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

1. 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 13-15, 2026.

House Calls 2026 will take place Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 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.

Sign up here: https://forms.missouristate.edu/view.php?id=1538087

2. DOSA Awards Nomination Process is Open – We are excited to announce the 17th Annual Division of Student Affairs Awards program. The deadline for all submissions is July 24, 2026.  DOSA Awards will be presented at the Annual Student Affairs All Staff Meeting on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in the PSU Theater to recognize graduate students and staff from within the Division of Student Affairs for exemplary performance during the previous academic year.

Visit the DOSA Award Website for more details.

3. Staff Appreciation Week 2026 – The dates for Staff Appreciation Week are June 15th-18th.  In the coming days, activities for the week will be announced. We will update with details as they become available. As a reminder, the university is closed on June 19th in honor of Juneteenth.

Some of the events taking place are:

Full events schedule – HR Blog
Bears Supporting Bears Celebration – Ole Glass House – (4:00-6:30pm) – June 15
All Staff and Families are invited
Annual Staff Photo – Dress in Bear Wear – Plaster Stadium – June 16
Pineapple whip and treats – Glass Hall Atrium – (1:00 – 3:00pm) – June 17
#MoStateStaffShoutout All Day – 3:00 pm Release – June 18

4. Apply for the University Staff Ambassadors Class of 2027 – Are you ready to grow your leadership skills, expand your Missouri State network, and see the university from a whole new perspective? Applications are now open for the University Staff Ambassadors Program Class of 2027 — a nationally recognized professional development experience designed especially for Missouri State staff.

Applications are due Friday, June 19, 2026.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this meaningful staff development experience.

Apply now to be a member of the University Staff Ambassadors Class of 2027!

Visit the USA website or contact USA@MissouriState.edu for more information.

5. Financial Wellness Resources for Mo State Employees – Financial wellness is an important part of overall well-being. Missouri State employees have access to a variety of practical tools, education, and support services designed to build financial confidence, strengthen budgeting skills, and support long-term planning. Visit the Human Resources Blog to see the resources available to Mo State employees

Resources Include:

Missouri State Financial Health Class Offering (Employee Wellness Program)
LinkedIn Learning (MO State Access)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

6. Magers Health and Wellness Center Updates – Magers Health and Wellness wants to make sure you are aware of some upcoming changes in their hours of operation.