Category: University Life on the Left

The Student Affairs office is seeking nominations for the annual Spencer Bartlett Respect Awards....

In recognition of National Employee Appreciation Day on Friday, March 5, members of the...

“A Glory That May Never,” a solo exhibition by sculptor and installation artist Dawn Holder, will...

Recent successes and challenges were at the forefront of the Spring 2021 Welcome Back meeting,...

“Intimate Withholding,” a solo exhibition by artist Jennifer Meanley, is now on display in the...

Missouri Southern’s steel band and trombone quartet will perform a “Caribbean Rhapsody in Brass...

A solo exhibition by photographer Gwen Walstrand is now on display in Missouri Southern’s Spiva...

A unique ecosystem on the Missouri Southern State University campus is getting some much needed...

For six days in November of 1978, Joplin was in the national spotlight following the collapse of...

A simple Facebook post from the Lion Co-op resulted in some instant generosity from off campus....

It was a record-breaking year for Dress to Impress, a campus program that allows students to start...

The Missouri Southern State University Jazz Collective is set to perform an evening of jazz...

“Mystorical Constructions,” a printmaking exhibit by artist Michelle Martin, opened this week in...

The music of ABBA will take center stage as Southern Theatre presents “Mamma Mia!” at Thursday,...

A special mural installation by Dave Loewenstein is on display in the Spiva Art Gallery. “At the...

The University Police Department recently completed their first Process Improvement Challenge of...

Fans of the St. Louis Cardinals will get the chance, once again, to interact with current and...

Donations of gently used men’s and women’s professional clothing are still being accepted for the...

Work by media students throughout the region received recognition at the 23rd annual Southern...

The Golden Crest Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa at Missouri Southern is seeking donations for the...

Southern Theatre will offer a production of Charles Dicken’ “A Christmas Carol” at 7:30 p.m....

Study abroad programs provide Southern students the opportunity to gain an understanding of other...

Two upcoming events will showcase the talents of Missouri Southern’s jazz combos. The two combos...

A 5K and several spirit days are among the Veterans Week 2019 activities planned at Missouri...

Today (Oct. 22) is the deadline to reserve your spot for the third annual Southern Summit. The...

The Psychology Department will offer Youth Mental Health First Aid from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday,...

In collaboration with the Missouri Southern State University Honors Program and the Post Art...

“Applying Trauma Informed Investigations: Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence” will be...

An Open House for The Gipson Center for Healthcare Leadership at Missouri Southern State...

A special birthday celebration will be held for the Beimdiek Recreation Center on Tuesday, Oct. 1...

This fall, the Literary Lions will read “I Like What I Know: A Visual Autobiography” by Vincent...

Missouri Southern continues to provide free, confidential counseling services to currently...

The Staff Senate is conducting a brief survey to gather information about the group’s objectives...

The annual Fall Major & Minor Fair is planned for 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, on...

The concept was pretty simple – purchase a sandwich and one would be donated to an MSSU student....

More than 60 students from 14 countries were welcomed to campus this week during a special...

Twenty students who studied abroad this summer in parts of France, Spain and Portugal will host...

Hard work over the better part of the last two years has resulted in the Testing Services Center...

The university will again partner with the city of Joplin to host the annual Fourth of July...

Three graduating art majors are featured in the Senior Exhibit that opened Monday in the Spiva...

Human Resources will offer a Quarterly Coffee/New Employee Welcome event from 8 to 9 a.m. Friday,...

Voices from Missouri Southern’s Choral Department will fill St. Mary’s Catholic Church during the...

Fifty-one students were recognized during the 28th annual Glenn D. Dolence Leadership/Service...

The schedule has been announced for the Tournées Film Festival, set for March 26-April 12 at...

The Social Sciences Department at Missouri Southern State University will host the annual Region 6...

The Career Services office is collecting lightly used professional clothing for the annual Dress...

Two individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the success and growth of Missouri...

The Spiva Art Gallery will host a movie/maker event from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9....

The annual Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast and Day of Service will be held Monday, Jan. 21. The...

More than 30 recipients of the Debra and David Humphreys Excellence Award at Missouri Southern...

The Fall Diversity and Inclusion Forum has been scheduled for 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, in...

A variety of vendors will offer a festive day of shopping during the annual Boutique Bonanza, set...

Residence Life at Missouri Southern State University will host the annual Community Safe Halloween...

Designed in the style of “first responder” training, a Youth Mental Health First Aid program will...

“Building a Republic: Interdisciplinary Teaching and Traveling Seminars” will be the topic for the...

The Southern Symphony Orchestra will offer a broad selection of music during a performance at 7:30...

A Safe Zone training session will be offered from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10, in Room...

“Lions, Assemble!” That’s the rallying cry for the 2018 Homecoming celebration, planned for Oct....

The Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce’s quarterly Good Morning Joplin event is set for 7:15 a.m....

More than 750 area high-school band students took the field for a special halftime show during...

Joyce Springer Darnton, 86, former first lady of Missouri Southern, passed away on Friday, Aug....

Nearly 60 international students were welcomed to campus during a special orientation prior to the...

Members of the President’s Cabinet served up lunch for the campus during the annual Staff...

The following new hires have been announced by the Human Resources office: Jennifer Thater,...

Renovation work on Plaster Hall’s Cornell Auditorium is nearing completion. The work – which...

The Eta Upsilon chapter of the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority at Missouri Southern has been awarded the...

Missouri Southern’s Small Business & Technology Development Centers have several events...

The safe, all-ability playground equipment at Missouri Southern State University’s Lion Cub...

Interns from Missouri Southern are living and working at the “Happiest Place on Earth” thanks to...

A variety of skills camps for young athletes are planned this summer at Missouri Southern State...

The annual Day of Action is set for Friday, June 22, and Staff Senate has partnered with the...

Nearly 20 minigames have been launched since January, involving more than 175 university employees...

A total of 727 students will be awarded 862 degrees during 2018 Spring Commencement ceremonies set...

The Department of English & Philosophy will present Polyphony at 7 p.m. Monday in the Spiva...

Southern Theatre will present “How the Other Half Loves” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, through...

Auditions for the Missouri Shakespeare Festival’s production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” will...