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- Esports – A Growing Competitive Program at Missouri State
Sunday April 6, 2025 at 3:23 p.m.Did you know that Esports is a big program at Missouri State? It is! And our teams are very competitive. Take a moment to hear from Terry Weber, director of the Plaster Student Union, about the program and the growth the program has experienced. When did E-Sports come to the Missouri State campus? What factors […]
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- Tristin’s Travels – Duane G. Meyer LibraryTuesday March 25, 2025 at 2:32 p.m.
Hello everyone, and welcome to Round 2 of Tristin’s Travels. Just a reminder, my name is Tristin Cathcart, and I am one of the Orientation Assistants for the SOAR program this year! Today on our journey I am going to be talking about one of the best places on campus (in my personal opinion), the […]
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- Bella’s Chat – Why I Joined Fraternity and Sorority Life
Friday March 14, 2025 at 7:04 p.m.When asked, “why did you join Fraternity and Sorority Life” I tend to have many different answers. There are so many great reasons to get involved in FSL. It helps me build a sense of belonging. My sisters have been some of the best people I have ever met, and I absolutely adore them. These […]
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- Meet Kimmy Walker – Director, Darr College of Agriculture Student Success and Advisement Center
Sunday February 16, 2025 at 10:40 a.m.As the new Director of the Darr College of Agriculture Student Success and Advisement Center, Kimmy Walker brings a wealth of experience and a passion for supporting students. In a recent interview, Walker shared insights into her own academic and professional journey, as well as her strategies for helping students navigate their paths. Walker’s undergraduate […]
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- The Ursa Experience – Ten Reasons Students Should Attend
Friday February 14, 2025 at 1:32 p.m.Starting college is a scary time for most students. No matter how “grown up” they are or how much they think they want to leave home, they are nervous about not making friends, getting lost, sharing a room with a stranger. It can be overwhelming. . Here at Missouri State, we have a way to […]
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