Welcome Week

List of events (PDF)

Monday, Aug. 21

Grizz's Block Party, 5 to 8 p.m.
Location: Amphitheater
Co-Sponsored by West Plains Bank and Trust Co. 

• Carnival Games: Bungee Trampoline, Mechanical Bull, Jousting
• Volleyball
• Free Food: Cheeseburgers, Chips, Drinks and Dessert
• Free T-Shirt Giveaway
• Corn Hole
• Pictures with Grizz

Tuesday, Aug. 22

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 vice chancellor of student services

Comedian Jessi Campbell
Location: West Plains Civic Center Theater

• Doors open at 6 p.m. Show starts at 7 p.m. Free admission for students.

Wednesday, Aug. 23

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 stadium cup at check-in!

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
• Ping pong tournament 
• Free food & drinks
• Enter to win a new iPad

Thursday, Aug. 24

Campus Scavenger Hunt
Starting Location: Hass-Darr 103
Instructions Given at Starting Point
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Teams of 3-5 Students
• Complete at your own pace. 
  • Must be completed by 4 p.m.
• Gift card prizes

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

• 75' Slip n' Slide waterslide
• Giant water pong
• Dunk Tank
• Free Ice Cream

Friday, Aug. 25

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