September is National Hazing Prevention Month. Here at Missouri State, we are committed to creating and providing a hazing free community. Hazing is a serious issue and impacts college campuses nationwide. We know that 55% of college students involved in clubs, teams, and student organizations experience hazing (Allan and Madden, 2008). National research has shown that hazing … [Read more...] about National Hazing Prevention Week 2022
Now that we have come back from Thanksgiving break and December has begun, it can only mean one thing: the end of the semester is quickly approaching! At the end of the semester, two big events come for students: Finals and Moving out. Finals The week of finals will take place from Saturday, December 11 through Thursday, December 16. It is important to note your final exam … [Read more...] about Finals and Winter Break 2021
Higher education is a wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself in a wide variety of viewpoints and ideas, including some that may be different than your own. As a public institution that accepts federal funding, Missouri State University is subject to first amendment burdens including those of free speech and expression. It is important to note that “speech” can be more than … [Read more...] about Free Speech and Expressive Activity at Missouri State
For many students, this semester has been a time to live with new people, join new groups, start new jobs, and perhaps live away from home for the first time. Missouri State and the Springfield community may even be starting to feel more and more like home. College can also be a time where you are exposed to ideas and experiences that may lead you to develop new thoughts, … [Read more...] about Addressing Family Conflict Over Break
College is the perfect time to branch out, meet new people, and make lifelong memories. Here at Missouri State, we encourage students to do just that! Unfortunately, pop culture has created an image of college that almost always involves some form of alcohol consumption during these activities. Alcohol has also become viewed as a coping mechanism for those in college. … [Read more...] about Learn the Dangers of Alcohol Misuse