2016 Archives - MSSU - MOSO Minute

MSSU announces Fall 2016 Dean’s List

The Dean’s List for the Fall 2016 semester at Missouri Southern State University has been...

Committee announces Writing Excellence Award details

The Writing Program Committee is seeking student and faculty nominations for the 10th annual...

Sigma Pi awarded Fall 2016 Greek Laurel

The Campus Activities Board has announced that the Brothers of Sigma Pi are the recipients of the...

Parking changes announced for Commencement

University officials have announced changes to the parking areas surrounding Leggett & Platt...

Register for Building Personal Resiliency session

HR Training will offer a session on Building Personal Resiliency from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday,...

RSVP for Staff Appreciation and Years of Service Brunch

Please join us for the annual Staff Appreciation and Years of Service Brunch, which will be held...

Nominations sought for Beacon of Hope Service Award

Nominations for the second annual Dr. Al Cade Beacon of Hope Service Award are due by...

Physical Plant calendar: Week of Dec. 5

The Physical Plant has shared its calendar for the week of Dec. 2.

Jazz Orchestra plans Swingin’ Holiday show

The Southern Jazz Orchestra will offer a “Swingin’ Jazz Holiday Show” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday,...

The Game Plan: Come celebrate our Minigame win!

You got in the game, and we won! Please join us for an ice-cream social from 2-3 p.m. Thursday,...

Southern Lights, Bookstore discount on Dec. 7

The 10th annual Southern Lights holiday festival will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec....

Boutique Bonanza set for Nov. 29

The Missouri Southern Alumni Association will present the Boutique Bonanza from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m....

Reminder: Adopt an Angel for the holidays

The MSSU Angel Tree Committee and Staff Senate are still seeking individuals to help provide gifts...

Student Writing Contest winners announced

The winners of the annual First-Year Student Writing Contest were announced on Nov. 16 at Missouri...

Safe Zones available across campus

As a reminder for our students, faculty and employees, there are nearly 50 campus offices that...

Emeritus faculty to be recognized during reception

A reception to honor seven retired faculty members being honored with emeritus status will be held...

Jazz Combos to perform Nov. 17-18

The Southern Jazz Combos at Missouri Southern State University has scheduled performances for...

Students, faculty inducted into ODK

Forty-three students and three faculty members were initiated into the Golden Crest Circle of...

Study Abroad Fair to be held Wednesday, Nov. 9

Students will have a chance to explore opportunities to broaden their horizons during the Study...

2016 Faculty and Staff Campaign continues

If you haven’t yet joined the 2016 Missouri Southern Faculty and Staff Campaign,...

CAB to screen ‘Pete’s Dragon’

The Campus Activities Board will screen “Pete’s Dragon” at 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10,...

Nominations sought for 2016 Superior Service Award

Do you know a professional or classified staff member who diligently works to show RESPECT TO THE CAMPUS COMMUNITY including our students, personnel and facilities; exhibits a POSITIVE ATTITUDE in what they say and how they act;...

Alpha Sigma Alpha to host volleyball tournament

Alpha Sigma Alpha will host a volleyball tournament starting at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, in Beimdiek...

Veterans Week activities planned for Nov. 7-12

Veterans Week will take place Nov. 7-12 at Missouri Southern. Sponsored by the Show-Me GOLD...

CAB to screen ‘War Dogs’

The Campus Activities Board will present “War Dogs” at 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, in...

Jack the Ripper, Hitchcock’s ‘Psycho’ focus of programs

Two chilling programs will be offered on Monday, Oct. 31, as part of the Great Britain Semester....

Project Stay, League of Lions team for food drive

A food drive conducted by Project Stay and the Social Work student group League of Lions will...

ODK sponsors eighth annual One Warm Coat drive

The Golden Crest Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa at Missouri Southern will sponsor the eighth annual...

Presentation to explore rocky relationship between U.K. and European Union

Dr. Nicholas Nicoletti, assistant professor of political science, will present “The...

The Game Plan: Minigame applications available

Welcome to our first GGOE update—The Game Plan. We will publish a new edition every other Tuesday...

Safe Halloween event set for Oct. 31

The annual Safe Halloween event is set for 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31, in the Billingsly...

Agencies to visit campus for Not-For-Profit Showcase

Career Services will host a Not-For-Profit Showcase from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25,...

‘Suicide Squad,’ Halloween-themed films scheduled

The Campus Activities Board will screen “Suicide Squad” and three other Halloween-themed films the...

Film festival to screen ‘The 39 Steps’

Alfred Hitchcock’s “The 39 Steps” will be presented at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, in Cornell...

Mock Trial team members recognized at Bearcat Invitational

Missouri Southern’s Mock Trial team took several awards during the recent Bearcat Invitational...

Southern Theatre to stage ‘Veronica’s Room’

Southern Theatre will present “Veronica’s Room” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, through Saturday,...

Ceremony set for mansion’s addition to National Register of Historic Places

A dedication ceremony in honor of the Lucius P. Buchanan mansion’s addition to the National...

Teverow to discuss creation of Great Britain

Dr. Paul Teverow will present “An Offer They Couldn’t Refuse: The Creation of Great Britain” at...

“Henry V” next for British Film Fest

The British Film Festival will continue with a screening of “Henry V” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20,...

Columbus Day to be focus of diversity program

A brief overview of Christopher Columbus from the perspective of contemporary Latin American...

Japanese ambassador to visit Missouri Southern

Kenichiró Sasae, the incumbent Japanese Ambassador to the United States, will visit Missouri...

Isenmann, Hoelcher crowned Homecoming King and Queen

Ben Isenmann and Kylie Hoelcher were crowned Homecoming King and Queen during the 39th annual...

Homecoming contest winners named

The Student Activities office has announced the winners of the annual Homecoming contests. Campus...

CAB presents “The Secret Life of Pets”

“The Secret Life of Pets” will be screened at 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, and at 6:30...

Medieval manuscripts, Shakespeare focus of Great Britain Semester presentations

Medieval manuscripts and a celebration of the works of William Shakespeare – or are they...

Concerts to spotlight music of Great Britain

Students from the Music Department will guide audience members through music from several...

Sessions offered on Cigna, New Directions and communication skills

Open enrollment is in full swing, and this is the time to learn more about Cigna – the university’s new insurance provider. HR Training has announced the upcoming sessions, as well as a workshop on bettering your...

Don’t miss ITS Friday event on Oct. 7!

Mark your calendars: Ed Outhouse, assistant professor of design, will present the next ITS Friday...

CAB presents magician Nash Fung

The Campus Activities Board will host magician Nash Fung at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, in Corley...

Gubera to present ‘Cottages and Castles, Peasants and Knights’

Dr. Conrad Gubera will present “Cottages and Castles, Peasants and Knights: Stereotypes of an...

Kevin Hooks, Hal Bodon to be honored during Homecoming celebration

The Office of Alumni and Constituent Relations at Missouri Southern has announced the recipients...

Hurry! Deadline for Campus Display contest is 5 p.m.

The deadline to register for the annual Homecoming Campus Display contest is 5 p.m. today! All campus departments are invited to participate. It’s a chance to show off your pride and have an opportunity to win $200 or $100...

Archivists group grants emeritus status to Charles Nodler

Charles Nodler, archivist for MSSU’s Spiva Library, has been approved for Emeritus Status by the Academy of Certified Archivists based in Albany, N.Y. Nodler has worked at Missouri Southern for 38 years, starting in December of...

Events planned for ‘Roary 2016’ Homecoming celebration

Roary the Lion will make a bid for the highest office in the land during Homecoming week at...

Missouri Southern sees historic spike in enrollment

Joplin, MO – Efforts to grow the number of students at Missouri Southern State University have resulted in an unprecedented 7.7-percent increase in students for the Fall 2016 semester – and a historic high enrollment for the...

Fall 2016 Super Leader participants announced

Eleven students have been accepted into the Fall 2016 Super Leader program at Missouri Southern. Now in its fifth year, Super Leaders is a joint effort between Missouri Southern and the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce’s Young...

Darwin, Churchill to be focus of Great Britain Semester presentations

Four presentations – ranging from the life of Charles Darwin to Winston Churchill’s Midwest...

Reminder: Safe Zone training to be offered September 13

The Fall 2016 Safe Zone Training has been set for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, in Room 309 of Billingsly Student Center. The Missouri Southern Safe Zone program was created to have a network of knowledgeable faculty, staff and...

British Invasion, counterculture movement focus of presentations

Dr. Gregory Jones, chair of the Indiana University/Purdue University Fort Wayne Department of...

Film fest to present ‘Sense & Sensibility’

“Sense & Sensibility” will be featured as part of the International Film Festival at 7 p.m....

My Body Sings Electric to perform Sept. 1

The Campus Activities Board will present indie-pop band My Body Sings Electric at 7 p.m. Thursday,...

Freshmen Convocation set for Saturday, Aug. 20

Incoming students will have a chance to learn about Missouri Southern and its traditions and hear...

Area women invited to Football 101 event at Missouri Southern

The inaugural Denver’s Dolls and Divas Football 101 event will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Monday,...

Welcome Week Picnic set for Aug. 22

The 15th annual Welcome Week Picnic will jump-start the first day of school at Missouri Southern...

PBL members receive national honors at conference

In addition to picking up a national championship in the Business Communications category, members...

Salary increases included in Board-approved budget

The Fiscal Year 2017 budget approved last week by the Missouri Southern Board of Governors includes a 2.25 percent across-the-board salary increase for all employees. The move will result in a minimum $600 increase for full-time...

KGCS recognized by Missouri Broadcasters Association

KGCS, the television station at Missouri Southern State University, received recognition during...

Spring 2016 Deans List announced

The Deans List for the Spring 2016 semester at Missouri Southern has been released. The list recognizes full-time student from Missouri Southern who earned a grade point average of 3.75 or above on a 4.0 scale. The students...

Phi Beta Lambda members receive statewide honors

Missouri Southern’s Phi Beta Lambda Club earned a number of honors – including six first-place...

Radiology students rank third in state competition

Radiology students from Missouri Southern took home the third-place award from the Missouri...

Spring 2016 commencement ceremonies scheduled

More than 630 students will be awarded degrees during Spring 2016 commencement ceremonies to be...

C-DECA members earn national honors

Dillon Walker, who will graduate this month from Missouri Southern, successfully defended his...

Academic signing ceremony held at JHS

Missouri Southern’s inaugural Academic Signing Ceremony at Joplin High School was held May 3...

Retirement reception to be held Wednesday, May 4

A retirement reception for members of the Missouri Southern faculty and staff will be held at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, in Billingsly Student Center’s Connor Ballroom. The event will begin with individual acknowledgement of...

Super Leaders induction ceremony set for April 30

Eleven students will be recognized at a Super Leaders induction ceremony at 2 p.m. Saturday, April...

Honors Program welcomes 48 new students

Forty-eight students from throughout the region formally entered the Honors Program at Missouri...

Don’t miss ‘That Shakespeare Thing!’

Sure, it could have been called “Sweets & Soliloquies,” or even “Booze and the Bard.” But the...

Student Research Fair winners announced

Winners of the 2016 Missouri Southern Student Research Fair were announced Thursday, April 28....

Honors Program welcomes 48 new students

Forty-eight students from throughout the region formally entered the Honors Program at Missouri...

Christine Eller receives 2016 Governor’s Award

Christine B. Eller, a member of the Nursing Department faculty at Missouri Southern, has received...

Student Research Fair to be held April 28

More than two dozen students will showcase their work beyond the classroom during the 2016...

VIDEO: Trumpet ensemble to perform at Anaheim conference

The seven members of the Missouri Southern State University Trumpet Ensemble have been invited to...

Retirees to be honored on May 4

A retirement reception for members of the Missouri Southern faculty and staff will be held at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, in Billingsly Student Center’s Connor Ballroom. The event will begin with individual acknowledgement...

Aircraft to fly in for Health & Safety Expo

A fly-in by at least five emergency aircraft and a unique obstacle course will be among the...

Southern jazz combos to perform at Gusano’s

The Southern Jazz Combos from Missouri Southern State University will perform at 6 p.m. Friday,...

Regional Media Hall of Fame dinner set for April 7

The Regional Media Hall of Fame Awards Dinner will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 7, in...

MSSU’s Mock Trial team concludes season

The Mock Trial season concluded for Missouri Southern State University after a close loss at the...

Volunteer tax assistance available at Missouri Southern

Individuals or families needing help with their taxes can receive it through the Volunteer Income...

MSSU to host technology competition

Nearly 80 area students are expected to compete in the annual MSSU Regional TSA Conference on...

Spring 2016 Super Leaders participants announced

Eleven students have been accepted into the spring Super Leaders program at Missouri Southern...

Kurosawa symposium featured during International Film Festival

A symposium on the films of director Akira Kurosawa will be featured during the spring semester...

MSSU, degree programs recognized by Affordable Colleges Online

Missouri Southern State University as well as two of its degree programs have been recognized in...

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