Take a moment to see what’s going on this week in the Division of Student Affairs.
1. Sign up now to be a Giving Day Ambassador! Ambassadors are essential to the success of Giving Day (Wednesday, Mar. 5, 10 a.m. CST – Mar.. 6, 10 p.m. CST). As an official Giving Day Ambassador, you help create excitement about Missouri State Giving Day before and during the campaign. Email AlisonHarper@MissouriState.edu with questions. Help us get the word out about the needs in the Division of Student Affairs. For example, funds raised during Giving Day for the Ursa Experience will provide financial assistance to first-time new-to-college students to attend Ursa.
We are also raising funds to help the Veterans Student Center purchase more computers for their student work stations.
Check out the 2024 Giving Day Best Practice Guide here.
2. Presidential Search On-Campus Forums Set – The final three candidates for the next president of Missouri State University will take part in a series of open forums across the university system in February. The public will have multiple opportunities to meet Dr. John Jasinski, Dr. Roger Thompson and Dr. Richard Williams on both the Springfield and West Plains campuses. https://news.missouristate.edu/2024/01/26/missouri-state-sets-dates-for-presidential-finalist-forums/
Springfield Campus
All open forums will take place from 2:30-3:30 p.m., in Plaster Student Union Theater.
Candidates will be available on the following dates:
- Jasinski on Tuesday, Feb. 27
- Thompson on Thursday, Feb. 29
3. New Student Affairs Staff On-Boarding – We will be holding our on-boarding for new Student Affairs Staff on March 6th, 3-4:30pm. All new staff members will receive an invitation. This event is a great way to get to know others new to the Division, visit with administrators and learn about the great work of the Division. Stay tuned for more information. If you have questions, contact Priscilla Childress at pchildress@missouristate.edu.
4. Camp Claw Counselors – Share with your students! Foster Rec is gearing up for another summer of Camp Claw, and they are hiring summer staff. The student can apply using the QR code on this flier or contact Caroline Wieters at cwieters@missouristate.edu with questions. The deadline to apply is March 9th.
5. Paws to the Polls Spring Voting Fair – Paws to the Polls is excited to host a Spring Voting Fair to highlight community and civic engagement in advance of the upcoming April 2nd municipal election. It will be held on Tuesday, March 5th, from 12 noon – 4 pm in the Plaster Student Union Atrium, 2nd floor. The Greene County Clerk will be there once again to register voters and demonstrate their voting machines. We will be answering questions and raising awareness about the importance of voting in all elections. Other elected officials will be in attendance also. The Office of Public Affairs Support and the Student Activities Council are partnering with Paws to the Polls. Food, games, prizes, a tie-dye table, and a photo booth featuring photo ops with “The Bill” from Schoolhouse Rock will all help to create a positive, festive atmosphere surrounding civic engagement. Learn more here.
6. Spring Chocolate Lovers Event – Get excited for the Spring Chocolate Lovers Event Friday, March 8th, in PSU Ballroom from 11-1. This is the Friday before Spring break begins. What a great way to kick it off! Stay tuned for more details!
7. Spring Family Day at Hammons Field – Spring Family Day will take place on Saturday, April 13th at Hammons Field. Tickets for the Baseball game are now on sale! Download the order form here and follow the directions to order your tickets. https://www.missouristate.edu/BearsFamilies/spring-family-day.htm