Office of University Communications
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An electronic news bulletin for the Missouri State University community
Nov 24, 2008
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From Central Administration, Academic Affairs and Human Resources
Information sessions regarding major policy changes effective fall 2009 will be held from noon-1 p.m. Dec. 2, 9-10 a.m. Dec. 5 and 1:30-2:30 p.m. Jan. 7 in PSU 313. Topics will include the registration and advisement time line, the new repeat policy, admission to degree program changes, the overload policy and the last date to drop or withdraw.
With the implementation of E-Verify, all departments will be responsible for filling out I-9, W-4 and direct deposit forms after hiring student employees. Online Training is available. For more information, contact Mary Barb, Dorothy Holmes or Tom Eckhardt in student employment at 6-5627.
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The music department will present a concert of original chamber music by Zhang Xudong at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 24 in Ellis Hall 217B. For more information, contact Dr. John Prescott at 6-5748.
The department of media, journalism and film will present the film "4 Months, 3 Weeks And 2 Days" at 7 p.m. Dec. 1in PSU theatre. For more information, contact Janice Presley at 6-5218.
The Student Activities Counci (SAC) will present Retta at 7 p.m. Dec. 3. For more information, contact Chris Kuhn at 6-4626. A full list of SAC events is available online.
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Thursday evening classes starting at 4 p.m. or later will meet Nov. 25 and Tuesday evening classes starting at 4 p.m. or later will not meet.
The Campus Bookstore has issued corrections to its student planners. Classes will be held Dec. 1 as regularly scheduled and the number for parking administration is 6-4825. The Campus Bookstore apologizes for any inconveniences these errors may have caused.
Nominations by current students, alumni or colleagues are being accepted for the Curtis P. Lawrence Excellence in Advising awards, which will be presented on March 17, 2009. Nominees must be current Master Advisor, have a minimum of two years of service to Missouri State as full-time employees with assigned advisees, and must not have received the award in the past three years. To nominate an advisor, send a short email to kathydavis@missouristate.edu by 1 p.m. Dec .8. For more information, call Kathy Davis at 6-5258.
Bears for Life will present a diaper drive from Dec. 1-13 with drop boxes in all residence halls and PSU. For more information, contact Meaghan Bonham at (573) 263-8057.
Students in Design will present a Movie Poster Exhibition Dec. 5-Jan. 1 at Moxie Cinema, 431 S. Jefferson Street. For more information, contact Frank Norton at (417) 848-1607.
The office of the provost will present a lecture by Shawn Askinosie at 7 p.m. Dec. 2 in Glass Hall 101. For more information, contact Dr. Elizabeth Rozell at 6-5576.
The Clayworks Club will present a pottery sale from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 3-4 in PSU second floor.
Ensure a smooth event; remember all equipment and setup needs must be requested 10 working days in advance. For more information, contact conference services at 6-5653.