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What Happening: February 4 – February 16

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Information/Deadlines

Events

Opportunities

Athletics

  • M Basketball
  • W Basketball

Campus Recreation

  • Glow Zumba
  • Weight Lifting Meet
  • Pumped or Stumped – Bouldering Competition
  • National Rec Sports and Fitness Day
  • SHARP Sessions
  • Outdoor Adventure
  • Intramural Schedule
  • Swim Lessons
  • Massage Therapy and Personal Training

Information/Deadlines

African American History Month

February 1 – 28
Carter G. Woodson and the organization he founded, the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH), conceived and announced Negro History Week in 1925. The event was the first celebrated during a week in February 1926 that encompassed the birthdays of both Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. The response was overwhelming: Black history clubs sprang up; teachers demanded materials to instruct their pupils; and progressive whites, not simply scholars and philanthropists, stepped forward to endorse the effort. By the time of Woodson’s death in 1950, Negro History Week had become a central part of African American life and substantial progress had been made by bringing more Americans to appreciate the celebration. At mid-century, mayors of cities nationwide issued proclamations noting Negro History Week. The Black Awakening of the 1960s dramatically expanded the consciousness of African Americans about the importance of black history, and the Civil Rights movement focused Americans of all color on the subject of the contributions of African Americans to our history and culture. The celebration was expanded to a month in 1976, the nation’s bicentennial. President Gerald R. Ford urged Americans to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.” That year, fifty years after the first celebration, the association held the first African American History Month. By this time, the entire nation had come to recognize the importance of Black history in the drama of the American story. Since then each American president has issued African American Heritage Month proclamations.

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Refund Deadline – First Block 25%

February 9
The last day to change sections, drop, or withdraw from spring 2015 first block classes, with 25% refund.

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Refund Deadline – Full Semester 50%

February 9
The last day to change sections, drop, or withdraw from spring 2015 full semester classes, with 50% refund.

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President’s Day

February 16
Presidents’ Day Holiday – no classes/offices closed.

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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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ABC Black History Week

Sunday, February 8 – Friday, February 13

HIV Testing

Friday, February 6 at 10:30am – 2pm, PSU 314
Free HIV screening that allows participants rapid and confidential results of their status. This event is created in light of National Black HIV Awareness Day on February 7.

Forum: Black Family Unit

Monday, February 9 at 6:30pm, Glass 102
Free open forum that will spark deep and intellectual conversation pertaining to what attendees believe a black family unit is, does it still exist, etc.

Movie Night: Selma

Tuesday, February 10 at 7pm, Library 101
Free viewing of the movie Selma.

Game Night: Jeopardy

Wednesday, February 11 at 7pm, PSU 313
This free event is A.B.C’s rendition of the popular game show Jeopardy. The topics solely will be based on African-American history, culture, and celebrations. Attendees will be welcome to join the fun and will be divided in two different teams.

Sable Sensations

Wednesday, February 11 at 7pm, PSU 313
This free event is a celebration of the performance arts in the African-American history in the form of dance, song, poems, and monologues. The event will be featuring other Missouri State University multicultural organizations and other local talents.

Guest Speaker: Mustafa Abdullah

Thursday, February 26 at 7pm, TBA
The free event will be a guest speaker presentation with some discussion about the race relations in Ferguson and at Missouri State University and how to effectively bring about change.

 

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After Ferguson; What’s Next?

Thursday, February 12 at 7pm, Carrington 208
This is a panel discussion to address what are the next steps now that “Ferguson” has taken place.

This event will consist of community leaders, faculty, staff and students.

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Blood Drive

Tuesday, February 3 – Thursday, February 5 at 11am – 6pm, PSU Ballroom
Gamma Sigma Sigma and CBCO will be hosting the blood drive in the PSU Ballroom February 3,4,5 from 11 AM to 6 PM.  All donors will be given free pizza and snacks!

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Bullying in the Workplace

Wednesday, February 4 at 12pm, PSU 317
Workplace bullying is a common phenomenon that often goes unrecognized even though it can cause much personal stress and group conflict. This workshop will discuss bullying behaviors, techniques for dealing with bullying and prevention strategies.

Presented by Dr. Stephanie Norander, Department of Communication

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Chinese New Year Banquet

Saturday, February 7 at 5pm, PSU Ballroom & Theater
Chinese New Year is an important traditional Chinese holiday celebrated at the turn of the Chinese calendar. In China, it is also known as the Spring Festival, which means the first day of the Season of Spring. Traditionally, Chinese people call the New Year “Nian” (pinyin: Nián), and “Guo Nian” (pinyin: guò Nián) is commonly used to refer to the act of celebrating the arrival of the Chinese New Year.

To celebrate Chinese New Year’s tradition, Chinese Students and Scholars Association is going to host the annual signature event – Chinese New Year Banquet. During the banquet, you will taste the traditional Chinese food and enjoy a traditional and modern show performance. Totally immerse yourself to a new culture fest.

Dinner Time: 5:00p.m. – 7:00p.m. in PSU Ballroom
Show Time: 7:30p.m. – 9:30p.m. in PSU Theater

In order to cover all the costs of the banquet, the tickets are on sale. It is only $12.

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Chorale Concert

Sunday, February 8 at 2:30pm, First and Calvary Church
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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Explore PSU

Graphic Design Area

Wednesday, February 4 at 11:30am, Across from PSU Info Desk
The Graphic Design Area will be featured and there will be a surprise for every student that stops by.  In addition, Dining Services will provide snacks and reusable cup drawings.

STAR Awards

Monday, February 9 at 11:30am, Across from PSU Info Desk
The STAR Awards will be featured and there will be a surprise for every student that stops by. In addition, Dining Services will provide snacks from Subway.

Traditions Council

Thursday, February 12 at 11:30am, Across form PSU Info Desk
The Traditions Council will be featured and there will be a surprise for every student that stops by.  In addition, Dining Services will provide snacks from Panda Express.

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Public Lecture on Benjamin Franklin

Thursday, February 5 at 4pm, Library Auditorium 101
MSU (’93) alumnus Dr. John Zumbrunnen will deliver a public lecture entitled “Benjamin Franklin on Self-Education and Self-Government.” The lecture is sponsored by the Jack Miller Center and by the Political Science Department.

Dr. John Zumbrunnen (MSU ’93) is Professor of Political Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he teaches courses in political theory and directs the American Democracy Forum.

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Runaways | Musical Production

Thursday, February 12 at 7:30pm, Coger Theatre
Friday, February 13 at 7:30pm, Coger Theatre
Saturday, February 14 at 7:30pm, Coger Theatre
Sunday, February 15 at 2:30pm, Coger Theatre
Drawn from interviews and workshops with hundreds of teens, Runaways weaves together songs, dances, soliloquies and poems to expose the harsh reality of life on the streets.

The world of the runaways is a precarious one, fraught with emotional turbulence and myriad dangers. The characters — who span the spectrum of socio-economic, racial, ethnic and religious backgrounds —talk about why they ran away from home, their daily struggles and their hopes for the future. They are at once vulnerable and tough, and their stories are both touching and unsettling.

The setting is New York City in the late 1970s, yet the situations and experiences portrayed are all too familiar for many children and youth in Springfield, and around the world, today.

Composed in the ensemble style of Hair and A Chorus Line (which were also produced by Joseph Papp’s New York Shakespeare Festival/Public Theater), this musical combines childhood chants and nursery rhymes with the rhythms of rock, pop, reggae, rap, salsa, samba, country and blues.

Underlying all is the longing for a true home and family.

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SAC Events

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

After Hours: Life Size Game Night

Thursday, February 5 at 9pm, PSU Ballroom
Students will play favorite childhood board games in a life sized matter. Students will become the game pieces and play on a life sized board. Games like Connect 4, Jenga, Hungry Hippos, Life, and Twister will be played.

Candyland Rock ‘n Bowl

Friday, February 6 at 7:30pm, Level 1 Game Center
Rock n Bowl is going to be SWEET on tonight! Join us from some free bowling and free sweet treats!

Cultural Affairs: Culture Shock

Monday, February 9 at 7pm, PSU Theatre
Culture Sock is an innovative and ground breaking program intended to expose cultural misconceptions through the unprecedented method of “racial hypnosis”. While under hypnosis the participants will undergo several scenarios intended to expose racial, cultural and gender stereotypes.

Movie and Comedy: Movie Roast of the Notebook

Wednesday, February 11 at 9pm, PSU Theatre
Enjoy a humorous roast of the award winning movie: The Notebook!

Lectures: Gun Control Debate

Thursday, February 12 at 7pm, PSU Ballroom
John Lott and Paul Helmke will be debating on whether or not America has the proper regulations over firearms. They will discuss how guns come into play with small violations to mass murders. Dr. Lott is an advocate for less gun control, while Paul Helmke speaks for more profound regulation on firearms.

After Hours: That’s So Pinteresting

Thursday, February 12 at 9pm, PSU Food Court
SAC will provide materials ranging from canvas to mason jars for students to recreate all of their favorite Pinterest crafts. There will also be an iPad Giveaway.

Tarot-To-Go

Friday, February 13 at 11am, PSU Atrium
This program will bring a psychic to read the future of students.  Students will have the fortune told and their names will be entered into a grand prize drawing that will be announced at the end of the event. Small prizes will be handed out periodically throughout the event.

Tarot-To-Go is a Unitarian Universalist walking a pagan path this lifetime, with the gifts of mediumship and divination. Tarot-To-Go’s goal is to empower clients to get what they want from life now. Along the way, Tarot-To-Go runs a non-profit with donations from readings that provides free food to the ill, elderly, home bound people in Southwest Missouri, along with pet food and pet supplies for animals.

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SOFAC Training Presentations

To schedule a SOFAC training sessions for the 2014-2015 academic year please contact Nick Elliott, the Graduate Assistant or Kathryn Blair, the Student Specialist for SOFAC. We will train you during a personal meeting.

Please note that a member of your organization must attend a training session before being eligible for SOFAC funds.

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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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Life Betterment Fair

Thursday, February 5 at 9:30am-1pm, Library Center
Friday, February 6 at 3pm-6pm, Central Assembly
This event is all about putting the resources people need to succeed under one roof. Attendees can find a job, get information, and get ahead! The event offers on the spot job interviews, access to healthcare, assistance in getting a degree or obtaining High School Equivalency, and more. Volunteers are needed to help load/unload tables and must have own transportation.

Contact: Trent Sims 888-2020 or tsims@commpartnership.org
Website: http://www.commpartnership.org/

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Microsoft IT Academy

Missouri State University students and alumni now have an exciting new opportunity for online training through Microsoft’s IT Academy! Microsoft IT Academy program provides you with the opportunity to enhance your technology skills so you can advance your education and your career. Over 400 self-paced, interactive, and engaging online training classes are available in several languages. Courses are also available to prepare for Microsoft application certifications.

Request Your Microsoft IT Academy Access Link!

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Athletics

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

  • Wednesday, February 4, M Basketball vs. Loyola, 8pm, JQH Arena
  • Friday, February 13, W Basketball vs. Bradley, 7:05pm, JQH Arena
  • Sunday, February 15, M Basketball vs. Northern Iowa, 3pm, JQH Arena
  • Sunday, February 15, W Basketball vs. Loyola, 7:05pm, JQH Arena

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Campus Recreation

  • Hit the lights for Glow Zumba on February 4th.  It’s a Zumba dance party under the backlight so wear your neon to stand out!  7-8pm, in FRC Studio B.  $2, not included in BearFit unlimited passes.
  • Intramurals has another Weight Lifting Meet scheduled for this semester!  Show off your guns at this year’s meet by registering on imleagues.com by February 4th.  Participants may compete as individuals or on a team.
  • Want to test your limits on the climbing wall?  This year Outdoor Adventures is hosting Pumped or Stumped – an inaugural bouldering competition.  Check out the details on our website at http://www.missouristate.edu/recreation/OutdoorAdventures/ClimbingWall.htm
  • Campus Rec is celebrating National Rec Sports and Fitness Day on February 9th from 4-8PM in the FRC.  Visit the FRC to participate and learn about options Campus Rec offers.  Plus get double the punches for WellFit!
  • 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 1: February 23 & 24

Session 2: March 30 & 31

Session 3: April 27 & 28

  • Interested in an Outdoor Adventure? All of our Spring 2015 trips are set so be sure to mark your calendars so you don’t miss out!  All trips can be found online at missouristate.edu/recreation/outdooradventures, or stop by the FRC to pick up a brochure with all of our trip information.
  • The Spring 2015 Intramural Schedule is set!  Pick up yours in the FRC today!
  • Face your Fear with this year’s Swim Lessons.  We will offer three levels of swim lessons this spring.  Fear of Water Lessons – Monday and Wednesday, 5:30-6PM.  Beginner Swimming Lessons – Monday and Wednesday, 6:15-6:45PM.  Intermediate Swimming Lessons – Monday and Wednesday, 7-7:30PM.  Classes run from February 2-March 4 (no class on 2/16).  $40 for members, $50 for nonmembers.
  • 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 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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Student Rush Tickets are available for The Color Purple this weekend!

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 Broadway comes to you tonight at 8pm, or Saturday at 2pm or 8pm in Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts.
[singlepic id=99 w=320 h=240 float=left] The Color Purple, a soul-stirring musical based on the classic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker and the film by Steven Spielberg, is the inspiring story of a woman named Celie, who finds her unique voice in the world. Nominated for eleven Tony® Awards, this show is a landmark theatrical event, a celebration of love, and a Broadway phenomenon. Its Grammy®-nominated score features jazz, gospel and blues.
Student rush tickets are available one hour prior to the performance with a valid student ID. Student Rush tickets are just $17.75 for the evening performances and $12.75 for the matinee performance!
Introduction to the Performance (45 minutes prior to curtain): Michael Casey, Musical Theatre Coordinator, Missouri State University