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Information Literacy Librarian Ryan Samuelson talks about how to use the media room on the second floor of the library. Melissa Witherspoon, sophomore in nursing, Victoria Idio, sophomore in nursing, Brittany Elliott, junior in nursing and Kristen Ellis, junior in nursing take part in the walking tour of library September 5.

Moffett walking tours helps students research effectively

Aleisha Solorio September 10, 2013

Moffett Library officials are hoping to boost student involvement by offering tours and workshops. The tours are designed to help students learn how to navigate the library, making it easier for them...

A common occurrence in the parking lots has come to the attention of MSU students. The Grove residents, with access to the free shuttle service, are filling in more and more of the commuter parking spots.

Number of commuters increases on campus

Mirae Duncan September 10, 2013

This semester’s increased number of students residents housed at The Grove has caused commuter parking lots to fill up on campus and has been a hot-button issue among students. “I would estimate...

Provost proposes faculty satisfaction survey

Ethan Metcalf September 10, 2013

Provost Betty Stewart proposed a new faculty survey at the Faculty Senate meeting on Aug. 22. Stewart asked the Faculty Senate to endorse the use of the Higher Education Research Institute as an efficient...

Dining program increases faculty, student interaction

Aleisha Solorio September 10, 2013

To increase informal interaction between students and faculty, student affairs and dining staff members will again be offering Lunch and Learning, a program started last year. “When students have...

Student government sets goals for year

Landry Russell September 10, 2013

Student government sets goals for year from MWSU Campus Watch on Vimeo. The Student Government Association is a student-run organization that oversees all of the other organizations on campus. But...

Students have opportunities to get engaged

Samantha Forester September 9, 2013

Students have opportunities to get engaged from MWSU Campus Watch on Vimeo. With the first few weeks of school behind them, students are going to get the opportunity to fill their free time and...

Background checks may be required of new students

Kayla Sims September 9, 2013

Background checks may be required of new students from MWSU Campus Watch on Vimeo. Midwestern State University houses approximately 1,300 of its students. But, with the recent passing of a state...

Cable, wi-fi upgraded in residence halls

Edward Grisham September 6, 2013

Cable, wi-fi upgraded in residence halls from MWSU Campus Watch on Vimeo. The freshman class is not the only thing new on campus. This fall students in the residence halls got access to faster Wi-Fi...

Campus Police help transportation department test new app

Gillian Jones September 6, 2013

App created for designated drivers from MWSU Campus Watch on Vimeo. As the fall semester welcomes back new and returning students, the Texas Department of Transportation is partnering up with three...

Nearly 100 students assigned to off-campus apartments

Nearly 100 students assigned to off-campus apartments

Ruth Black September 5, 2013

For Michael Mills, director of housing and dining services, accommodating the students in the on-campus residence halls came down to simple math. He said 771 new students requested university housing....

Enrollment numbers remain flat

Ruth Black September 5, 2013

Despite numerous recruitment efforts intended to increase enrollment, during the second week of classes, before official 12th-class-day figures are available, freshman and transfer enrollment is unofficially...

Commencement speaker Ben Carson delivers his speech at graduation in May 2013.

Committee to choose future commencement speakers

Ethan Metcalf September 5, 2013

After controversial comments made by last May's commencement speaker surgeon Ben Carson offended students and faculty, resulting in a silent protest and walkout, University President Jesse Rogers said...

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