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  • HIGH Fitness and YO

    All HIGH and YO classes are free to Missouri State faculty, staff and students

    HIGH is a modern twist on aerobics in a non-stop, action-packed mix of cardio, toning and push tracks. Bring tennis shoes and water.

    YO is a modern twist on deep stretching that will take strength, balance and flexibility to the next level. Bring a mat and water.

    Fitness Instructor: Courtney Hughes

    Depending on Student Recreation Center availability, some weeks may be altered

    Check the monthly calendar on Instagram at @h.i.g.h.withcourt 

    Beginning Tuesday, Aug. 25, YO class will begin at 4:30 p.m.
    HIGH class will start on Thursday, Aug. 27, at 4:30 p.m.
    Both classes will be held at the Student Recreation Center.

    For more information, contact Courtney Hughes at 417-293-3296

     

  • Welcome Week

    Welcome Week

    Welcome Week has arrived! The good folks in Student Services have a great line-up to kick off the 2026-2027 semester with a bang!

    To view the schedule, go to the Welcome Week webpage or view the Welcome Week Flyer.

    Contact Douglas Cooley for additional information.

  • Move-In Weekend Volunteers Needed!

    Move-In Weekend Volunteers Needed!

      Please make plans to help our students move into their rooms at the Grizzly Lofts Aug. 14 & 15.

    Move-In day is one of the most important days in Residence Life. It is a special and unique time for Residence Life staff members to showcase a student-centered approach that students come first. It is also a good opportunity for the University Community members to make connections with the students and parents while helping them move personal belongings into their respective rooms.

    Residence Life staff members would greatly appreciate it if you would be able to join us on Friday, August 14 or Saturday, August 15, to demonstrate through servant leadership philosophy our passion, dedication, enthusiasm and commitment to the residents as they move into the Grizzly Lofts.

    Below is sign up information:

    https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4EAAA72AA3F4C70-65057205-movein

    Please pay special attention to the information below:

    Both exempt and nonexempt employees interested in participating during their regular work schedule should request release time from their supervisor. For volunteer events occurring outside the regular work schedule, nonexempt employees should ask their supervisor for their permission to participate and whether the supervisor will adjust their work schedule in the same work week to accommodate their participation outside of their normal work schedule and keep their work hours at 40 for the week or pay overtime for the additional hours.

    Thank you,

    Trace Winfrey
    Coordinator of Residence Life

     

  • 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

    Grizzly Summit Agenda

    The Inaugural Grizzly Summit is here!

    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!

     

  • 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!

  • Mark White Retirement Reception

    Mark White Retirement Reception

    A reception honoring Mark White is scheduled for Wednesday, May 6, at 11:00 a.m. in the Kellett Hall Parlor.

    Mark will retire after 15 years of dedicated service to the university.

    Please join us as we share stories, enjoy light refreshments, thank Mark for his contributions, and wish him a joyous retirement.

     

    For additional information, please contact Alyssa Collins.

  • Drago College Store Updates

    It’s a busy time of year for just about everyone on campus, including the great folks who work at the Drago College Store!

     

    Textbook Buyback

    The Drago College Store will be conducting the end of semester textbook buyback Monday, May 4 - Friday, May 8, 2026.

    Drago College Store will be conducting the end of semester buyback Monday, May 4 – Friday, May 8, 2026, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Remember to bring a form of photo identification!

    Sidewalk Sale

    Drago College Store will be hosting the annual Sidewalk Sale May 4-8. See the attached flyer for discounts up to 70% off!

    Drago College Store will be hosting the annual Sidewalk Sale May 4 – 8. 

    Monday: 40% off
    Tuesday: 50% off
    Wednesday: 60% off
    Thursday and Friday: 70% off

    For more information, contact the Drago Store at 417-255-7227 or fill out their contact form.