MSSU weekly activities update

(From Southern News Service)

Missouri Southern State University activities for the upcoming week will include “Specious Recollections,” a solo art exhibit by Kerra Taylor.

The exhibit opened on Nov. 8 and will run through Friday, Dec. 1 in the MSSU Spiva Art Gallery.

The public is invited to an Artist’s Talk at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1 in the gallery with a reception to follow from 2 to 4 p.m. The exhibit and event are free and open to the public.

Other activities scheduled on campus for the week of Nov. 13 include the annual “One Warm Coat” drive, four free Global Entrepreneurship Week workshops and musical recitals.

The week will be capped with the Fall Concert of the Southern Symphony Orchestra on the evening of Friday, Nov. 17 in Taylor Performing Arts Center.

Monday, Nov. 13

One Warm Coat Drive: MSSU Omicron Delta Kappa accepts clean, reusable coats, jackets and sweatshirts. Collection boxes at MSSU, SMB locations at 7th & Duquesne and Zora & N. Range Line and at Victory Ministry & Sports Complex in Joplin.

Is Entrepreneurship in Your Future? Workshop : 11 a.m. – 12 noon, Plaster Hall, Room 108. This workshop will provide helpful information on how to set yourself up for success to pursue your career goals and discuss entrepreneurship trends. Sponsored by the Missouri Southern Center for Entrepreneurship. Free. To register, visit: www.mssutraining.com/calendar-of-events

Senior Percussion Recital: Raemon Wilson, 7:30 p.m., Corley Auditorium. Free.

Tuesday, Nov. 14

One Warm Coat Drive: MSSU Omicron Delta Kappa accepts clean, reusable coats, jackets and sweatshirts. Collection boxes at MSSU, SMB locations at 7th & Duquesne and Zora & N. Range Line, and at Victory Ministry & Sports Complex in Joplin.

Why Export To South Korea? Workshop:  9:30 to 10:45 a.m., Cornell Auditorium. This workshop will cover such topics as U.S. exports to South Korea, Missouri exports to South Korea and federal and Missouri resources to assist exporters. Sponsored by the Missouri Southern Center for Entrepreneurship.  Free. To register, visit: www.mssutraining.com/calendar-of-events

Flute Studio in Recital: 7:30 p.m., Corley Auditorium.  Free.

Wednesday, Nov. 15

One Warm Coat Drive: MSSU Omicron Delta Kappa accepts clean, reusable coats, jackets and sweatshirts. Collection boxes at MSSU, SMB locations at 7th & Duquesne and Zora & N. Range Line, and at Victory Ministry & Sports Complex in Joplin.

Southern Summit: 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., Billingsly Student Center. A two-day campus-wide development event for MSSU faculty and staff.

Increasing Profitability through Data Analysis Using BizMiner Workshop: 1:30 – 2:30 p.m., Plaster Hall Room 108. BizMiner is an analytical database that provides industry financial reports for banking professionals; accounting, valuation, CRE and consulting firms; and universities. Sponsored by the Missouri Southern Center for Entrepreneurship. Free. To register, visit: www.mssutraining.com/calendar-of-events

Thursday, Nov. 16

One Warm Coat Drive: MSSU Omicron Delta Kappa accepts clean, reusable coats, jackets and sweatshirts. Collection boxes at MSSU, SMB locations at 7th & Duquesne and Zora & N. Range Line, and at Victory Ministry & Sports Complex in Joplin.

Southern Summit:  9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Billingsly Student Center. A campus-wide development event for MSSU faculty and staff.

Small Business Tax Tips Workshop: 1-3 p.m., Plaster Hall Room 102. Tax savings strategies discussed will include: hiring your minor children, renting property from a spouse, providing tax deductible health insurance for you and your family, contribution to a retirement plan, incorporating your business, and other opportunities for a tax reduction. Free. To register, visit: www.mssutraining.com/calendar-of-events

Movie “It”: 2:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., Phelps Theater. Sponsored by Campus Activities Board. Free.  For an accommodation relating to a disability, contact Craig Gullett at 417-625-9320. 

Small Business Tax Tips:  1-3 p.m., Plaster Hall, MSSU.  Featuring information to discuss tax saving strategies. Sponsored by the Missouri Southern Center for Entrepreneurship. Free. To register, visit: www.mssutraining.com/calendar-of-events

Friday, Nov. 17

One Warm Coat Drive: MSSU Omicron Delta Kappa accepts clean, reusable coats, jackets and sweatshirts. Collection boxes at MSSU, SMB locations at 7th & Duquesne and Zora & N. Range Line, and at Victory Ministry & Sports Complex in Joplin.

Movie “It”: 2:30 p.m., Phelps Theater. Sponsored by Campus Activities Board. Free. For an accommodation relating to a disability, contact Craig Gullett at 417-625-9320. 

Southern Symphony Orchestra Fall Concert:  7:30 p.m., Taylor Performing Arts Center. The orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Jeffrey Macomber, will present the premiere performance of the well-known Korean folk song Arirang.  Free.