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 & 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.

·         Spring Break is March 21-25. The college will be open all week except Friday, March 25, in observance of Good Friday.

·         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.

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 wrapped up their season, 17-15. Congratulations on a great season!

·         Roughrider Softball are now 10-1 on the season. They play at home March 2, 3, 5, 6 & 9. For more information go to:  http://crowderathletics.com/sports/sball/2015-16/schedule

·         Roughrider Baseball are now 9-6 on the season. They play at home March 1, 5 & 6.  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

·         The inaugural Roughrider Car Show will be held April 30, 10am-3pm, in the Farber parking lot on the Neosho campus. Registration is now available: https://squareup.com/store/crowder-college-foundation-2

·         Evening of Jazz 2016 is April 26 at the Neosho Civic. Reservations for a table of 8 - $275; Open seating $30 per ticket. Registration is now available: https://squareup.com/store/crowder-college-foundation-2

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

·         The annual High School Business Competition will be held Wednesday, March 30.

·         The 47^th Annual Aggie Day will be held March 31.