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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 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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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 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.

 

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 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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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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 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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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

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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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: October 1 – October 13

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Information

Events

Opportunities

Athletics

  • Field Hockey
  • W Soccer
  • Volleyball
  • Football
  • M Soccer

Campus Recreation

  • Buffalo River Backpacking Trip
  • Climbing Expedition at Horseshoe Canyon Ranch
  • River Canoe Trip
  • SHARP Sessions
  • Intramural Registration
  • 48th annual Ski Trip
  • CPR and First Aid Certification
  • Power Yoga
  • Personal Training
  • Massage Therapy

Information

Academic Integrity Days

September 30 – October 2
See below for individual event information.

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Energy Awareness Month

September 29 – October 22
Energy Awareness Month is a campus-wide effort to raise awareness about energy consumption and challenge faculty, staff and students to reduce their energy usage.

See below for individual event information.

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Fall Break

October 9 – October 10
Classes will not be held on October 9 and 10. Offices will be open.

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First Block Classes End

October 8
First Block classes end today.

Final exams for first block classes will be held during the last scheduled class.

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Hispanic Heritage Month

September 15 – October 15
Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15-October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988 on the approval of Public Law 100-402. The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September 18, respectively. Also Columbus Day or Dia de la Raza, which is October 12, falls withing this 30 day period.

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Homecoming

October 12-18

See below for individual event information.

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Italian American Heritage Month

October 1-31
Every year the U.S. president signs an executive order designating the month of October as National Italian American Heritage Month. Coinciding with the festivities surrounding Columbus Day, the proclamation is recognition of the many achievements, contributions, and successes of Americans of Italian descent as well as Italians in America.

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LGBT History Month

October 1-31
LGBT History Month is a month-long annual observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history, and the history of the gay rights and related civil rights movements. It is observed during October in the United States, to include National Coming Out Day on October 11. LGBT History Month originated in the United States and was first celebrated in 1994. It was founded by Missouri high school history teacher Rodney Wilson. Spectrum and Advocates, MSU’s LGBT and Ally Alliances, along with the Office of Multicultural Programs provide a month-long series of events on campus to commemorate LGBT History Month. These include dances, panels, film screenings, fundraisers, discussions, art displays, and an annual talent show.

Please see below for individual event information.

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National Disability Employment Awareness Month

October 1-31
In 1988, Congress designated each October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). The Office of Disability Employment Policy has the lead in planning NDEAM activities and materials to increase the public’s awareness of the contributions and skills of American workers with disabilities. Various programs carried out throughout the month also highlight the specific employment barriers that still need to be addressed and removed. This effort to educate the American public about issues related to disability and employment actually began in 1945, when Congress enacted a law declaring the first week in October each year “National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week.” In 1962, the word “physically” was removed to acknowledge the employment needs and contributions of individuals with all types of disabilities.

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Second Block Classes Begin

October 13
Second Block classes begin today.

See Academic Calendar for drop, withdrawal, and refund deadlines.
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Events

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Academic Integrity Days

CLUE: Is It or Isn’t It?

Wednesday, October 1 at 10:10am, PSU Ballroom
In this interactive, fun session, participants will discover that academic integrity is no game. Help each other determine who committed the academic integrity offense.

Mock Academic Integrity Hearing

Wednesday, October 1 at 11:15am, PSU Ballroom
Thursday, October 2 at 11am, PSU Ballroom
Thursday, October 2 at 2pm, PSU Ballroom
Participate in a mock hearing and help the panel determine if a violation has occurred.

Real Life Consequences of Ethical Decisions

Wednesday, October 1 at 1:25pm, PSU Ballroom
A recent federal parolee will share his story of how his life changed forever as a result of poor ethical decisions he made professionally.

Chinese Cultural Differences

Wednesday, October 1 at 4pm, PSU Ballroom
A realistic discussion – in Chinese – of cultural differences experienced by Chinese students attending MSU.

Trivia Competition

Thursday, October 2 at 12:30pm, PSU Ballroom
Free food and great prizes! Come individually, or sign up a team before October 1 by contacting AcademicIntegrityCouncil@MissouriState.edu.

Crossing the Ethical Boundary: Insights from a Fraud Investigator

Thursday, October 2 at 4pm, Glass Hall 108
The Academic Integrity Council and the College of Business bring Angela R. Morelock to the MSU community to share insights from a fraud investigator.

What Would the World Look Like Without Academic Integrity?

Thursday, October 2 at 5:30pm, PSU Ballroom
Video and/or print contest winner presentation. Top entry will receive an iPad mini donated by PCnet. Runners up will receive gift cards donated by Commerce Bank, MSU Bookstore, and Walmart.
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Discovery Center “Free Day”

Wednesday, October 1 at 9am, Discovery Center
Discovery Center has utilized the plans of The Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibit of Green Revolution and developed Springfield’s own exhibit with recycled and re-purposed materials. Unlike most traveling exhibits, Green Revolution isn’t packed in a crate and doesn’t travel by truck, so it has virtually no carbon footprint.

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Energy Awareness Month

Building Energy Competition

September 29 – October 19, Springfield Campus
All buildings on campus will compete to see who can conserve the most energy. The buildings with the largest reduction in energy usage will receive banners to be displayed until the next energy competition.

Hour Without Power

September 29 – October 19 at 5pm-6pm, Springfield Campus
We challenge you to consume zero energy – turn off lights and power down your devices. Can you go an hour without power?

Dining in the Dark

September 29 – October 3 at 11am-1pm, Blair Shannon
October 13 – 17 at 11am-1pm, Garst
October 20 – 24 at 11am-1pm, Kentwood

Campus Sustainability Day

October 22 at 11am-1pm, PSU NE Lobby
Visit us.

Do One Thing Instagram Competition

October 1 – October 31
Join your fellow bears, commit to Do One Thing to reduce your energy usage. Follow @MSUSustain on Instagram to learn how to enter #MSUEnergyMonster
Over $500 in prizes, including: Osprey Backpacks from Dynamic Earth; 5 Hot Yoga Classes at Sumits Yoga; $10 gift card to Mudhouse; Free Jimmy Johns Subs; $25 gift card to MaMa Jeans Natural Market; $10 gift card to Grad School; 1 Reusable Cup Membership. Enter by October 31st. Winners will be notified on November 3rd.

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Hermés Quartet | String Quartet

Wednesday, October 8 at 7:30pm, Juanita K. Hammons Hall
Violinists Omer Bouchez and Elise Liu, violist Yung-Hsin Chang, and cellist Anthony Kondo won the 2012 Young Concert Artists International Auditions. The Paris-based ensemble currently holds the Helen F. Whitaker Chamber Music Chair of YCA. Student rush tickets available for $10 one hour prior to the performance with a valid student ID.

Ticket are $20 for onstage seating at the Missouri State Tix box offices.

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Homecoming

Find out more about Homecoming by looking at our Guest Blog.

Decorate Downtown

Sunday, October 12 at 12pm, Downtown Springfield
Each participating student organization will be partnered with a downtown Springfield establishment. It will be the responsibility of your organization to reflect the spirit and pride of Missouri State Homecoming with exciting and appropriate decorations. Each organization is to remember that they are representing Missouri State University and should reflect their school pride in their decorations.

Window Painting / Spirit Banner / Chalk-n-Rock

Sunday, October 12 at 2pm, PSU North Mall
Decoration of Plaster Student Union as part of Homecoming competition

Can We Build It

Monday, October 13 at 2pm, Trottier Plaza
In conjunction with the University Public Affairs mission, Can We Build It is a way to show off your organization’s talent and support a local charity. All food will be donated to Ozarks Food Harvest.

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LGBT History Month

Miscast Cabaret

Wednesday, October 1 at 6:30pm, PSU Theatre
The students of Missouri State University’s theatre, dance and music programs will present Miscast Art 2014: Fun Laughs and Good Times at the PSU Theater, Wednesday October 1, 2014, 6:30pm. Admission is free to the public.

This cabaret, conceived by Darryl Kent Clark, Assistant Professor, Dance, is one of many events at the university that will recognize GLBTQA History and Heritage Month. The cabaret is made of moments from a variety of the best known plays and musicals of the 20th century with a special and unique TWIST!

Kick-Off

Thursday, October 2 at 6pm, PSU North Mall
Celebrate the start of LGBT History Awareness with your LGBTQ friends and family! Be sure to swing by and mingle with Spectrum, Advocates, Lambda Alliance, and the LGBT Resource Center.

21st Annual AIDS Walk

Saturday, October 4 at 9am, Phelps Grove Park
Bring your families, friends, pets, and walking shoes to help raise funds for AIDS awareness in Southwest Missouri.

National Coming Out Day and GLO Anniversary Open House

Saturday, October 11 at 10am, GLO Center
Celebrate the Gay and Lesbian Community Center of the Ozarks (GLO) anniversary with Spectrum, Advocates, and Lambda Alliance on the National Coming Out Day

Ally Week

Monday, October 13 – Friday, October 17, Springfield Campus
A whole week where we can engage in a national dialogue about how everyone in and out of school can work to become better allies to the LGBTQ community.

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SAC Events

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

SAC Movie: The Goonies

Wednesday, October 1 at 9pm, PSU Theatre
Sunday, October 5 at 9pm, PSU Theatre
Free movie in the PSU Theatre.  Check out SAC Events Blog for more information.

After Hours: Capture the Flag

Thursday, October 2 at 9pm, Trottier Plaza Bear Head
This will be a campus wide game of capture the flag among students. Two teams will battle for victory in the darkness. Teams will be decided on site; come with friends or come alone and leave with friends.

Rock n’ Bowl

Friday, October 3 at 7:30pm, PSU Level 1 Game Center
Free bowling, table tennis and billiards in Level One Game Center.

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University Community Band Concert

Monday, October 6 at 7:30pm, Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts
The University Community Band will present a free concert on Monday, October 6 at 7:30pm in Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts.

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Opportunities

For more opportunities, subscribe to the Community Opportunities Newsletter.

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Food Assistance for Students

Students, if you are going hungry, or just need something to get you through to next pay check, 3 Springfield food pantries can assist you. Visit the Food Assistance page for more information.

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Meals a Million

November 14-16, Springfield Exposition Center
Friends Against Hunger is hosting the Meals A Million Pack-A-Thon! Every half hour, 100 volunteers will start packaging food. In past years, MSU Bears have filled thousands spots to help package meals.
Register you and your organization to volunteer: MealsAMillion
Contact: Karen Wood, 417-773-1639, director@fahunger.org

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Stomp Out Hunger

October 1-24, Springfield Community
Join Missouri State, Drury, OTC, Evangel and SBU in making a difference both locally and globally through the all collegiate shoe drive.

Donating just one pair of shoes directly helps feed the hungry both in the U.S. and internationally, provides footwear goods for local vendors in developing countries, helps build water purification systems for villages in Kenya and Haiti, as well as impacts educational and healthcare needs.

Shoes will be collected at sites across campus from October 1-24th. The final “shoe-in” will occur on October 24 at 1-4pm at Country Girls Espresso, 2671 E Sunshine St, located next to Schweitzer United Methodist Church!

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Athletics

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

  • Friday, October 3, Field Hockey vs. Kent State, Allison North
  • Friday, October 3, W Soccer vs. Indiana State, 7pm, Allison South
  • Friday, October 3, Volleyball vs. Drake University, 7pm, Hammons Student Center
  • Saturday, October 4, Football vs. Youngstown State, 2pm, Plaster Stadium
  • Saturday, October 4, M Soccer vs. Drake University, 7pm, Allison South
  • Saturday, October 4, Volleyball vs. Northern Iowa, 7pm, Hammons Student Center
  • Sunday, October 5, Field Hockey vs. Davidson, 11am, Allison North
  • Tuesday, October 7, M Soccer vs. Oral Roberts, 7pm, Allison South
  • Friday, October 10, Volleyball vs. Wichita State, 7pm, Hammons Student Center
  • Saturday, October 11, W Soccer vs. Evansville, 7pm, Allison South

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Campus Recreation

  • Looking for an interesting way to explore the Ozarks?  Look no further than Outdoor Adventure’s Buffalo River Backpacking Trip! The trip will start on October 18th at 9AM and return on October 19th at 5PM.  Register by October 13th for this $35 trip that includes everything but food.
  • Interested in a Climbing Expedition? Outdoor Adventures is headed to Horseshoe Canyon Ranch!  This overnight climbing trip will be held from October 4th-5th and cost only $70 for everything but food!  For more information check out the Outdoor Adventures page of our website or call the welcome desk at 417-836-5334.
  • So many trips so little time!  Outdoor Adventures is also planning a Current River Canoe Trip on October 9th-10th for only $60!  Canoe 15 miles of this scenic river with OA.  Sign up now so you don’t miss the mandatory pre-trip meeting on October 6th.
  • SHARP Sessions are set!  Register online for this free self-defense course for females.  There will be three sessions you can choose from.  All held from 6:30-9PM in the FRC, studio A:
    • Session 2: October 20-21, Register by October 17
    • Session 3: November 17-18, Register by November 14
  • We’re already planning your winter break!  The 48th annual Ski Trip is scheduled to Steamboat Springs, CO during December 13-20.  Learn more about this awesome opportunity at http://www.missouristate.edu/recreation/OutdoorAdventures/140219.htm
  • 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 2: October 8 from 1:30pm-5:00pm
    • First Aid Session 2: October 8 from 5:00pm-6:30pm
    • CPR/AED Session 3: November 15 from 8:30am-12:00pm
    • First Aid Session 3: November 15 from 12:30pm-2:00pm

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

  • Power Yoga dates are set for this fall!  Here is a list of all your Power Yoga options:
    • Session 2: Tuesdays, 12:10-12:50PM, 10/21-11/11, Register by 10/17
    • Session 2: Thursdays, 12:10-12:50PM, 10/23-11/20, Register by 10/17

    Open to faculty and staff, eligible for non-credit fee waiver, $35 for members, $45 for non-members.

  • Personal Training is offered at the FRC!  Reach all of your goals this year with help from one of our certified personal trainers.  For more information visit our website: http://www.missouristate.edu/recreation/Wellness/AssessmentsAndTraining.htm
  • Massage Therapy is offered at the Foster Recreation Center.  Check our website for more information on times, prices, and how to sign up: http://www.missouristate.edu/recreation/Wellness/Massages.htm.

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