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What’s Happening: March 18 – March 30

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Information/Deadlines

Events

Opportunities

Athletics

  • Baseball
  • W Soccer

Campus Recreation

  • Last Day to Sign Up for Intramurals
  • New BearFit Pass Pricing
  • SHARP Sessions
  • American Red Cross CPR and First Aid Certification
  • Wellness Expo
  • Massage Therapy and Personal Training

Information/Deadlines

 

Irish American Heritage Month

March 1 – 31
March is designated as Irish American Heritage Month to recognize the contribution that Irish immigrants and their descendants have played in the formation of our Nation. Among those contributions are nine signers of the Declaration of Independence, over twenty of Washington’s generals, the first man to hold a commission in the United States Navy, over 190,000 Irish born Americans who fought in the Civil War, pioneering women such as Nellie Bly and Christa McAuliffe, the inventor of the modern submarine and 253 Medal of Honor recipients who list the place of their birth as Ireland.

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Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

March 1 – 31
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month thanks to a 1987 Presidential Proclamation which was the direct result of the advocacy efforts of The Arc. A lot has changed since then: more people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) are living and thriving in their communities rather than in institutions, there are more opportunities in education and employment, more protections in health care, the legal system and other areas of human rights, there are more positive and accurate portrayals of people with I/DD in the arts, the list goes on. But we must remember that many of those advancements were hard won. Self-advocacy and advocacy on behalf of those with I/DD was the impetus for many of the positive changes in our society such as the proclamation that recognized DD Awareness Month.

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Women’s History Month

March 1 – 31
This month pays tribute to the generations of women whose commitment to nature and the planet have proved invaluable to society. The celebration was met with positive response, and schools began to host their own Women’s History Week programs. The next year, leaders from the California group share their project at a Women’s History Institute at Sarah Lawrence College. Other participants not only became determined to begin their own local Women’s History Week projects but also agreed to support an effort to have Congress declare a national Women’s History Week. In 1981, Sen. Oran Hatch (R-UT) and Rep. Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) cosponsored the first Joint Congressional Resolution proclaiming a “Women’s History Week.” In 1987, the National Women’s History Project petitioned Congress to expand the celebration to the entire month of March. Since then, the National Women’s History Month Resolution has been approved every year with bipartisan support in both the House and Senate.

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Mid-Semester Grades Available

March 19
Spring mid-semester grades available online.

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Student Commencement Speaker Application

March 20
Interested in applying to be a Student Commencement Speaker? Students graduating in May 2015 are eligible to speak at commencement.  The ideal student speech should endeavor to inspire and motivate, while remaining relevant, encouraging, and memorable for not only their fellow graduates but all guests at Commencement.  One speaker will be chosen for each ceremony.

Student Commencement Speaker Application

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Last Day for 75% Credit Refund, Second Block

March 27
The last day to drop or withdraw from Spring 2015 Second Block classes, with 75% 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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Events

 

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Bear Brawl I

Saturday, March 21 at 4pm, McDonald Arena
Bear Brawl I will be a full night of exciting amateur boxing hosted by the MSU Boxing Team.  Admission is FREE to all MSU students, faculty, and staff, so come enjoy the fun!!!

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Birthday Bears

Bears Backing Bears Student Challenge

Thursday, March 12 – Friday, March 20
Help your fellow bears stay in school when they are facing a personal crisis with a gift to The Emergency Scholarship Fund. President Smart is making a donation to the Emergency Scholarship Fund in honor of the 110th Birthday and he is encouraging students to join him in supporting this scholarship that supports students in crisis.  Students can participate with an $11 gift and receive a #BirthdayBears T-shirt (limited number) and a chance to be eligible for President Smart’s reserved parking space for one week!  The campaign runs until 11:30 a.m. March 20th – exclusively at Bears Backing Bears.  The winner will be announced on March 21st at Dance Marathon, during the birthday hour. The crowdfunding page will be live for 30 total days, people can still contribute after the contest portion has ended.

Living History Luncheon

Friday, March 20 at 11:30am – 1pm, PSU Ballroom
Please join us for a Living History Luncheon on Friday, March 20, Buffet beginning at 11:30 a.m., class begins at noon. Historians portraying two of Missouri State’s most beloved academic legends, William Carrington and Virginia Craig, will be on campus one more time for a history lesson that will span the decades. Seating is limited, to ensure your spot and purchase a ticket at (417) 836-4143 or www.missouristatefoundation.org

Rock n’ Bowl: Birthday Bears

Friday, March 20 at 7:30pm, Level 1 Game Center
Student Activities Council Events

Dance Marathon

Saturday, March 21 at 12pm – 12am, Foster Recreation Center
Dance Marathon

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Dance Marathon

Saturday, March 21 at 12pm – 12am, Foster Recreation Center
Dance marathon is a 12-hour dance marathon and all funds raised go directly to Children’s Miracle Network at Cox South hospital in town. Although its 12 hours long, you don’t have to stay the entire time – you can come and go as you please. It’s a really fun event for a great cause. You can register for the event at mostatedm and the event will have live performers, a DJ for the entire 12 hours, inflatables, food catered by Insomnia Cookies, Qdoba, and Andy’s ice cream.

Hibernotes a cappella group, Nathan Momper (musician)

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Greek Jam

Saturday, March 28 at 1pm, Hammons Student Center
Greek jam is an event where teams present a dance, usually related to a theme. The event will take place at Hammons Student Center at 1 pm.

More information about Greek Week can be found in the Guest Blog

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Humans vs. Zombies

Monday, March 23 – Sunday, March 29 at 6am – 8pm, Springfield Campus
Come join Live Action Society in their Spring game of Humans VS Zombies – Wild West! Humans VS Zombies is a constant alert Nerf game of tag with two teams: the Humans who are armed with Nerf Blasters, and the Zombies who are trying to tag them. This game lasts the whole week and is completely FREE!

Sign up the week before at these locations:

  • Siceluff outside tables all day March 16-20
  • Inside PSU tables all day March 23-25

Full briefing sign up meetings are:

  • Wednesday March 18 PSU Room 317 8:30-10pm
  • Thursday March 19 PSU Room 312 8:30-10pm

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Missouri State Imrov

Monday, March 23 at 9pm, Carrington 208 (Carrington Auditorium)
Monday, March 30 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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Modern Voices – Chorale Concert

Sunday, March 22 at 7:30pm, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Springfield
Chorale is the flagship touring choir of Missouri State’s Department of Music. This select choir of approximately 48 voices performs regularly at conferences of the American Choral Directors Association, Missouri Music Educators Association, and the National Association for Music Education and has toured throughout the United States and Europe.

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SAC Events

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

Film: Precious

Wednesday, March 18 at 9pm, PSU Theatre
In New York City’s Harlem circa 1987, an overweight, abused, illiterate teen who is pregnant with her second child is invited to enroll in an alternative school in hopes that her life can head in a new direction.

After Hours and Concerts: Live! Music Competition

Thursday, March 19 at 9pm, PSU Ballroom
Student musicians will have the chance to compete to open for the Nelly concert.  Stop by to hear some of the most up-and-coming artists in the Springfield area.  If you are interested in auditioning to perform, please email Kane Sheek (SACConcerts@missouristate.edu).

Rock n’ Bowl: Birthday Bears Bash

Friday, March 20 at 7:30pm, PSU Level 1 Game Center
Celebrate Missouri State’s 110th Birthday with a huge birthday celebration!  Food, cake, games, and prizes!

Comedy: Jade Catta-Preta

Saturday, March 21 at 7pm, PSU Ballroom
Jade Catta-Preta is a triple threat writer, actress, and stand up comedian. She is presently a series regular on ABC’s “Manhattan Love Story” and is also a cast member on MTV’s “Girl Code”.

Film: Benchwarmers

Sunday, March 22 at 9pm, PSU Theatre
Wednesday, March 25 at 9pm, PSU Theatre
A trio of guys try and make up for missed opportunities in childhood by forming a three-player baseball team to compete against standard children baseball squads.

After Hours: #TBT Game Night

Thursday, March 26 at 9pm, McDonald Hall and Arena
Throw Back Thursday Game Night will feature some of your favorite childhood games! Come out and play them with your college peers!

Rock n’ Bowl

Friday, March 27 at 7:30pm, PSU Level 1 Game Center
Free bowling, ping-pong, and pool for students on Friday Nights in Level One Game Center.

Film: Kicking and Screaming

Sunday, March 29 at 9pm, PSU Theatre
Family man Phil Weston, a lifelong victim of his father’s competitive nature, takes on the coaching duties of a kids’ soccer team, and soon finds that he’s also taking on his father’s dysfunctional way of relating. We will be having a pizza drawing for people with 5 punches on their reward cards on the 25th.

Lectures: Candice DeLong

Monday, March 30 at 7pm, PSU Theatre
Candice DeLong has been called a real-life “Clarice Starling” and a female “Donnie Brasco.” She was on the front lines of some of the F.B.I.’s most gripping and memorable cases, including being chosen as one of three agents to carry out the manhunt for the Unabomer in Lincoln, Montana. She tailed terrorists, went undercover as a gangster’s moll, and posed as the madam for a call-girl ring. Now for the first time, she reveals the dangers and rewards of being a woman on the front lines of the world’s most powerful law enforcement agency.

DeLong was, until her retirement in July 2000, was the head field profiler in San Francisco for the F.B.I. She has served as the liaison to the Bureau’s world famous Behavioral Science Unit at Quantico and, as a member of the Child Abduction Task Force and former Registered Nurse, lectured widely on such issues as protecting women and children, and preventing sexual abuse.

In her book, Special Agent: My Life on the Front Lines as a Woman in the F.B.I., DeLong takes readers step by step through the profiling process and shows how she helped to solve a number of difficult, high profile cases. The story of her role as a lead investigator on the notorious Tylenol Murder case is particularly compelling. She also gives the true, insider’s story behind the investigation that led to the arrest of the Unabomber – including information that the media can’t or won’t reveal.

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Safe Zone Training

Thursday, March 19 at 12 – 1:30pm, PSU 313 (Parliamentary Room)
Monday, March 30 at 12 – 1:30pm, PSU 317
Safe Zone training will provide students, faculty, and staff with the tools, resources, and information required to create a safe space for Missouri State’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans*, Ally, and Queer community.
Upon completion of the training attendees will receive a “Safe Zone” placard that indicates their office or room is a safe space.

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SOFAC Under Construction – Required Training

Tuesday, March 24 at 9am, PSU 317A
Tuesday, March 24 at 11:30am, PSU 317A
Wednesday, March 25 at 9am, PSU 313
Wednesday, March 25 at 7pm, PSU 308A
Thursday, March 26 at 3pm, PSU 314AB
Thursday, March 26 at 8pm, PSU 308A
Friday, March 27 at 10am, PSU 314A
Friday, March 27 at 5pm, PSU 314A
The nature of SOFAC and its guidelines are changing! This training on the new SOFAC process is required by each student organization that is interested in receiving training for the 2015-2016 academic year!

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Spring Family Day 2015

Saturday, March 21 at 1pm, Hammons Field
Invite your family to Spring Family Day 2015, March 21st! The highlight of the day is Family Day at Hammons Field where the Bears Baseball team will take on Indiana State University in an afternoon game. Join us as we celebrate the 110th anniversary of the founding of our university. In addition, we celebrate 10 years as Missouri State University. Questions? Ask Priscilla at pchildress@missouristate.edu.

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Statewide Collaborative Diversity Conference

Wednesday, March 25 – Friday, March 27, PSU 3rd Floor
Missouri State University’s Statewide Collaborative Diversity Conference (SCDC) will focus on broadening the community leaders and tomorrow’s leaders with best practices showcased by diversity professionals from around the nation.

A new student day has been added on Wednesday, March 25. Session primarily focus on student diversity related issues but all attendees are welcome to attend.

Keynote: Daryl G. Smith

Daryl G. Smith, senior research fellow and professor emerita of education and psychology at Claremont Graduate University, is the keynote speaker for the 2015 SCDC. Dr. Smith’s research, teaching and publications are in the areas of organizational implications of diversity, assessment and evaluation, leadership and change, governance, diversity in STEM fields and faculty diversity.

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Tartuffe (The Imposter) | Play Procdution

Thursday, March 26 at 7:30pm, Coger Theatre
Friday, March 27 at 7:30pm, Coger Theatre
Saturday, March 28 at 7:30pm, Coger Theatre
Sunday, March 29 at 2:30pm, Coger Theatre
Written by Molière
Directed by Sara Brummel

The gullible Orgon and his mother, Madame Pernelle, have fallen under the influence of Tartuffe, a charlatan whose false piety and ulterior motives are obvious to the rest of Orgon’s family and friends.

So blinded is Orgon by misplaced admiration of his duplicitous houseguest, that he announces his daughter Mariane will marry Tartuffe, although she is already engaged to Valère. Alarmed by the degree to which Tartuffe has insinuated himself into the household, the family devises a plot to entrap Tartuffe into confessing his desire for Elmire, Orgon’s wife. The plan backfires, and Orgon responds by banishing his son from the house and signing over all his worldly possessions to Tartuffe!

A humorous satire of bourgeois values and religious hypocrisy, Tartuffe was banned by King Louis XIV soon after its premiere in 1664. The Archbishop of Paris issued an edict threatening excommunication for anyone who watched, performed in or read the play. Molière defended his work, noting that the juxtaposition of opposites — good and bad, right and wrong, wisdom and folly, truth and falsehood, the rational and the unreasonable — is at the heart of comedy.

Fortunately for generations of happy theatre-goers, the controversy surrounding the play eventually lifted, and Molière’s insightful work has endured as one of classical theatre’s most popular comedies.

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Tunnel of Oppression

Monday, March 30 at 6pm, Wells House Grand Lounge
Tunnel of Oppression is an interactive campus-wide social justice and diversity program. During this event, participants will walk through six different scenarios acted out by Missouri State students. These scenarios are meant to challenge participants about oppression that occurs every day in our community. Topics being covered in the Tunnel this year are race, trans*, sex trafficking, sexual assault, mental health, and self-harm. In the rooms, actors will portray issues that are pressing to the different topics being covered in the Tunnel this year. The event will be held in Wells House and will begin in the Wells Grand Lounge on the ground level of Well House. Step out of your comfort zone and into the tunnel!

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Women’s Leadership Conference

Monday, March 23 – Tuesday, March 24, Plaster Student Union
Women leaders are a “force of nature” when it comes to perseverance, endurance and producing successful outcomes. Missouri State University’s 2nd Annual Women’s Leadership Conference will explore women’s roles and their impact in all walks of life including business, sports, education and health.

Monday, March 23:  2:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. (includes dinner and mentoring mixer)
Tuesday, March 24: 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (includes lunch)

Regular registration-$99
Student registration-$39

This year’s featured keynote speaker is Cynthia Cooper, Founder & CEO of The CooperGroup, LLC. Other speakers include:

Click here to view conference information, schedule and speaker biographies.

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Opportunities

For more opportunities, subscribe to the Community Opportunities Newsletter.

 

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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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Athletics

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

  • Wednesday, March 18, Baseball vs. North Dakota State, 3:05pm, Hammons Field
  • Friday, March 20, Baseball vs. Indiana State, 6:35pm, Hammons Field
  • Friday, March 20, W Basketball vs. Tulsa, 7:05pm, JQH Arena
  • Saturday, March 21, Baseball vs. Indiana State, 2:05pm, Hammons Field
  • Sunday, March 22, Baseball vs. Indiana State, 1:05pm, Hammons Field
  • Tuesday, March 24, Baseball vs. Kansas, 6:35pm, Hammons Field
  • Saturday, March 28, W Soccer vs. Butler CC, 11am, Betty and Bobby Allison South Stadium
  • Saturday, March 28, W Soccer vs. Western Illinois, 2pm, Betty and Bobby Allison South Stadium

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Campus Recreation

  • Last chance to register for intramural sports is Wednesday, March 18! Put together a team for Sand Volleyball, Soccer, Flag Football, and Ultimate Frisbee! Register at IMLeagues.com or contact Lauren Burns at the Foster Recreation Center for any further questions.
  •  BearFit Passes are $20 after Spring Break! With summer around the corner, now is the time to get active!  Unlimited passes will only be $20 for the remainder of the semester so buy a pass and get in shape with BearFit.
  •  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 2: March 30 & 31

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: March 21, 9AM-12:30PM

First Aid Session: March 21, 12:30-2PM

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

  • Wellness Expo at the Campus Recreation on April 8th from 11am-3pm. Recognize where campus departments it within the 8 dimensions of wellness and participate in the activities, screenings, and demonstrations that Missouri State offers.
  • 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 22 – November 3

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Information

Events

Opportunities

Athletics

  • Field Hockey
  • Volleyball
  • W Soccer
  • M Soccer
  • D2 Hockey

Campus Recreation

  • Bubble Soccer
  • Creepy Crawly Costume Candy Climb
  • FRC Haunted Trail
  • Yoga by Jack-O-Lantern
  • 48th annual Ski Trip
  • CPR and First Aid Certification
  • SHARP Sessions
  • Personal Training
  • Massage Therapy

Information

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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Stomp Out Hunger

October 1 – October 24
See below for more 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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My Payment Plan Deadline

October 25
The final installment of the “My Payment Plan” for fall 2014 housing and required student fees is due today. If paying in person, payment must be received in Bursar’s Office by 4:00 p.m. Payments submitted via the web must be completed by 4pm also to be processed in time.

For more information see the Bursar’s webpage.

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Refund Deadline – Second Block Classes at 50% Credit/Refund

October 30
Today is the last day to change sections, drop, or withdraw from fall 2014 Second Block classes with 50% refund.

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Native American Heritage Month

November 1-30
In response to an effort by many to gain a day of recognition for the great influence American Indians have had upon the U.S., Congress designated a week of October to celebrate Native American Awareness Week in 1976. Yearly legislation was enacted to continue the tradition until August 1990, when President Bush approved the designation of November as National American Indian Heritage Month. Each year a similar proclamation is issued. President Clinton noted in 1996, “Throughout our history, American Indian and Alaska Native peoples have been an integral part of the American character. Against all odds, America’s first peoples have endured, and they remain a vital cultural, political, social, and moral presence.” November is an appropriate month for the celebration because it is traditionally a time when many American Indians hold fall harvest and world-renewal ceremonies, powwows, dances, and various feasts. The holiday recognizes hundreds of different tribes and approximately 250 languages, and celebrates the history, tradition, and values of American Indians. National American Indian Heritage Month serves as a reminder of the positive effect native peoples have had on the cultural development and growth of the U.S., as well as the struggles and challenges they have faced.

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Panamanian Independence Month

November 1-30
The Fiestas Patrias (literally ‘Homeland Festivals’) mark the process by which Panama achieved independence from Spain in 1821, then Colombia in 1903, and (more empirically) from the United States with the handover of the Panama Canal in 1999. The celebration extends over the entire month of November, with various days singled out for their respective honors.

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Events

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#AllieStrong Dodgeball Tournament

Sunday, October 26 at 2pm, Hammons Student Center
Come out to help us support our teammate, Allie Alvstad, and her battle against leukemia by participating in our double-elimination dodgeball tournament!! All proceeds will be going to Allie and her family.

Costume-themed—you and your teammates will dress up!! Prizes awarded for best costume!

Special prizes for the first-place team

If you are interested in playing, pick up a form today from the softball office in Hammons Student Center or at the Rec Center front desk.

Deadline to register is October 20.

Contact Braxton Coil (Braxton94@live.missouristate.edu) for more information.

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Bear Battalion Annual Halloween Costume Run

Friday, October 31 at 6:30am, Meyer Library Fountain
Pick a costume and your running shoes and join the MSU Army ROTC on our annual Battalion Costume Run!  Starts 06:30 am, meeting at the fountains in front of Meyer Library.  The public is invited for this fun 3 mile run.

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Carrie’s Café Opens

Thursday, October 23 at 11:30am, Professional Building Room 426
Carrie’s Café will open today and will be open every Tuesday and Thursday from 11:30am to 1pm.

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City of Angels | Musical Production

Thursday, October 23 at 7:30pm, Coger Theatre
Friday, October 24 at 7:30pm, Coger Theatre
Saturday, October 25 at 7:30pm, Coger Theatre
Sunday, October 26 at 2:30pm, Coger Theatre
Set in Hollywood in the 1940s, City of Angels weaves together two plot lines: the “real” world of Stine, a young crime novelist, with the “reel” world of P.I. Stone, his hard-boiled, fictional hero.

$18 Adults; $16 Students/Seniors; $12 in advance with MSU ID.
Craig Hall box office: Monday-Friday, 10AM-5PM, or by calling 417-836-7678.

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Clothesline Project

Monday, October 27 – Friday, October 31 all day, PSU North Mall
This event will be hosted by Fraternity & Sorority Life Leaders of Social Awareness (formerly GAMMA). The clothes line project is a national event that happens to promote awareness for domestic violence. This event will be cosponsored with many other organizations on campus.

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Communication: How We Connect and What To Do About It When We Don’t

Wednesday, October 22 at 5pm, Taylor Health and Wellness Center Conference Room
This presentation will explore the ways we connect with our partners, the poisons that permeate our partnerships, and how we sometimes fall into the abyss of relationship emptiness. What happened to our once-loving bonds? What makes love last? Do men and women need the same things in relationships? The presenter will describe the emotional heritage that we bring to our relationships and participants will examine how to repair and rebuild healthier happier lives.

A light snack and beverages will be provided.

Please register by contacting SheilaBowen@Missouristate.edu or by calling Sheila at 836-4064.

This presentation is provided by Dr. Libby Bennett, who is a licensed clinical psychologist and published author. Dr. Bennett practices locally and specializes in sex therapy.

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Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical

Friday, October 24 at 8pm, Juanita K. Hammons Hall
Saturday, October 25 at 2pm, Juanita K. Hammons Hall
SAturday, October 25 at 8pm, Juanita K. Hammons Hall
Once again, the holidays will kick off early at Juanita K. Hammons Hall, as the producers of HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS mount and launch their national Broadway tour at the Hall. The company will spend a week and a half in our venue prepping their production – putting the final touches on sets, songs, scenes and dances – and then present the show for our subscribers and patrons before they head out on the road.

$25 – $55. Missouri State Tix box offices, by phone at 417-836-7678, or at HammonsHall.com.
Single ticket on-sale date TBA

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Energy Awareness Month

Dining in the Dark

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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Faith & Life Matters Series: Mark Joslyn

Monday, November 3 at 7pm, Coger Theatre
Mark Joslyn has been in media management and consulting since 1993. During that time he managed the business and financial end of over 750 programs for networks such as A&E, Bio, History, Discovery, National Geographic, MSNBC, Lifetime, and Weather Channel. He studied Finance and Business Administration at the University of Chicago Graham School of Business and has a BFA in Theatre from Missouri State University. Mark was part of the cast of “The Normal Heart” when it was performed at MSU twenty-five years ago. Fall 2014 marks the 25th anniversary of the theatre production that put Springfield, Missouri in the national spotlight.

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Halloween in the Halls

Wednesday, October 29 at 5pm, Blair-Shannon House Grand Lounge
The residence hall association and the department of residence life, housing and dining services will be sponsoring a safe indoor Halloween experience for the children ages 2 to 12 of all Missouri State faculty, staff and students. Tours will start at 5:15 p.m. and the last tour will leave the Grand Lounge at 7:30 p.m. The Pumpkin Patch, in the Blair-Shannon Grand Lounge will include check-in, games and refreshments. All floors will be non-scary. Residents of our buildings will be trained to be tour guides known as Pumpkin Pals and will escort the children through the residence halls.

 

View the Guest Blog for more information!

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Humans vs. Zombies: Gotham City

Monday, October 27 – Sunday, November 2 all day, Springfield Campus
Players fight for their lives against the zombie apocalypse! The most notorious villains of Gotham City have unleashed a growing horde of zombies. Fight your gruesome fate, take back your city, and bring the villains to justice!

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Internationally Renowned Ceramic Artist Lecture

Thursday, October 30 at 7pm, Brick City Room 312
Internationally renowned ceramic artist Richard Hirsch will present a lecture on his work at 7 P.M. on Thursday, October 30. The lecture will take place in Room 312 of Missouri State University’s Brick City Building One, 327 West Mill Street in downtown Springfield.

Richard Hirsch is an internationally renowned ceramic artist who served for many years as a professor in the School for American Craft at Rochester Institute of Technology. His artwork can be found in numerous museum collections both in the US and abroad.

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LGBT History Month

The Normal Heart

Friday, October 24 at 7:30pm, 431 S Jeffereson Ave #136
Saturday, October 25 at 7:30pm, 431 S Jeffereson Ave #136
Sunday, October 26 at 2pm, 431 S Jeffereson Ave #136
Friday, October 31 at 7:30pm, 431 S Jeffereson Ave #136
Saturday, November 1 at 7:30pm, 431 S Jeffereson Ave #136
Sunday, November 2 at 2pm, 431 S Jeffereson Ave #136
Fall 2014 marks the 25th anniversary of the theatre production that put Springfield, Missouri in the national spotlight. Larry Kramer’s landmark play about love, AIDS and New York in the 1980s chronicles the rise of the AIDS crisis in New York City as seen through the eyes of writer/activist Ned Weeks, the gay Jewish founder of a prominent HIV advocacy group. Ned unexpectedly finds himself at the forefront of the fight against AIDS at a time when the disease was so terrifyingly new it didn’t even have a name. As more and more of his friends fall ill, Ned tries his best to rally support for the cause all the while finding love with Felix and raging against institutions of media, medicine and government that seem determined to ignore him. The play is as dramatically powerful, timely and poignant as it was when it first appeared in 1985. Winner of the 2012 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play, this production contains adult language and subject matter.

Kick-Off *Rescheduled

Thursday, October 23 at 6pm, PSU Food Court
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.

Big Gay Talent Show

Wednesday, October 29 at 6pm, PSU Theatre
It’s finally time for our 4th Annual Big Gay Talent Show! Join Spectrum for a night of fun showcasing the many talents of fellow students!

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Majors Fair

Tuesday, October 28 at 9am, PSU Ballroom
The Majors Fair is an event that brings together students with faculty and staff from the nearly 200 academic paths available at Missouri State University.

This event is a great opportunity for students to gather printed materials from various majors and minors, ask questions of faculty, staff and advisors, and compare academic options.

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Public Affairs Convocation Lecture: Eric Greitens

Tuesday, October 28 at 7pm, Juanita K. Hammons Hall
The convocation lecture is free and open to the public, but requires a ticket for entry. Tickets will be available exclusively to current MSU ID holders October 6-9, 2014. Beginning Friday, October 10th tickets become available to the general public as well as to members of the MSU community.

Free tickets can be picked up at the ticket offices of Hammons Hall, for the Performing Arts, JQH Arena or Plaster Student Union.  Tickets may be ordered by phone through the ticket office by calling 417-836-7678, but a $5 shipping and handling fee will apply.

Eric Greitens will reflect on his experiences as both a soldier and a humanitarian.  Eric is a former Navy SEAL, award-winning author, Rhodes Scholar, and Founder and CEO of The Mission Continues. He speaks on living with resilience, and leading with strength and compassion through adverse circumstances. His work as a social entrepreneur, is transforming how America views our veterans.  Greitens will discuss his book, The Heart and the Fist: The Education of a Humanitarian, the Making of a Navy SEAL.

As this year’s common reader for Missouri State University, his book The Heart and the Fist will be on sale at the event with a a book signing following the presentation.

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SAC Events

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

Movie: Transamerica

Wednesday, October 22 at 9pm, PSU Theatre
Sunday, October 26 at 9pm, PSU Theatre
Free movie in the PSU Theatre.  Check out SAC Events Blog for more information.

Diwali Celebration

Thursday, October 23 at 6pm, PSU Ballroom
It’s the festival of lights (deep = light and avali = a row i.e., a row of lights) that’s marked by four days of celebration, which literally illumines the country with its brilliance, and dazzles all with its joy. Each of the four days in the festival of Diwali is separated by a different tradition, but what remains true and constant is the celebration of life, its enjoyment and goodness.
Candle holders will be created to celebration of Diwali.

After Hours: Ultimate Frisbee

Thursday, October 23 at 9pm, FRC Basketball Courts
SAC is hosting an ultimate frisbee tournament. Students will be split into teams at the event and a tournament bracket will be used for the night.

Comedy Club: Carlie & Doni

Friday, October 24 at 7pm, PSU Union Club (Room 400)
Carlie and Doni are a straight girl/lesbian musical duo that have spent the last 4 years turning their 7 minute musical act into a one hour comedy extravaganza. They were voted Best comedians in L.A. for 2011 by Los Angeles Magazine. You can catch them headlining the Hollywood Improv and at universities and comedy clubs all over the United States. They are a hilarious duo that incorporates silly songs that offer a crude humor for college students.

Rock n’ Bowl

Friday, October 24 at 7:30pm, PSU Level 1 Game Center
Friday, October 31 at 7:30pm, PSU Level 1 Game Center
Free bowling, table tennis and billiards in Level One Game Center.

Movie: The Purge Anarchy

Wednesday, October 29 at 9pm, PSU Theatre
Sunday, November 2 at 9pm, PSU Theatre
Free movie in the PSU Theatre.  Check out SAC Events Blog for more information.

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Veteran’s Ball

Friday, October 24 at 5:30pm, Tower Club
Veteran Student Organization will host a Veteran Ball as an omage to their military service. All community members are invited. Additional details will be provided closer to the event.

Open to current students, future students, family of students, alumni, faculty, staff, community, visitors.

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Opportunities

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Bear Service Team

Bear Service Team (BST) is a student organization team that plans and promotes service opportunities for Missouri State University students. BST collaborates with local agencies in Springfield and beyond to have meaningful service experiences that allow students to become engaged in the community. BST is looking for students who want to become engaged in the community, have a passion for social issues, and have creative ideas about how to get students involved. Visit the Center for Community Engagement (the green room) for more information and pick up an application!

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Food Assistance for Students

Mondays and 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.

Well of Life – MSU Student Food Pantry
418 S Kimbrough
Springfield, MO 65806
(Just across from the Qdoba near Bear Park North)

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Halloween Spooktacular at Dickerson Park Zoo

Thursdays – Sundays, October 9-31 at 6:30pm-9pm, Dickerson Park Zoo
Halloween SPOOKTACULAR is the largest on-grounds annual fundraiser for Friends of the Zoo. 2014 is the 31st year of hosting this family friendly, evening Halloween event. Halloween SPOOKTACULAR averages 20,000 attendees, and proceeds from SPOOKTACULAR support the zoo’s Conservation Education and Outreach programs.

About 30 volunteers will be needed each night. Most evenings more than one service group will be used to fulfill the requirements. It is suggested that you select 2 or 3 possible dates for your organization to volunteer in case your first choice is not available. It is very important to be accurate with your RSVP numbers when scheduling volunteer groups so that plans can be made accordingly. In most cases, it is not possible to accommodate groups larger than the nightly requirements, but groups can be split over multiple evenings.
On the evening you are scheduled: Be at the zoo no later than 5:45 p.m. for event orientation and volunteer assignments. Please plan to stay until 9:30 p.m. If you choose to dress in a costume, please make certain it is non-scary & family appropriate! Keep the weather in mind when choosing a costume. Please note: SPOOKTACULAR is an outdoor event and DOES NOT cancel due to poor weather conditions.

All treats are provided by the zoo. Not all volunteers will be handing out treats; at least half will be working activity stations and interactive areas. Princesses and Superheroes: On select nights, when we do not have actual actors in these areas, we would like a couple of volunteers to dress as princesses and superheroes for interaction with kids. If interested, please inquire specifically about these character positions for details and scheduling.

Contact: Erin Hitsman (Sorensen)
Phone: 417-833-1570
E-mail: ehitsman@dickersonparkzoo.org
Website: http://www.dickersonparkzoo.org

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KSMU Public Radio Fall Fundraiser

October 16-24, Strong 115
Ozarks Public Broadcasting will be holding its fall fundraiser from October 16th to October 24th. This fundraiser is in place to help raise money for KSMU Public Radio. Volunteers can sign up for shifts one hour at a time and will be in the phone bank taking pledges from listeners. Free food and drink will be provided during your shift. Go to Volunteer Spot to sign up!

Contact: Tana Aguas
Phone: 417-836-4402
E-mail: TanaAguas@MissouriState.edu

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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
Phone: 417-773-1639
E-mail: 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 24, Field Hockey vs. Miami Ohio, 4pm, Allison North Stadium
  • Friday, October 24, Volleyball vs. Bradley, 7pm, Hammons Student Center
  • Saturday, October 25, W Soccer vs. Loyola, 1pm, Allison South Stadium
  • Saturday, October 25, M Soccer vs. Bradley, 6pm, Allison South Stadium
  • Saturday, October 25, Volleyball vs. Loyola Chicago, 7pm, Hammons Student Center
  • Friday, October 31, D2 Ice Hockey vs. University of Central Oklahoma, Mediacom Ice Park
  • Saturday, November 1, D2 Ice Hockey vs. University of Central Oklahoma, Mediacom Ice Park

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Campus Recreation

  • How about some Bubble Soccer?! Sign up on imleagues.com to register for this year’s game!  Men’s and women’s divisions are available for this October 25th FREE tournament from 10AM-12PM.  Donations will be accepted for #AllieStrong.  For more info on bubble soccer, check out this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQQo08CPGm8
  • Trick or treat your way to the top of the climbing wall with this year’s Creepy Crawly Costume Candy Climb!  On October 29th from 4PM-10PM you can scale the FRC climbing wall to retrieve candy!  It sure is a nice incentive to make it to the top!
  • The FRC Haunted Trail is back this year!  Come to the Foster Recreation Center between 9PM-12AM on October 30th for a haunted house through the FRC basement.  Co-sponsored by SAC, we’ll also be providing free food and music on the FRC patio!  This event is FREE for students so you do not want to miss out on this Halloween scare!
  • Mark your calendar for October 27th, it’s Yoga by Jack-O-Lantern!  Get in the Halloween spirit by taking Yoga in a studio lit by jack-o-lanterns.  This special event will be at 7PM and cost only $2.
  • 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 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.

  • Only one SHARP Session left!  Register online for this free self-defense course for females.  November 17-18 from 6:30-9PM in the FRC, studio A. Register by November 14.

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What’s Happening: September 24 – October 6

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Events

Information

 Opportunities

Athletics

  • W Soccer
  • D2 Hockey
  • D3 Hockey
  • M Soccer
  • Softball
  • Field Hockey
  • Volleyball
  • Club Soccer
  • Football

Campus Recreation

  • Glow Zumba
  • Pedal Springfield
  • James River Kayaking 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.

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First Block Class Deadline

September 25
Last day to Drop or Withdraw, declare Pass/Not-Pass, and Change to or from Audit for First Block Classes.

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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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International Week of the Deaf

September 21-27
The last full week in September is Deaf Awareness Week. It is also known as the International Week of the Deaf (or International Week of Deaf People). The purpose of Deaf Awareness Week is to draw attention to deaf people, their accomplishments and their issues. During this week, many deaf organizations hold activities to celebrate and conduct public information campaigns to educate people about deafness. Companies and agencies often mark the event, and schools, colleges and universities hold awareness events.

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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.

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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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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.

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Academic Integrity Days

Mock Academic Integrity Hearing

Tuesday, September 30 at 9:30am, PSU Ballroom
Tuesday, September 30 at 12:30pm, PSU Ballroom
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.

Business Leaders Panel

Tuedsay, September 30 at 4pm, Glass Hall 108
The Academic Integrity Council and the College of Business present a panel of business leaders to discuss ethics and the role of integrity in the business community.

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.

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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Baker Observatory Open House

Friday, September 26 at 7:30pm, Baker Observatory.
Telescopes will be set up at Baker Observatory for people to view interesting celestial objects. We have telescopes ranging from 8 to 16 inches. Come out and watch Mars set or Uranus rise, or both. Depending on weather, we will point the telescopes at planets, binary stars, clusters of stars, nebulas, and perhaps even galaxies.

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ChoralFest Concert

Monday, September 29 at 7:30pm, Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts.
Women’s Chorus, Men’s Chorus, Choral Union, Chorale, and Grand Chorus. This concert will feature all ensembles from Missouri State University Choral Studies. It is also free and open to the public.

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Columbinus | Play Production

Thursday, September 18 – September 28 at 7:30pm, Craig Hall 207.
In the days following the massacre at Columbine High School, media coverage was full of the “Who, What, Where, When and How” of this horrific event, but the question “Why?” remains.The documentary drama Columbinus explores this complex question as it weaves together courtroom testimony by survivors and witnesses; police evidence; interviews with students, parents, teachers and community members; and, most chilling of all, excerpts from the personal journals, emails and home videos of the shooters themselves.

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Courageous Conversations: Dealing with Sexual Assault

Monday, September 29 at 7pm, PSU 308 A&B.
Understand your rights, learn self-defense techniques, and pinpoint important contacts.

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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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Explore PSU

Campus LINK

Wednesday, September 24 at 11:30am, PSU Information Desk.
Learn about Campus LINK and get some cool giveaways.

Volunteer Programs

Thursday, September 25 at 11:30am, PSU Information Desk.
Learn about Volunteer Programs and get some cool giveaways.

Event and Meeting Services

Tuesday, September 30 at 11:30am, PSU Information Desk.
Learn about Event and Meeting Services and get some cool giveaways.

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LGBT History Awareness 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.

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Manhattan Short Film Festival

Saturday, September 27 at 6:30pm, PSU Theatre
The Manhattan Short Film Festival is an instantaneous celebration that occurs simultaneously across the globe, bringing great films to great venues and allowing the audiences to select their favorites. Sponsored by the Department of Media, Journalism, and Film. Tickets are $10 at the door.

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Orchestra Concert

Tuesday, September 30, Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts.
The MSU Symphony Orchestra presents its fall concert.

Featured works will include Symphony No. 3 “Pastoral” by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Tsar Sultan Suite by Nicholas Rimsky-Korsakov, and the Overture to La Gazza Ladra by Rossini

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SAC Events

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

SAC Movie: Neighbors

Wednesday, September 24 at 9pm, PSU Theatre.
Sunday, September 28 at 9pm, PSU Theatre.
Free movie in the PSU Theatre.  Check out SAC Events Blog for more information.

SAC After Hours: Casino Night

Thursday, September 25 at 9pm, PSU Ballroom West.
We will be bringing in a mock casino company that will set up various games that you would often play such as black jack, slot machines, craps, etc. There will be prizes given out throughout the night. Winning the games offered will correspond with chances of winning the prizes. Food and beverages will be provided, as well as music. We will also provide information on gambling addiction.

Rock n’ Bowl

Friday, September 26 at 7:30pm, PSU Level 1 Game Center.
Friday, October 3 at 7:30pm, PSU Level 1 Game Center.
Free bowling, table tennis and billiards in Level One Game Center.

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.

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Sharing Culture African Styles

Wednesday, September 24 at 6:30pm, PSU 400.
Please join us at a wonderful event to socialize and learn about African customs and culture and African American customs and culture. We will have an exciting panel of educators and students to share experiences, customs and life styles.

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Shattering Silences

Nigerian Cultural Connections

Friday, September 26 at 4pm, PSU 313.
This presentation is part of the Nigeria Public Affairs Program sponsored by the U.S. Embassy, Public Affairs Section, Abuja, Nigeria, and Missouri State University Provost Office and Division for Diversity & Inclusion. “Shattering Silences: Nigerian Cultural Connections” is a presentation by a Nigeria Scholars Delegation from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka designed to share Nigeria’s cultural diversity with Missouri State University campus and the greater community.

International Disability Studies: Building Community

Monday, September 29 at 1:30pm, PSU 313.
This panel is part of the Nigeria Public Affairs Program sponsored by the U.S. Embassy, Public Affairs Section, Abuja, Nigeria, and Missouri State University, Provost Office and Division for Diversity & Inclusion. “Shattering Silences: International Disability Studies: Building Community” focuses on the experiences of Nigerian students with disabilities and their backgrounds, expectations, and challenges. This panel discussion is a peak into some international faculty and student perspectives and issues related to disability studies. This event is also listed on the Master Advisor calendar. Even if you are not attending this event for Master Advisor credit, please register with FCTL to attend. Food will be served at this event. Faculty and staff can register for the event through My Learning Connection.

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Showcase

Saturday, September 27 at 9:30am, Plaster Student Union.
Showcase is an open house visit day for prospective students. High school and transfer students, along with their families, are invited to attend. At Showcase, prospective students can meet faculty members, discover majors offered at Missouri State, take a campus tour, learn about the more than 300 student organizations, and learn about admission, financial aid, housing, Multicultural Student Services and the Honors College.

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State of the University Address

Monday, September 29 at 12pm, PSU Theater.
President Clif Smart and Provost Frank Einhellig will present the annual State of the University address.

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The Music Man – In Concert

Friday, September 26 at 8pm, Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts.
Saturday, September 27 at 2pm & 8pm, Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts.
Shirley Jones and Patrick Cassidy co-star in this celebration of one of America’s favorite movie musicals. The show features gorgeous costumes, video projections, film clips, and the classic songs everyone loves! Student rush tickets available for $35 one hour prior to the performance with a valid student ID.

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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

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100 Missouri Miles Challenge

Missouri State University is participating as a group in the 100 Missouri Miles Challenge – Campus Challenge and we want YOU to join us in this wellness initiative. The Campus Challenge has been launched by Gov. Jay Nixon under the umbrella of the 100 Missouri Miles Challenge to encourage wellness on college campuses.

School pride is on the line as we compete against other Missouri universities for the 2014 Missouri Miles Cup! It’s easy to participate. Whether it’s a stroll outside between classes or a bike ride on a trail with roommates and friends, you can register and log your miles by going to 100MissouriMiles.com. Be sure to share your experiences on Facebook and Twitter using #100MoMiles.

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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 1-25, 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 1-25th. All shoes collected from each participating organization will be delivered on October 25th at 9:00am to the parking lot of Schweitzer UMC, 2747 E Sunshine Street for a rallying end to the 2014 project!

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Athletics

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

  • Thursday, September 25, W Soccer vs. Nebraska-Omaha, 7pm, Allison South
  • Friday, September 26, D2 Ice Hockey vs. DePaul University, 7pm, Mediacom Ice Park
  • Friday, September 26, D3 Ice Hockey vs. Iowa State University, 9:45pm, Mediacom Ice Park
  • Saturday, September 27, D3 Ice Hockey vs. Iowa State University, 3pm, Mediacom Ice Park
  • Saturday, September 27, M Soccer vs. Air Force, 7pm, Allison South
  • Saturday, September 27, D2 Ice Hockey vs. DePaul University, 7pm, Mediacom Ice Park
  • Tuesday, September 30, Softball vs. Labette CC, 4pm, Killian Softball Complex
  • Tuesday, September 30, Softball vs. Labette CC, 6pm, Killian Softball Complex
  • Tuesday, September 30, M Soccer vs. Tulsa, 7pm, Allison South
  • 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

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Campus Recreation

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  • Glow Zumba is back and it’s happening THIS WEDNESDAY!  Take Zumba on September 24 @ 6:00pm in a blacked out studio with glow sticks to illuminate your moves.  It’s a whole new twist on Zumba!  It was a blast last year, so put on your neon and make this year’s a success!
  • Experience Springfield in a whole new way with Pedal Springfield!  Bring your bikes to the FRC at 6PM on Wednesday September 24 to travel the Springfield bikeways with Outdoor Adventures.  The event will end at 8PM.
  • Love to kayak?  Join Outdoor Adventures for a day on the James River!  A James River Kayaking trip is happening on September 27th from 9AM-4PM.  Check it out at http://www.missouristate.edu/recreation/OutdoorAdventures/Trips.htm
  • 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
  • Intramural Registration is underway! Sports that are currently open include: IFC softball, ultimate Frisbee, and soccer. A full list of intramurals and their registration deadlines can be found at missouristate.edu/recreation/intramurals
  • 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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