Take a moment to see what’s happening this week in the Division of Student Affairs.
1) Black Feminism and Intersectionality: Highlighting Women Who Made Good Trouble – Join us for a lecture and discussion of the intersectional approach in feminism and its application today! Tuesday, March 29th, 5:30pm, PSU 315.
2) Join the MRC for Tuesday Talks “Real Talk about Red Flags-Project Heal and Surviving Souls” – Join the MRC for a mini-victim services resource and interactive discussion about how to identify red-flags at social events. Representatives from The Victim Center, Harmony House, and the Greene County Family Justice Center will be present along with our campus advocates from MSU and OTC. April 12th, 2pm, MRC, Zoom: https://bit.ly/3D80trY
3) A Conversation with Dee – The Division of Student Affairs is an inclusive unit of many different personalities and ideas. From seasoned professionals to those new to the field, conversations and the sharing of these ideas is an excellent way for the division to remain champions for student success. Join Dr. Siscoe for a conversation and sharing of ideas on April 19, 4-5pm PSU 312C. Space is limited to 10 so sign up today here: https://dosaforms.missouristate.edu/view.php?id=210870
4) Statewide Restorative Practices Conference “Where We Have Been, Where We Are Going: Restorative Practices in Missouri” – Plan now to attend this day-long, live virtual event and take advantage of outstanding educational and networking opportunities. This conference is designed for anyone with an interest in restorative practices, including educators, justice professionals, managers, human resource professionals, students, community members, faith leaders, mental health and social work practitioners, conflict professionals, and more. April 8, 2022, 8 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. via Zoom Find more details here: https://blogs.missouristate.edu/cdr/2022/03/01/statewide-restorative-practices-virtual-conference-april-8-2022/
5) Public Affairs Convocation and Common Reader – Take part in the many events planned leading up to the Public Affairs Convocation featuring the Common Reader, “The Code, The Power of I Will” and the author Shaun Tomson. Shaun will share his life experiences in and out of the surfing world and offer how the simple message―I Will―can be a model to face life’s challenges and help you achieve your goals. Book signing to follow presentation. Free and open to the public. No ticket or reservation is required. Wednesday, April 6, 2022, 3:30 p.m. Robert W. Plaster Student Union Theater
Other events during Public Affairs Week:
Friday, April 1 at 6:30 in the PSU Theatre – we will be showing Shaun Tomson’s movie Bustin’ Down the Door. Everyone is welcome to attend. Thank you, Cali, for helping to organize this!
Tuesday, April 5 from 1:30-3:00 in Library 101 – Shaun will be presenting to staff and faculty. This will be a smaller group. You are encouraged to bring your leadership teams and staff to this event. Give Stacey Trewatha-Bach or Keri Franklin an RSVP if you plan on bringing some people on that date. We will have refreshments.
6) Conversations with the College – Dr. Dee Siscoe – Mark your calendars for Thursday, April 28, 2022 at noon and join Dr. Dee Siscoe, Vice President for Student Affairs, for the next session of “Conversations with the College” with host, Greg Fansler, Executive Director of Engagement and Alumni Relations. Conversations with the College is a webinar series created for alumni and friends to hear directly from the department or college about current goals, unique challenges and opportunities. Sign up for Dr. Siscoe’s session here: https://maroonation.missouristate.edu/s/1691/start.aspx?sid=1691&gid=2&pgid=2738&content_id=2477
Register for upcoming sessions or visit the alumni website to watch past sessions.
7) Annual Campus-wide Memorial Service – The annual campus-wide Memorial Service to honor the memories of those we have lost this past year will be held on Thursday, April 28th, 4-5pm in the Union Club in the Plaster Student Union. We will be honoring current students, faculty and staff during this service. If you have questions, contact Priscilla Childress or Debbie Letterman.
Bonus: Bear a Friend – Send a Sleuth (a group of bears) to a co-worker, friend, professor here at Missouri State. You can send a bunch of bears for a one-time suggested donation of $5.00. The collected funds will go to the Student Emergency Fund. How does it work? Complete the form below and under the cover of darkness (or whenever their office is empty), your friends space will come alive with bears! The bears will be collected from the office two days after the bearing has taken place. Make a friend/co-worker feel special and have some fun! They’ll receive a note saying “You’ve been BEARed” along with your message! Learn more here: https://dosaforms.missouristate.edu/view.php?id=207371