Below are several upcoming events at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP), many of which are open to the community. Feel free to clip this calendar and keep it for your reference to make sure you don’t miss any events that might interest you. Also listed are several important dates on the university’s calendar that area residents might want to keep in mind.
Sept. 30 – Grizzly Volleyball vs. Neosho County Community College, 6:30 p.m., West Plains Civic Center arena.
Oct. 1 – “How to Create a Family Archive” presentation hosted by the Ozarks Heritage Research Center, 6 p.m., Garnett Library, 304 W. Trish Knight St. Admission free. Light refreshments served. For more information, call 417-255-7945.
Oct. 3 – State of the University address featuring MSU System President Richard “Biff” Williams and MSU-WP Chancellor Dennis Lancaster, 2 p.m., Carol Silvey Student Union in Hass-Darr Hall.
Oct. 3-6 – Grizzly Invitational Volleyball Tournament at the West Plains Civic Center. For complete schedule information, visit MSUWPGrizzlies.com.
Oct. 7 – Pops Concert by MSU-WP University/Community Band, 7 p.m., the Commons between Melton and Hass-Darr Halls. Admission free; bring lawn chairs. Email RockyLong@MissouriState.edu for more information.
Oct. 10-11 – Fall break. Classes will not meet, offices open.
Oct. 14 – Annual Bo Pace Grizzly Golf Classic Tournament at the West Plains Country Club. For event details, call 417-255-7240 or visit WP.MissouriState.edu/GrizzlyGolf.
Oct. 16 – Grizzly Volleyball vs. Mineral Area College, 6:30 p.m., West Plains Civic Center arena. The team’s sophomores will be recognized.
Oct. 19 – Grizzly Volleyball Tri-Match at the West Plains Civic Center arena. Grizzlies will play Labette Community College at 11 a.m. and Fort Scott Community College at 3 p.m.
Oct. 25 – Dark Ozarks presentation hosted by the Ozarks Heritage Research Center, 6 p.m., Garnett Library, 304 W. Trish Knight St. Admission free. Light refreshments served. For more information, call 417-255-7945.