Welcome Week

Monday, Aug. 17

Free Popsicles | 10:00 AM – Noon
Location: Hass-Darr Hall, Melton Hall, Lybyer Hall and Looney Hall

• Grab a free popsicle from faculty and staff as you head to class!

Speed Meet & Social Mixer | 6:00 PM
Location: Carol Silvey Student Union in Hass-Darr Hall

• Meet new friends through a fun speed-meeting activity.
• Enjoy FREE pizza & drinks plus board games.
• Students who attend will be entered in to win a Wise Owl Hammock & the ultimate Grizzly Swag Bag (over $200 value!)

Tuesday, Aug. 18

Rice Necklaces, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Location: Carol Silvey Student Union in Hass-Darr Hall

• Get your name engraved on a single grain of rice and create your own personalized necklace for free with the Vice Chancellor of Student Services.

Block Party, 6:00 PM
Location: Commons between Hass-Darr Hall and Melton Hall and the Carol Silvey Student Union

• Join us for our annual block party! There will be a wide variety of games including:
  • Cornhole
  • Inflatable Axe Throwing
  • Kan Jam
  • Gaga Ball
  • Water Pong
  • Badminton
  • Board Games

There will also be:

• Free hot dogs from Mandy's Hot Dogs.
• Free Snow Cones sponsored by CCH.
• Students who attend will be entered in to win a $50 Drago College Store/Grizzly Grounds Gift Card and a Mini Projector!

Wednesday, Aug. 19

What's in West Plains & Job Fair, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
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!

Free Swim at the pool!, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: West Plains Aquatic Center

• We've rented the city's outdoor pool for all MSU-WP students!
• Free shuttle service available to and from the Grizzly Lofts.

Thursday, Aug. 20

Meet the SGA, 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Location: Grizzly Grounds in Carol Silvey Student Union of Hass-Darr Hall

• Free Doughnuts, Juice, and Coffee Bar.
• Meet the leaders of SGA and learn how to get involved on campus.

Laser Tag, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Student Recreation Center

• A professional laser tag company is bringing the action and it's completely FREE for MSU-WP students.

Friday, Aug. 21

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