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Hamm, the author of five poetry collections, will share his work and discuss his experiences as a writer. A question and answer session will follow the reading, giving students and community members an opportunity to engage with Hamm about his poetry and creative process. Hamm’s poetry collections include O Death, Drinking Guinness With the Dead: Poems 2007-2021, The Inheritance, American Ephemeral and Lessons in Ruin.

The Paying for College Workshops are open to all high school and transfer students, regardless of whether they plan to attend SEMO. Each session will feature resources from the Missouri College & Career Attainment Network (MOCAN), a presentation from Student Financial Services, and opportunities to receive one-on-one assistance with financial aid, completing the FAFSA and planning next steps. A complimentary dinner will be provided at each workshop.

The McNair Scholars is a selective Federal program with the goal to support and encourage academically motivated upperclassmen who are first-generation college students from low-income backgrounds to pursue education and gain their terminal degrees. One condition of this program is participation in the McNair Heartland Research Conference, which brings together talented students from Missouri, Kansas and Nebraska.

Health Professions Day gives students a firsthand look at SEMO's healthcare programs through interactive activities, laboratory tours and academic sessions designed to help them explore career paths in the health professions. "Choosing a career in healthcare is a significant and rewarding decision," said Dr. Kyle Schneider, interim director of SEMO’s School of Health Sciences.

The partnership brings the SEMO Career Accelerator to the University, giving students opportunities to explore career fields, work with peers from other universities and build portfolios demonstrating their skills. The program launched this fall through SEMO's College of Humanities and Social Sciences.

The Arrow has been nominated for awards in six different categories, showcasing their diverse abilities in audio/video, sports reporting and photography, among other categories.

The FM director leads a comprehensive organization responsible for engineering, maintenance, utilities, capital project support, and ensuring campus facilities and infrastructure support the University’s mission, strategic priorities, and long-term goals. “Doug brings a broad knowledge of facilities operations from a career in energy and the military,” said Vice President for Finance and Administration Dr. Corey Bradford.

The Man and Woman of the Year awards recognize outstanding student leaders at SEMO who demonstrate academic excellence, campus involvement and a commitment to community service. Candidates are nominated by recognized University student organizations. Deppe is an agribusiness major with an emphasis in agricultural communication and a minor in integrated marketing communication.

Model UN is an academic simulation activity where students act as diplomats representing different countries to debate and solve global issues. Before the conference, delegates research their assigned countries and a variety of international topics, tackling issues such as national security, human rights and global peace. During the conference, students use that research to debate issues, negotiate with other delegates and work toward solutions.

The Gold designation recognizes institutions that demonstrate strong outcomes and support systems for military-connected students, including academic success, career preparation, financial assistance and access to resources that help students transition from military service to higher education. The Military Spouse Friendly School designation recognizes institutions that support military spouses pursuing their education while navigating the demands of military family life.