Missouri State University Family Association

Encourage your student to take part in the Disability Equity Week activities, starting November 2nd.

#FridayFeature Missouri State to honor veterans at campus event All area veterans are welcome to attend. While old traditions look different in the time of a pandemic, there are many ways to say thank you. Missouri State University will honor the Springfield community’s military veterans during a special event ahead of Veterans Day. The event will take place at 6 p.m. Nov. 5, at Plaster Stadium. All veterans, family and friends are invited to attend. Read more: https://news.missouristate.edu//26/veterans-day-event-2020/

Tonight's a good night for your student to apply to be a SOAR Leader!The deadline is fast approaching! Encourage your student to take advantage of this opportunity to welcome our new Bears to Missouri State University & help them learn what it means to be a Bear! https://missouristate.edu/newBears/becomeaSOARleader.htm Deadline is November 3rd at 5pm!

Finding patience with your new college student and with yourself: https://www.collegiateparent.com//finding-patience-with-y/

Send your student a "Good Luck on your Exams" e-card. The end of the semester will be here before we know it. Encourage your student by sending them a note of well wishes! Notes will be emailed the week of November 30th. There is no cost associated with this e-card. The deadline for submission is November 23rd at 5:00pm. Send a card: https://dosaforms.missouristate.edu/view.php?id=180358

#ThursdayTip Encourage your student to attend the Domestic Violence Awareness event. October 29th, 6pm, Glass Hall 102. Sponsored by Green Dot, AAUW at Missouri State University and Sister Circle.

#WellnessWednesday Fitness, Stress and the Walking Challenge Weather permitting, Student Wellness will have a table set-up outside Magers Health & Wellness Center to share info about the upcoming Walking Challenge for students. https://health.missouristate.edu/Students/walking.htm

Encourage your first-generation student to find out more about an upcoming Study Away opportunity in Belgium & The Netherlands! Register now! Dr. Rabekah Stewart, Assistant Vice President, Division of Student Affairs, Multicultural Services is excited to announce plans for a special trip to bring our learning to life in Europe this May 2021. Our world has never been smaller, and traveling is crucial to your education. Our itinerary will be a mix of cultural, hands-on, and educational activities, and yes, I promise a lot of fun too! Read more: https://blogs.missouristate.edu//study-away-belgium-the-n/

CDT Blake Rief, a Sophomore in The Bear Battlion, is pursuing his major in Criminology and minor in Military Science at Missouri State. He is the Battalion AS5 ...this semester, a Leader in Scabbard & Blade Committee, and part of our Ranger Challenge Team. As Assistant to the Public Affairs Officer, CDT Rief is responsible for editing, capturing, or posting a majority of the pictures you have enjoyed on our page this semester! As The Bear Battalion S5, I would like to personally thank CDT Rief for all his hard work and dedication this year! It has been great working with him! Here are a few questions we asked CDT Rief: Why did you join ROTC? I joined ROTC because it’s been a dream of mine since I was a kid. I grew up with stories of my grandfather’s military service, during the Korean War. Most valuable lesson you've learned going through ROTC? I have learned that I am much more physically capable than what I think I am. By pushing myself during PT and Ranger Challenge, I understand it is essentially a mental game. I have also learned proper time management and Leadership, by being a follower first. As an MS1, we learned the various jobs that make up a platoon and how each Soldier contributes to the success of the organization. How do you believe these lessons will impact your career? I believe the lessons I have and will learn in ROTC will greatly impact my future career. It will provide me with the proper skills and insight to be an educated and strong Leader for my future Soldiers, in any branch that I am assigned. #goarmy #3rdbdearmyrotc #inourboots #armyrotc #gomaroon #missouristateuniversity #missouristate #evangeluniversity #druryuniversity #sbuvin #myotc #changemaker GoArmy 3rd ROTC Brigade, The Black Hawk Brigade U.S. Army Cadet Command (ROTC) Missouri State University Evangel University Evangel University Athletics Drury University Drury University Athletics Southwest Baptist University Ozarks Technical Community College Central High School Parkview High Hillcrest High School - SPS Kickapoo High School Springfield Catholic Schools; Springfield Mo

Encourage your student to apply to be a SOAR Leader for 2021! Great benefits, leadership opportunities plus it's a great summer job. Find out more here: https://www.missouristate.edu/newBears/becomeaSOARleader.htm

From College to Career Amidst the Coronavirus How can college students move forward with their career plans? College students- Has the pandemic paralyzed your career plans? These suggestions may help. https://www.psychologytoday.com//college-career-amidst-the

Congratulations to the Student-Athlete of the Week: Abby Cavaiani, Women's Golf Cavaiani earned her second collegiate victory and led Missouri State to the team title at the MSU/Payne Stewart Memorial held at the Twin Oaks Country Club in Springfield, Mo. She recorded back-to-back 71 rounds to close out the competition after shooting a 75 in the first round for a final card of 217. The sophomore from Wales, Wis. led the pack at the four-team tournament that featured a Bears sweep of the top three spots. #BearProud #GoBears