Crowder College weekly update

(From Crowder College)

Academic Information

·         2^nd 8 week classes are available, so it isn’t too late to enroll for Spring 2016. 2^nd 8 week classes begin the week of March 7.Check out the courses available at:https://my.crowder.edu/ICS/Academics/Public.jnz?portlet=Course_Schedules&screen=Advanced+Course+Search&screenType=next

·         Graduation is just around the corner, May 14. It is time to place your orders for cap, gown, and announcements. Find out more: http://www.crowder.edu/services/records/graduation/

·         Crowder College’s Educational Opportunity Center will host several workshops to help anyone interested in attending a college or technical school complete the FAFSA (Free Application Federal Student Aid). For more information go to: http://www.crowder.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/2016-FAFSA-PR-and-Schedule-01-22-2016.pdf or contact our EOC Office at 417.455.5475 or 866-822-1362.

·         Graduation & Transfer Fair will be held Thursday, March 10, in Wright Conference Center on the Neosho campus. For more information contact Beth Gandy, Career & Transfer Coordinator, 417.455.5618.

Student Activities

·         The BSU is sponsoring a Chili Feed with Campus Life, Feb. 11 in the Student Center on the Neosho campus, 10:30am until it is gone.

·         CAMP Program & CCLU will be sponsoring a Cesar Chavez Blood Drive, March 1, 9am-4pm, in the Student Center on the Neosho campus. This event is open to the public. For more information call 417.455.5683.

Roughrider Athletics

·         The Roughrider Women’s Basketball team is now 14-12 on the season. They will play at home, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 6:00pm, vs. State Fair (Play 4 Kay night) and at Jefferson, Saturday, Feb. 13, at 2pm. For a complete schedule go to: http://crowderathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2015-16/schedule

·         Roughrider Softball opened this past week 4-0 defeating several Texas teams. Their 1^st home game will be Feb. 25 @ 2pm. For more information go to: http://crowderathletics.com/sports/sball/2015-16/schedule

·         Roughrider Baseball opened 2-0 this season on the road. Their 1^st home game will be Feb. 11 @ 2pm. Check out their schedules for more information:http://crowderathletics.com/sports/bsb/2015-16/schedule

·         Roughrider Soccer will hold its 34^th Annual Thunderdome indoor soccer event, March 18-19. Plan to enter and team and watch for registration updates. Contact Coach Brad Smith for more information: 417-455-5443 or email: BradSmith@Crowder.edu

Crowder Foundation Events

·         Buy a Book. Build a Future. Local author Allen Kent is donating 100% of the proceeds of all book sales to benefit the Crowder College Behavior Support Center. The goal is to sell 42,000 books before June 30. Find out more: https://501auctions.com/buyabook

Campus Community Events

·         Art Exhibit in Longwell Museum, Feb 9 -25, April Davis - 2015 TH Benton Art Show Grand Prize winner. She is a sculptor and painter, born and raised in Texas before returning to her father, Lowell Davis’s roots in Carthage, MO to live near Red Oak II to raise her family.  Artist reception Feb. 13, 4-6pm. Normal museum hours are Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm. This event is free and open to the public. Please call the museum at 417-455-5470 if you have questions.

·         Crowder College will be hosting their annual High School Speech & Debate competition, Feb. 12-13, on the Neosho campus. For more information contact Kristen Stout, 417.455.5703.

·         Phi Theta Kappa Spring Induction ceremony will be held Sunday, Feb. 21 at 2pm in Wright Conference Center. Students eligible for PTK membership should receive invitations to the event. For more information contact Suzanne Puckett, SuzannePuckett@Crowder.edu or Peter Broglio, PeterBroglio@Crowder.edu