Welcome Weekend 2014 introduces new Bears to campus life and welcomes returning students back to campus. Highlights of the weekend include Friday night’s Playfair, Saturday night’s Bear Bash and Sunday’s afternoon lineup of New Student Convocation, Bear Path and New Student Festival.
Key details
- What: Welcome Weekend 2014
- When: Friday, August 15- Sunday, August 17
- Where: All over campus!
View more information about Welcome Weekend on MSU Mobile, available for both iOS and Android.
Share your story
Help us spread the word about Welcome Weekend 2014 to the Missouri State and local communities by sharing it on social media. If you attend any of the weekend’s events, we want to hear about your experience! We encourage you to join the online conversation throughout the weekend by posting about it on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and tagging your posts with the official hashtag: #FindYourPlace.
Make your post social media savvy
- Tag the post with the official Welcome Weekend hashtag: #FindYourPlace
- Whenever possible, tag Missouri State University or @missouristate; Student Activities Council or SACMSU
- If you would like to provide a link for more information on the event, please link to: http://www.missouristate.edu/welcome/
- When you post to Facebook, boost your status update by sharing it with a photo or video.
- Nothing beats a first-hand perspective! If you attend a Welcome Weekend event, consider sharing a photo from or quote about your experience.
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Sample social media posts
Sample tweets
- Move-in is almost here! Learn more about making the move to MSU on Aug. 15. http://www.missouristate.edu/welcome/Move-In.htm #FindYourPlace
- Download MSU Mobile for the Welcome Weekend schedule, move-in map and more: http://www.missouristate.edu/mobile/ #FindYourPlace
- #FindYourPlace at MSU during Welcome Weekend. See the lineup of great events: http://www.missouristate.edu/welcome/full-schedule.htm
- Kick off the new school year at Bear Bash Aug. 16. Join the Fan Fest pre-party at 7:30: http://www.missouristate.edu/welcome/fan-fest-bear-bash.htm #FindYourPlace
- Welcome new students to campus during New Student Convocation Aug. 17: http://publicaffairs.missouristate.edu/StudentConvocation/ #FindYourPlace #CitizenBear
- What Welcome Weekend event are you looking forward to the most? See the lineup: http://www.missouristate.edu/welcome/full-schedule.htm #FindYourPlace
- Making the move to MSU? Review our packing recommendations and move-in tips: http://www.missouristate.edu/welcome/Move-In.htm
Review our steps for turning a link into a tweet.
Sample Facebook posts
Sharing about Welcome Weekend 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://www.missouristate.edu/welcome/
- Headline: Find your place at MSU during Welcome Weekend 2014
- Long text content: Meet new friends, learn about campus organizations and more during Welcome Weekend 2014 Aug. 15-17. #FindYourPlace
- Short text content: Weekend highlights include Playfair, Bear Bash and New Student Convocation.
Example 2
- URL: http://www.missouristate.edu/mobile/
- Headline: Welcome Weekend on MSU Mobile
- Long text content: Stay connected with Welcome Weekend resources on the go by downloading MSU Mobile. #FindYourPlace
- Short text content: Available for both iOS and Android.
Example 3
Find your place at Missouri State during Welcome Weekend 2014. See the lineup of great events: http://www.missouristate.edu/welcome/. #FindYourPlace
Example 4
Making the move to Missouri State? Review our packing recommendations and move-in tips: http://www.missouristate.edu/welcome/Move-In.htm #FindYourPlace
Social media artwork
Customize your social media accounts with #FindYourPlace artwork.
