MSU-West Plains News

  • Parking Stickers Available to Employees

    Parking Stickers Available to Employees

    Parking stickers for the 2026-2027 academic year are now available. The first sticker is $30 for full-time employees and $15 for part-time employees; additional stickers are $5 each.

    Please bring vehicle information such as license plate number and state in which it is issued, vehicle year, vehicle make (ex. Toyota), vehicle model (ex. Highlander), vehicle style (ex. SUV) and vehicle color to the business office in Hass Darr 110 to fill out a card and purchase your sticker(s).

    If you have questions, please contact the business office at 417-255-7260 or email WPBusinessOffice@MissouriState.edu.

  • Grizzly Summit

    Make plans to attend the inaugural Grizzly Summit

    Join us for a whole day of breakout sessions, keynote speakers, games, trivia, giveaways and more!

    All faculty and staff are invited to attend the first ever Grizzly Summit on Aug. 10, at the West Plains Civic Center. Doors open at 10 a.m. with the event beginning at 10:30.

    Image of the MSU-WP Grizzly Summit Flyer containing the following information:Guest speaker will be Emily Gibson from the City of West Plains. The Grizzly Summit will include a free lunch for all faculty and staff who attend, and there will be keynote speakers, professional development breakout sessions, giveaways and more! The date of the event is August 10, 2026, and the doors will open at ten o'clock a.m. Location of the grizzly summit is at the west plains civic center. Welcome back, grizzlies! Reconnect with colleagues, celebrate the start of a new year, and build momentum for the semester ahead.
    The inaugural Grizzly Summit is planned for Monday, August 10, at the West Plains Civic Center. Doors open at 10 a.m.
    Campus offices will close from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

    This event is open to both full- and part-time faculty and staff and serves as both a professional development opportunity and a kickoff for the new year. Lunch will be provided for attendees, and all are invited to join an After Party gathering at KC’s Bistro.

    Contact WP Office of the Chancellor for more information.

     

     

  • Welcome Week volunteers needed!

    Lauren Willis greets students on their first day of class during Welcome Week 2024.

    Your positive attitude can make a difference in a Grizzly’s life

    Welcome Week is right around the corner, and we are looking for volunteers.

    On Monday, August 17 from 10 am – noon, we are asking staff and faculty to volunteer 30 minutes to hand out popsicles to students as they come and go from class. This small gesture will be a great way for our students to be welcomed to campus and have a small treat during the heat of August.

    Additionally, we are looking for a few volunteers to help hand out t-shirts and run our registration tables on Monday and Tuesday. Thank you for considering these volunteer opportunities.

    To sign up for a time, please see the Welcome Week Volunteers SignUpGenius.

    Thank you all!
    Respectfully,
    Douglas Cooley II
    Assistant Director
    Student Life and Development

  • Brand Reminder

    The last academic year feels like it has flown by, and I feel like — as a campus — we have grown in many areas. One of these areas is the addition of a campus brand guidelines to our website:

    WP.MissouriState.edu/Brand/  

    The Brand website includes information on appropriate logos, fonts, images and colors to use for campus-related marketing, as well as information on appropriate voice and tone. 

    Feel free to peruse the website, and if you have any questions, we’re here for you! Questions? Contact Marketing and Communications at WPUnivComm@MissouriState.edu or 417-255-7962, or come by the office at Kellett 102 and 103. We’d love to chat with you about your next project!

     

  • Garden Favorites Potluck Lunch

    Garden Favorites Potluck Lunch

    What: Garden Favorites potluck
    Where: Kellett Hall
    When: Thursday, July 16, from noon – 1 p.m.

    Make plans to attend this summer fun gathering!
    To designate what you would like to bring, please RSVP at this SignUpGenius link or emailing Chancellor Mulligan at WPChancellor@MissouriState.edu.

     

  • Readvertised Scholarships

    Readvertised Scholarships

    2026-2027 Readvertised Scholarship Application Flyer

    Readvertised Scholarship Application Now Open

    The readvertised scholarship application, which students use to automatically apply for remaining donor-funded scholarships, is now open through Sept.15 for submissions.

    The application is for scholarships that will be awarded for the 2026-2027 academic year at the West Plains and Mountain Grove campuses.

    Students who submitted an application in the spring for the 2026-2027 academic year do not need to reapply. However, several new scholarships with additional questions have been added, so students are encouraged to update and resubmit their applications to be considered for these opportunities.

    For assistance or questions, direct students to call 417-255-7750 or email WPFNDScholarships@MissouriState.edu.

  • OZH Mobile Mammography Unit

    OZH Mobile Mammography Unit

    Click to view the MSU OZH Mammography Flyer here.

    The OZH Mobile Mammography Unit will be on campus Wednesday, July 1, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the north Lybyer Hall parking lot. Appointments are required, and walk-ins cannot be accommodated. Call 417-274-7911 to schedule an appointment or for more information.

    Preventive mammography screening is covered at 100% under the MSU health plan (Point C) for eligible participants. Please see the attached flyer for patient eligibility criteria.

    We encourage employees to take advantage of this convenient on-campus screening opportunity!

    Alyssa Collins
    Assistant Director, Human Resources
    Institutional Compliance Liaison

    Missouri State University-West Plains
    128 Garfield Ave.
    West Plains, MO 65775
    417-255-7265

  • Grizzly Gear schedule for 2026-27 academic year

    Grizzly Gear schedule for 2026-27 academic year

    Please view the 2026-27 Jeans Policy & Grizzly Gear Schedule for full details

    A new Grizzly Gear schedule for the 2026-27 academic year has been approved by the Administrative Council on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.

    For every Monday and Friday of the 2026-2027 academic year, faculty and staff are encouraged to share #GrizzlyGearMonday and #GrizzlyGearFriday photos on social media or upload photos to the Grizzly Gear website.

    As stated in the policy, please be mindful of events that require a more professional attire, like the Board of Governors meeting in June.

  • Middle School Summer Scholars on campus June 22-26

    Middle School Summer Scholars on campus June 22-26

    From June 22-26, middle school students will be on campus at MSU-WP to participate in Summer Scholars Academy.

    Please be aware of our guests and show them how great it is to be a Grizzly! #GoGrizzlies!!

    For those who would like to volunteer to help, please email Workforce Development. Volunteers will receive a free lunch!

  • Celebrate Employee Appreciation Week: June 15-19

    Celebrate Employee Appreciation Week: June 15-19

    It’s Employee Appreciation Week! We have several activities planned to recognize and celebrate the outstanding faculty and staff at Missouri State University–West Plains!

    Monday, June 15

    Show your MSU-WP pride by wearing your Grizzly Gear and joining us at the Smith-London Bell Tower at 4 p.m. for the annual faculty and staff group photo.

    Tuesday, June 16

    Recognize your colleagues by sharing photos and employee shout outs on social media using the official #GrizzlyShoutout hashtag.

    Wednesday, June 17

    As a special token of appreciation, human resources will distribute collector lapel pins to all full-time staff.

    Thursday, June 18

    Chancellor Mulligan invites all part-time and full-time employees to an ice cream social at 2 p.m. in the Carol Silvey Student Union. Join us for a sweet treat and an opportunity to connect with colleagues.
    To kick off the long weekend, employees will also enjoy an early release at 3 p.m., courtesy of President Biff Williams.

    Friday, June 19

    The University will be closed in observance of Juneteenth. We hope you enjoy the holiday and the extended weekend.

    Thank you for all you do to support our students, our mission, and each other. We look forward to celebrating with you throughout the week!