Below are several upcoming events at Missouri State University-West Plains, 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. 1 – Labor Day holiday. Classes will not meet; offices closed.
Sept. 9 – “Abandoned Ozarks II: Forgotten Schoolhouses,” 6 to 7 p.m., Ozarks Heritage Resource Center inside the Garnett Library. Presented by acclaimed regional photographer and author, Robert McCormick explores the history of early education in the remote rural areas of the beautiful Ozark Mountain country and the sociological impact of these forgotten gems of early America. For more information, call 417-255-7945.
Sept. 17 – Annual Grizzly Club Picnic and Special Community Welcome for Chancellor Zora Mulligan, 5 to 6:30 p.m., West Plains Civic Center Exhibit Hall. Meet Chancellor Zora Mulligan and help Missouri State University-West Plains and the Grizzly Club celebrate the 2025-26 athletic season. RSVP by Sept. 8 to 417-255-7975 or WPAthletics@MissouriState.edu. For more information, email RachelPeterson@MissouriState.edu.
Sept. 29 – “Jazz Ensemble: Autumn Leaves” 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the Smith-London Centennial Bell Tower. Many popular and seasonal songs will be played by the MSU-WP Jazz Ensemble. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. In the event of rain, the concert will be held indoors. For more information, email RockyLong@MissouriState.edu or call 417-255-7291.
