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

·         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 16-14 on the season. They will play at home, Tuesday, Feb. 23, 7:00pm, vs. Jefferson, in the quarterfinal round of the Region 16 tournament. A win will place the Roughriders in the semifinals to be held at Ozark Christian College, Joplin, Feb 25. For a complete schedule go to: http://crowderathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2015-16/schedule

·         Roughrider Softball are now 7-1 on the season. Their 1^st home game will be Feb. 25 vs. NEO @ 2pm. For more information go to:  http://crowderathletics.com/sports/sball/2015-16/schedule

·         Roughrider Baseball are now 8-2 on the season. They play at home Feb. 25 & 26, @ 2pm, Feb 27 @ 1pm, and Feb. 28 at noon. 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 Show in Longwell Museum, March 1-18, Lyle Welch. An Artist reception will be held Friday, March 4, 5-7 pm. Welch is an Emeritus professor at Monmouth College in Monmouth, IL. Welch’s works are complex sculptures based around a variety of geometric forms. For more information call: 417.455.5470 or go to: http://longwellmuseum.weebly.com/exhibits.html

·         Crowder Theatre Department production The Belle of Amherst, March 10-12, 7:30pm nightly, plus 2pm matinee on Saturday. Tickets are: $8-adults; $5-senior citizens; $4-Crowder students and staff, free for children. For more information call: 417.455.5458 or visit our facebook page: fb.com/crowdertheatre