"My biggest advice for students is to take chances and risks in college when it comes to getting involved or being a student leader. I have definitely failed in getting some positions on campus but I have also succeeded and fallen in love with other organizations. You will never be able to “Follow Your Passion” on campus if you haven’t found it. So find your passion and then … [Read more...] about LeaderBear Spotlight: Francis Ahrens
This week we are featuring Reina Hill, a member of Alpha Chi Omega and leader on our campus. Reina is a Public Relations major set to graduate next fall whose strengths include: Woo, Positivity, Communication, Strategic, and Adaptability. Hill learned about and developed this skills in our 2012 session of the Commerce Bank Emerging Leaders program! Additionally, Reina is a … [Read more...] about LeaderBear Spotlight: Reina Hill
This week's LeaderBear has quite a few Missouri State experiences under her belt. Emily Cassimatis, an Interior Design major set to graduate in 2016, has completed our Commerce Bank Emerging Leaders and Distinction in Public Affairs programs. When we asked her to tell us a little about what those experiences meant to her, she said: "The most impactful thing I have experienced … [Read more...] about LeaderBear Spotlight: Emily Cassimatis
This week's #LeaderBear is a Junior here at Missouri State. Tyler has chosen Biology as his major and will pursue a career in Optometry upon completion of his undergraduate work. Of course, like all of our LeaderBears, Tyler has been through some of our leadership development programs. Specifically, he completed Distinction in Public Affairs and Emerging Leaders. In addition to … [Read more...] about LeaderBear Spotlight: Tyler Mathenia
At the conclusion of the Fall 2014 semester the Office of Student Engagement (OSE) and Leadership Development Team said goodbye to an integral part of both areas, Dr. Marissa LeClaire Weaver. It is only fitting that we honor Dr. Weaver as this week's LeaderBear. Marissa had been a part of the OSE at Missouri State for nearly 15 years when she made the decision to embark on a … [Read more...] about The Leadership Development Team Bids Farewell to One of Our Own