  • Go Girl Run
    • When: Sunday, April 19th, 2015
  • Rock ‘n Ribs
    • When: Friday, April 24th – Sunday, April 26th, 2015
  • Ken Coleman Memorial Run
    • When: Saturday, June 6th, 2015

Anyone interested in volunteering at these events or seeking additional information should contact Robyn Scefonas by email at robyn.scefonas@greatcircle.org or by phone at 417-865-1646 ext. 7675.

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Public Affairs Conference 2015

Tuesday, April 14 – Friday, April 17
The annual Public Affairs Conference is right around the corner – April 14-17.

Serve as a Conference Volunteer!  Sign up Here
  • Review the volunteer options listed in the link and choose the spot(s) you like.
  • It’s easy!  You will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on VolunteerSpot.

Contact: Public Affairs Support

Phone: 417.836.5946

Email: publicaffairssupport@missouristate.edu

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Athletics

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

  • Monday, April 6, Softball vs. Central Arkansas, 4pm, Killian Softball Complex
  • Tuesday, April 7, Baseball vs. SEMO, 6:35pm, Hammons Field
  • Friday, April 10, W Soccer vs. Arkansas, 7pm, Betty and Bobby Allison South Stadium
  • Saturday, April 11, Tennis vs. Bradley, 11am, Cooper Tennis Complex
  • Saturday, April 11, Softball vs. Loyola, 12pm, Killian Softball Complex
  • Saturday, April 11, Softball vs. Loyola, 2pm, Killian Softball Complex
  • Saturday, April 11, Field Hockey vs. Saint Louis, Betty and Bobby Allison North Stadium
  • Saturday, April 11, Field Hockey vs. Lindenwood, Betty and Bobby Allison North Stadium
  • Sunday, April 12, Tennis vs. Illinois State, 10am, Cooper Tennis Complex
  • Sunday, April 12, Softball vs. Loyola, 12pm, Killian Softball Complex
  • Friday, April 17, Baseball vs. UT Martin, 6:35pm, Hammons Field
  • Saturday, April 18, W Soccer vs. Missouri Southern, 11am, Betty and Bobby Allison South Stadium
  • Saturday, April 18, Baseball vs. UT Martin, 2:05pm, Hammons Field
  • Saturday, April 18, M Soccer vs. Missouri Valley College, 2:15pm, Betty and Bobby Allison South Stadium
  • Saturday, April 18, W Soccer vs. Missouri S & T, 4:30pm, Betty and Bobby Allison South Stadium
  • Sunday, April 19, Baseball vs. UT Martin, 4:05pm, Hammons Field

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Campus Recreation

  • Interested in becoming a BearFit Instructor?  Come to the two-day workshop on April 14th and 21st from 7:30PM-9PM in studio B. Instructors Workshop cost $15 and participants must register by 4/13.
  • Come to the Wellness Expo on today from 11AM-3PM. Participate in activities, screenings, and demonstrations that Missouri State offers. Recognize where campus departments fit within the 8 dimensions of wellness.
  • Get your training and certification as a Lifeguard with the American Red Cross. Lifeguard Course is $175 or $125 if the lifeguard is currently certified by Red Cross.

Session 2:    April 9 – 12
April 9 :: 8PM–10PM // April 10 :: 4PM–10PM
April 11 :: 9AM–9PM // April 12 :: 9AM–6PM
*register by 4/6

Session 3:    April 23 – 26
April 23 :: 8PM–10PM // April 24 :: 4PM–10PM
April 25 :: 9AM–9PM // April 26 :: 9AM–6PM
*register by 4/20

  • Last day to sign up for the Sand Soccer Tournament on IMleagues.com!! The 3 vs. 3 sand soccer tournament cost $15.
  • Sign up on IMLeagues.com for the Golf Tournament by April 15th!! One team of 4 individuals cost $150.
  • Water Volleyball Wednesdays happening from 6:30 – 8PM on April 15th and 29th!
  • Be the champion of dodgeball and a champion of hope with the Tournament of Champions happening April 18th and 19th from 1 – 6:00 PM. This is a charity event which raises money for Children’s Miracle Network! Teams of 6 are $30 and you must register by April 15th.
  • Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga is a form of yoga that promotes better physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional wellbeing. Don’t miss your chance to since up! Classes will happen every Monday starting on April 13th to May 11th from 5:15pm-6:15pm in Studio A.
  • Glow Cycle will take place on Thursday, April 9th from 7-8PM in studio C for $2. Make sure to wear your neon with you ride on our studio bikes under a blacklight for a glow-in-the-dark cycling session. There are only 12 spaces available so be sure to sign up before it’s too late!!
  • SHARP Sessions will be held in the FRC again this semester!  Three sessions will be sponsored by the Missouri State University Department of Safety and Transportation as well as by Campus Recreation Wellness.  The classes are free so register for one of the following sessions!  All sessions are from 6:30-9p.m.

Session 3: April 27 & 28

  • American Red Cross CPR and First Aid Certification.  Register online or in person at the FRC.  Registration deadline is 2 days before each class.  Limited seats are available.  CPR/AED and First Aid are held in the Aquatics Classroom.  CPR is $55 and First Aid is $40.

CPR/AED Session: April 16, 5PM-8:30PM

First Aid Session: April 16, 8:30PM-10PM

            This certification does not fulfill the requirement for MSU nursing students.

  • Remember that the Foster Recreation Center offers the awesome services of Massage Therapy and Personal Training.  More information can be found on our website at www.missouristate.edu/recreation

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