Bears L.E.A.D.

L.E.A.D. with leadership, empowerment, achievement and diversity

Bears L.E.A.D. is an initiative created out of Missouri State’s commitment to providing a welcoming, supportive environment for all students. We serve to immerse diverse and first-generation students into the college experience while enhancing their academic success. Our transitional program is designed for 1st and 2nd year students.

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Interested in an experience designed for diverse and/or first-generation freshmen and sophomores? Want to make sure you stay on top of you classes? Want to learn the skills and find the resources that will assist you in being successful?

The all new Bears L.E.A.D. program at Missouri State can help you do this and more!

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Events and opportunities

Bears L.E.A.D. has various monthly events and opportunities available for you to get involved and develop as a student.

List of events

Times/Dates Subject to Change. Bookmark and check back often.

August

Theme: Academic Reading & Writing/ Goal Setting

August events
Date	Activity
23^rd	Monthly Meeting @ 6:00PM in MRC Annex

September

Theme: Email Etiquette & Midterm Prep

September events
Date	Activity
^3rd	Labor Day (No Classes)
7^th	Monthly Meeting @ 6:00PM in MRC Annex Email Etiquette- presented by Dr. Kelly Wood Developing a Mid-Term Game Plan - presented by Dr. Kelly Wood Discuss Public Affairs Week- Dr. Rachelle Darabi

October

Theme: Technology & Green Dots

Additional Notes: Midterms

October events
Date	Activity
^4th	Monthly Meeting @ 6:00PM in MRC Annex Presented by Jenay Divin

November

Theme: Time Management & Final Exam Prep

November events
Date	Activity
^1st	Monthly Meeting @ 6:00PM in MRC Annex Developing a Final Exam Game Plan- presented by Michael Frizell
21st-25th	Thanksgiving Break (No Classes)

December

December events
Date	Activity
^7th	Study Day (No Classes)
9^th-14^th	Finals
Dec 14^th- Jan 13^th	Winter Break

January

January events
Date	Activity
²¹^st	MLK Day- Springfield Festivities (Downtown)

February

Theme: Cultural Competency

February events
Date	Activity
7^th	Monthly Meeting @ 6:00PM in MRC Annex Presented by Dr. Lyle Foster

March

Theme: Budgeting/Financial Literacy

Additional Notes: Midterms

March events
Date	Activity
^7th	Monthly Meeting @ 6:00PM in MRC Annex Presented by Mariah Greer

April

Theme: Majors

April events
Date	Activity
^4th	Monthly Meeting @ 6:00PM in MRC Annex
18th-21st	Spring Holiday (No Classes)

May

Theme: Reflection

May events
Date	Activity
2nd	Monthly Meeting @ 6:00PM in MRC Annex Reflect on experiences at MSU and SGF
10th	Study Day (No Classes)

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