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Staff Senate to help stock Bear Cave

October 16, 2026 by Emily Letterman

The Staff Senate Public Affairs Committee is collecting donations to stock the Mary Jean Price Walls Student Resource Center, known as the Bear Cave. Kicking off Oct. 26 and running through Nov. 13, the drive will support students in the campus community. All faculty, staff and students are welcome to contribute. Donations of clothing and personal care items are needed, … [Read more...] about Staff Senate to help stock Bear Cave

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Make time to attend the Public Affairs Conference

September 23, 2026 by Emily Letterman

A crowded theater listens to a speaker on stage

Missouri State University’s 23rd annual Public Affairs Conference is next week, Sept. 29-Oct. 1, and Staff Senate encourages you to take part. This year’s theme is “The We Factor: Building Connections That Matter.” The conference will bring together speakers from around the world to talk about how connection, collaboration and leadership shape our workplaces and communities. … [Read more...] about Make time to attend the Public Affairs Conference

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Bears football Saturday starts here

September 1, 2026 by Emily Letterman

It’s September, it’s nearly football season – get hype, Bears. Join Staff Senate as we partner with the Veterans Center to cheer on the Bears with a pregame tailgate in BearFest Village before the first home football game of the year, Sept. 12. Tailgate festivities begin at 3 p.m. with free pulled pork, hamburgers and hot dogs. You’ll have plenty of time to gather with … [Read more...] about Bears football Saturday starts here

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Bears, Beets, Books: Join the ‘Soul Boom’ discussion

July 31, 2026 by Emily Letterman

The fountain outside Meyer Library

You may know him as Dwight Schrute. But before Rainn Wilson steps onto the Public Affairs Conference stage as himself, Staff Senate invites you to dig into his book first. He’ll be on campus this fall as part of the Public Affairs Conference, and Staff Senate will host a discussion of his book, “Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution,” ahead of his keynote. The … [Read more...] about Bears, Beets, Books: Join the ‘Soul Boom’ discussion

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Cheer on the Bears at a soccer tailgate party

July 30, 2026 by Emily Letterman

Fireworks behind a bear head at Allison South Stadium.

Don’t let your newfound World Cup fandom go to waste. The soccer season is just getting started at Missouri State. Staff Senate will host a tailgate party on Sunday, Aug. 23, at Betty and Bobby Allison South Stadium. The day kicks off with the women’s soccer team taking on Mizzou at 3 p.m., followed by the men’s team facing Penn State at 7 p.m. Stick around between games … [Read more...] about Cheer on the Bears at a soccer tailgate party

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