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
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