Welcome Week

List of events (PDF)

Monday, Aug. 19

Grizz's Block Party, 5 to 8 p.m.
Location: MSU-WP Commons/Carol Silvey Student Union

• Ninja Nation Obstacle Course: Operating 2-8 p.m.
• Free Food: Walking Tacos
• Free T-Shirt Giveaway
• Corn Hole/Yard Games
• Pictures with Grizz

Tuesday, Aug. 20

Rice Necklaces, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: Carol Silvey Student Union in Hass-Darr Hall

• Make your personalized rice necklace with the Vice Chancellor of Student Services

Waterpalooza, 6 to 8 p.m.
Location: Grassy Area Below the Amphitheater
Co-Sponsored by the Christian Campus House

• Free Hot dogs from Mandy's Hot Dogs
• Free Ice Cream
• Slip n' Slide Kickball
• Water Tug of War
• Giant Water Pong
• Water Guns

Wednesday, Aug. 21

Sample West Plains & Job Fair, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Student Recreation Center
Co-Sponsored by Career Services

• Free coupons, food samples and giveaways to local businesses and restaurants
• Learn about student organizations and job opportunities on and off-campus
• Enter for a chance to win a prize pack bundle that will be given away at Convocation! (Student must be present to win.)
• First 100 students will receive MSU-WP swag at check-in!

Game Night, 6 to 9 p.m.
Location: Carol Silvey Student Union/1963 Game Lounge
Co-Sponsored by Grizzly eSports Program

• Enter to win a new PS5! (Must be present to win)
• Video games/Board games
• Corn hole
• Ping pong
• Free food & drinks

Thursday, Aug. 22

Meet the SGA, 8 to 10 a.m
Location: Carol Silvey Student Union in Hass-Darr Hall

• Free doughnuts, juice, coffee bar
• Meet the campus student leaders

Laser Tag
Location: MSU-WP Recreation Center
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

• Teams of 8
• Bring a Team or Come ready to join one

Friday, Aug. 23

Convocation, 10 to 11 a.m.
Location: West Plains Civic Center Theater