Schedule of Events
Monday, August 19
Grizz’s Block Party!
Location: MSU-WP Commons/Carol Silvey Student Union; 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 by taking on the Ninja Nation Obstacle Course! The course will be operating from 2 to 8 p.m. Corn hole and a variety of other yard games will be available as well. Make sure you grab your free Grizzly Welcome Week T-shirt at this event, a free walking taco and snap a selfie with Grizz.
Sign the Ninja Nation Obstacle Course Wavier by clicking here.
Tuesday, August 20
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.
Waterpalooza
Location: Grassy Area Below the Amphitheater; 6-8 p.m.
Beat the heat with Waterpalooza! Slide, splash, and win with slip n’ slide kickball, water tug-of-war, giant water pong,and epic water gun battles! Cool off with free hot dogs from Mandy’s Hot Dog Cart and free ice cream! Co-sponsored by Christian Campus House. Don’t miss out on the fun!
Wednesday, August 21
Sample West Plains & Job Fair
Location: Student Recreation Center; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Score free food, swag, and giveaways! Learn about student organizations, local businesses, and on/off-campus jobs. Plus, grab free coupons and enter our prize pack giveaway (announced at Convocation!). The first 100 students get MSU-WP swag too! Co-Sponsored by Career Services!
Game Night
Location: Carol Silvey Student Union/1963 Game Lounge; 6 to 9 p.m.
Co-sponsored by the Grizzly eSports Program, the evening will feature video games, board games, corn hole and ping pong! There will be free food and drinks and an opportunity to enter a giveaway to win a new PlayStation 5!
Thursday, August 22
Meet the SGA
Location: Carol Silvey Student Union in Hass-Darr Hall; 8 to 10 a.m.
Meet campus leaders on the Student Government Associate and enjoy free donuts, juice, and a coffee bar!
Laser Tag
Location: Student Recreation Center; 6 to 8 p.m.
Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping laser tag battle Thursday night! Bring your A-game and a team of eight, or come solo and join the action.
Friday, August 23
Convocation
Location: West Plains Civic Center Theater; 10 to 11 a.m.
Celebrate the start of your journey at MSU-WP at Convocation! First-year Grizzlies, make your legacy with the Book of Grizzlies.
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