1.Welcome Weekend is almost here — August 14–17! — Events include Button Making, Maroon Madness, Bear Bash, and Convocation. Students will enjoy four days of fun, connection, and campus tradition—all free and open to them. Click here to see more details 

2.Applications to participate in the staff mentoring program, R.I.S.E. (Relationships Inspiring Staff Excellence) are currently being accepted! – This is the application link for mentors and mentees. Here is a letter of support from our VP, Dr. Siscoe, and a Supervisor Approval Form. Please email that form directly to Dr. Stewart, rstewart@missouristate.edu or stop by PSU 405 and drop it off. Remember, iron sharpens iron! Go Bears!

3. Cheer on the Bears all season long with an exclusive 50% discount on all home Athletics events — just for Missouri State faculty and staff! Bring your family, grab your coworkers, and help us pack the stands as we enter an exciting new era of competition. To purchase tickets, visit any location of Missouri State TIX or call the Missouri State TIX box office at 417-836-7678 to receive the discounts. Limits on discounted tickets may apply and the discount cannot be combined with any other discount. Click here to learn complete details

4.Inspire the Roar 5K – Join us for the Inspire the Roar 5K on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 8:00 AM, starting and finishing at the Foster Recreation Center! This Family Weekend tradition welcomes all fitness levels for a fun run/walk through the scenic Missouri State University campus. Enjoy music, snacks, a recovery zone, and the chance to win awards—plus a commemorative T-shirt (while supplies last)! Strollers and leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome, and MSU spirit gear is encouraged. Come celebrate Bear pride, wellness, and community in this family-friendly event. Click here to learn more.

5.Magers Afternoon Yoga – Join us every Tuesday and Thursday from 4–5 p.m., August 19 through December 4, in Magers Room 100. Free registration is open now on My Learning Connection—just search “Yoga” to sign up.  Click here for complete details.

6.Sign up for Bear Crew and House Calls – It’s never too early to volunteer to take part in Bear Crew and House Calls. Become a member of the Bear Crew and welcome incoming students and their families to campus by helping them move into their residence hall rooms. We are looking for volunteers from our current student body, faculty, and staff to help with Missouri State move-in on August 14-16, 2025.House Calls 2025 will take place Wednesday, August 27, 2025, from 5:15pm to approximately 8pm. The House Calls program is designed to reach out to residence hall students and give them an opportunity to interact with faculty, staff, and administrators on a more personal level. By visiting individual rooms in the residence halls, volunteers can welcome students, help determine if they need any assistance and answer any questions they might have.

7.Submit Your Content for Upcoming Five Things Editions – We’re excited to share a new, convenient way to submit content for upcoming Five Things newsletters! Along with the option to email your updates, you can now use a Microsoft Form to share news, events, or announcements you’d like featured. If you have something to share in an upcoming Five Things, click here to submit your information