Welcome Week

List of events (PDF)

Monday, Aug. 22

Grizz's Block Party, 5 to 10 p.m.
Location: Amphitheater
Co-Sponsored by University/Community Programs

• Movie Under the Stars: Spider-Man: No Way Home
• Inflatables: Basketball Shootout, Gladiator Pedestal Joust, Bungee Run
• Food Trucks: First 100 MSU-WP students will receive $10 in Grizz Bucks!
• Free T-Shirt Giveaway
• Corn Hole
• Pictures with Grizz

Tuesday, Aug. 23

Rice Necklaces, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Carol Silvey Student Union in Hass-Darr Hall

• Make your personalized rice necklace with the Dean of Student Services

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

• Video Games
• Board Games
• Corn Hole Tournament
• Free Food & Drinks
• Enter to win an Xbox Series S

Wednesday, Aug. 24

Sample West Plains & Job Fair, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Student Recreation Center

• 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.)

Thursday, Aug. 25

Waterpalooza, 6 to 8 p.m.
Location: Grassy Area Below the Amphitheater

• Water Pong
• Slip n' Slide Kickball
• Water n' Suds Dogeball
• Free Ice Cream & Popsicles

Friday, Aug. 26

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