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Missouri State University has renewed its contract with legislative consultant Jerry Burch. The Board of Governors executive committee meeting today (June 19) extended Burch’s contract for another year (Sept. 1, 2013, through Aug. 31, 2014). The action must be ratified by the full Board, which meets June 21 in Kansas City.

Attend our Summer Visit Day, July 26. Sit in on an admissions presentation, meet with faculty, tour campus, and enjoy free ice cream treats. Sign up today at [ visit link ]

With 110 in the Shade closing weekend fast approaching...we hope that you have made plans to join us. Next week we open STEEL MAGNOLIAS, but the entire run is almost sold out....the July 4th show has the best availability.

Hard to believe we've already welcomed 4 groups of students for SOAR... the summer is going by so fast!

Ryan Fitzpatrick didn’t take the easiest path in planning his post-graduate life. As a senior majoring in finance at the University of Missouri-Columbia, he started his job search in January by going to career fairs on campus but didn’t find any of the companies recruiting at MU to be a match. “A lot of companies recruiting at Mizzou are huge corporations, so it’s hard to get a big role in one of those,” Fitzpatrick said. “Plus, most of those companies were looking for graduates to come to St. Louis, and I was looking to go more to the Kansas City side.” Not having any luck with MU resources, Fitzpatrick turned to a neighbor who works for a staffing company just a week before graduation. There, he found spark of hope. He says he now has a promising prospect in Overland Park, Kan.-based Shaner Appraisals. Fitzpatrick is especially attracted to Shaner because it’s a smaller company with less than 50 employees, the sort of small firm he’s wanted all along.

Looking for a change of scenery? It's about time for a lunch break and the weather outside is great! Our outdoor patio is open so come enjoy it during your lunch hour! #LunchBreak #SoakUpTheSun

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Only five performances of 110 IN THE SHADE remain. Seats are available for these performances. Come out and enjoy the show!

We have ran out of tickets for Monsters University, but don't forget to see Monsters Inc in the PSU Theater this Friday at 7:00pm! It's for free!

Are you a junior or senior at Missouri State thinking about graduate school? Check out our Accelerated Masters programs this summer and get a head start on completing a Master's degree!

MSU and University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff signed an agreement to improve diversity education at both campuses.

Dr. Joanna Cemore-Brigden discusses research about the benefits of unstructured play.

Tuesday is the most unproductive day of the week. Beat that stereotype and hit up the FRC! We’re open until 8pm. #SeeYouSoon #Motivation

Following the annual afternoon golf tournament, all area Missouri State alumni, friends and students are invited to enjoy a complimentary barbecue dinner beginning at 6 p.m. at the Kenneth E. Cowan Civic Center, 500 E. Elm in Lebanon.

Don't forget to stop by our table outside Siceluff today between 10:30am-2:30pm for a chance to see Monsters University for free!

SOAR has been a blast tonight! This session has set some high expectations for all those to come! Before you guys call it a night check out some info you might not know we offer right outside the studios!

Hey SOAR Students! Hope you’re enjoying the Bill R. Foster & Family Recreation Center tonight because it’s awesome having you here! #FosterRec

Turkey’s historically marginalized Kurdish community has been largely absent from the anti-government protests that drew thousands to Taksim Square in Istanbul. “Turkish protests, Kurdish indifference,” read a headline at the Kurd.net Web site this week above an article by Kani Xulam, a Washington-based Kurdish activist. “Do we not want to curb the power of sultan wannabe prime minister of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan?” Mr. Xulam asked. “Apparently not.” “In Taksim Square, where are the Kurds?” asked Jenna Krajeski in a New Yorker blog. “With some notable exceptions, Kurds, usually Turkey’s most robust anti-government protesters, had been absent,” she wrote.

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Great seats remain for the final performances of 110 IN THE SHADE! Looks like "The Rainmaker" has arrived.

Heads up from the FRC! Due to a malfunction the spa in the Aquatics Center will be closed until Wednesday, June 19th. Sorry for any inconvenience!

Hey Graduates!

Would you like more information about graduating from Missouri State University? We have put together a video so you know what to do to be prepared for graduation.

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Hope everyone is having a great summer and is looking forward to all the great Public Affairs Events this coming academic year! Check out the Public Affairs website to get the scoop on what's coming up this fall! [ visit link ]

The names of students who earned a spot on the Spring 2013 dean's list are included.

BearFit is back! Come on by and sign up for a summer BearFit Pass! Unlimited passes are only $20 all summer long! Hope to see you there! [ visit link ]

Rain or Shine! The show must go on......tonight at Tent Theatre!

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Here is the review over our first production of the Season!

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Happy #BearWearFriday everyone! #BearWear #Missouristate #HashtagsonFacebook

Dr. Lynn Robbins, professor of biology, received a grant in the amount of $36,120 from Western Ecosystems Technology, Inc. (WEST) for his “Net Survey for Indiana Bats” project.

Listen to this interview with Dr. Rachelle Darabi and Dr. Jeff Cornelius White on a new assessment tool that measures public affairs outcomes.

Has the English language (or any other language for that matter) ever failed you to the point of needing to make up a word?

Opening night was a huge success! Also a shout out to MOFAA for coming last night; it was great to see all of you!! But we aren't saying good-bye to 110 in the Shade till June 22nd, so the rest of you still have time to get tickets for this show!! GO BUY ONE NOW!!

In need of a cool refreshment between classes on this hot summer day? Be sure to stop behind the PSU from 3-4 today for some free Lemonade!

Saturday, June 15, 2013 Silver Springs Park SOUND PROVIDED BY NEW HOPE INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES NOON             WELCOME – SPRINGFIELD CITY MANAGER, NAACP AND MSU 12:10               THANK YOU TO SUPPORTERS 12:15               LIVE MUSIC WITH GREG BURRIS AND FRIENDS 12:45               POEM 12:50 …

Events related to the Common Reader take place throughout the academic year, including community book discussions and the Public Affairs Convocation lecture featuring Blake Mycoskie on Nov. 11.

BearFit Spotlight: Bear Strength
This is a great way to tone your entire body by using different strength techniques. This class emphasizes muscular endurance and strength. The class utilizes a wide variety of equipment in order to help you reach your strength goals.
Held today 12:10-12:50pm!!

Advice abounds about how to get ahead in the workplace, whether you are a job seeker, new employee or seasoned veteran. For Dr. Shawn Wahl, head of the department of communication at Missouri State University, professional excellence at any level begins with communication excellence.

With Wednesday's (June 12) Cape Cod League opener in the books, all summer leagues in which members of the 2013 Missouri State Bears are participating are now underway....

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Springfield businesses-it is that time of year again to get registered for Sample Springfield on August 28th!

Hey cast and crew, here is a song just for you today!!! Break a leg!

BearFit Spotlight: Cycling
Looking for a different cardio workout? Cycling will get your heart pumping while toning your lower body and torching calories. Take advantage of the indoor spinning bikes for a sweat inducing workout.
Held today from 5:00-6:00pm!!

Have you ever found yourself wondering what the University's Public Affairs mission is and what it really means? If so, check out this great, new video:

Public affairs is about being a responsible leader, building connections and making a difference one person at a time.

It's a hot one today! High of 92 degrees! Cool off today in the FRC pool with Aquatic Center hours from 11-7! #beattheheat

Summer has arrived along with SOAR #2. Welcome summer and the second group of the class of 2017! Don't forget to take a "before" picture with the Bear. It will look great in a frame with your post-graduation picture, after an awesome four years here!

DID YOU KNOW.... The young author Anne Frank would have been 84 today, and she received her infamous diary for her 13th birthday exactly 71 years ago.

Want to learn more? Try one of these resources from the MSU Libraries:

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Google has become synonymous with online search since its inception in 1998, and the company stays at the forefront of technology by capitalizing on its expertise. Its newest venture, the Google Glass device, is a wearable computer with a head-mounted display, and approximately 2,000 devices have been produced and are being tested by select developers. One such early adopter is Jeff Thomas, web systems analyst at Missouri State University.

Cannon Design, an internationally recognized architectural, engineering, interior design and planning firm, is pleased to announce that the Missouri State University, Bill R. Foster and Family Recreation Center has won a Recreation Management 2013 Innovative Architecture & Design Award. Reed I. Voorhees, AIA, LEED® AP, Vice President, led the design team. “Recreation Management Magazine is one of the leading publications in the sports, recreation and fitness market,” states Mike Felton, AIA, Principal and Market Leader. “We are quite pleased because awards from Recreation Management are highly coveted in the recreation industry. The MSU center was judged against other recreation facilities, both collegiate and municipal.”