Schedule of Events
Monday, August 21
Grizz’s Block Party!
Location: Amphitheater; 5 to 8 p.m.
Kick off Welcome Week and the new school year with Grizz’s Block Party! Meet new friends and celebrate the new semester with carnival games, a bungee trampoline, a mechanical bull and jousting! Get your free Grizzly Welcome Week T-shirt at this event. You also can enjoy cornhole games and take a selfie with Grizz. Free food will be available, courtesy of West Plains Bank & Trust Co.
Tuesday, August 22
Rice Necklaces
Location: Carol Silvey Student Union in Hass-Darr Hall, 10 a.m. to noon.
Make personalized rice necklaces with the vice chancellor of student services, Dr. Angela Totty.
Comedian Jessi Campbell
Location: West Plains Civic Center Theater
Enjoy this comedy show from standup comedian Jessi Campbell. Doors open at 6 p.m. Show begins at 7 p.m. Free admission for all students.
Wednesday, August 23
Sample West Plains & Job Fair
Location: Student Recreation Center, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Learn about student organizations, local businesses and job opportunities on and off-campus! There will be free coupons, food, and giveaways from local businesses and restaurants. Make sure you enter for a prize pack giveaway that will be awarded at Convocation on Friday. The first 100 students will receive a MSU-WP stadium cup upon check-in!
Game Night
Location: Carol Silvey Student Union, 6 to 9 p.m.
Game night is back by popular demand! Co-sponsored by the Grizzly eSports Program, the evening will feature video games, board games, a cornhole tournament and ping pong tournament! There will be free food and drinks and an opportunity to enter a giveaway to win a new iPad!
Thursday, August 24
Campus Scavenger Hunt
Starting Location: Hass-Darr Hall 103, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (complete at own pace)
Team up with three to five of your new friends and complete this campus scavenger hunt. You’ll receive instructions upon check-in at the student life office in Hass-Darr Hall. Compete to win gift card prizes!
Waterpalooza
Location: Grassy area below Amphitheater, 6 to 8 p.m.
Cool off at Waterpalooza where you’ll find a 75′ Slip n’ Slide waterslide, giant water pong, dunk tank and free ice cream!
Friday, August 25
Convocation
Location: West Plains Civic Center Theater, 10 to 11 a.m.
Cap off Grizzly Welcome Week by attending Convocation! First-year students can take part in the campus tradition of signing the Book of Grizzlies.
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