Take a moment to see what’s happening this week in the Division of Student Affairs.
1. Donuts for DOSA – Join us for Donuts for DOSA on December 8th, 8-9:30am, PSU 308! Enjoy some delicious donuts and hot chocolate provided by Chartwells and visit with friends and co-workers, celebrating the holiday season!
2. Lunch and Learn Series – This is a reminder that we have the following upcoming events in our Lunch and Learn Series. Seating is limited so please let Peggy Jones (peggyjones@missouristate.edu) know if you would like to attend the December 5th session by noon, November 27th.
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- December 5: BIT- Care and Concern for Students– Dr. Andrea Weber, Noon PSU 317
- January 18: TBD
- February 21: Health & Wellness– Ashleigh Lewellen and Sara Nimmo, Noon PSU 317
- April 17: Multicultural Affairs– Dr. Rabekah Stewart, Noon PSU 317
3. Boomer’s Five and Dime – It is the time of year again for Boomer’s Five and Dime! This event will be held in the Blair-Shannon Grand Lounge (across from the Plaster Student Union). Boomer’s will be held on Wednesday, December 6, from 11:00am to 3:00pm, through Friday, December 8, from 11:00am to 3:00pm. On Friday, there will be a live auction at noon. We will have some exciting items in the auction including products from local vendors, themed baskets, and delicious baked goods. A variety of vendors and student organizations will be selling an assortment of items at the event, including jewelry, artwork, gourmet treats, clothing, and much more. Boomer’s is the perfect place to pick up a special gift for someone else, or to find a treat just for you!
Proceeds support the Wilda F. Looney and Gary K. Stewart Residence Life Leadership Scholarship. If you have questions or would like to make a donation to the event, please feel free to contact Billy Lindsey, Assistant Coordinator of Leadership Development and Programming, at 417-836-5144 or by email at Bl889s@missouristate.edu. Thank you for your participation in this annual event!
More information about which vendors have signed up for the event can be located on the National Residence Hall Honorary Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/p/C0E-FmEOyDa/?img_index=3
4. President’s Holiday Open House – Join President Smart for his annual Holiday Open House on Monday, December 11th, 3-5pm, Plaster Student Union. Open to faculty and staff. https://calendar.missouristate.edu/home/event/122483 Questions? Contact Rhonda Williams at RhondaWilliams@missouristate.edu.
5. Winter Grad Finale – This event is on Thursday, December 14th from 6-8 PM at Ebbet’s Field Sports Bar and Patio. It is a smaller Grad Bash-like event intended to celebrate winter ’23 graduates. There will be free food, trivia, prizes, a photobooth, and more! Graduates will also receive ONE free drink ticket and Government IDs will be checked at the door. This is also an event intended to launch the ’24 Senior Class Gift campaign! Once students make their gift of $20.24, anywhere on campus, they will receive a commemorative light-up mug and Grad Cord. Here is the link for event registration/SCG: https://maroonation.missouristate.edu/s/1691/start.aspx?sid=1691&gid=2&pgid=3431&content_id=3085
6. Fall Commencement – Fall Commencement will take place on Friday, December 15th at Great Southern Bank Arena. The first event is at 10am and the second event is at 1:30pm. Please email Commencement@MissouriState.edu with any questions about the ceremony. Visit https://www.missouristate.edu/Commencement/fall-2023-commencement.htm for more information.
7. Welcome to Student Affairs – Please join us in welcoming these new staff members to the Division of Student Affairs! We are excited you are here!
Brittany Elizabeth Duffy – Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services
Francesco Carmine Merolli – Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services
Joseph M. Clemons – Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services
Monte D. Maska – Magers Health and Wellness Center