Welcome Week

List of events (PDF)

Monday, Aug. 18

Luau, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Amphitheater/Student Center for Autism and Neurodiversity 

• Entertainment Provided by Kona Winds
  • Luau Performance 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
  • At the Amphitheater 
  • Feel free to bring a blanket or lawn chair
• Free Food: Pig Roast
  • Served in the ASCEND building
• Frozen Mocktails
• Free T-Shirt Giveaway
• Cornhole
• Pictures with Luau Dance Team and Lei Presentation 
• Yard Games

Tuesday, Aug. 19

Bottled Sand Art, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: Carol Silvey Student Union in Hass-Darr Hall

• Make your own miniature sand art in a bottle with the Vice Chancellor of Student Services

Hot Dog Days of Summer, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Grassy Area Below the Amphitheater
Co-Sponsored by the Christian Campus House

• 75ft Slip 'n Slide
• Water Tug-of-War
• Giant Water Pong
• Water Guns
• Free Ice Cream
• Free Hot Dogs from Mandy's Mobile Foods

Wednesday, Aug. 20

Sample West Plains & Job Fair, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location: Student Recreation Center
Co-Sponsored by Career Services

• Free coupons, free food 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 free MSU-WP swag at check-in!

Lei'd Back Game Night, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Location: Carol Silvey Student Union
Co-Sponsored by Grizzly eSports Program

• Enter to win a 55" television (must be present to win)
• Video games/Board games
• Corn Hole
• Ping Pong
• Free Food & Drinks

Thursday, Aug. 21

Meet the SGA, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m
Location: Carol Silvey Student Union in Hass-Darr Hall

• Free Doughnuts, Juice, and Coffee Bar
• Meet the Campus Student Leaders

Luau and Lace Up!, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Location: S&S Skateland
1649 US-160, West Plains, MO 65775

• Free skating for all MSU-WP students
• Concessions will be available for purchase

Friday, Aug. 22

Convocation, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Location: West Plains Civic Center Theater