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2 WELCOME Dear International Student: NEW STUDENT CHECKLIST On behalf of the faculty and staff of Missouri State University, I would like to extend a very Completing these items before the semester begins will help you focus on your studies this fall. Our airport warm welcome to Springfield, Missouri, and to Missouri State University. Our goal is to make pick-up crew and Global Leaders and Mentors will help you with any item you have questions about. your time here both productive and enjoyable. We are pleased to provide you with a copy of The Guide: Everything International Students Need Attend New International Student Orientation August 9-10 at Plaster Student Union to Know In this comprehensive guide you will find information on community activities and events, as well as a variety of essential services such as cellular phone service, transportation Meet with your advisor and register for classes needs, and restaurant favorites, etc. Attend your academic orientation (SOAR or Graduate Orientation) I am very pleased that you selected Missouri State University to continue your studies. Your well-being and success is of utmost importance. I hope that this guide will prove to be very Set up your BearPass account online and get your BearPass card helpful to you. I wish you the very best of luck in the upcoming semester. Print your I-94 Sincerely, Complete Online Immigration Training Jim Baker, Ph.D. Check online TB-Test appointment and fill out questionnaire Vice President for Research, Economic Development Set up your bank account & International Programs. Find housing Visit www.International.MissouriState.edu/Services/Admit.htm for more details. WELCOME 3 4 BACK TO SCHOOL EVENTS BACK TO SCHOOL EVENTS Campus Chinese Baptist Church 2018 迎新聚会 FREE BBQ, ICE CREAM, GAMES ⼋⽉ ⽇ BACK TO SCHOOL EVENTS 5 6 BACK TO SCHOOL EVENTS FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE 101 COMMUTER RECEPTION WELCOME WEEKEND Aug 19, 2018 | 1:00 PM | Plaster Student Union Theatre Aug 19, 2018 | 4:00 PM | Plaster Student Union 400 If you are interested in fraternity or sorority recruitment or Learn tips and tricks that will help you be more successful during intake, this is the session for you. Learn from students about their your first year. Meet commuter students and enjoy food and exceptional experiences in their fraternity and sorority communities. giveaways. This event is for first-time students who have never lived on campus. Transfer students are welcome. PLAYFAIR TRANSFER STUDENTS ICE CREAM SOCIAL NEW STUDENT CONVOCATION Aug 17, 2018 | 7:00 PM | Allison Recreation Fields Aug 18, 2018 | 1:00 PM | Plaster Student Union Food Court Aug 19, 2018 | 2:00 PM | JQH Arena BELONG-B-Q Aug 19, 2018 | 5:00 PM | Freudenberger House Courtyard This high energy, interactive event is the perfect way to This is the place to be if you’re joining Missouri State from It’s the official academic university welcome and Missouri State make new friends at Missouri State. Playfair is a teambuilding another university. Get to know other transfer Bears and enjoy a tradition. You’ll learn what it means to be a #CitizenBear and This barbecue is the perfect opportunity for you to learn about experience that you will find has a long-lasting, positive effect. delicious ice cream bar. discover what’s ahead for you at Missouri State. multicultural experiences at Missouri State, engage in fun activities and win prizes. The event is hosted by the Office of Multicultural Programs, the Office of Student Engagement, OUTDOOR GAMES AND MOVIE FAN FEST AND BEAR BASH NEW STUDENT FESTIVAL Residence Hall Association, and Global Leaders and Mentors. Aug 17, 2018 | 8:30 PM | North Mall Aug 18, 2018 | 7:30 PM | North Mall & Plaster Student Union Aug 19, 2018 | 3:00 PM | Plaster Student Union Inflatable games, snow cones and a giant movie screen fill the Roar at Fan Fest with the sounds of Brass and Sass, carnival games, Almost 200 student organizations are here to help you connect. North Mall as you finish your first Friday night at Missouri State. pizza, popcorn, snow cones and other goodies. Meet Bears student- You’ll find an organization that’s right for you. Bring a blanket to watch a free movie under the stars. athletes and get ready for the biggest party on campus: Bear Bash. BACK TO SCHOOL EVENTS 7 8 COMMUNICATION COMMUNICATION CELL PHONE PROVIDERS INTERNET & CABLE TELEVISION PROVIDERS *This information can change anytime. Please visit the websites for each company for more up-to-date information. AT&T CRICKET T-MOBILE AT&T MEDIACOM www.tinyurl.com/attmsu16 www.cricketwireless.com www.tinyurl.com/tmobilemsu16 www.att.com/internet www.mediacomcable.com 1011 S. Glenstone Ave. | (417) 831-0550 1538 S. Glenstone Ave. | (417) 763-3259 1414 E. Battlefield Rd. | (417) 833-0182 (844) 855-1539 (855) 633-4226 1011 S. Glenstone Ave. 1533 S Enterprise Ave. Prepaid plans starting at Prepaid plans starting at Prepaid plans starting at Plans starting at Plans starting at $35 /month $30 /month $45 /month $40 /month $50 /month SPRINT US CELLULAR VERIZON www.sprint.com www.tinyurl.com/usmsu17 www.verizonwireless.com/prepaid 330 E. Battlefield Rd. | (417) 889-1727 2825 S Glenstone Ave. | (417) 885-3826 2645 N Kansas Expy Suite 100 | (417) 864-6102 Offering MSU students Prepaid plans starting at Prepaid plans starting at 10% discount as well as $200 reward card. $40 /month $35 /month COMMUNICATION 9 10 COMMUNITY EVENTS COMMUNITY EVENTS ONGOING BearFest Village Tailgate Festival of Nations PFI Professional Bull Riders Invitational Facebook.com/MSUInternationalServices www.SacredHeartch.org/ PFIWestern.com/pbr First Friday Art Walk Sep 6, Sep 15, Sep 29, Oct 20, Oct 27, Nov 10 Aug 25 Sep 7-9, 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. ItsAllDowntown.com Bearfest Village (Behind Carrington Hall, by 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. JQH Arena | 685 S. John Q. Hammons Pkwy. Plaster Football Stadium) 1609 N. Summit Street $ Visit Website for Details First Fridays of Every Month, 6:00 p.m. Free Admission with BearPass Springfield, MO 65803 Downtown Free Admission Springfield, MO 65806 Bass Pro Outdoor Fitness Festival Free Admission Fitness.basspro.com/ FALL AIS Beginning of the Year BBQ Sep 15, Oct 7, Oct 20, Nov 1-4, Nov 10-11 www.facebook.com/AISatMSU C-Street Market See website for location, admission details Birthplace of Route 66 www.HistoriccStreet.com/cstreet-market/ Sep 1 Festival and Car Show Phelps Grove Park Weekly on Thursday 4:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m., Cider Days Route66festivalsgf.com/ Free Admission Saturday 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. ItsAllDowntown.com Aug 10-11, 321 E. Commercial Street Sep 15-16 Downtown Japanese Fall Festival Springfield, MO 65803 Historic Walnut Street Free Admission Springfield, MO 65806 PeaceThroughPeople.org Free Admission $4 Sep 7-9 Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden, Farmers Market of the Ozarks MO Food Truck Fest International Day Nathaniel Greene/Close Memorial Park www.LoveYourFarmer.com/ MoFoodTruckFest.com Facebook.com/internationaldayswmissouri 2400 S. Scenic Ave. Weekly on Thursday 4:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m., $ Visit Website for Details Sep 15, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturday 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Aug 17, 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Meet at JQH Arena at MSU at 5:30 p.m. 735 E St Louis St. 2144 E. Republic Road Free Admission Springfield, MO 65804 311 Hidden Bluff Dr., Ozark, MO 65721 ‘18 Free Admission Free Admission COMMUNITY EVENTS 11 12 COMMUNITY EVENTS Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration Pets & Pumpkins Festival and Parade 23rd Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade Cherry Blossom Kite and Piñata Festival Friends of the Garden Butterfly Festival www.tinyurl.com/CSSA-MSU www.facebook.com/petsandpumpkins Parkboard.org www.naacpspringfieldmo.org/ PeaceThroughPeople.org FriendsOfTheGarden.org Sep 22, 5:00 p.m. Oct 20, 12:00 p.m. Nov 22, 8:00 a.m. January 21 [April of 2019; Check website for dates] [Mid-June; Check website for dates] Phelps Grove Park Commercial Street Historic District Downtown Springfield Downtown Springfield Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park Butterfly House at Nathanael Greene/Close $10 202 E. Commercial St. $30 to participate, free to attend Free Admission 2400 S. Scenic Ave. Memorial Park Free Admission Free Admission 2400 S. Scenic Ave. Free Admission Ozarks Fall Farmfest Downtown Springfield Christmas Parade Chinese New Year Banquet and Show OzarkEmpireFair.com Thriller on C-Street ItsAllDowntown.com www.tinyurl.com/CSSA-MSU Asia Fest Oct 5-7 ThrillerOnCStreet.com Dec 8, 2:00 p.m. Feb 2, 5:30 p.m. www.missouristate.edu/ Ozark Empire Fairgrounds Oct 27 Downtown Springfield Plaster Student Union Ballroom & Theatre multiculturalprograms/mrc.htm 3001 N. Grant Ave. Historic Commercial Street Free Admission $15 Apr 5 Free Admission Free Admission Plaster Student Union Ballroom, Sertoma Chili Cook-Off Missouri State University Free Admission, Tickets Required Apple Butter Makin’ Days Tradional Chinese Dance Show SPRING SertomaChiliCookOff.com MtVernonChamber.com www.tinyurl.com/CSSA-MSU Feb 22-23, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Oct 12-14 Oct 27, 7:00 p.m. Springfield Cardinals Baseball Games Springfield Expo Center Artsfest on Walnut Street Town Square in Mount Vernon, MO Plaster Student Union Theatre SpringfieldCardinals.com 635 E. St. Louis St. SpringfieldArtsFest.org Free Admission $ Check website for details [Check website for dates] $ Check website for details May 4-5 For more events in Springfield and the Hammons Field Historic Walnut St. Ozarks region, visit the following websites: 955 E. Trafficway St. Free Admission Art in the Park 40th International Banquet & Show St.