Selfless service – that was the heart of the message delivered by Brodi Pursley during a special Veterans Day ceremony held last week at Missouri Southern. “It’s one of the most rewarding values a person can have … to put yourself aside and help someone else,” he...
A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new mock courtroom was held Tuesday, Nov. 19, in the Criminal Justice Building. The courtroom, which was completed earlier this fall, has all of the features one would expect to find in a judicial setting. There is a judge’s bench,...
The annual Boutique Bonanza is planned for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, in the Ralph L. Gray Alumni Center. Open to alumni, faculty and staff, students and community members, the event offers a festive one-stop shopping opportunity. This year’s vendors will...
Southern’s 10th-ranked basketball men opened the home portion of the season with a 113-63 win over the University of Saint Mary (Kansas) on Sunday, November 17. Junior Cam Martin led a balanced attack with 18 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Senior Kinzer Lambert added 16 points on 6-7 shooting, while freshman Winston Dessesow (11 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists) and juniors Stan Scott (10 points) and Dexter Frisbie (10 points and 5 rebounds) also scored in double-figures.
A little bit of everything on campus during our Halloween week. From thousands of non-perishables collected by MSSU student-athletes, professional development for faculty and staff, decorated pumpkins by physics students – even our littlest Lions decked out in costumes.
Get ready to be part of this year’s Southern Summit – Tuesday, Oct. 29 and Wednesday October 30.
The Newsmakers interview airing on KGCS-TV the week of November 17 features three MSSU political science professors discussing current political topics.
The Golden Crest Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa at Missouri Southern is seeking donations for the 13th annual One Warm Coat community service effort. The national leadership honor society chapter is collecting clean, gently used coats, jackets and other warm wear of...
Southern Theatre will offer a production of Charles Dicken’ “A Christmas Carol” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, through Saturday, Nov. 23, in the Bud Walton Theatre. The timeless classic tells the story of miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, who comes face-to-face with the...
Study abroad programs provide Southern students the opportunity to gain an understanding of other cultures and international issues. Dozens of trips have been hosted over the years, yet many on campus know little about how to prepare for, plan and promote these...
Randy Shanks will offer a special presentation at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 26, in Plaster Hall’s Cornell Auditorium at Missouri Southern State University. Shanks, who graduated from Missouri Southern in 1985 with a degree in marketing and management, is the vice...
Thirty-nine students and two faculty members were inducted into the Golden Crest Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa during an initiation ceremony held Nov. 3 at Missouri Southern. Founded in 1914, membership into the national leadership honor society is based on exemplary...
The Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee is seeking nominations for a pair of awards that will be presented during the 20th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Monday, Jan. 20. The Dr. Al Cade Beacon of Hope Service Award honors compassionate MSSU...
Nominations are sought for the 2019 Superior Service Award and are due by Friday, Nov. 29. Winners are selected based on nominations from staff. To meet the criteria for nomination, the nominee must meet the attributes of the five pads of the lion paw: Respect to...
Staff members are invited to attend the next Staff Senate meeting, which will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, in BSC’s Board of Governors room. Agenda items will include an update from University Council, a discussion on the 2019 staff survey, information about...
Joplin, Mo. -- Already the MIAA Champion and the MIAA Coach of the Year, Missouri Southern sophomore Gidieon Kimutai and coach Jamie Burnham have been named the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Regional Male Athlete and Men's Coach...
Reservations for the Faculty/Staff Appreciation Day celebration during the President’s Game Day Gathering are due by Tuesday, Nov. 5. You’re invited to come cheer on the Lions with MSSU President Alan and Lori Marble on Saturday, Nov. 9, in the North End Zone...
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