MSU Belong Weeks of Welcome Events - Welcome Weekend (2024)

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!

Stuff a Boomer

Date: August 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

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: August 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: August 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!

Meet the Greeks

Time: TBD
Location: TBD

Come get to know our National Pan-Hellenic Council and the members that make up our Divine Nine organizations!

Contact: Carlye Genisio

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.

MSU Belong Weeks of Welcome Events - Welcome Weekend (2024)

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