Take a moment to see what’s going on this week in the Division of Student Affairs!
1. Join us as we Celebrate Peggy Jones – The Division of Student Affairs invites you to Celebrate the Retirement of Peggy Jones on Monday, December 2nd at 3:30pm in the PSU Ballroom East. Remarks will take place at 3:45pm. View the invitation. More info: pchildress@missouristate.edu
2. 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 Wednesday December 4 – Friday December 6, from 11:00am to 3:00pm each day. A variety of local vendors and student organizations will be selling an assortment of items at the event each day, including jewelry, artwork, gourmet treats, homemade soaps, 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!
On Friday, December 6 at noon there will also be a live auction! We’ll have some exciting items in the auction including gift cards to local businesses, hand crafted items from Boomer’s vendors, delicious baked goods, and more.
Proceeds support the Wilda F. Looney and Gary K Stewart Residence Life Leadership Scholarship for students. If you have questions or would like to make a donation to the event, please feel free to contact Sierra Chitwood at 417-836-3251 or by email at SierraChitwood@MissouriState.edu. We hope to see you there! View the flyer!
Link for more information –
Link to Boomer’s Five and Dime: https://calendar.missouristate.edu/#event-details/17d10972-68e7-4a9a-9503-95686e6e29b9/instances/2024-12-04T17:00
Link to auction information: https://calendar.missouristate.edu/#event-details/86999f45-7a19-41d8-b2df-5e4856c192b1
3. Join us for the Annual Donuts for DOSA Event – The Social Committee invites you to Save-the-Date for the annual Donuts for DOSA event on Friday, December 6, 8:30-9:30 am in PSU 308! Enjoy some delicious donuts and hot chocolate provided by Missouri State Catering and visit with your friends and co-workers! Look for the invitation in your email soon. View the invitation.
4. Department Spotlight – The Career Center – The Career Center is a dynamic hub for career exploration and professional development. We are here to guide students in choosing a major, building essential career skills, and connecting with employers and opportunities that align with their aspirations. Read the spotlight.
5. Holiday Happenings with the University Ambassadors and the Office of Admissions – The Missouri State University Ambassadors and the Office of Admissions cordially invite you to attend Holiday Happenings! The children and grandchildren of Missouri State Faculty and Staff members will have the opportunity to decorate cookies, have their picture taken with Santa, create holiday crafts, play games, and engage in other seasonal activities.
Date: Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024
Time: 10 a.m. to Noon
Location: Plaster Student Union Food Court
RSVP for this fun and FREE event by Dec. 4 at: www.MissouriState.edu/HolidayHappenings
6. Fall 2024 Commencement – Fall 2024 Commencement will take place at Great Southern Bank Arena on Friday, December 13th. There will be two ceremonies.
The first one will start at 10am and feature:
- McQueary College of Health and Human Services
- Reynolds College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
- College of Education
The second one will start at 1:30am and feature:
- Darr College of Agriculture
- College of Business
- College of Natural and Applied Sciences
- Interdisciplinary Academic Programs
Please email Commencement@MissouriState.edu with any questions about the ceremony or if you would like to volunteer to help out with Commencement. More information.
7. President’s Holiday Open House – Join the President for a festive Open House on Monday, December 9th. Celebrate the season with delicious treats and holiday cheer! Feel free to drop in any time between 3-5 p.m in the Plaster Student Union Ballroom.