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
National Hazing Prevention Week, sponsored by HazingPrevention.org, is kicking off this week and will run until Friday, September 24! National Hazing Prevention Week (NHPW) is designed to bring awareness to issues of hazing and empower campus communities to take action by educating students about what hazing is and the work we can all do to prevent hazing from happening. At … [Read more...] about National Hazing Prevention Week 2021
Hey Bears! We hope you had a happy and safe Labor Day weekend! As we move into September, we are also kicking off National Campus Safety Awareness Month (NCSAM)! It is the Office of Student Conduct’s goal to contribute to and maintain a healthy and safe campus community here at Missouri State University. Achieving this goal requires work from everyone within the campus … [Read more...] about National Campus Safety Awareness Month 2021