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Each month I highlight some of the videos posted to the Missouri State University YouTube channel. The goal of these monthly posts is to share the great production work being done by the staff and student videographers in the office of web and new media, as well as videos produced by other units on campus.

Please feel free to share and embed these videos on your websites and social media presences where appropriate.

President Smart’s Instagram video series

To welcome students back to campus this fall, the office of web and new media worked with President Smart to develop a short Instagram video series. The seven-video series focused on key Welcome Weekend activities and “must-do’s” for new and returning students alike.

See the videos on the President’s blog along with comments from students and others on campus.

What’s New at MSU 2013-14

2013-14 was a great year for Missouri State. From impressive new facilities to achievements of our students and faculty, we have a lot of good news to share.

This video was produced by Ozarks Public Television for the office of the president.

60 Seconds of Welcome Weekend

Three days and 15+ events in just 60 seconds. This video is a quick round-up of Welcome Weekend festivities.

This video was produced by web and new media for the office of student engagement.

Experience the MSU College of Business

When you’re in a place that’s right for you, you just know it. The Missouri State College of Business wants to help you find that feeling on our campus.

This video was produced by the office of web and new media for the College of Business.

Graduate student aids professor in grapevine research

While many students are passionate about the inner workings of plants, few get to work side-by-side with a professor and participate in groundbreaking research. LeAnn Hubbert, a plant science and agriculture graduate student, has been working closely with Dr. Wenping Qiu, a research professor in the William H. Darr School of Agriculture.

This video was produced by the division of marketing and communications for the spotlight system.

Taking a new look at the needs of cancer patients

Third time’s the charm for junior Kirby Williams – at least when it comes to deciding on a major. The former pre-law, political science major turned chemistry student has found a new place in the psychology department and within a new field: psycho-oncology.

This video was produced by the office of university communications for My Place at Missouri State.

Production services

Please visit our Video Services page if you are interested in having our office produce a video for your University unit or department.

Congratulations to Kelly Johnson, student web designer from the office of Web and new media, who was selected as University Relations Student Employee of the Month.

Kelly was recognized for her outstanding illustrative work on three projects:

President Smart’s 2012 and 2013 holiday cards

Kelly took time to thoughtfully research imagery and themes appropriate to the Missouri State brand and engaging to a wide audience that includes students, faculty, staff and alumni. On both occasions Kelly developed several concepts, one of which was selected by the President (with high accolades) for use as the primary illustration in his yearly holiday email to the University community. The artwork was further utilized on the homepage and across Missouri State’s social media channels over the holiday break.

“May the Fourth be with you” Facebook promotion

The office of web and new media periodically uses pop-culture “holidays” to engage students on social media. Kelly aided in these efforts by developing a striking series of three images that combined recognizable imagery from Missouri State with that of the original Star Wars movie trilogy to celebrate May 4, 2012. The result was one of the highest liked and shared series of posts in the history of the Missouri State Facebook account.

“Public affairs defined” video

Kelly worked in tandem with new media producer Brad Mitchell to design graphic elements and storyboard a commercial spot that utilized a script developed by University Communications to succinctly—and creatively—convey the public affairs mission to a broad television audience as well as those in attendance during the 2012–2013 basketball season.

Please help me congratulate Kelly on this much deserved recognition.