Missouri State University employees have 20 chances to win a $1,000 cash prize in the months ahead, just for getting vaccinated against COVID-19.

As part of the university’s Employee Vaccination Incentive Program, MSU will announce the names of 5 winning employees on Aug. 18 during the university’s Town Hall meeting. Subsequent drawings of 3 names will be held weekly on Friday afternoons beginning Aug. 27 with the final drawing on Sept. 24.

How to enter the drawings

All full- and part-time employees who get fully vaccinated against COVID-19 are eligible to win. Employees who get fully vaccinated at Magers Health and Wellness Center are automatically entered into the drawing. Employees who get fully vaccinated somewhere other than Magers must submit a copy of their COVID-19 vaccination card or other written documentation to the clinic in one of the following ways:

• Email to magersmedicalrecords@missouristate.edu.
• Bring a printed copy to Magers in person.
• Fax to 417-836-4133.

For more information on eligibility and ways to schedule an appointment to get vaccinated against COVID-19, visit the Employee Vaccination Incentive Program website.

If you still need a COVID-19 vaccine, Missouri State University is making it easy for you to get one.

Clinics administering the single-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine will take place May 4-6 at these locations on campus:

May 4

• 9-11 a.m., Temple Hall pit on the first floor
• 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Glass Hall atrium on the first floor
• 2-4 p.m., Strong Hall atrium on the first floor

May 5

• 9-11 a.m., Forsythe Athletics Center hall on the first floor
• 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Craig Hall atrium on the first floor
• 2-4 p.m., Meyer Library lobby

May 6

• 9-11 a.m., Plaster Student Union near Bear Necessities
• 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Plaster Student Union near Bear Necessities
• 2-4 p.m., Plaster Student Union near Bear Necessities

The clinics are open to all students, staff and faculty. Appointments are not required and the vaccine is free. Simply show up with an ID.

If your permanent address is not in Missouri, provide your local address when you check in for your shot.

About the Johnson & Johnson vaccine

The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is approved for people 18 years and older.

Find out more about the vaccine, including effectiveness and safety considerations.

Why get a COVID-19 vaccine?

The top reason to get a vaccination is to protect yourself, your family and your community.

If you’re vaccinated:

• You won’t have to quarantine unless you develop symptoms.
• You won’t have to participate in most COVID-19 testing next fall.
• You can gather with other fully vaccinated people without wearing masks or socially distancing.
• You can enjoy a more “normal” campus life.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlight what activities are safe for those who are fully vaccinated.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to get vaccinated and help stop the spread of COVID-19.

Contact us at COVID19@MissouriState.edu if you have questions or need more information.