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SGA Calls for Civility Pieces from Students

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Missouri State’s Student Government Association has called for the submission of student pieces inspired by the Be Civil Be Heard campaign. Students may submit editorials of no more than 600 words or cartoons regarding experiences with or thoughts on civility.

Students responsible for submissions chosen will receive a gift card to the MSU Bookstore in addition to having their work published in The Standard.

All interested students are encouraged to submit their material to sga@missouristate.edu by February 7, 2012.

For more information, please contact Paige Oxendine, Chief Communications Officer, at Oxendine100@live.missouristate.edu.

BearLine Shuttles Introduce Extended Schedule

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Missouri State University’s BearLine shuttle service has expanded its schedule as part of a pilot program to offer students transportation to the downtown Springfield area on Friday and Saturday nights.

The new route will run from 6:00 pm to 2:00 am on Fridays and Saturdays with stops at the Plaster Student Union, Scholars House, Greek Row, Kentwood Hall, Park Central Square, and Hammons Student Center.

Missouri State’s Student Government Association worked extensively with university administrators in the development of the pilot program, which will run until Spring Break. At the end of the pilot program administrators will make a decision as to whether or not the extended route will be permanent.

For more information, please contact Paige Oxendine, Chief Communications Officer, at Oxendine100@live.missouristate.edu.

SGA Completes Busy Semester

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Missouri State’s Student Government Association has recently wrapped up a busy fall semester, which included the passage of over a dozen resolutions pertaining to the student body.

A few highlights of SGA’s work this past semester include the placement of a printer for student use in the lower level of the Plaster Student Union, the allocation of funds for nine additional bike racks on campus, and the adoption of the Civility Movement at Missouri State. The Student Government Association also recommended the MSU Bookstore begin carrying Fair Trade BearWear, asked professors to make course syllabi available to students prior to registration, expressed support for universal design across campus, and suggested changes to the student seating policy in JQH Arena.

Next semester will be just as busy for the organization, with many projects already underway. SGA plans to carry on with work done this semester relating to the plus/minus system currently in place on campus, possibly asking administrators to repeal the policy. The organization also plans to continue working with University officials to implement an additional BearLine route that would run from 6:00 pm to 2:00 am on Friday and Saturday nights. A third project to be completed next semester involves the lack of proper lighting on Madison Street, where many students walk to and from class. SGA approached City Utilities about the issue, who has now pledged to install at least one additional streetlight in the area.

Student Government Association will also be hosting their annual Jefferson City Showcase this spring, in which SGA members spend the day at the Capitol speaking to legislators and informing them of SGA’s work on campus.
For more information, please contact Paige Oxendine, Chief Communications Officer, at Oxendine100@live.missouristate.edu.

Wyrick Commission Gives Students the Chance to Improve Campus

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Students with ideas as to how to improve the Missouri State campus could soon see their ideas taking shape in the form of a Wyrick proposal. The Student Government Association is encouraging all students with possible project ideas to submit Wyrick proposals, which are reviewed and voted on annually by the student body.

Established in 1983, Missouri State’s Wyrick Commission is a capital-improvement fund dedicated the improving the campus community. Previous Wyrick projects include the digital parking space counters located at Bear Park South as well as the sand volleyball courts.

Any student interested in learning more about improving campus through Wyrick proposals is encouraged to contact Ben Roberts, Chief Wyrick Commissioner, at Roberts311@live.missouristate.edu. The Wyrick Commission is willing to assist students in preparing Wyrick proposals for the Commission’s December 9, 2011 deadline.

For more information, please contact Paige Oxendine, Chief Communications Officer, at Oxendine100@live.missouristate.edu.

Search Begins for New Student Governor

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Missouri State University officials have recently assembled a search committee tasked with choosing the University’s next Student Governor.

The Student Governor serves as a non-voting member of the Board of Governors, which oversees all facets of the University. Appointed by the Governor of Missouri for a two-year term, the Student Governor attends all Board of Governors meetings in order to provide a student’s perspective.

The position of Student Governor is one of great responsibility and reward. Working with the Board of Governors means the Student Governor will make a lasting impact on campus as well as often being the first to know of exciting University news. Additionally, the position presents an excellent opportunity to network with well-respected leaders throughout the state.

Students interested in applying for this position are encouraged to submit a completed application to the Student Government Association office in PSU 123 by 4:00 pm on Monday, December 12th. Applications may be found at: http://sga.missouristate.edu/Uploads/documents/forms/SBOG%20Application.PDF

For more information, please contact Paige Oxendine, Chief Communications Officer, at Oxendine100@live.missouristate.edu.