Crowder College weekly update

(From Crowder College)

Academics

·         Enroll for Fall NOW. Courses are available for viewing online: https://my.crowder.edu/ICS/Academics/Public.jnz?portlet=Course_Schedules&screen=Advanced+Course+Search&screenType=next

·         NEW Students should register for Start Smart 2017. This is a short informational event for you and your family, held at each campus, to provide a jump start on the semester. Registration is available at: http://www.crowder.edu/admissions/getting-started/

·         Enrollment is NOW OPEN for the Joplin Advanced Training & Technology Center classes which will start August 21.

·         Programs currently accepting application for Fall 2017 include:

o   Paramedic: http://www.crowder.edu/academics/departments/allied-health/paramedic/

·         The Nursing Programs in Neosho & Cassville are accepting application through August 15 for Spring 2018.

o   http://www.crowder.edu/academics/departments/nursing/applications/

Athletics

·         Roughrider Soccer will begin practice August 1 with their Alumni Scrimmage on Saturday, August 5 at 2pm. For a complete schedule go to:http://crowderathletics.com/sports/msoc/2017-18/schedule

·         Crowder Baseball 2017 Skills Showcase Camps – October 1 or October 28. Open to players in grades 9-12, 10am starts. Cost is $100 per player per session. Each session is limited to 60 players. Recruiting videos will be produced for an additional fee. To register go to:http://www.crowderbaseballcamps.com/skills-and-showcase-camp.cfm

Campus Events

·         Solar Eclipse activities on the Quad on the Neosho campus, August 21, starting at 12:45pm. MARET Staff will be on hand with some information about eclipses and Campus Life will provide glasses for viewing and snacks.

·         Welcome Week activities on the Neosho campus – Vendor Fair, Wednesday, August 23, 10am-2pm near the Tatum Bell Tower. Area businesses may reserve a table by contacting our Campus Life Office at: 417.455.5644 or email: CampusLife@Crowder.edu

Community Events

·         Crowder Aggies 5^th Annual Scholarship Rodeo, August 18 & 19, 8pm nightly, Roughrider Arena, 608 Field Ave, Neosho. Mutton bustin’ will start at 7:30pm. Advanced tickets may be purchased at the Crowder Bookstore: $10 for adults & $8 for children ages 6-12. Tickets available at the gate for an additional $2 each. Special performances by “The One Armed Bandit” and we welcome back Mike “Goobie” Smith. For more information call 417.455.5720.

·         Early Learning Center at Crowder – ENROLL NOW. Children ages 3-5 (potty trained) may attend. Tuition is $10 per session with the following options: 5 days a week (M-F) $50 week (AM or PM session); 3 days a week (MWF) $30 week (AM or PM session); 2 days a week (TTh) $20 week (AM or PM session). AM session – 8:30-11am; PM session – 12:30-3pm. The Early Learning Center is located in Smith Hall on the Crowder College campus in Neosho. For more information call 417.455.5596 or email: Preschool@Crowder.edu

·         Crowder College has surplus items and vehicles available for bid. To find out more visit our website and look under the Announcement tab “Surplus Vehicles and Items Bids”. http://www.crowder.edu/2017/07/26/surplus-vehicles-and-items-bids/

·         Silver Follies will be “Making Waves”, Aug. 11-12, 7pm nightly and Sunday, Aug. 13 at 2pm. Silver Follies is a group of area senior citizens who participate in putting on an annual stage production at the college. Tickets are available at the door: $5 General Admission; Ages 12 & under are free. For more information call: Linda Rasmussen at 417.389.2454 or Bernadine Sprenkle at 417.472.6249.

Foundation

·         Annual Foundation meeting will be held August 14, 5:30pm, Wright Conference Center inside the Arnold Farber building. For more information call 417.455.5522.