Happy New Year! January means returning to school after the Winter Break, and it also means winter weather is in full swing. As we know, the first few months of the year are typically when the state of Missouri has most of its inclement weather for the season. As you are coming back to school and maybe even making plans for this semester, please be mindful of the dangers of … [Read more...] about Winter Safety & Back to School
Congratulations on finishing out this semester with an extra congratulations to those of you graduating this fall! If you are leaving campus for Winter Break, you first need to check in with your RA to ensure that you and your room are good to go. Most residence halls will be closed for Winter Break (Sunvilla, Monroe, Hammons, Heitz, Hutchens, and Scholars will remain open). … [Read more...] about Closing out the Fall 2022 Semester
Have you witnessed public speakers or demonstrations on campus? Perhaps you didn’t agree with the message they were delivering. Or maybe you’ve thought about spreading awareness for specific topics on campus yourself, but you’re not sure how to go about it. This would all be covered under Missouri State’s Expressive Activity Policy. The Expressive Activity Policy exists … [Read more...] about Expressive Activity at Missouri State University
October is National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Month. October is also a fun transition into the fall season. A popular activity that Missouri State University students participate in in October is attending football games and cheering for the Bears. One of the most exciting aspects of college football games are the tailgates that take place beforehand. Tailgates are a fun way … [Read more...] about National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Month 2022
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