Take a moment to see what’s going on this week in the Division of Student Affairs.

1. Donuts for DOSA – Save-the-Date for Donuts for DOSA, our annual holiday event to celebrate the end of the semester and the upcoming winter break. The festive event will take place on December 9th, 8-9:30am in PSU 317. Gather your co-workers and come enjoy some delicious treats and share the holiday spirit!

2. Staff Senate Food Drive for the Bear Pantry – Join Staff Senate for a friendly competition. Have fun compete with your college, building or group and see who will be the biggest giver. Now through December 21, share your gift with the Bear Pantry and you’ll be entered to win a group trophy! Pantry donations – monetary and physical – will be tracked and tallied at the end of the competition. Items of critical need: Shampoo, Conditioner, Deodorant, Dish Soap, Pasta Sauce, Dried Beans, Can Potatoes, Canned Vegetables and Snacks.  For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3Ur4ije.

3. President’s Holiday Open House for Faculty and Staff – Make plans to attend the President’s Holiday Open House on Thursday, December 8th, 1-3pm in the Plaster Student Union Ballroom! You’ll enjoy some wonderful refreshments and time to visit with friends and co-workers across campus. For more information visit: https://calendar.missouristate.edu/event/116864/223113

4. Join us in welcoming the following new staff to the Division of Student Affairs:
Cortney Denbow – Plaster Student Union
Gary Starchman – Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services
Thomas Morris – Campus Recreation
Donald Phillips – Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services
Clayton Merritt – Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services

5. Make plans to attend the Multicultural Services Graduation Ceremony – Make plans to attend the Multicultural Services Graduation Ceremony on Thursday, December 8th at 6:00pm in the PSU Ballroom. Hosted for the first time in May 2017, the Multicultural Services Graduation Reception brings together student leaders, their families, staff, and faculty together to honor and celebrate the achievements of students who have had an impact on Missouri State University and the unit of Multicultural Services.  Students honored at the graduation reception will receive a kente cloth stole. These stoles represent their commitment to diversity, education, and community at Missouri State University and beyond. For more information, visit https://multicultural.missouristate.edu/MSGR.htm.