Missouri Southern State University

This week the #MSSU Kinesiology Department hosted their 25th Lifetime Sports Academy event. The event teaches skills and promotes the appreciation of activities that can be played for fun, health, and fitness throughout life. Activities include golf, bowling, frisbee, racquet sports, martial arts, archery, canoeing, and more.

Congratulations to our graduates! We are happy to have been a part of shaping your future and we wish you luck on your future endeavors.

The Golden Lion Awards took place this week on the #MSSU campus. Recipients of these scholarships are high school seniors who have made a positive difference by volunteering in their school, civic organization, church, or community. The scholarship is made possible by the generosity of H.E. Williams, and KSN/KODE (Nexstar Broadcasting). To nominate an incoming high school senior as a Golden Lion visit: https://bit.ly/2O0K5Rc

#MOSOGrads, the 76th Commencement begins at 9 a.m. and we are excited to celebrate your successes with you! Grads, thank your families; parents, congratulate your grads with some MOSO graphics. For those viewing from home, links are provided below to stream live.... Morning ceremony: https://youtu.be/3g-t9sFYaMg Afternoon ceremony: https://youtu.be/txn_d2RGA1o

Congratulations to the Cap Decorating Contest winner, Hanna Schmit! Thank you to everyone who entered. Graduating makes you all winners.

Do you need a new background for your phone? We have got you covered! #WallpaperWednesdays #MSSU

It just made sense for other people to be able to enjoy them, Michael Mosher said. Dad would appreciate that other people will be able to look at them. A collection of Inuit carvings has been donated to the Missouri Southern State University Art Department by the family of Dr. Mel Mosher, a former MSSU Faculty member. https://bit.ly/35alZw1

Summer break is here Lions, how are you spending your time off?

Tomorrow is the day! #MOSOgrads

Two longtime members of the Missouri Southern faculty passed away during the holiday break. Sam Claussen and Dr. Robert Bob Clark each leave behind a legacy of passion for their craft and a lasting imprint on the students they taught, their respective departments, and audiences throughout the region. More: https://bit.ly/38ky1Wb

Make sure to check out our Hearnes Hall Open Enrollment event on Thursday, Jan. 14. Here you will be able to work with Admissions, First-Year Experience and ACTS in order to get enrolled for the Spring 2021 semester! Faculty will also be available in the afternoon to assist students with enrollment or schedule changes.

Hey Lions! You need to confirm your enrollment through LioNet no later than Friday, Jan. 29. Enrollment confirmation is for both those who plan to attend classes during the spring semester, as well as those who have already enrolled but will NOT be attending (which will allow the Registrar's office to credit a refund).

Missouri Southern State University Director of Athletics Jared Bruggeman announced he will step down effective March 16, 2021, coinciding with the conclusion of the winter sports season. Bruggeman has served as Director of Athletics at Missouri Southern since 2009. More: https://bit.ly/2KVCbuZ

Do you enjoy social media? Are you interested in being a part of a team of social influencers that help us tell Missouri Southern's story? We are looking for social media savvy, dependable and driven students to be a part of our Social Media Ambassadors program. Learn more about the program: https://bit.ly/2BaS4sf

Heads up, Lions! The deadline for spring, summer and fall 2020 graduating seniors to sign up for the walk-through celebrations is this Wednesday. If you wish to participate in one of the two ceremonies, select a date and time to participate: www.mssu.edu/commencement-signup.

Hey, Freshman. Today is the day! In an effort to support students during the registration period, we will allow the majority of currently registered students to self-enroll for the 2021 Spring term through LioNet. Learn more about registering online: https://bit.ly/359lkuq

This. Is. Awesome.

#MotivationMonday

There is still time to sign up!

First-generation college students will be the focus of a special celebration from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, at the Lion’s Den in Billingsly Student Center. Presented by Project Stay, the celebration coincides with the national celebration established in 2017 by the Council for Opportunity in Education and the Center for First-Generation Student Success as a way to honor students who are the first in their family to attend college. We’re here to support those who are ...first-generation students who may not understand the cultural changes that college can bring, and to help those students navigate them, says Dr. Debbie Fort, director of Missouri Southern’s Project Stay program. More: https://bit.ly/355JtTY

Missouri Southern’s annual Veterans Day ceremony open to just faculty, staff and students this year will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, in BSC’s Connor Ballroom. The ceremony will feature a guest speaker. Light refreshments will also be available. There will be a maximum capacity of 75 at the event. If you plan to attend, RSVP to: [email protected].... Employees and students are also asked to show their support for veterans by wearing a yellow ribbon. Ribbons can be picked up in BSC, Hearnes Hall or Spiva Library.

Join us from 12:00 to 12:50 P.M. on November 12, 2020 for the Diversity and Inclusion Fall 2020 Exploring Issues in Diversity Forum. This is an opportunity to tell your story as we gather a living library of our personal uniqueness. Your story adds to our rich tapestry of Lion Community. RSVP to [email protected] by Nov. 10th, 2020 to receive your Zoom link.

Comment your favorite season. We'll go first, autumn. Can you blame us?

A solo exhibition by photographer Gwen Walstrand is now on display in Missouri Southern’s Spiva Gallery. Near and There: Glimpses From a Fleeting World features foreboding landscape images and very direct portraits of children the climate crisis and the young activists bent on resolving it serving as the metaphorical subjects. The Spiva exhibit will run through Wednesday, Nov. 18. Gallery hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday.... Social distancing and face coverings are required. More: https://bit.ly/38dDP4e

Graduation is quickly approaching. We want to see your senior pictures! DM us with your best shot for a chance to be featured.

See you this Saturday!

Heads up, Freshman! Monday is the day that you can start enrolling! In an effort to support students during the registration period, we will allow the majority of currently registered students to self-enroll for the 2021 Spring term through LioNet.... Reach out to your advisor if you have any questions. Learn more about registering online: https://bit.ly/359lkuq