Student Diversity and Academic Support Programs

2008-2009

"Welcome Back" Picnic
September 3, 2008
Schuman Park -- 5 pm - 7 pm
All current underrepresented and female students are invited to the annual Welcome Back Picnic at 5:30 pm at Schuman Park. Food with all the trimmings provided by the Women's Leadership Institute and Student Diversity Programs. Join us for good food, good fun, and welcoming new and returning students!

SDP Annual Phonathon

Missouri S&T campus
September 2-4 & 7 2008

Our yearly fundraising event where SDP students call Missouri S&T alumni to give back to the University.  100% of the funds received are used for the SDP scholarships.

Night To Network
September 22, 2008
5:30 - 7:30 pm in the Havener Center, St. Pats Ballroom (2nd floor)
The WISE (Women in Science and Engineering Program) and SDP have organized a Night to Network for students to meet and build relationships with professional recruiters and alumni. It is the night before the fall career fair and you will have an opportunity to engage in personal contact with employers who are recruiting Missouri S & T students.  Register online at  http://wise.mst.edu/night_to_network/night_to_network.html

Diversity Showcase - Minority Recruitment Event

Missouri S&T campus

November 9, 2008

Diversity Showcase is a day where we invite students from all ethnic backgrounds to Missouri S&T and to enjoy campus activities.

SI SE PUEDE - Minority Recruitment Event (co-sponsored by SDP and SHPE)

Rolla, Missouri

November 12-14, 2008

 Si Se Puede brings talented under-represented students from the Kansas City and St. Louis area to Missouri S&T for an event filled weekend.

Fall Graduation Reception

December 5, 2008

Location: TBA

5 pm

Student Diversity Programs honors the under-represented students who are graduating from Missouri University of Science and Technology with a small reception of campus peers, administrators, and staff.

Spring 2009

3.0 Club Banquet
April 8, 2009

Matt's Steakhouse

5pm
The 3.0 Club Banquet is to recognize SDP student's academic achievement and to thank those faculty, staff, and companies who contribute to their success. Students are recognized for achieving a GPA of 3.0 or better.

Pre College Initiative (PCI) – Minority Recruitment Event (co-sponsored by SDP and NSBE)

April 17-20, 2009

 Pre College Initiative brings talented under-represented students from the St. Louis area to Missouri S&T for a spring weekend to experience campus life.

Dinner to Jazz
April 19, 2009
A dinner to jazz is a soulful production put on by the Association of Black Students. This year's Dinner 2 Jazz will consist of a fine cuisine and a live band. For more information go to www.mst.edu/~abs

Spring Graduation Reception

May 7, 2009

Location: TBA

Student Diversity Programs honors the under-represented students who are graduating from Missouri University of Science and Technology with a small reception of campus peers, administrators, and staff.