Missouri State University-West Plains Student Life

09/04/2026

More fun things happening on campus this semester!

Calling all co****le players! Our co****le tournament on October 21 will be here before you know it. In order to help shake the rust off, we are hosting a co****le accuracy challenge on Wednesday, September 9th!

Join us in the commons between Melton and Hass-Darr Hall between 9 am - 1 pm to compete in this free competition. Each participant will be given 16 throws and the person with the highest total score will be declared the winner and receive a $25 Drago College Store/Grizzly Grounds gift card!

*Must be a current MSU-WP student, staff, or faculty to enter.

09/03/2026

Good morning, Grizzlies! We are collaborating again with Grizzly E-Sports to bring you the second video game challenge of the semester. It will be taking place TODAY from noon to 4 PM in the Student Union in Hass-Darr, so come out and try to get the highest Tetris score. The student with the highest score will receive a $25 gift card to The Drago College Store/Grizzly Grounds. 🐻🎮

09/02/2026

Come hiking with us!

Who's ready to go hiking?! Our fall hiking trip sign-up is now active! Join us as we load up and head to Alley Spring for a nice fall outing!

More info can can be found on the registration link:
👉https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/v0t8AJzd64

09/01/2026

Happening this afternoon in the Neurodiversity and Autism Center! Help us find Grizz!

08/27/2026

Our first of several video game challenges are underway in the student union! We have partnered with the Grizzly Esports team to see who can run the fastest time trial on Rainbow Road.

The student with the fastest time will receive a $25 Drago College Store/Grizzly Grounds gift card!

Students may attempt the challenge twice.
Come out and participate!

08/20/2026

The week is winding down, but the activities are still going strong!

Do you like coffee? How about FREE coffee? You SGA student leaders will be passing out free coffee, donuts and juice from 8:30 - 10:30 am.

Later this evening, Bills Xtreme Adventure will be back on campus with their professional laser tag from 6-8 pm in the Student Recreation Center. This student-favorite event is one you definitely don't want to miss!

08/20/2026

We had a BLAST hosting our annual Block Party! We love getting to put on these events and help our students get connected to campus!

Go Grizzlies!

08/19/2026

More festivities happening today from 11-1 at The Rec!

08/19/2026

We've made it to the half-way point of the week!

Be sure to stop by the Rec from 11 am - 1 pm for What's In West Plains (formerly Sample West Plains) then bust out the swimsuits for an evening of free swim at the West Plains Aquatic Center from 6-8 pm!

08/18/2026

Happy Tuesday, Grizzlies!

Be sure to check out today's events. Free personalized necklaces, games, food, drinks, prizes, and snow cones. What else could you need?!