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May Day: Finals Incoming

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May Day, May 9th
May Day is May 9th

There’s only 2 days of classes left counting today with Friday being Study Day. That means there’s only a handful of activities left this semester, but that doesn’t mean what’s left isn’t great. We’ve got May Day today starting at noon on the North Mall. This year May Day will take you on a World Safari, complete with exotic foods, wild adventures and great music throughout the day. So come check it out from 12 – 4!

A video highlighting an alternative spring break trip to Chicago, Illinois has been selected as a finalist in the NAFSA 2012 video contest. The video shows how students volunteered at various organizations, focusing on the issues of homelessness and hunger. Vote for the MSU video here.

The MSU Ad Team will be traveling to Washington D.C. this Friday to present a campaign they developed over the semesterfor the Medical Reserve Corps. They have previously developed campaigns for the American Public Transportation Association, National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration, and Mercy Hospital.

Wednesday

May Day goes from noon – 4 PM on the North Mall. Come out for some great activities!

SAC and Missouri State Bookstore Presents: May Day Film Festival at 7 PM in the PSU Theater. Come check out student shorts on the theme “The Missouri State Experience”.

Check out The Cab on May 9th

The Cab will play at the North Mall at 8 PM. Listen to the band play their hit songs “Bad” and “La La” from their album Symphony Soldier.

Thursday

SAC After Hours Presents: Space Jam at the North Mall at 9 PM. Catch the classic basketball film featuring Michael Jordan and a rag tag group of Looney Tunes taking on the Monstars.

Friday

Study Day – no classes.

SAC Presents: Finals Massages from 11 AM – 5 PM at the Meyer Library Lobby. Come to the library for a free chair massage from a professional masseuse.

SAC Presents: Rock ‘N Bowl. Play free games in the Level 1 Game Center from 7:30 – 10:30 PM.

Saturday

First day of finals.

Monday

Electronic Arts Showcase in the PSU Theater. Catch some great student projects such as Ghoul School.

President’s Finals Week Breakfast at Blair-Shannon Dining Center from 10 PM – midnight. Come get a hot finals week breakfast and win a variety of prizes. Must have your BearPass Card to enter.

Thrown is one of the MJF Student Projects

Tuesday

MJF Student Showcase in the PSU Theater at 6 PM. See some of the great projects Media, Journalism and Film students have been creating throughout the semester including Thrown and Closure.

Thursday

Last day of finals!

Friday

Graduation!

MSU Athletics (home games only, Full Sports Calendar)

Friday

  • Baseball vs. Evansville at Hammons Field – 6:30 PM

Saturday

  • Baseball vs. Evansville at Hammons Field – 2:00 PM

Sunday

  • Baseball vs. Evansville at Hammons Field – 1:00 PM

Wait, it’s May? I better start that paper…after I check out all these awesome events on campus.

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SAC Weekly Film: Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close

When did it become May? That means we’re getting close to the final countdown until end of the semester. This weeks eBulletin takes us all the way into the final week of classes. So make sure you’re getting caught up on all those projects, but if you need a break check out some of the great events lined up for you on campus this week.

Wednesday

SAC Films Presents: Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close in the PSU Theater at 9 PM. Can’t make it Wednesday? Catch it again Sunday at 9 PM.

Thursday

SAC After Hours Presents: DVD Bingo at the PSU Food Court from 9 – midnight. Play Bingo for the chance to win a DVD from a large variety of films.

Join SAC for DVD Bingo Thursday night.

Friday

Art History major Rebecca Steiner to give First Friday Art Talk at the Park Central Branch Library at 6 PM. Her presentation is on “Interpretting Barnett Newman’s Stations of the Cross Paintings”.

SAC Presents: Rock ‘N Bowl at the Level 1 Game Center located at the bottom floor of the PSU. Join SAC for free bowling, pool, ping-pong and Wii from 7:30 – 10:30 PM.

Switchfoot presented by Entertainment Management Association will be held at the Gillioz Theatre from 8 – 10:30 PM. For ticket information visit the Gillioz website.

Monday

Senior Celebration Week 2012: Last Lecture Series will be at Carrington Hall Auditorium from 7 – 8 PM. Hear words of wisdom from your favorite professors as they give short speeches and wish you luck. There will also be plenty of giveaways. Don’t forget your Senior Celebration Week pass card, which is available at PSU 101.

Tuesday

Precious Knowledge – Meet the filmmaker will be held at the PSU Theater from 6 – 8 PM. The producer will be here to screen and discuss the film.

Senior Celebration Week 2012: Free Late Night Dining will be available in the Blair-Shannon Dining Hall from 9 – 11 PM. Don’t forget to use the back entrance of the Blair-Shannon Dining Hall.

MSU Athletics

Wednesday

  • Softball vs. Arkansas at Killian Sports Complex – 5:00 PM

Friday

  • Baseball @ Air Force (Lawrence, KS) – 2:00 PM
  • Women’s Track @ Arkansas Twilight – All Day

Saturday

  • Baseball @ Air Force (Lawrence, KS) – 11:00 AM
  • Softball @ Creighton – 12:00 & 2:00 PM

Sunday

  • Softball @ Creighton – 12:00 PM
  • Baseball @ Kansas – 1:00 PM

 

 

Wiz Khalifa, John Mulaney, Vanessa Bayer in a star studded week at MSU.

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Vote to upgrade the Level 1 Pinspotters

It’s the last day to vote for the Wyrick Proposal to upgrade the pinspotters in the Level 1 Game Center. Make sure you go online and vote. There’s a lot going on this week so let’s get into it.

One quick announcement: On Monday, April 16th, the Task Force on General Education Revision will host an open forum session from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in PSU 314 (B and C). All students, staff, and faculty are invited to attend this important session, and we encourage the audience members to offer input and ask questions about the process we are following and decisions that have been made up to this point. For more details about the General Education Revision process or the Task Force, visit the website.

Wednesday

The Blood Drive continues this week (April 10th-12th) from 11 AM – 6 PM in the PSU Ball Room.

SAC Films Presents: New Year’s Eve. Catch the star-studded film Wednesday at 9 PM in the PSU Theater.

Thursday

SAC Presents: Wiz Khalifa with The Deans List. The big SAC concert is finally here! Doors to the JQH Arena open at 6 PM and tickets are $25 for MSU students and $37 for the public.

Friday

Registration Deadline for SHARP Self Defense for Women. Make sure you sign up online at Campus Recreation.

Wing It and Sing It – Karaoke Night. AAPIO is hosting a karaoke night for Asian American Heritage Month in PSU 313 from 7 – 9 PM.

SAC Presents Wiz Khalifa

SAC Presents: Rock ‘N Bowl from 7:30 – 10:30 PM in the Level 1 Game Center. Join SAC as they provide free bowling, pool and games in the Level 1 Game Center located on the bottom floor of the PSU.

Sunday

Catch New Year’s Eve in case you missed it Wednesday.

Monday

SAC Presents: Casting Call for MTV’s MADE. From 10 AM – 3 PM in PSU 314C, MTV’s MADE will be holding casting calls in order to offer college students valuable real life experience and give them the chance to live out their dreams. More info. (UPDATE: This event has been pushed back to Monday, April 23rd)

SAC Comedy Presents: John Mulaney and Vanessa Bayer at Juanita K. Hammons Hall from 7 – 9 PM. Come see comedian and writer for SNL John Mulaney along with SNL cast member Vanessa Bayer perform stand up. Student tickets are free, $10 for the public.

Tuesday

2012 Public Affairs Conference kicks off. Find out more at the Public Affairs site.

SAC Presents: Quite Tickled Tuesday from 7 – 9 PM in the PSU South Lounge. Come join SAC for an open-mic night and show off your comedic talents.

Campus Recreation

You’ve waited long enough, DON’T WAIT IN LINE! Every student is required to agree to a waiver of liability before using the new Foster Recreation Center. Skip the long lines by doing this NOW! Here’s how: log in to My Missouri State, access the Profile tab, under Wellness select “Recreation Center Waiver of Liability” and agree!

Need a job? We have several open positions on the student employment website. Check them out.

CPR and First Aid Certification opportunities are coming up! Registration for Session 3 ends This Friday, 4/13. Wilderness First Aid certification is also available with proof of CPR/AED certification. Registration ends 4/18. See website for details.

Rock Climbing trips to Arkansas are coming up! Learn the ropes from experienced guides on a trip you won’t soon forget. Reserve your spot soon!

Check out our website for detailed descriptions and schedules. Follow us on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook to stay up to date on what’s happening with Campus Rec and the new Foster Recreation Center!

MSU Athletics

Wednesday

  • Softball vs. Tulsa at Killian Sports Complex – 5:00 PM
  • Baseball vs. Kansas State at Hammons Field – 6:05 PM
  • Women’s Soccer @ Central Missouri – 7:00 PM

Friday

  • Baseball vs. Illinois State at Hammons Field – 6:30 PM

Saturday

  • Football Spring Scrimmage at Plaster Sports Complex – 10:00 AM
  • Softball vs. Southern Illinois at Killian Sports Complex – 12:00 & 2:00 PM
  • Baseball vs. Illinois State at Hammons Field – 2:00 PM
  • Men’s Soccer vs. McKendree & Northeaster Oklahoma at Plaster Sports Complex – 3:00 PM& 4:45 PM
  • Women’s Track @ Tom Botts Invitational – All day
  • Women’s Golf @ Indiana Invitational – All day

Sunday

  • Women’s Golf @ Indiana Invitational – 8:30 AM
  • Softball vs. Southern Illinois at Killian Sports Complex – 12:00
  • Women’s Soccer vs. Butler CC & Hutchinson CC at Plaster Sports Complex – 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM
  • Baseball vs. Illinois State at Hammons Field – 1:00 PM

Tuesday

  • Baseball vs. Saint Louis at Hammons Field – 6:30 PM

Countdown to Spring Break

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Spring break is almost upon us. Stay connected with campus over break on our twitter @MSU_PSU by letting us know of any great trips you’ve got planned.

Wednesday

Bullying Past High School – Who, What, and Why? is a workshop offering students the opportunity to discuss bullying on a college campus and how it affects student life. The event runs from 12 – 1 PM in PSU 313.

SAC Presents "The Muppets"
SAC Presents: "The Muppets"

SAC Presents: The Muppets at 9 PM in the PSU Theater. Catch it again if you’ve already seen it, or if you’re not sure if you want to yet check out our preview. No Sunday showing this week so make sure you see it Wednesday!

Thursday

SAC After Hours Presents: Capture the Flag at 9 PM. Meet up at the Bear Paw to participate in a campus wide game of capture the flag!

Friday

It’s the last day of classes before Spring Break! Tweet your Spring Break plans to the PSU @MSU_PSU.

March 17 – 25

Spring Break! Wooh! Rest up and get ready to come back full force for the push to the end of the semester.

Campus Recreatoin

Intramural dodgeball and table tennis tournaments are coming up! Registration ends FRIDAY. Sign up on our website.

Ready for an adventure? Take advantage of Spring and join us for our Backpacking, Paddle, and Rock Climbing trips! Dates, prices, details, and information on FREE clinics.

Play a campus wide game of capture the flag March 15
Play a campus wide game of capture the flag March 15

Two free weekends! Rent equipment during Spring Break and keep them the weekend before AND after for free! Includes camping and rock climbing gear, sports equipment, and more. Check online for complete list and reserve yours while they last.

You’ve waited long enough, DON’T WAIT IN LINE! Every student is required to agree to a waiver of liability before using the new Foster Recreation Center. Skip the long lines by doing this NOW! Here’s how: log in to My Missouri State, access the Profile tab, under Wellness select “Recreation Center Waiver of Liability” and agree!

MSU Athletics

Wednesday

  • Softball @ Central Arkansas – 5:00 PM

Thursday

  • Baseball @ Oral Roberts – 6:30 PM
  • Women’s Basketball vs. UMKC at JQH Arena – 7:05 PM

Friday

  • Baseball @ Oral Roberts – 3:00 PM
  • Softball vs. Illinois State at Killian Sports Complex – 5:00 PM
  • Men’s Soccer @ Tulsa – 6:30 PM

Saturday

  • Softball vs. Illinois State at Killian Sports Complex – 12:00 PM & 2:00 PM
  • Baseball vs. Oral Roberts at Hammons Field – 2:00 PM

Sunday

  • Women’s Golf @ Monterey Bay Invitational – 8:30 AM
  • Baseball vs. Oral Roberts – 1:00 PM

Monday

  • Women’s Golf @ Monterey Bay Invitational – 8:30 AM

Tuesday

  • Women’s Golf @ Monterey Bay Invitational – 8:30 AM
  • Softball vs. Kansas at Killian Sports Complex – 3:00 PM & 5:00 PM
  • Baseball @ SEMO – 4:00 PM

A T-shirt Giveaway and much more this week at the PSU

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PSU T-shirt Giveaway
Follow the PSU on Facebook and Twitter to find out where we'll be in advance.

We’ll be giving out a limited number of free shirts courtesy of the PSU starting tomorrow (March 8th) afternoon. If you don’t already follow us on Facebook or Twitter, now would be the time. We’ll be posting where we’ll be on campus giving out the shirts in advance so you can better your chances of getting a shirt by knowing where to find us.

Wednesday

Mystery in Springfield Luncheon. The Mayor’s wife is dead. No one knows how or why. Intruder? Suicide? Murder? It will take all the wisdom and expertise of forensics professionals to solve this mystery. The event begins at 11:15 AM in PSU Ballroom West.

SAC Presents Erin Gruwell followed by a screening of the film based on her experiences at an inner city school in California. See Erin speak at 7 PM followed by a screening of Freedom Writers at 9 PM in the PSU Theater. Check out our preview.

Thursday

SAC After Hours Presents: Dueling Piano. Come to the PSU Ballroom and enjoy two players from Ernie Biggs Dueling Piano Bar go at it.  Enjoy free mocktails and food. The event begins at 9 PM.

Friday

SAC Presents: Chris D’Elia. Chris D’Elia will be performing stand up at the PSU Theater at 7 PM. Chris is best known from his role as Alex Green on the NBC Comedy Whitney and he appeared as a guest in an episode of Comedy Central’s Workaholics.

SAC Presesnts: Rock ‘N Bowl. FREE bowling, pool, ping pong, foosball, and Wiis! Every Friday* in the semester, Student Activities Council will host Rock ‘N Bowl for students to come hang out in Level 1 Game Center for free. Event goes from 7:30 – 10:30 PM.

Saturday

International Dance. The event will host many different forms of dancing from all over the global, including: African dancing, hip hop, Latin dances and so on. At the same time you will also have an opportunity to practice and try out these dances for yourself. Event goes from 6 – 9 PM in PSU Room 300.

Sunday

SAC Presents "The Muppets"
SAC Presents "The Muppets"

SAC Presents: The Muppets. The film schedule is a bit different this week with The Muppets screening on Sunday and the following Wednesday. The film starts at 9 PM in the PSU Theater. Check back for a preview next Tuesday.

Monday

Keynote Speaker Heidi W. Durrow will be in the PSU Theater at 7 PM. Heidi W. Durrow is an award winning novelist of the book The Girl Who Fell From the Sky and host of the award winning podcast Mixed Chicks Chat. Heidi W. Durrow’s talk will focus on her life as a writer with a focus on this year’s Women’s History Month theme of Women’s Education: Women’s Empowerment.

Tuesday

Film Screening – Miss Representation in the PSU Theater at 7 PM. Directed by Jennifer Siebel Newsom, the film explores how mainstream media contributes to the under-representation of women in influential positions in America and challenges the media’s limiting and often disparaging portrayals of women, which make it difficult for the average girl to see herself as powerful.

SAC Presents: Quite Tickled Tuesday. Quite Tickled Tuesday is an amateur comedy night here at Missouri State University, giving students the opportunity to show off their talents in comedy. The event starts at 7 PM in the PSU South Lounge. Show up early to get your spot!

Campus Rec Fly Fishing Trip
Register for the Campus Rec Fly Fishing Trip!

Campus Recreation

Intramural Sand Volleyball and Ultimate Frisbee Leagues are almost here! Registration deadline is FRIDAY, 3/9. Register yourself or your team here: http://www.missouristate.edu/recreation/23127.htm

Rather be fishing? Join Outdoor Adventures for a Fly Fishing trip to Roaring River State Park on Saturday, March 10. $45 cost includes transportation, guides, and flies, rod, and other equipment as needed. If interested, be sure to attend the FREE clinic TODAY March 7th. Registration ends TOMORROW, 3/8. More information here: http://www.missouristate.edu/recreation/123796.htm#Fly%20Fishing

Go on a Spring Break adventure. Rent camping, caving, floating, rock climbing, and outdoor sports equipment from Campus Rec at a discounted Spring Break rate. Rent for the week of Spring Break, and get the weekend before and after for FREE! Stop by our office in PSU 131.

Don’t wait in line! You’ve waited long enough for the rec center, skip the long line and sign the liability waiver electronically before it opens: Log in to My Missouri State, access the Profile Tab, under Wellness, select “Recreation Center Waiver of Liability” and agree.

Check out our website for detailed descriptions and schedules : http://www.missouristate.edu/recreation/. Follow us on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook to stay up to date on what’s happening with Campus Rec! http://www.facebook.com/msucampusrecreation

MSU Athletics

Thursday

  • Swimming & Diving @ NCAA Zone D Diving Championships – All day

Friday

  • Women’s Basketball vs. Bradley/Southern Illinois @ St. Charles, MO – 12:05 PM
  • Women’s Golf @ Rio Verde Invitational – 1:00 PM
  • Baseball vs. SIUE at Hammon’s Field – 3:00 PM
  • Swimming & Diving @ NCAA Zone D Diving Championships – All day
  • Women’s Track @ NCAA Indoor Championships – All day

Saturday

  • Women’s Golf @ Rio Verde Invitational – 8:00 AM
  • Softball vs. Iowa State at Killian Softball Complex – 12:00 PM
  • Women’s Basketball vs. TBD @ St. Charles, MO – 1:35 PM
  • Softball vs. Iowa State at Killian Softball Complex – 2:00 PM
  • Baseball vs. SIUE at Hammon’s Field – 2:00 PM
  • Swimming & Diving @ NCAA Zone D Diving Championships – All day
  • Women’s Track @ NCAA Indoor Championships – All day

Sunday

  • Women’s Golf @ Rio Verde Invitational – 8:00 AM
  • Men’s Golf @ Louisiana Tech Classic – 8:30 AM
  • Softball vs. Iowa State at Killian Softball Complex – 1:00 PM
  • Baseball vs. SIUE at Hammon’s Field – 1:00 PM
  • Women’s Basketball vs. TBD @ St. Charles, MO – 2:05 PM

Monday

  • Men’s Golf @ Louisiana Tech Classic – 8:30 AM

Tuesday

  • Field Hockey vs. St. Louis
  • Men’s Golf @ Louisiana Tech Classic – 8:30 AM
  • Baseball vs. Purdue at Hammon’s Field – 3:00 PM