Category: Staff

  • Celebrate National Autism Acceptance Day April 2

    Celebrate National Autism Acceptance Day April 2

    April 2nd is National Autism Acceptance Day, and this year it will be officially recognized by Mayor Topliff and the City of West Plains!
    To celebrate and support this initiative, ASCEND at Missouri State University-West Plains is encouraging local businesses to “paint the town blue.”
    Show your support by:
    •  Wearing blue April 2nd.
    •  Assembling blue-themed displays for the entire month of April.
    •  Getting creative to spread awareness and acceptance, whether you sell blue vehicles or blue drinks, show your support for inclusion by sending ASCEND a photo of your crew and displays to share on Facebook throughout the month of April.
    You can also show your commitment to inclusion in West Plains by ordering an ASCEND T‑shirt from the Drago Bookstore by March 20th. $10 of each shirt purchased goes directly to ASCEND to continue our commitment to neurodiverse students.
    Let’s come together as a community and shine a bright light on acceptance, inclusion, and support for our neurodiverse neighbors!
  • LEGO brick drive for Autism Acceptance Week

    LEGO brick drive for Autism Acceptance Week

    TJ Swift House ASCEND Program

    In preparation for Autism Acceptance Week, officials with the ASCEND program are requesting donations of clean, new or used LEGO sets or bricks, including instructions, if possible. Donations can be delivered to the Neurodiversity and Autism Center by March 20. Questions may be directed to Justin Wade.

  • Celebration of Leaders is Almost Here

    Celebration of Leaders is Almost Here

    Attention: Faculty and Staff

    Nominate students for upcoming Celebration of Leaders awards!
    We have extended the deadline to March 18, 5 p.m.

    Please read criteria carefully before submitting your nominee on this form.

    Nominees should be students who have stood out from the crowd, and carried themselves in a manner exhibiting leadership, strong character, and hard work. Any staff or faculty member can nominate a student. Please take a moment to recognize a deserving Grizzly.  Contact Luke Hurtt for additional information.

    Student Life and Development
    WPStudentLife@MissouriState.edu