Missouri State University

Calendar of Events 2011-2012

  

Name of Information/Event

Date , Time and Place

Event Description/Comments

Welcome BBQ

(Cohosted with AAPIO)

Saturday, August 27th, 2011.

4:00-6:00pm

Sunvilla Tower Poolside

The welcome BBQ is an event welcoming all new and old students back to school and gives everyone an opportunity to mingle, play games and enjoy good food.

Sports and Movie Nights

TBA, 2011-2012

 

These will be the perfect time for students to come together to have fun and bond while learning about other cultures. Will be notified through the AIS email and flyers.

 

 Homecoming 

October, 28th-29th, 2011

 

A theme based event is a Missouri State tradition. AIS has always been a part of Homecoming. For the past few years we have participated in the parade, Window Painting and Banner Competition. We have come in 1st and 2nd place for the parade. AIS is committed to earn the first place in the parade this year!

 

International Banquet & Show

Saturday, November 12, 2011             

PSU Ballroom and Theatre  6:00-10:00 PM

This is the  premier activity sponsored and organized by AIS. The international Banquet is the only premier event in the Springfield Community which offers a diverse showcase of all cultures represented in Missouri State student body. The first part of the banquet is food from 8-10 different countries, picked by experts and the menu changes every year. The second part of the banquet is a dreamy showacse of dances, skits, music from every corner of the world.

 

End-of-the-semester Party

TBA, 2011

Sunvilla Towers, 2nd floor

7 pm - 10:30 pm

Let's get together, relax and have fun together to celebrate the end of the semester! After a busy semester we all deserve to unwind and hang out. AIS would also like to take this change to say thank you for everybody's hard work and effort!

 

Potluck

TBA, 2011

Sunvilla Towers, 2nd floor

7 pm

This is a chance for everyone to cook and bring food from their home countries. It is a wonderful opportunity to get to know people and have a relaxing evening.

 

International Dance

Saturday, March 10, 2012

Plaster Student Union Ballroom

7:30pm - 11pm

Its time to show off the skills you earned during the Banquet. This event is designed to give everyone a chance to participate in exotic dances we performed during the banquet and get your groove on.

 

International Football Tournament/Sports Day

 

April 2012

Taco Bell field

10am - 6 pm

 

 

Time to get pumped up because AIS is giving you a chance to show your competitive side. So warm up and get ready to come show your skills. This is the real football - the most recognized popular international sport in the world...Period!

 

Relay for Life                

 

April, 2012

The Relay for Life is a fundraiser for cancer research. We will form a team that will raise money for research. On the 16th, all the different teams from MSU come together at the stadium and have an all night walk around the track. There is a theme for the event that will be announced later. It is a lot of fun and a great time to spend together.

 

End-of-the-year party

 

May 2012                  

Sunvilla Towers

6pm- 10pm

After a busy year of playing sports, dancing and all the fun we need to relax, the end-of-the-year party is just to serve this purpose. We also present AIS scholarships and announce next years officers.

Your suggestions , Feedback and ideas are always welcome . Please -mail us at AIS@Missouristate.edu