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What’s Happening: September 14-September 20

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Events

Opportunities

Athletics

  • Thursday, September 10 at 8:00, Rally in the Valley, Plaster Stadium
  • Friday, September 11 7:00, Men’s Soccer vs. Saint Mary’s, Allison South Fields
  • Saturday, September 12 at 2:00,Football vs. Chadron State, Plaster Stadium
  • Saturday, September  19 at 11:00, Softball vs. Crowder College, Killian Softball Complex
  • Sunday, September 20 at 1:00, Softball vs. Avila, Killian Softball Complex
  • Sunday, September 20 at 1:00, Women’s Soccer vs. Western Illinois, Allison South Stadium
  • Sunday, September 20 at 5:00, Softball vs. Labette CC, Killian Softball Complex

Campus Recreation

    • Family Weekend
    • S.H.A.R.P Sexual Harassment And Rape Prevention Classes
    • Swimming Lessons
    • American Red Cross CPR and First Aid Certification
    • James River Kayak Trip
    • Intramural Sports
    • Massage Therapy
    • Personal Training
    • Moonlight Swim

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Public Affairs Week

September 14-19
Public Affairs Week (PAW) is an annual, week-long series of events and presentations developed by and for students as the kick-off for the 2015-2016 Public Affairs theme, Building Healthy Communities: Body, Mind, Spirit.
For information and events visit online at publicaffairs.missouristate.edu/paw.

 

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Last Day for 25% Credit/Refund Fall

September 19
The last day to change sections, drop, or withdraw from Fall 2015 First Block classes, with 25% refund, is today.

Drops and withdrawals can be processed online at My Missouri State. If you have a hold on your account preventing the use of the web registration system to drop a class, contact the Office of the Registrar prior to midnight on the deadline day. Office hours are 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. After 5:00 pm, email Registrar@missouristate.edu from your University email account, or fax 417-836-6334.

Course adds and section changes can only be processed with academic department approval.

Additional refund deadlines can be found here: http://www.missouristate.edu/registrar/refunds.htm

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Hispanic Heritage Month

Each year, American 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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Help Conserve Energy During Aug/Sept

August & September
The campus annual electrical demand rates will likely be set for the entire year sometime soon. The combination of students back for the fall semester and the extreme high temperatures will cause the electrical consumption to peak and therefore determine what electrical capacity City Utilities must plan for our campus throughout the entire year. This establishes the minimum we must pay through the next 10 months for the demand portion of the electric bills, regardless of the actual electricity we consume. Please join the campus community to step up and make a difference during the months of August and September by following these energy conserving measures to help set a low demand rate!

Help the Campus to be more sustainable!
More information at http://www.missouristate.edu/facilities/#conserve and http://www.missouristate.edu/facilities/EnergyMgmnt.htm#videos

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Citizen Scholar Award Nomination

The Board of Governors is once again soliciting nominations for the annual Citizen Scholars Award. Since the award was created in 2007, forty-seven exceptional students have been chosen to receive this prestigious honor, and the Missouri State University Board of Governors is expecting to recognize six more outstanding students this fall.
Faculty or Staff can nominate student who excels academically and exemplifies the Public Affairs mission. The deadline for nominations to be received is 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 17, 2015. More information can be found on the Citizen Scholars webpagehttp://studentaffairs.missouristate.edu/citizenscholaraward.htm
Recipients of the Citizen Scholar Award are recognized at various times throughout the academic year, including at athletic events, on the House and Senate floors at the Capitol in Jefferson City, at Board of Governors’ functions, and at award banquets. Recipients will also be recognized on a plaque in the Parliamentary Room in the Plaster Student Union.

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Application for Graduate Student Speakers

Due September 25
Want to speak at your graduation? Apply to become a student speaker for fall commencement and leave your legacy at Missouri state university.

Find the application here!
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Events


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Public Affairs Week: New Voter Registration

September 14 at 10:00AM-2:00PM, Library and PSU
To help emphasize the community engagement tenant of the public affairs mission, voter registration will be available at various times and locations on campus during Public Affairs Week. All qualifying students, staff and faculty are encouraged to get registered to vote!
Booths located south court of the PSU and inside the lobby of the Meyer Library.

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Public Affairs Week: Civic Engagement Conference

September 17 at 9:00AM-3:30PM, PSU Ballroom
Join us for an informative and thought provoking look at the issues related to opportunity and democracy here in Springfield and in the United States. Topics that will be discussed include economic opportunity and social mobility; increasing diversity and its impact on communities; the state of political and civic participation; and the ways our community has come together to address public health needs. In an age where the influence of money on politics has grown exponentially and economic inequality is at record-high levels, this conference will explore democracy and self-governance.
Although there is no charge to attend any part of this Conference, including the luncheon, please register on the PAW website (http://publicaffairs.missouristate.edu/paw/conference.htm). This applies to students, faculty, staff and community members.
Dr. Jose Calderon is a Professor in Sociology and Chicano Studies at Pitzer College. He received his B. A. from the University of Colorado in Communications and his MA and PhD in Sociology from the University of California Los Angeles. As the son of immigrant farm workers from Mexico, he has had a long history of connecting his academic work with community organizing, student-based service learning, participatory action research, critical pedagogy, and multi-ethnic coalition building.
George Mehaffy is Vice President for Academic Leadership and Change at the American Association of State Colleges and Universities. His work focuses on civic engagement in higher education and leads such initiatives as the American Democracy Project.

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Public Affairs Week: Carillon Bells Patriotic Recital

September 17 at 12:00PM, Meyer Library Lawn
In honor of Constitution Day, join the campus community at 12:00 noon to hear a medley of time honored patriotic songs as performed by Dr. Jeremy Chesman – can you identify our national songs?
Jeremy Chesman, AAGO, ChM, University Carillonist and Assistant Professor of Music, is a graduate of the University of Michigan, where he was the first person to earn a Master of Music degree in Carillon Performance. His performances have been broadcast in the United States, the Netherlands, and Japan, and he has performed live throughout the United States, as well as in the Netherlands, France, Belgium, and Portugal, where he played a recital of American music at the National Palace in Mafra on the European Union’s day of mourning for the events of September 11.
A specialist in American music, Mr. Chesman has premiered works by Steven Sodders and Augustus O. Hill. He has also lectured on American carillon music in Belgium and at congresses of the Guild of Carilloneurs in North America. He is currently working on a book about the carillon in universities in America.

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Public Affairs Week: Bridging the Diversity Gap

September 15 at 9:30AM, PSU Theater
The sweeping forces of globalization present new challenges for higher education. There are a number of external pressures of globalization which demand transformation of university cultures to be more diverse and inclusive. Specifically, globalization has fostered an increasing emphasis on talent, creativity and innovation, regardless of the historic barriers of race and gender. The dramatic increases in diversity among student, faculty and staff populations coupled with the increasing demographic dominance of minority populations both at home and abroad represent a clear mandate for change. No institution of higher education can afford to waste human talent and the cultural and social richness that multicultural and other underrepresented groups bring to their campuses.
This interactive session will discuss the importance of diversity’s role in, ethical leadership, curriculum design, enhancing cultural competence, improving student success, increasing collaboration and respect across all groups, and building a rich campus environment using a “Reciprocal Empowerment” approach which empowers all to reach their full potential.
Dr. Edward E. Hubbard is President and CEO of Hubbard & Hubbard, Inc., Petaluma, CA, an international organization and human performance-consulting corporation that specializes in techniques for applied business performance improvement, Diversity Return on Investment (DROI®) measurement and analytics, instructional design and strategic organizational development. He is the author of more than 40 books.

 

 

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Public Affairs Week: Building Healthy Communities Through Advocacy

September 15 at 2:00PM-4:00PM, Library Room 101
During this hands-on training, attendees will learn appropriate and effective strategies to influence change through advocacy to their local and state officials using letter writing, personal contact, social media and mediums. Sean Soendker Nicholson of Progress Missouri will be presenting the section on social media. Please bring your preferred digital device to practice on during the presentation. Students from the MSU Social Work Club will be presenting on the other topics. Due to the nature of this hands-on training event, please plan to attend the full two hours.
Sponsored by the Social Work Club
Student members of the MSU Social Work Club

 

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Public Affairs Week: Hunger Banquet

September 15 at 5:00PM-6:30PM, PSU Ballroom
This popular and long standing MSU event is revised for 2015! Each individual participant will be part of an experience that will give them both local and global perspectives of the deep injustices of our world’s food system and how everyone has a part to play in the fight against poverty and hunger. Attendees will deepen their perspectives and acquire actionable ideas on how they can be a part of the solution in building healthy communities!
Sponsored by MSU’s Community Involvement & Service and the Office of Public Affairs Support
Various speakers

 

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Public Affairs Week: MSU Talks

September 16 at 4:00PM-6:00PM, PSU 313
MSUTalks will explore this year’s public affair theme by proposing an answer to the question, “What defines a healthy community?” Arguments will be made that support biological and human health as the main determination of health; other arguments will be made in support of the claim that spiritual health is most important to community building; other arguments will be brought forth that the mind is always superior and the most important key to building healthy communities. Audience members will be allowed to make their own suggestions and interpretations of the positions and arguments that they hear. Everyone is welcome to join in to listen and/or to engage in this event where MSU talks!
Sponsored by MSU’s Holt V. Spicer Debate Team and the 2015-16 Public Affairs Provost Fellow.
MSU Holt V. Spicer Debate Team

 

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Public Affairs Week: Civic Engagement Conference

September 16 at 12:00PM-1:00PM, PSU Theater
Witness as those in the Western District of Missouri take their Oath of Allegiance and thereby complete the process of becoming a U.S. citizen. There will be a variety of speakers and MSU’s Hybernotes will be taking the stage with America the Beautiful! Seating will be limited in the theater on a first come first serve basis to about 200-300 students and/or campus members. Overflow seating will be available in the PSU Ballroom to view the ceremony via closed circuit.
Sponsored by the Office of Citizenship & Service Learning and the American Democracy Project
Various speakers

 

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Fair

College of Business Prepare for the Fair Workshop

September 17 at 4:00PM, Glass 108
All College of Business students wishing to attend the Accounting Career Fair on September 9 or the Business Career Fair on September 22 must attend this workshop. Fair details and guidelines will be covered.

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Study Away

Study Away 101

September 15 at 5:00PM, Plaster Student Union Room 309
Interested in studying abroad but you’re just not sure where to begin? Come to a Study Away 101 session to get preliminary information about studying abroad, various Study Away options, and the application process. These sessions are fun and informal, so just drop by and ask your questions. We hope to see you there!

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Zoo

Missouri State University Family Days at Dickerson Park Zoo

September 11-13 at 9:00AM-5:00PM, Dickerson Park Zoo, 1401 W. Norton Rd., Springfield MO

Go wild at Dickerson Park Zoo! Missouri State alumni, students, families and community supporters will receive half-price admission by wearing BearWear Sept. 11-13!

Be sure to visit the Missouri State University Bear Country exhibit to see the zoo’s two black bears. This sponsored partnership between Dickerson Park Zoo and Missouri State promotes our mascot, Boomer, and bear conservation.

Admission fees:
• Adults and teenagers: $11, discounted to $5.50
• Children ages 3-12: $8, discounted to $4
• Children ages 2 and younger: Free

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CelebrationFest

Ozark Celebration Festival Lecture Series Presents Abby Burnett

September 14 at 7:00PM, PSU 313
Abby Burnett will present her lecture: Gone to the Grave: Burial Customs of the Arkansas Ozarks, 1850-1950, tonight at 7 p.m. in Plaster Student Union, Room 313.
Burnett is an independent researcher and writer in northwestern Arkansas who specializes in cemeteries and burial customs. An active member of the Association for Gravestone Studies and a regular contributor to its quarterly bulletin, she was featured in Silent Storytellers, a documentary produced by and aired on the Arkansas Educational Television Network in 2010.
In addition to her work on cemeteries, Burnett has published several articles on local and regional history and co-wrote the book When the Presbyterians Came to Kingston in 2000, a new edition of which is being released later this year. Her lecture will be based on her 2014 book, Gone to the Grave: Burial Customs of the Arkansas Ozarks, 1850-1950.

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Resume Madness

September 15 at 11:00 AM, Glass Hall 103
Come have your resume critiqued by a Career Center professional/employer to prepare for internship and job searches, career fairs, graduate school, scholarships, etc.
No appointment necessary…just bring a rough-draft of your résumé to a Résumé Madness table to get a quick review.
For follow-up or more in-depth review, you can visit the Career Center (Carrington 309) during our walk-in hours or schedule an appointment (417-836-5636).
Walk-in Hours (Fall 2015 Semester when classes are in session): Monday – Friday; 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm

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HispanicHeritage

Hispanic Heritage Month Flag Parade

September 15 at 12:30 PM, University Hall
The official opening of Hispanic Heritage Month with students walking around campus carrying and displaying the Latin-American flags. There are a total of 20 Latin-American flags.

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Relay for Life Info Meeting

September 15 at 8:00 PM, PSU 313
This year is our 15th year as the largest fundraising organization on campus! Relay for Life pairs with The American Cancer Society to provide funding for cancer research. Please join us at this meeting to gain information on how to get involved and make a difference. Hope to see lots of smiling people there!

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ACS

American Chemical Society Bake Sale

September 16 at 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Temple Hall
ACS will be having a bake sale to raise money to go to the national meetings, which will be held in San Diego. Stop by and check out the delicious goodies! We will have a table set up directly outside the doors in front of Temple 002, weather permitting.

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HispanicHeritage

Mariachi Concert

September 16, PSU Food Court
Special presentation of “Grupoo Cantera” from University of Guadalajara and “Mariachi Herencia Mexicana”

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CelebrationFest

Ozarks Celebration Festival Series Presents Nancy Allen

September 17 at 7:00 PM, PSU Room 313

Nancy Allen will present her lecture: From Prosecutor to Author: How a Background in Criminal Law Inspired an Ozarks Mystery Series, tonight at 7 p.m. in Plaster Student Union 313.
Allen will discuss her professional background in criminal law and how it inspired her to write The Code of the Hills and A Killing at the Creek. She will also share a reading from one of her novels, and describe the path to publication.
Allen, a native of the Missouri Ozarks, received her Bachelor’s Degree in English from Missouri State; she entered law school and received her Juris Doctor from Missouri University School of Law.
As a practicing attorney for fifteen years, Allen served as Assistant Missouri Attorney General and as Assistant Prosecutor in Greene County. When she began her term as prosecutor in Greene County, she was the second woman in all of Southwest Missouri to serve in that capacity. In her years in prosecution she tried over thirty jury trials, including murder, rape, and incest. During that time she served on the Rape Crisis Board and the Child Protection Team of the Child Advocacy Council. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Victim Center.
Allen currently teaches Business Law in the College of Business at Missouri State University.

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Sobear

#BreaktheStigma 5k Recovery Run Presented by SoBEAR: Bears in Recovery

September 19 at 9:00 AM, North Mall

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM, September 19, 2015
North Mall
Come out to the inaugural #BreaktheStigma 5K Recovery Run on September 19, 2015 @ 9 a.m. Help us raise awareness and #BreaktheStigma that surrounds Addiction and Recovery. All proceeds go to support students in recovery at Missouri State University.
Registration Fee: $20 for Students of any age with ID, $25 for Non-Students
$30 Last Minute Registration (8:30-9:00 a.m. Sept 19)
Price includes T-Shirt, Finisher Medal, and some Recovery!
Register at www.runsignup.com

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Library

Mirosla Urbanik – Graphic Novel Art

September 1-30  at 11:00, Meyer Library Room 107

Meyer Library is pleased to present the work of Miroslaw Urbaniak, graphic novel artist, during the month of September.

Enlarged prints of the works will be displayed in room 107 of Meyer Library.

Mr. Urbaniak did children book illustrations and multimedia designs, web pages and corporate identity as well as editorial illustration and poster designs and game UI designs. Out of these multiple fields and occupations, his favorite is storytelling. He does storyboards, graphic novels and comics.


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Department of Art and Design Biennial Exhibition

September 1-18, Student Exhibition Center
The Department of Art+Design’s biennial exhibition of student work by Animation, Digital Arts, Electronic Arts, and Art+Design students.

August 28 – September 19, 2015

Reception:
First Friday Art Walk, Sept 4, 6-10 p.m.

SEC Gallery Hours:

Monday – Friday: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday: Noon-5 p.m.

Closed Sundays and University holidays
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SAC Events

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

SAC Films: Jurassic World

September 13 at 9 pm, Plaster Student Union Theater
SAC will present the blockbuster film Jurassic World in the Plaster Student Union Theater. This event is totally free to students and free popcorn will be served before the movie.

SAC After Hours: Summer Fun Swim Party

September 10 at 9 pm, Foster Recreation Center
A beach themed swimming party with music and great food. There will be telescopes to look at the beautiful night sky and a camp experience with hay barrels, fire pits, and smores.

SAC and Public Affairs Week: PostSecret Frank Warren

September 14 at 7 pm, Plaster Student Union Theater
Mr. Frank Warren presents PostSecret Live. Founder of PostSecret.com, a collection of highly personal secrets on artfully decorated postcards mailed anonymously from around the world, Frank Warren will discuss why the blog has become so important, and why he has made suicide awareness part of his life’s work. A popular speaker with college audiences, students will get to see postcards that were banned from his books and have the opportunity to share their own secrets live during the interactive program.
Founder of PostSecrets.com, Frank Warren is an author and blogger.

SAC Film: Fed Up

September 16 at 9 pm, Plaster Student Union Theater
Check out this powerful documentary that hits at the very core of this year’s public affairs theme, Building Healthy Communities: Mind, Body and Spirit! Everything we’ve been told about food and exercise for the past 30 years is dead wrong. FED UP is the film the food industry doesn’t want you to see. From Katie Couric, Laurie David (Oscar winning producer of AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH) and director Stephanie Soechtig, FED UP will change the way you eat forever.

SAC Film: Caesar Chavez

September 20 at 9 pm, Plaster Student Union Theater

SAC will present the classic film Caesar Chavez for Hispanic Heritage Month in the Plaster Student Union Theater. This event is totally free to students and free popcorn will be served before the movie.

SAC After Hours and Public Affairs: SAC Gives Back

September 17 at 9 pm, Plaster Student Union Food Court

Students will come together to help prepare care packages for people in need. This event will feature different stations to construct various items, like letters to military, children in hospitals, and packages for people in need.

SAC Campus Events: Rock ‘n Bowl

September 18, 7 pm – 11 pm, PSU Level 1 Game Center
Free bowling and games are available every Friday from 7-10PM courtesy of Student Activities Council.
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Opportunities

For more opportunities, subscribe to the Community Opportunities Newsletter.

Missouri State Call Center is Hiring

Have fun while making an impact at Missouri State University! The Phone Campaign offers a flexible schedule, up to $8.40/hour, up to $400/semester in Tuition Assistance, and great resume skills. Apply online: http://missouristate.thecallingcenter.com

 

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Freaky Fairbanks

October 22-24 and 29-31, 2015

The Drew Lewis Foundation at the Fairbanks, in partnership with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Springfield and Missouri State University, wants to freak you out with the 2nd Annual Freaky Fairbanks Haunted House!

Come and volunteer at the historic Fairbanks Elementary School over the course of two weekends: October 22-24 and 29-31, 2015. The hour from 7 to 8 pm will be kid-friendly for ages 12 and under. The 13 and up version will take place from 8-10 pm. To sign up, follow this link.
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Victim Center

 Victim Center

The Victim Center in Springfield, Missouri, is now accepting applications from community volunteers to assist victims of violent crime and their families.

Victim advocates are on call approximately two or three times a month, at nights or on weekends and holidays to respond to 864-SAFE hotline phone calls from crime victims or calls from local health-care and law enforcement agencies. Although most calls require only require a telephone response, advocates are also summoned to local hospitals, law enforcement agencies, and crime scenes to assist crime victims.

The next training is the first weekend of October. Interviews are underway now. Interviews and background checks on all applicants will be completed prior to acceptance. All applicants must be at least twenty-one years old and must have use of a car and a telephone.

Contact: Paula Tindell, Victim Advocate/Volunteer Coordinator
Phone: (417)863-0827, #106 or (417)863-7273, Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Website:http://www.thevictimcenter.org/
Location: 819 Boonville, Springfield, Missouri 65802

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Oktober

 Oktoberfest

A German themed two day event at the Ozarks Empire Fairgrounds (3001 N. Grant St. Springfield) featuring German food and beverages, a 5K run, contests, bike ride, kids rides, music and much, much more. The Oktoberfest supports Sertoma’s children’s charities.

To sign up to volunteer click here.


IntotheStreets

 Into the Streets

Into the Streets at Missouri State is the first large-scale service event of the semester! This annual program features community service opportunities for hundreds of students. Get out into our community and serve alongside local agencies!

Through this program, Missouri State students will be actively involved in one of our Public Affairs Pillars, Community Engagement. What is a better way to spend a Saturday than serving with friends, making new friends, volunteering, and making a difference in the lives of others?

Into the Streets is looking for Site Leaders who would lead a group of 5-20 students and would be available to attend a short training session prior to the event.

This day of service also needs students to sign up to volunteer. Students will meet in the PSU at 8 a.m. and then depart to different areas of the community to make a difference. The day should be done by 1 p.m.

Click here to sign up!


BearService

 Bear Service Team

Bear Service Team is a student organization dedicated to planning service opportunities for the MSU community. This is a great way to connect with other students, maintain relationships with community agencies, and have fun service our community!

Click here for more information: https://goo.gl/aohIKy #citizenbear #SGFLove #LoveSGF

 

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Athletics

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

  • Thursday, September 10 at 8:00 Rally in the Valley, Plaster Stadium
  • Friday, September 11 at 7:00 Men’s Soccer vs. Saint Mary’s, Allison South Fields
  • Saturday, September 12 at 2:00 Football vs. Chadron State, Plaster Stadium
  • Saturday, September 19 at 11:00 AM Softball vs. Crowder College, Killian Sports Complex
  • Sunday, September 20 at 1:00 Softball vs. Avila, Killian Sports Complex
  • Sunday, September 20 at 1:00 Women’s Soccer vs. Western Illinois, Allison South Fields
  • Sunday, September 20 at 5:00 Softball vs. Labette CC, Killian Sports Complex

 

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Campus Recreation

  • Fall Foster Recreation Hours
Foster Recreation Center Hours Fall Aquatics Hours Fall Climbing Hours
Mon-Thurs, 6AM-11PM Mon-Thurs, 7AM-9AM//11AM-10PM Mon-Thurs, 4-10PM
Fri, 6AM-9PM Fri, 7AM-9AM//11AM-8PM Friday, 4-8PM
Sat, 9AM-9PM Sat, 9AM-8PM Sat, 1-5PM
Sun, Noon-11PM Sun, Noon-10PM Sun, CLOSED

 

 

 

Coming Soon In The Rec:

  • Did you miss our last James River Kayak trip?Join us on September 12th to experience on of Springfield’s most scenic river! Outdoor Adventures will provide all the equipment and transportation, all you need is a lunch and snacks! This trip will cost $20 and leaves at 10am on Saturday. Sign up today!!
  • Family Weekend coming soon! Come by and celebrate family weekend at the Foster Recreation Center from September 11-13.
    Open House is happening every day. Come with your family and enjoy everything the Foster Recreation has to offer!

September 11th: 4:00pm-9:00pm
September 12th: 9:00am-9:00pm
September 13th: 12:00pm-4:00pm

o  Don’t forget to sign up for our Family Weekend Golf Scramble! Sign up today at IMLeagues.com. Cost is $30 per person or $57 for teams of 2. Tee time starts at 8:30am on September 12th.

o  Family Weekend Boulder Climb! This is a free event happening in front of the FRC on September 12th from 11:00am-1:00pm. Come showcase your climbing skills or come get tips and tricks on climbing.

o  Get ready for fun in the pool at the FRC Aquatics Center. Finding Nemo will be playing in the pool on September 12that 8:30pm. Come enjoy the this Dive-in movie with your family!

  • S.H.A.R.P, Sexual Harassment & Rape Prevention is a free course offered to both males and females. This class is meant to prepare you with the mental and physical skills you will need to help protect yourself when put into unexpected situations. Sign up for a session today at http://www.missouristate.edu/recreation/Wellness/SHARP.htm *all sessions are from 6:30-9pm
  • Swimming Lessons happening now at the FRC! Join us for private or group lessons for beginners or intermediate swimmers.

Fall Session 1
Tuesday/Thursday classes from 9/15-10/1
Register by 9/11/2015
Beginner Class from 7:30pm-8:15pm
Intermediate Class from 8:30pm-9:15pm
Fall Session 2
Tuesday/ Thursday classes from 10/13-10/29
Register by 10/8/2015
Beginner Class from 7:30pm-8:15pm
Intermediate Class from 8:30pm-9:15pm

  •  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.

Session 1 on September 15th
CPR/AED Session 1: 4-7:30pm
First Aid Session 1: 7:30-9:30pm
 Session 2 on October 10th
CPR/AED Session 2: 9am-12:30pm
First Aid Session 2: 7:30-9:30pm
Session 3 on November 18th
CPR/AED Session 3: 4-7:30pm
First Aid Session 3: 7:30-9:30pm
Session 4 on December 15th
CPR/AED Session 4: 9am-12:30pm
First Aid Session4: 7:30-9:30pm

  • Did you miss our last James River Kayak trip?Join us on September 12th to experience on of Springfield’s most scenic river! Outdoor Adventures will provide all the equipment and transportation, all you need is a lunch and snacks! This trip will cost $20 and leaves at 10am on Saturday. Sign up today!!
  • Does school have you stressed already? Take 30 minutes or 1 hour and stop by the recreation for Massage Therapy and Check out our prices on our website and set up an appointment today.

  •      Interested in Intramural Sports? Check out the schedule of what will be offered this fall on our website:www.missouristate.edu/recreation

  • Experience our Personal Training today and get results you have always wanted! Your first assessment is free

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What’s Happening: October 29 – November 10

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Information/Deadlines

Events

Opportunities

Athletics

  • D2 Hockey
  • W Basketball
  • Football
  • M Soccer
  • M Basketball

Campus Recreation

  • Creepy Crawly Costume Candy Climb
  • FRC Haunted Trail
  • 48th annual Ski Trip
  • BearFit Instructor Workshop
  • Western Adventure
  • CPR and First Aid Certification
  • SHARP Sessions
  • Personal Training
  • Massage Therapy

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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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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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Last Day to Drop, Withdraw, Declare Pass/Not-Pass, or Audit for Full Semester Classes

November 7
Last day to Drop or Withdraw (student will receive an automatic W grade), declare Pass/Not-Pass, and Change to or from Audit for Full Semester Classes.

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Kristallnacht

November 9-10
In remembrance of Kristallnacht (“Night of Broken Glass”). On November 9-10, 1938, after a series of attacks, thousands of Jewish homes, shops, schools and synagogues were ransacked and destroyed, leaving the streets covered in pieces of smashed windows – the origin of the name Kristallnacht or “Night of Broken Glass.”

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Events

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“A Musical Salute to Our Veterans” Concert

Sunday, November 9 at 4pm, Juanita K. Hammons Hall
The Missouri State University Bands will be presenting its annual “A Musical Salute To Our Veterans” Concert on Sunday, November 9 at 4:00 p.m. in the Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts.  Entertainment ensembles, the Jazz Band and the the entire Pride Marching Band will combine forces to present an afternoon of inspiration, appreciation and entertainment.  Featured speaker this year will be noted television personality, Jerry Jacob.

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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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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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David Glass Lecture Series – Dr. Jason Selk

Monday, November 10 at 2:30pm, PSU Auditorium
Dr. Jason Selk will be on campus to talk to students about Executive Toughness, a mental training program to develop leadership performance.

While serving as the Director of Mental Training for the St Louis Cardinals, Dr. Jason Selk helped the team win their first World Series in over 20 years, and in 2011 he assisted the Cardinals in the historic feat of winning their second World Championship in a six year period. Dr. Selk is a regular contributor to Forbes, ABC, CBS, ESPN, and NBC radio and television and has been featured in USA Today, CNBC, Men’s Health, Muscle and Fitness, Shape and Self Magazine. Dr Selk’s second book,Executive Toughness, is a best-selling business book and his first book,10-Minute Toughness, is on pace to be one of the best-selling sport psychology books of all time.

Dr. Selk utilizes his in-depth knowledge and experience of working with the world’s finest athletes, coaches and business leaders to help individuals and organizations outperform their competition. Dr. Selk works with such clients as professional athletes in the NFL, NHL, NBA, PGA, LPGA, MLB and NASCAR. In addition, he works with such business clients as UBS Financial, Edward Jones, Wells Fargo, Northwestern Mutual and Enterprise Holdings, to name a few.

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Energy Awareness Month

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 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.

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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Missouri State University Film Series – Ticket Out

Friday, November 7 at 7pm, PSU Theatre
Written by Hunger Games creator Suzanne Collins & director Doug Lodato, Ticket Out is a thriller set in the world of the controversial underground railways that aid women and children escaping from abusive, sometimes murderous spouses. The film stars Ray Liotta, Alexandra Breckenridge (True Blood, American Horror Story) and Billy Burke (Twilight, Revolution). Liotta plays a taut and mysterious character who aids Jocelyn (Breckenridge) and her children in their flight from her abusive ex-husband (Burke).

2nd Assistant director, Ken Chaplin, will hold a talk-back session following the film. A member of the Director’s Guild of America, Ken also travels extensively presenting seminars on Production Assistant Training and Film Crew Essentials.

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Native American Archaeological Research

Wednesday, November 5 at 7pm, MSU Center for Archaeological Research (622 S. Kimbrough Ave)
Florice Pearce will share recent archaeological work on Native American sites in the Ozarks entitled, “A Study of the Plentiful Ivy Site and Other Selected Upland Sites in Southern Missouri.”

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SAC Events

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

Movie: The Purge: Anarchy

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

Rock n’ Bowl

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

Movie: 22 Jump Street

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

After Hours: Fandom Night

Thursday, November 6 at 9pm, PSU Food Court
This event will be a trivia night that will allow those in attendance to express their knowledge of different fandoms such as Doctor Who, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, etc. Students will compete in teams for prizes. Teams will be established at the event.

Comedy Club: John Jacobs

Friday, November 7 at 7pm, PSU Ballroom West
After a childhood spent battling Tourettes Syndrome and a series of family tragedies, comedy has been John’s primary means of defense. He is the star of the newest show on MTV: Are You The One?

Tailgate

Saturday, November 8 at 11am, Bearfest Village
SAC will be hosting tailgates at the new Bearfest Village with free food, some prize giveaways, and a place to paint faces and make spirit signs.

Concerts: Coffee Shop Sound

Monday, November 10 at 7pm, PSU South Lounge
Coffee Shop Sound is an event filled with numerous acoustic players to set the mood for the students.  It’s a relaxing evening for people to enjoy coffee or tea and cookies while perhaps doing homework. The atmosphere is great and everyone enjoys themselves.

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Symphony Orchestra Concert

Tuesday, November 4 at 7pm, Juanita K. Hammons Hall
MSU Symphony Orchestra Concert featuring special guest string orchestra Olathe South High School from the Kansas City area.  Each group will perform selections of their own, and then will combine to play the final works on the concert. Actual pieces to be performed will be published soon.

MSU Symphony Orchestra Concert featuring special guest string orchestra Olathe South High School from the Kansas City area.

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Opportunities

For more opportunities, subscribe to the Community Opportunities Newsletter.

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Beacon Village Playground Build Day

Saturday, November 1, Beacon Village
The Kitchen, Inc. has been awarded a grant to construct a playground at Beacon Village. Volunteers are needed to help sort and assemble parts, spread mulch, provide childcare, and perform many other various tasks necessary to construct a safe, fun play-space for  Beacon Village. Join The Kitchen, Inc. and Housing Plus on November 1st for community build day!

Contact: Theresa Oglesby
Phone: 417-837-1500

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Bear Service Day at Ozarks Food Harvest

Thursday, November 6 at 5:30pm, Plaster Student Union
Bear Service Team will be taking a group of volunteers to Ozarks Food Harvest. Ozarks Food Harvest is a food bank that provides millions of meals to people in our community every year, but they need help from volunteers like you to get this accomplished.

This group will be attending the volunteer session on Thursday, November 6 from 6-9 pm. Volunteers will meet in the Plaster Student Union at 5:30 pm and sign the volunteer agreements needed to participate in the volunteer session at OFH. Volunteers will be assisting with the assembly of Weekend Backpacks for at risk elementary students and also assist in the building of commodity boxes for low income seniors. Drivers are needed for the event, so if you can drive, make sure to indicate that when you sign up here.

Location:  Ozarks Food Harvest
Contact: Nicole Noonan
E-mail: Noonan1994@live.missouristate.edu

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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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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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Athletics

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

  • Friday, October 31, D2 Ice Hockey vs. University of Central Oklahoma, 7pm, Mediacom Ice Park
  • Saturday, November 1, D2 Ice Hockey vs. University of Central Oklahoma, 7pm, Mediacom Ice Park
  • Tuesday, November 4, W Basketball vs. Central Methodist, 7:05pm, JQH Arena
  • Saturday, november 8, Football vs. Southern Illinois, 2pm, Plaster Stadium
  • Saturday, November 8, M Soccer vs. Evansville, 7pm, Allison South
  • Saturday, November 8, M Basketball vs. Missouri Southern, 7:35pm, JQH Arena
  • Sunday, November 9, W Basketball vs. Southwest Baptist, 2:05pm, JQH Arena

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Campus Recreation

  • 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!
  • Time is running out!  The deadline to register for this year’s annual Ski Trip to Steamboat Springs, CO is November 4! The trip will be over winter break, from December 13-20.  Learn more about this awesome opportunity at http://www.missouristate.edu/recreation/OutdoorAdventures/140219.htm
  • Interested in becoming a BearFit instructor?  Sign up for the BearFit Instructor Workshop!  This $15 event will be held on November 10th or 17th from 7-8:30PM.  Sign up at the FRC Welcome Desk before November 11th to secure your spot!
  • Plan a Western Adventure with Campus Rec – Outdoor Adventures is headed to Utah!  Explore Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park for only $300.  OA will provide camping equipment, transportation, park fees, and camping fees.  Just bring clothes, food, and sense of adventure.
  • 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.

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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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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