Crowder College weekly update

(From Crowder College)

The College will be closing at noon on Friday, Sept. 29, for a college-wide in-service training.

Academics

·         Enroll in 2^nd 8 week classes which start October 16:  https://my.crowder.edu/ICS/Academics/Public.jnz?portlet=Course_Schedules&screen=Advanced+Course+Search&screenType=next

Athletics

·         Roughrider Soccer team defeated State Fair this past weekend to bring their season record to 5-3-1. They will play at home Tues., Sept. 26 at 4pm vs Jefferson.  Campus Life will host a free cookout from 3:45-5:30pm. For a complete schedule go to:http://crowderathletics.com/sports/msoc/2017-18/schedule

·         Crowder Baseball 2017 Skills Showcase Camps – October 1 or October 29. 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

·         The Roughrider Women’s Basketball team will kick off their season scrimmages Oct. 14. Season Opener will be at home on Wednesday, Nov. 1 at 6pm. For a complete game schedule go to: http://crowderathletics.com/sports/wbkb/2017-18/schedule

Campus Events

·         R&L Carriers will have a travelling truck display on campus Thursday, Sept. 28. Find out the careers

·         Blood Drive, October 3, 9am-2pm in the Student Center on the Neosho campus.

·         PTK New Member Induction will be held Sunday, Oct. 1, 2pm.

Community Events

·         Joshua Knott Exhibit in Longwell Museum, Aug. 17-Oct 12, 9am-6:30pm, M-F. Artist reception Oct. 6, 5-7pm. Artist statement: Art and life both happen in fragments. For me, the process of making art is the act of reconfiguring those fragments. The exhibit is free and open to the public.

·         Renewable Energy Forum, Oct. 12 6:30-8pm in the Roy Blunt Center for Missouri Alternative & Renewable Energy Technology (MARET) – Open house with vendors in the alternative energy field

For more information call: 417.455.5422

·         Community Education classes have been scheduled for the fall semester in Neosho. These short workshops are for community members as they are geared towards hobbies and special interests. See a complete list of classes, dates, times and cost at: http://www.crowder.edu/community-education/neosho/

·         Celebrate MARET (Missouri Alternative & Renewable Energy) will be held Monday, October 23, 6pm in the Elsie Plaster Community Center. This marks the 25^th year Crowder has been designated MARET by the state legislature and next year marks the 40^th year of alternative energy classes. Induction of the inaugural member to the Alternative Energy Hall of Fame will presented at the event. This event is free and open to the public.

Foundation

·         Win a Honda Fit raffle for the 15^th Annual Festival of Wreaths.  Tickets are $50 each with only 500 being sold! Drawing will take place at the 15^th Annual Festival of Wreaths, Nov. 14. Purchase tickets online: winahondafit.com or call the Foundation Office at 417.455.5646.

·         28^th Annual Scholarship Banquet will be held Monday, October 9, Bob Sneller Gymnasium. Annually the Foundation holds the event inviting scholarship donors and recipients. If you would like to become a scholarship donor please visit with our Foundation Office at: 417.455.5646

·         Mark your calendar for the 15^th Annual Festival of Wreaths, Nov. 14. This is the single largest fundraising event for the Foundation. Watch for more information or call: 417.455.5646