As the first week of campus life at MSSU has wrapped, you likely had the chance to set up your dorm room, get to know your roommates, buy groceries, and finish up other moving tasks. What’s next? Going to school events might be the perfect way for you to get more accustomed to MSSU and get to know the people and opportunities around you! Katelin Crain, a freshman at MSSU from Arlington, TX was eager to make new friends at MSSU and get to know the campus.
“Going to events makes all the difference in enjoying MSSU. There are so many cool opportunities and clubs here to offer, and taking advantage of them is how I was able to make new friends in just a week of being here. To anyone looking for events with a big turnout, I’d recommend CAB’s events. I really enjoyed the Glow Foam Party.”
This article is all about highlighting this week’s (August 26 – September 1) events and recruitment meetings for clubs you can attend to get into the school spirit and find your circle!
Think Pink – Monday, August 26 at 7 p.m. in Billingsly Student Center Room 356
Hosted by Zeta Tau Alpha, Think Pink is an annual event dedicated to raising awareness for breast cancer. It is open to anyone interested in joining the sorority, and a member has commented that “Zeta Tau Alpha’s national Philanthropy is Breast Cancer Education and Awareness. 1 in 8 women will get breast cancer at one time in their lifetime. As a chapter, our motto is until 1 in 8 becomes none in 8. At this event, we invite potential new members to learn about our philanthropy and our mission. Sisters will share personal stories about loved ones who have faced the battle of Breast Cancer. We highlight our philanthropy events we put on each year. Our major events are tabling at the Pink games for Football and Basketball. At this event, we will write cards to warriors who are battling breast cancer and who are in remission. Breast Cancer awareness and education is the heart of Zeta Tau Alpha.” Be sure to attend this event if this is a mission you’re interested in, and if you wish to find a group of likeminded individuals!
President’s Ice Cream Social – Wednesday, August 28 from 12 p.m. – 1p.m. PM in Billingsly Student Center
Hosted by CAB, the President’s Ice Cream social is a great way to grab some free ice cream on a hot day and talk to other MSSU students! We hope you can stop by in between classes and attend this event.
Football Watch Party – Thursday, August 29 at 7 p.m. in the Student Life Center
Also hosted by CAB, the Football Watch Party is a fun and entertaining event where you can sit back and enjoy some football and refreshments! Make sure to attend this event if you want to relax with friends after a long day of lectures.
Club Meetings
Criminal Justice Student Association: Monday, August 26 at 12 p.m. in the Criminal Justice Building Room 145
A club dedicated to helping “furthering the knowledge of professional training in the area of criminal justice and to establishing a positive reputation in the community through support efforts.” CJSA is a great initiative for anyone looking to go into this sector. Be sure to attend the club meeting to learn more!
Caduceus Club and Women in Science: Tuesday, August 27 at 12:15 p.m. in Reynolds Hall Room 123 OR Wednesday, August 28 at 5:30 p.m. in Reynolds Hall Room 123
A club dedicated to all pre-health majors, Caduceus Club hosts many health-themed events and offers volunteering opportunities throughout the year. Women in Science is an initiative which promotes females in the STEM field through various discussions, volunteering opportunities, and collaborative events. Both of these clubs hold a great mission, and you can learn about both in the same meeting!
Clay Club: Wednesday, August 28 from 3:00 p.m.-5: p.m. in the Fine Arts Building, Room 111
The Clay Club is a therapeutic club where students come together and make different objects out of clay, fire up the objects in the kiln, and paint them. It is a fun and relaxing experience for people of all majors. Be sure to attend their first meeting to find out more!
MarComm Media Club: First meeting Tuesday September 20 from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. in the KGCS Studios, Webster Hall room 159.
MarComm Media is for anyone interested in TV, radio, writing, public relations, social media, and marketing.
