MSU Belong Weeks of Welcome Events
Free Ice Cream Floats!
Date: 8/18
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: The Fronts - 940 S National
Organization: Chi Alpha Campus Ministries
Interfraternity Council Recruitment
Dates: 8/19 – 8/21
Location: PSU (August 19th. Other locations TBD)
Interested in leadership, service, making friends, academic support? Come check out the Interfraternity Council. We have 16 IFC chapters who are all ready to meet you.
Contact: Carlye Genisio
Foster Recreation Center Tours
Dates: 8/19 and 8/20
Time: 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. each day
Location: Foster Recreation Center
Description: Welcome to the Foster Recreation Center! Stop by to be shown around the various opportunities for your wellness needs. We will explore the entire facility and have tour guides answer any questions. Be sure to sign in because we are giving away 50% discounts on lockers for the semester! Hope to see you soon!
First Large Group Gathering
Date: 8/19
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: PSU Ballroom West
Organization: Chi Alpha Campus Ministries
Stuff a Boomer
Date: 8/20
Time: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: North Mall
Stuff your own Boomer! While supplies last!
Organization: SAC
Cupcake Wars
Date: August 20
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: PSU Food Court
Showcase your creativity with SAC by decorating a cupcake!
Organization: SAC
International Student Dinner
Date: 8/20
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: First and Calvary (820 E. Cherry)
Organization: Chi Alpha Campus Ministries
Sample Springfield
Date and Time: 8/21, 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Location: PSU North Mall and Patios
Description: Sample Springfield is a long-standing tradition where thousands of students from Missouri State University flood the North Mall to sample what local Springfield businesses have to offer! Students can learn more about nonprofit organizations, where to find the best local coffee, grab free food from local restaurants, and more! There is no doubt that 2024 will offer even more opportunities for students to become connected to the local community!
Contact: Briar Douglas
TC Info Night
Date: 8/21
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: PSU 313
Meet Traditions Council Exec and learn about spirit and traditions at MSU! TC will discuss how to apply to be a member and we’ll have free food!
Annual Networking and Welcome Reception
Date and Time: 8/21 at 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: PSU Ballroom
Gather, meet and engage with MSU faculty, staff, current students, alumni & area community members.
Organization: Student Support & Opportunity Services
Contact: Stef Hall
Campus Recreation Moonlight Swim and S’mores
Date: 8/21
Time: 8:30pm to 10:00pm
Location: Foster Recreation Center - Pool
Join us in the pool while you float around on the lazy river or simply find an area for relaxing with your friends in the pool. S’mores will be provided on the outdoor patio along with various yard games.
Panhellenic Formal Recruitment
Dates: 8/22 to 8/26
Location: PSU/North Mall/ Cherry/ Elm
Want to make friends, serve the community, and grow in your leadership? Get to know our 8 National Panhellenic Conference sororities by signing up for Formal Recruitment!
Rec Sports 101 and Fun
Date: 8/22
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Betty and Bobby Allison Recreation Fields
Interested in playing rec sports this semester? Join us for some fun in the sun as we discuss how to get involved in rec sports while providing engaging activities such as cornhole and spikeball. Enter into the punt, pass, kick or soccer skills challenge for a chance to win a $20 MSU Bookstore gift card (only top competitors win).
Bear Wear Bingo
Date: 8/22
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: PSU Theatre
Come out to play bingo for a chance to win bear wear! Free mashed potato bar!
Organization: SAC
Glow Climb
Date: 8/22
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Location: Foster Recreation Center – Climbing Wall
Climb in the dark with colored dancing lights with other patrons! Solve routes and boulder while dancing and eating free food. Come see what Outdoor Adventures has to offer!
Yard Games
Date: 8/22
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Taco Bell Fields
Organization: Chi Alpha Campus Ministries
Free Laser Tag
Date: 8/23
Time: 9:00 p.m.
Location: Taco Bell Fields
Organization: Chi Alpha Campus Ministries
Saturday Night Cookout
Date: 8/24
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: The Fronts (940 S National)
TC Info Night
Date: 8/26
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: PSU 308
Meet Traditions Council Exec and learn about spirit and traditions at MSU! TC will discuss how to apply to be a member and we’ll have free food!
Internship Fair
Date: August 27
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: PSU Atrium
Meet various Springfield businesses and make connections for internship and/or volunteer opportunities!
Organization: SAC
SAC Film: Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again
Date: August 28
Time: 7:00pm
Location: PSU Theater
Free Greek food and giveaways for gift cards & ABBA merch!
Organization: SAC
SAC Info Session
Dates: August 29
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: PSU 313
Learn about Student Activities Council and the application process to become a member!
Organization: SAC
Karaoke
Date: August 29
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: PSU Food Court
Free mac and cheese bar with the opportunity to win various $20 gift cards in a prize giveaway!
Organization: SAC
Reach Campus Ministry
Date and time: August 29, 7:00 p.m.
Location: Crossway Baptist Church | 2900 N Barnes Ave. Spfld, MO
REACH will be holding a Night of Worship event.