Crowder College weekly update

(From Crowder College)

The College will be CLOSED Friday, October 13 for Fall Break.

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

·         Show Me Crowder is October 25. Area high school students are invited to get a chance to see what Crowder has to offer. Registration for high school juniors, seniors, homeschool students, and families are encouraged. Find out more at: http://www.crowder.edu/admissions/show-me-crowder/

Athletics

·         Roughrider Soccer is now 7-5-1 on the season. They will play Wed., Oct. 11, at Maple Woods, 2pm then at Allen County, Sat., Oct 14 at 3pm.  For a complete schedule go to: http://crowderathletics.com/sports/msoc/2017-18/schedule

·         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

·         Crowder Baseball 2017 Skills Showcase Camps – 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

Campus Events

·         Missouri Alternative & Renewable Energy Technology (MARET) Center will host a show-and-tell on the Neosho Campus Quad, Tuesday, Oct. 10 from 10am-2pm, including free food and renewable energy demonstrations. This event is brought to you by the MARET staff and the Public Relations class at Crowder.

·         Show Me Crowder will be held Wed., Oct 25. This event is for high school Juniors/Seniors and anyone interested in finding out more about Crowder College. This event is held on the Neosho campus. For more information contact our Admissions Office at 417.455.5709 or register at: http://www.crowder.edu/admissions/show-me-crowder/

·         Vet Tech program is accepting pet phots for the 2018 calendar. Submission of high quality digital photos to Shawna Estep in Williams Building Room 141 or email: SEstep@Crowder.edu. Deadline is Thurs., Oct. 19 at noon.

·         Crowder Theatre Auditions for A Good Old Fashioned Redneck Christmas will be held Oct 11 & 12, 5-7PM (cold reading and improv). For more information email: Theatre@Crowder.edu

·         Pet and Play Station by Faithful Friends Animal Advocates will be on the Neosho campus Thursday, Oct. 12, 9:30am-noon in the Quad.Need a little mid-term stress relief? Come out and enjoy the animals. Need Service Seed hours? They will have volunteer sign-up sheets for those wanting to fulfill their Service Seed requirements at the FFAA Shelter. This event is brought to you by the Public Relations class in conjuncion with FFAA, Crowder SSC & Crowder Counseling.

·         Vet Tech Week is Oct 16-20. The Crowder Vet Tech program has several events scheduled including:

o   Pooch Smooch Kissing Booth – Oct 18, 2-4 pm, Student Center donations to Faithful Friends

o   Dog Wash – Oct 16, 3-6 pm, Williams Ag Bldg, Vet Tech (North end of building). Call 417.455.5590 or email: ShawnaEstep@Crowder.edufor an appointment.

o   Pet Photo Contest for 2018 calendar - Photos for the Pet Photo Contest are due Thursday Oct. 19, at noon.  E-Mail the highest quality digital images of your pets, horses, sugar-gliders, baby calves or iguana. Winners will be placed on the 2018 Calendar that will be sold in the bookstore.

Community Events

·         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/

·         Crowder Theatre presents Dracula, Oct 19-21, 7:30pm nightly + 2pm matinee on Sat., Oct. 21. 
Tickets available: $8-general admission; $5-Senior Citizens; $4-Crowder Students/Staff.

·         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.

·         The Crowder Vet Tech program has pets for adoption. Check out the dogs and cats available:http://www.crowder.edu/academics/departments/agriculture/vet-tech/pet-adoption/

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