This spring, Missouri State is proud to welcome former Secretary of State, General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.), for a special Public Affairs Convocation. The lecture is free and open to the public, but tickets are required to attend.
Key details:
- What: Public Affairs Convocation with former Secretary of State, General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.)
- When: Thursday, March 20 at 8 p.m.
- Where: JQH Arena
- Who: The convocation is being delivered by former Secretary of State, General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.). The event is open to the public.
- Tickets: The event is free, but tickets are required to attend. Tickets can be picked up at the Hammons Hall, JQH Arena or Plaster Student Union ticket offices. Tickets may also be ordered through the ticket office by calling 417-836-7678 or (toll-free) 1-888-476-7849, but a $5 shipping and handling fee will apply.
- Sponsors: The event is made possible by the Missouri State University Foundation, the David D. Glass Lecture Series in the Missouri State College of Business and presenting sponsor Trailiner Corporation — H.E. “Spook” and Liz Whitener.
Share your story
Help us spread the word about the spring public affairs convocation to the Missouri State and local communities by sharing it on social media. If you attend the event, we want to hear about your experience! We encourage you to join the online conversation during the convocation by posting about it on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and tagging your posts with the official, public affairs hashtag: #CitizenBear.
Make your post social media savvy
- Tag the post with the official, public affairs hashtag: #CitizenBear
- Whenever possible, tag Missouri State University or @missouristate
- When applicable, tag Public Affairs at Missouri State University or @MoStatePA; JQH Arena or @JQHArena
- If applicable, tag the post with the Springfield, Mo., hashtag: #SGF
- If you would like to provide a link for more information on the event, please link to: http://publicaffairs.missouristate.edu/convocation/
- When you post on Facebook, consider boosting your status update by sharing it with a photo or video
- Nothing beats a first-hand perspective. If you attend the convocation, consider sharing a photo from or quote about your experience.
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Sample social media posts
Sample tweets:
- The spring Public Affairs Convocation with General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.) is March 20 at @JQHArena. #CitizenBear http://publicaffairs.missouristate.edu/convocation/
- Convocation with General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.) on March 20 is free and open to the public. #CitizenBear #SGF http://publicaffairs.missouristate.edu/convocation/
- Free tickets to convocation w/ General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.) at @JQHArena, @HammonsHall, @MSU_PSU http://publicaffairs.missouristate.edu/convocation/ #CitizenBear
- Join me at @missouristate Public Affairs convocation w/ General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.) on March 20. http://publicaffairs.missouristate.edu/convocation/ #CitizenBear
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Sample Facebook posts:
Sharing about the Public Affairs Convocation on Facebook allows for some additional customization. The sample posts provide content recommendations based on our best practice tips for optimizing link sharing on Facebook.
Example 1
- URL: http://publicaffairs.missouristate.edu/convocation/
- Headline: Attend Public Affairs Convocation with General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.)
- Long text content: Missouri State is proud to welcome former Secretary of State, General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.), for a special Public Affairs Convocation on March 20. Free tickets are available at JQH Arena, Hammons Hall and the Plaster Student Union. #CitizenBear
- Short text content: The Public Affairs Convocation with General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.) on March 20 is free and open to the public. #CitizenBear
Example 2
- URL: http://publicaffairs.missouristate.edu/convocation/
- Headline: Mark your calendar for the Public Affairs Convocation on March 20
- Long text content: Don’t miss your opportunity to hear former Secretary of State, General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.), deliver a Public Affairs Convocation at Missouri State. Join fellow Bears on March 20 in JQH Arena for this special event. #CitizenBear
- Short text content: Plan to join fellow Bears at a special Public Affairs Convocation with General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.) on March 20 #CitizenBear
Example 3
- URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ilh78Dqqegw
- Headline: Join fellow Bears at a Public Affairs Convocation with General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.)
- Long text content: Missouri State University is proud to welcome former Secretary of State, General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.), for a special Public Affairs Convocation on March 20 in JQH Arena. The event is free and open to the public. #CitizenBear
- Short text content: Missouri State is proud to welcome former Secretary of State, General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.), for a Public Affairs Convocation. #CitizenBear