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What’s Happening: September 21 – September 27

September 15, 2015 by Josie Harpole

Information/Deadlines

  • Public Affairs Week
  • Last Day to Drop, Withdraw, declare Pass/Not-Pass of Audit for Fall 2015 First Block Classes
  • Hispanic Heritage Month
  • International Week of the Deaf
  • Application for Student Commencement Speakers
  • Submit Your Quotes to Diversity and Inclusion
  • Missouri State Magazine Current Issue (New tab)

Events

  • Public Affairs Week: Civic Engagement Conference
  • Public Affairs Week: Bridging the Diversity Gap
  • Public Affairs Week: MSU Talks
  • Public Affairs Week: US Citizenship Naturalization Ceremony
  • College of Business Prepare for the Fair Workshop
  • Ozark Celebration Festival Lecture Series Presents Nancy Allen
  • #Break the Stigma 5k Recovery Run Presented by SoBear: Bears in Recovery
  • 12 Hour Improv Marathon for Charity
  • Voice Guest Artist Recital – Brandon Nase
  • Keep Calm and Do Research: Clean Up Your Data Act
  • Wind Ensemble Symphony Concert
  • Genealogy Workshop: Magna Carta
  • Study Away Re-Entry Reception
  • International Business Programs Info Session
  • Chorale Concert
  • Biology Seminar – Small Mammal Lineages in North America
  • SAC Events
    • SAC Public Affairs Week Film: Fed Up
    • SAC Public Affairs Week Film: Caesar Chavez
    • SAC After Hours and Public Affairs: SAC Gives Back
    • SAC Concerts Presents: Coffee Shop Sound
    • SAC After Hours: Capture the Flag
    • SAC After Hours: Rock ‘n Bowl

Opportunities

  • Resume Madness
  • Freaky Fairbanks
  • The Victim Center
  • Oktoberfest
  • Into the Streets
  • Bear Service Team

Athletics

  • 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
  • Thursday, September 24 at 3:00, Baseball vs. Ontario Blue Jays, Hammons Field
  • Friday, September 25 at 7:00, Women’s Volleyball vs. Illinois State, Hammons Student Center
  • Saturday, September 26 at 1:00, Softball vs. Neosho CC, Killian Softball Complex
  • Saturday, September 26 at 3:00, Softball vs. Neosho CC, Killian Softball Complex
  • Saturday, September 26 at 5:00, Women’s Soccer vs. Northern Iowa, Allison South Stadium
  • Saturday, September 26 at 7:00, Women’s Volleyball vs. Indiana State, Allison South Stadium
  • Saturday, September 26 at 7:30, Men’s Soccer vs. SIUE, Allison South Stadium

Campus Recreation

    • Glow Zumba
    • Roaring River Hike
    • Sand Soccer Intermurals
    • Guys and Ladies Nights at the Climbing Wall/li>
    • Climbing Wall Now Open On Sundays
    • Lead Climbing Nights
    • S.H.A.R.P Sexual Harassment And Rape Prevention Classes
    • Swimming Lessons
    • American Red Cross CPR and First Aid Certification
    • Intramural Sports
    • Massage Therapy
    • Personal Training
    • Moonlight Swim

Information/Deadlines

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 24
All Campuses
Last day to Drop or Withdraw (student will receive an automatic W grade), declare Pass/Not-Pass, and Change to or from Audit for Fall 2015 First Block Classes.
Pass/Not Pass and Audit changes must be processed through the Office of the Registrar, Carrington Hall-Room 320. Drops and withdrawals can be processed online at My Missouri State, until midnight of the deadline day. 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.
Additional refund deadlines can be found here: http://www.missouristate.edu/registrar/refunds.htm

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Hispanic Heritage Month

September 15 – October 15

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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International Week of the Deaf

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

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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.

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Submit Your Quotes to Diversity and Inclusion

Message from Ken Coopwood, Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion
Diversity Landmarks, named in reference to the planting of diversity placards along sidewalks and entryways, is a campus warming activity designed to promote awareness and display diversity sentiments of campus constituents.
The purpose of Diversity Landmarks is three-fold:
1. Convey diversity as a critical component of academic excellence
2. Remind us that MSU values every person and the richness that cultural perspectives and life experiences contribute to its academic mission
3. Provide an inclusive process for individual expression and recognition
Landmarks truly represent what the MSU Public Affairs mission is all about. See for yourself! Diversity Landmarks will be planted along the newly designed Kings Street corridor and throughout the corral area between Carrington and the PSU.
Each Landmark will include a quote (40 words or less), author and the name of the submitter. Original quotes are encouraged.

WHERE IS YOUR QUOTE????
If you want to participate, send us your quote! Participation in Diversity Landmarks is free and open to all students, faculty, staff and community persons. Email your quotations to: diversitylandmarks@missouristate.edu and watch for your contribution to appear on campus in the near future!

SUBMISSIONS DUE BY 5:00 P.M., October 7, 2015

Link :
https://blogs.missouristate.edu/diversity/2015/09/14/submit-your-quote-for-the-spring-2016-diversity-landmarks/

 

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Events


Paw

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: 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: 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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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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Improv

12 Hours Improv Marathon for Charity

September 21, North Mall Bear Paw
Missouri State Improv, Pi Kappa Phi and Alpha Chi Omega present 12 straight hours of improv comedy to raise money for programs and resources benefitting the families at Harmony House.

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Voice

Voice Guest Artist Recital – Brandon Nase

September 21, Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts
Guest artist, Brandon Nase, will be performing at Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts at 7:30p.

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Library

Keep Calm & Do Research: Clean up your Data Act

September 22, Meyer Library Room
Good research starts with good data. Before you begin your analysis, you should clean your dataset. The course will address each of the steps of proper data cleaning and ways to address potential problems by dealing with outliers, transforming variables, or imputing missing data. This course will teach you how to use graphs and tests to explore your data and make sure that they meet the assumptions of the tests you plan to run. Basic familiarity with SPSS is assumed.
Upon completing this course, students will be able to…
· Graph a single variable and examine it for normality, skewness, and outliers.
· Explore the relationship between two variables and examine them for linearity and non- monotonic relationships
· Test the assumptions of multivariate analysis including linearity, sphericity, missing data, and normality.
· Identify and eliminate multivariate outliers with a Mahalanobis test.

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Voice

Wind Ensemble Symphony Concert

September 22, Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts
Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts from 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

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MagnaCarta

Geanlogy Workshop: Magna Carta

September 23, The Library Center

Pat Haas discusses her trip to England and the National Society of Magna Charta Dames and Barons, of which she is a member. Sponsored by Ozarks Genealogical Society.
The Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave, Springfield, MO 65810, Auditorium

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Study Away

Study Away Re-Entry Reception (9/23)

September 23 at 5:30PM, Plaster Student Union Room 400
Study Away Programs’ annual Welcome Back Reception for returning study abroad students is a terrific opportunity to give Study Away staff feedback about your experience and share stories about your time abroad. Any student who has studied abroad is invited to attend and meet other students just returning from life abroad. Study Away Programs staff provides refreshments, door prizes, and engages students in fun “reverse culture shock” activities. The Study Away Study Photo Contest entries are displayed and the winner is announced.
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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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InternationalBusiness

International Business Programs Info Sessnion

September 24, Glass Hall Room 227
The International Business Programs (IBP) office will hold an information session to describe programs offered by partner exchanges and faculty-led short-term programs. Students who studied away recently will be available to answer questions and describe their experiences abroad.
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Voice

Chorale Concert

September 24, Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts
Chorale Concert in HHPA at 7:30 pm

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biology

Biology Seminar – Small Mammal Lineages in North America

September 25, Temple Hall Room 0003
Dr. Andrew Hope earned his PhD in 2011 from University of New Mexico, followed by a postdoc with the USGS in Alaska and is now a Research Assistant Professor at Kansas State University. His research examines phylogeographic patterns in small mammals, particularly shrews, as well as broader phylogenetic patterns in mammals and their parasites. His seminar will discuss small mammal lineages in North America and the role of environmental change has played on their history.
Dr. Andrew Hope, Research Assistant Professor at Kansas State University
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sac

SAC Events

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

 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 Concerts Presents: Coffee Shop Sound

September 22 at 7 pm, Plaster Student Union South Lounge

Everyone loves music. Coffee Shop Sound is an event filled with numerous student acoustic players to set the mood for all who attend.  It’s a relaxing evening for people to enjoy coffee or tea and cookies while perhaps doing homework.

SAC After Hours Presents: Capture the Flag

September 24 at 9 pm, Trottier Plaza

Students will gather to play a good old fashioned game of capture the flag by competing against another team.

SAC Campus Events: Rock ‘n Bowl

September 18 and 25, 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.

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Resume Madness

September 21, Professional Building 4th Floor
Come have your résumé 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

 

Fainbanks

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


 

athletics

Athletics

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

  • 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
  • Thursday, September 24 at 3:00, Baseball vs. Ontario Blue Jays, Hammons Field
  • Friday, September 25 at 7:00, Women’s Volleyball vs. Illinois State, Hammons Student Center
  • Saturday, September 26 at 1:00, Softball vs. Neosho CC, Killian Softball Complex
  • Saturday, September 26 at 3:00, Softball vs. Neosho CC, Killian Softball Complex
  • Saturday, September 26 at 5:00, Women’s Soccer vs. Northern Iowa, Allison South Stadium
  • Saturday, September 26 at 7:00, Women’s Volleyball vs. Indiana State, Allison South Stadium
  • Saturday, September 26 at 7:30, Men’s Soccer vs. SIUE, Allison South Stadium

 

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campusrec

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:

  • Glow Zumba is coming back to the FRC on Wednesday, September 22 from 7-8pm. Come see what all the talk is about and experience Zumba in the dark with neon lights and glow sticks!
  • Outdoor Adventures is heading on a Roaring River Hike on September 19th. Join them as they hike just outside of Branson, MO on the parks scenic trails. This day hike will depart at 9AM and only cost $15.
  • Don’t forget to sign up your Sand Soccer Team by September 16th! Visit IMLeagues.com to register now and don’t forget to check out the schedule of other sports offered this fall.
  • Come to the Climbing Wall at the FRC to participate in Guys Night and Ladies Night every Tuesday and Thursday! Every Tuesday guys will get free shoe and chalk rental and every Thursday ladies will receive free shoe and chalk rental.
  • Climbing Wall and office is now open on Sundays from 5pm-8pm!
  • Lead Climbing Nights beginning every Monday, Wednesday and Sunday. Outdoor Adventures is excited to introduce lead climbing nights to our climbing community! Lead nights are open to everyone who has completed the lead clinic.
  • 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

  • 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

  • Don’t forget to join us 8pm-10pm every Wednesday for Moonlight Swim
  • Does school have you stressed already? Take 30 minutes or 1 hour and stop by the recreation for Massage Therapy! Check out our prices on website and set up an appointment today. http://www.missouristate.edu/recreation/Wellness/Massages.htm

  • Experience our Personal Training today and get the results you have always wanted! Your first assessment is free! Need more information? Visit us online http://www.missouristate.edu/recreation/Wellness/AssessmentsAndTraining.htm

  • Don’t forget to join us from 8pm-10pm every Wednesday for our Moonlight Swim!

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What’s Happening: November 19 – December 3

November 18, 2014 by Kari Jo Freudigmann

Information/Deadlines

  • Native Amerian Heritage Month
  • Panamanian Independence Month
  • Transgender Day of Remembrance
  • Thursday Evening Classes Meet / Tuesday Evening Classes Do Not Meet
  • Thanksgiving Holiday
  • International Day of Disabled Persons
  • Haven

Events

  • Annual Clayworks Holiday Pottery Sale
  • Free Hot Chocolate
  • Holiday Concert
  • Jazz Bands Concert
  • NPHC President Visit
  • Our Town | Play Production
  • SAC Events
    • Movie: Wish I Was Here
    • After Hours: Grocery Bingo
    • Rock n’ Bowl
    • Movie: Guardians of the Galaxy
    • Lecture: Rebekka Armstrong
  • Senior BFA in Studio Art Exhibit
  • SOFAC
    • Applications
    • Training Presentation
  • Wind Ensemble & Wind Symphony Concert
  • WWE Live!

Opportunities

  • Food Assistance for Students
  • Microsoft IT Academy
  • Social Change Leader Applications Due
  • Spring Break Immersion Trips Applications Due

Athletics

  • M Basketball
  • D2 Ice Hockey
  • D3 Ice Hockey

Campus Recreation

  • Glow Cycling
  • Thanksgiving Break Hours
  • Western Adventure
  • Personal Training
  • Massage Therapy
  • Gift Certificates

Information/Deadlines

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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Transgender Day of Remembrance

November 20
Transgender Day of Remembrance is a day to memorialize those who have been killed as a result of transphobia, or the hatred or fear of transgender and gender non-conforming people, and acts to bring attention to the continued violence endured by the transgender community. The Transgender Day of Remembrance was founded in 1998 by Gwendolyn Ann Smith, a transgender graphic designer, columnist and activist to memorialize the murder of Rita Hester in Allston, Massachusetts. Since its inception, Transgender Day of Remembrance has been held annually on November 20th, and has slowly evolved from the web-based project started by Smith into an international day of action. In 2010, Transgender Day of Remembrance was observed in over 185 cities throughout more than 20 countries. Typically, a Transgender Day of Remembrance includes a reading of the names of those who lost their lives during the previous year and may include other actions, such as candlelight vigils, art shows, food drives, film screenings, marches, among others.

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Thursday Evening Classes Meet / Tuesday Evening Classes Do Not Meet

November 25
Thursday evening classes (4 p.m. or later) will meet today and Tuesday evening classes (4 p.m. or later) will not meet. This is to compensate for holidays.

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Thanksgiving Holiday

November 26 – November 28
Thanksgiving Holiday – no classes/offices closed

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International Day of Disabled Persons

December 3
The annual observance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3 was established by the International Year for Disabled Persons (1981). The Day aims to promote a better understanding of disability issues with a focus on the rights of persons with disabilities and gains to be derived from the integration of persons with disabilities in every aspect of the political, social, economic and cultural life of their communities. The goal of full and effective participation of persons with disabilities in society and development was established by the World Programme of Action concerning Disabled Persons, adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1982.

A major focus of the Day is practical action to mainstream disability in all aspects of development, as well as to further the participation of persons with disabilities in social life and development on the basis of equality. Highlight progress and obstacles in implementing disability-sensitive policies, as well as promote public awareness of barriers to the full inclusion of persons with disabilities in the lives of their societies.

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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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Annual Clayworks Holiday Pottery Sale

Thursday, November 20 – Friday, November 21 at 9am, PSU 2nd Floor
The Annual Clayworks Holiday Pottery Sale is scheduled for 11/20 – 11/21, from 9am – 5pm, in the PSU, 2nd floor across from Bear Necessities.

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Free Hot Chocolate

Tuesday, December 2 at 9am, PSU Information Desk
Missouri State University Dining Services and the PSU will host a Hot Chocolate Event. We will be set up across the information desk.

We will have marshmallows, cookies, hot chocolate, whipped cream, and other goodies.

Be sure to stop by and get some Hot Chocolate! We will also be giving away special mugs with the Bear logo on them.

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Holiday Concert

Tuesday, December 2 at 7:30pm, Juanita K. Hammons Hall
The MSU Symphony Orchestra combined with the MSU Grand Chorus present their “Holiday Celebration Concert.” The primary work on the program will be the brilliant “Hodie” by Ralph Vaughan Williams.  In addition, each group will perform a few pieces of their own. Come to participate in a joyous Holiday Celebration!

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Jazz Bands Concert

Monday, November 24 at 7:30pm, Juanita K. Hammons Hall
The Jazz Band & Stage Band will present a concert in Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts on Monday, November 24 at 7:30 p.m.

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NPHC President Visit

Monday, November 24 at 4pm, Meyer Library 101
Jennifer M. Jones, National President of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) will be on campus to visit with students, faculty and staff about the history and movement of the nine historically African American Greek Letter organizations.

Jennifer M. Jones is the Executive Director of Student Life at Southern Methodist University where she has been employed for the past 29 years, 16 of those years in various positions within Residence Life and Student Housing.  She also served as the as the SMU NPHC advisor for eight years.  She currently serves as the National President of the National Pan-Hellenic Council.  She has also served as the past National First Vice President of the National Pan-Hellenic Council and Regional Secretary for the Southwestern Region of NPHC.

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Our Town | Play Production

Thursday, November 20 at 7:30pm, Craig Hall Coger Theatre
Friday, November 21 at 7:30pm, Craig Hall Coger Theatre
Saturday, November 22 at 7:30pm, Craig Hall Coger Theatre
Sunday, November 23 at 2:30pm, Craig Hall Coger Theatre
Set between 1901 and 1913 in the fictional village of Grover’s Corners, New Hampshire, Our Town looks at the everyday lives of ordinary people and weaves their stories together over a 12-year timeframe.

The three acts progress from the seemingly inconsequential routines of small-town daily living…to love and marriage and the pivotal decisions that determine life’s course…to death and eternity and the seldom-realized significance of each moment of our earthly existence.

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SAC Events

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

Movie: Wish I Was There

Wednesday, November 19 at 9pm, PSU Theatre
Free movie in the PSU Theatre.  Check out SAC Events Blog for more information.

After Hours: Grocery Bingo

Thursday, November 20 at 9pm, PSU Food Court
This is an event where students will play bingo for a chance to win groceries such as Mac’n’cheese, canned soups, gatorade, water packs, cereal, peanut butter, jelly, cheese its, etc.

Rock n’ Bowl

Friday, November 21 at 7:30pm, PSU Level 1 Game Center
Free bowling, table tennis, and billiards in the Level One Game Center.

Movie: Guardians of the Galaxy

Wednesday, November 23 at 9pm, PSU Theatre
Wednesday, December 3 at 7:30pm, PSU Theatre
Free movie in the PSU Theatre.  Check out SAC Events Blog for more information.

Lecture: Rebekka Armstrong

Monday, December 1 at 7pm, PSU Theatre
A lecture on AIDs and HIV awareness.

At the age of 18, Rebekka became a Playboy Playmate after being chosen to be Miss September 1986, a culmination of her childhood dream. For the next four years, she led an exciting life as a Playmate, traveling, modeling, and attending star-studded parties. However, she was often tired and bruised easily. At the age of 22, she was diagnosed with HIV.She has become an outspoken activist to increase AIDS awareness and fight for progress in discovering improved medications and treatment.

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Senior BFA in Studio Art Exhibit

Wednesday, November 19 – Friday, December 12 at 11am, Student Exhibition Center
The Department of Art+Design will display the artwork of students completing the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in studio art.

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SOFAC

Applications

Monday, November 24 at 8am, Office of Student Engagement
The Student Organization Funding Allocation Council (SOFAC) will start accepting proposals early for SPRING funding starting at 8:00am on Monday, November 24th 2014.

SOFAC funding may be requested for many types of events including conferences, competitions, speakers, equipment, and more! Proposals should be submitted to the Office of Student Engagement in PSU 101. If you are considering submitting a proposal for Spring funding, please keep the following things in mind:

  • To qualify for Spring funding, the event must occur between February 1 and June 30, 2015. We will not accept any proposal that do not fall within this time period.
  • Any funding already received by your organization will be subtracted from the amount available to your organization for the remainder of the 2014-2015 academic year.
  • You will be expected to abide by all SOFAC and Missouri State University policies.
  • You MUST attend a SOFAC training session to receive funding. *new to this year
    • Training session dates and times can be found on the SOFAC website or Missouri State master calendar. You must attend a session before you can receive funds; you can attend a session any time before your potentially assigned allocation meeting.
    • If you attended Training in the fall you do not have to attend another one in the Spring.

To request funding for an event, your organization must submit a complete SOFAC Proposal for Funding. Information and instructions on how to complete a proposal can be found on the SOFAC website: http://organizations.missouristate.edu/sofac/

It is highly recommended that you review the SOFAC Guidelines (found on the SOFAC website) before submitting a proposal. There are a few changes from years past, please read carefully. Keep in mind that a proposal MUST be submitted at least 10 business days BEFORE the event for which you are requesting funding.

Please contact Nick Elliott, the Graduate Assistant for SOFAC, with any questions at 417-836-7646 or ne13@live.missouristate.edu.

Training Presentation

Wednesday, December 3 at 5pm, PSU 312 A&B
New for the 2014-2015 academic year no organization may receive (Student Organization Funding Allocation Council) SOFAC funding until it has attended a SOFAC Training session.

These one hour trainings will inform your group on all the policies and procedures for SOFAC.

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Wind Ensemble & Wind Symphony Concert

Friday, November 21 at 7:30pm, Juanita K. Hammons Hall
The University Wind Ensemble & University Wind Symphony will present a fall concert on Friday, November 21 in the Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts.  Free admission.  Open to the public.

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WWE Live!

Sunday, November 30 at 5pm, JQH Arena

WWE returns to Springfield for the first time in over a year.

See all your favorite WWE superstarts for one night only!  Over 20 superstars will appear under one roof for what will be one Sunday night to remember!

Dean Ambrose, Kane, Big Show, Rusev and Intercontinental Champion Dolph Ziggler and many more!

Tickets on Sale: Saturday, October 18th at 10:00am

 Tickets:  $95, $50, $35, $25, $15

 Go to www.MissouriStateTix.comto buy your tickets!  Tickets also available at the JQH Arena Box office or by calling 1-417-836-7678

Doors open at 4:00pm

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Opportunities

For more opportunities, subscribe to the Community Opportunities Newsletter.

 

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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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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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Social Change Leader Applications Due

Tuesday, November 25
Social Change Leaders are students who are committed to the Springfield community through long-term sustainable interactions.  These students will explore the social issues that affect Springfield and through asset based community development, seek solutions to those problems.  Students will participate in critical reflection through bi-monthly dialogues and have discussions that unpack the complex issues that affect our community.

As a Social Change Leader, you would be expected to participate in volunteer activities 3 hours a week at a time that meets your schedule.  Additionally, there will be bi-monthly dialogues where dialogue and discussion occur around the social issue being addressed. Opportunities are available with the Boys and Girls Club, Robberson Community School, The Kitchen, Ozarks Food Harvest, and the Watershed Committee of the Ozarks.

If you are interested in participating, stop by the Center for Community Engagement in PSU 131 to pick up an application. Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on November 25th, 2014.

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Spring Break Immersion Trip Applications Due

Tuesday, November 25
Applications for the 2015 Spring Break Immersion Trips are now available! Do you want to spend your Spring Break doing something fun and meaningful? The Spring Break Immersion Trips are week-long experiences in which students are immersed in a new culture, group of people, and experience. Trips include direct service with local agencies, learning about a specific social issue, social time in the destination city, and time to meet other students. This year, our trips will be going to Dallas, TX, New Orleans, LA, Chicago, IL, Indianapolis, IN, and Ashville, NC, as well as a local trip right here in Springfield.

If you are interested in participating, stop by the Center for Community Engagement in PSU 131 to pick up an application or apply here. Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on November 25th, 2014.

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Athletics

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

  • Wednesday, November 19, M Basketball vs. Avila, 7:05pm, JQH Arena
  • Friday, November 21, D2 Ice Hockey vs. St. Louis University, 7pm, Mediacom Ice Park
  • Friday, November 21, D3 Ice Hockey vs. University of Nebraska, 9:45pm, Mediacom Ice Park
  • Saturday, November 22, D3 Ice Hockey vs. University of Nebraska, 3pm, Mediacom Ice Park
  • Saturday, November 22, D2 Ice Hockey vs. St. Louis University, 7pm, Mediacom Ice Park

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Campus Recreation

  • Mix up your routine and take Glow Cycling with BearFit!  BearFit will be hosting a glow-in-the-dark cycling session on Monday, November 24th from 6-7PM in the FRC, Studio C.  Sign up now because only 12 spots are available!  $2 event.
  • We have different hours for Thanksgiving break:

               November 25: 6AM-8PM

               November 26-31: Closed

               November 30 – Noon-11PM

  • Plan a Western Adventure with Campus Rec – Outdoor Adventures is headed to Utah on November 25th thru November 30th!  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.
  • Personal Training is offered at the FRC!  Reach all of your goals this year with help from one of our certified personal trainers.  For more information visit our website: http://www.missouristate.edu/recreation/Wellness/AssessmentsAndTraining.htm

 

  • Massage Therapy is offered at the Foster Recreation Center.  Check our website for more information on times, prices, and how to sign up: http://www.missouristate.edu/recreation/Wellness/Massages.htm.

 

  • Looking for the perfect gift to give this holiday season?  Campus Recreation Center offers gift certificates so get yours today!

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