Engage in 8!

Southeast students lock arms together during Student Convocation.

The University community enthusiastically welcomes you to Southeast Missouri State University! To assist in your transition to campus, the “Engage in 8!” program is designed to engage you in a wide array of opportunities.

Welcome to Southeast!

Whether it’s attending a theatre production, playing intramurals, going to worship, or joining a student organization, take time to explore the variety of programs and events created with you in mind. “Engage in 8!” events have appeal for all students from first year to graduate, domestic to international, traditional to non-traditional. We want you to feel comfortable attending any event as you get to know and become a part of the Southeast community.

The schedule is updated on a regular basis. Check back often for updates.

Responsible Redhawks

Southeast is committed to promoting a community of Responsible Redhawks – a community that encourages a holistic, healthy environment. We encourage you to try new experiences, meet new people, and become involved in your University. We look forward to seeing you on campus and participating in the opportunities it has to offer!

Week 4

Sand Volleyball

  • Location: Parker Field Volleyball Court
    Time: 8pm - 10pm
    Sponsored by: semoCatholic
  • Come and play some pick-up sand volleyball.

College Success and Financial Responsibilities Seminars

  • Location: University Center Main Redhawks
    Time: 3pm - 5pm
    Sponsored by: Student Support Services
  • College Success Seminars are sponsored by Academic Support Centers to provide skills and information that is beneficial to students striving to get the most out of their college experience.
    The variety of subjects covered throughout the semester are focused around the tools students need to succeed that are not covered in the classroom.

BS Game Night

  • A simple, easy-to-learn card game where people can relax and have fun!

828

  • Location: University Center Ballroom A
    Time: 8pm - 9:30pm
    Sponsored by: Campus Movement
  • We're back baby! Campus Movement (CO828) weekly meeting on Tuesdays at 8:00pm starting September 13th. Come hangout and grow in your relationship with God. There will be prizes just for entering the door along with many others every week of the year! This fall, our theme is "Reality Check" so come prepared to learn about what it really means to follow Jesus.

NPHC Hump Day

  • Location: Kent Library Stroup Fountain 
    Time: 11am - 2pm
    Sponsored by: National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)
  • Hump Day lets students just come out and relax amongst their peers, have a good time and listen to good music.

Trivia Night at the Crisp Museum

  • Location: Crisp Museum, Cultural Arts Center (CAC), River Campus
    Time: 7pm - 9pm
    Sponsored by: Crisp Museum
  • How knowledgable are you about SEMO history, Cape Girardeau, TV shows and movies, etc. Get together a group of friends (max 6) for a night of trivia at the Crisp Museum. Free coffee and snacks and prizes for the winning team. Signup required. Preregistration sign-up online at  semo.edu/museum

Lee Brice: Label Me Proud Tour w/Special Guests Michael Ray & Jackson Dean

  • Location: Show Me Center
    Time: 7pm
  • Ticket Prices: PIT: $50.50
    Reserved Seats: $50.50, $40.50, $30.50 & $25
    SAC Advantage: $15 off the first 30 tickets with a valid undergrad SEMO Redhawks ID. Limit one ticket per ID. Must have ID and purchase in person at the SMC Box Office.

Encounter

  • Location: Upstairs chapel - 512 N Pacific St.
    Time: 7pm - 8:30pm
    Sponsored by: semoCatholic
  • Come and encounter Jesus through an inspiring talk, time for prayer and the opportunity for confession. Afterwards we will gather for a small bite to eat and refreshments.

PRIDE First Meeting

  • Location: UC Heritage Room
    Time: 5pm - 6pm
    Sponsored by: Semo Pride

Watermelon Bust

  • Locaion:  Upper Bertling Field
    Time: 10am - 12pm
    Sponsored by: Lambda Chi Alpha
  • Watermelon Bust was a success last year and will be a success for this year and years to come.

SEMO Football vs Nicholls State

Week 5

SEMO Soccer vs SIU Edwardsville

  • Meg Herndon Day, IFC Greek Night

Dollar Dinner

  • Location: Newman Center Lower Hall - 512 N Pacific St.
    Time: 7pm - 8:30pm
    Sponsored by: semoCatholic
  • Come join us for a nice home-cooked meal for a dollar! Maybe you'll be challenged to a game of ping-pong too.

Anti Hazing Week

  • Location: Aacedmic Auditorium 
    Time: 7pm - 8pm
    Sponsored by: Greek Life
  • Anti Hazing Week is September 19-23, 2022. Greek Connections is an event that allows for SEMO Greek students to be educated on hazing and bring awareness of the consequences that occur in result of hazing.

College Success and Financial Responsibilities Seminars

  • Location: University Center Tribute Room
    Time: 11am - 1pm
    Sponsored by: Student Support Services
  • College Success Seminars are sponsored by Academic Support Centers to provide skills and information that is beneficial to students striving to get the most out of their college experience.
    The variety of subjects covered throughout the semester are focused around the tools students need to succeed that are not covered in the classroom.

NPHC Hump Day

  • Location: Kent Stroup Fountain
    Time: 11am - 2pm
    Sponsored by: NPHC 
  • Hump Day lets students just come out and relax amongst their peers, have a good time and listen to good music. 

Anti Hazing Week Candle Light Vigil

  • Location: Outside Kent Library
    Time: 7:30pm - 8:30pm
    Sponsored by: Greek Life Office
  • The Anti Hazing Week Candle Light Vigil is a candle light memorial service that recognizes those who have been affected or who have lost someone due to hazing.

DECA Challenge/Mock Roleplay

  • Location: Dempster 124/125/126
    Time: 6pm - 9pm
    Sponsored by: Collegiate DECA of SEMO
  • Collegiate DECA of SEMO is putting on a role-play case study competition! This is open to all students, and it will help you to improve your presentation and critical thinking skills. There are four categories to compete in: finance, management, marketing, and hospitality. This event will happen September 22nd from 6-9pm and September 23rd from 4-7pm. The overall winner of each event will receive a $10 gift card! Sign up now!

DECA Challenge/Mock Roleplay

  • Location: Dempster 124/125/126
    Time: 4pm - 7pm
    Sponsored by: Collegiate DECA of SEMO
  • Collegiate DECA of SEMO is putting on a role-play case study competition! This is open to all students, and it will help you to improve your presentation and critical thinking skills. There are four categories to compete in: finance, management, marketing, and hospitality. This event will happen September 22nd from 6-9pm and September 23rd from 4-7pm. The overall winner of each event will receive a $10 gift card! Sign up now!

SEMO Volleyball vs Tennessee State

  • Location: Houck Fieldhouse
    Time: 6pm - 8pm
    Sponsored by: SEMO Athletics
  • NPC Night, Lace Up for Pediatric Cancer, Jibbitz giveaway

Finish the Lyrics Battle hosted by LCM

  • Location: University Center Ballroom A
    Time: 6:30pm - 9pm
    Sponsored by: Lynwood College Ministry
  • Can you Finish the Lyrics of these recent pop, country, and Disney classics? Join us Friday, September 23th at 6:30 pm for a fun night of singing, laughter, and community! It will be hosted in the Ballroom A at SEMO's University Center. Come prove you're still "with it" and win awesome prizes! Please sign up in advance. 

Mummas and Pawpaws Fall Festival

  • Location: Charles Hutson Greenhouse
    Time: 9am-2pm
    Sponsored by: Department of Agriculture 
  • The second annual Fall Festival at the Greenhouse. We will have mum sales, local vendors, activies, and more! 

Breakfast with the President

  • Location: Kent Library Portico
    Time: 9:30-10:30am
    Sponsored by: Campus Life and Event Services
  • Kick off Family Weekend with breakfast with Dr. Vargas himself! Breakfast is complementary. Rain location will be in the University Center dining room. 

Tours of Academic Hall Dome

  • Location: Main Floor of Academic Hall
    Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
    Sponsored by: The Office of the President
  • Have you ever wondered how far you can see from the top of the Dome in Academic Hall? Attend one of the tours and find out. Tours end promptly at 12:00, so be sure to come early! 

Family Festivities 

  • Location: University Center, Normal Street
    Time: 10:00am-2:00pm
    Sponsored by: Campus Life & Event Services
  • Enjoy music, games, and ice cream outside on Normal Street, or come into the UC for BINGO and terrarium-making! Lunch will take place during this time on the Kent Library Portico. Rain locations will be announced if necessary. See the Family Weekend page for more details. 

Tailgating

  • Location: Bertling Street, in front of Houck Stadium
    Time: 11:30am-2:00pm
    Sponsored by: SEMO Athletics
  • Kick off the football game with appearances by the Southeast Missouri State Marching Band, Sundancers, Cheerleaders, and Rowdy! Also cheer on the football team as they stroll around the stadium in the Redhawk Walk two hours prior to kickoff. Personal tailgating space is available in the Wehking Alumni Center parking lots. 

SEMO Football vs Central Arkansas

SEMO Volleyball vs Tennessee Tech

Week 6

Family Weekend Mass and Brunch

  • Location: Catholic Newman Center - 512 N. Pacific St.
    Time: 9:30am - 12:15pm
    Sponsored by: semoCatholic
  • Bring your fam to Mass and join us afterwards for some brunch. We look forward to hearing the embarrassing stories your dad tells about you!

Family Weekend Mass and Dollar Dinner

  • Location: Catholic Newman Center - 512 N Pacific St.
    Time: 6pm - 8:30pm
    Sponsored by: semoCatholic
  • Bring your fam to Mass and join us afterwards for a delicious home-cooked meal, better than anything you'll get in the dorms!! SEMO Catholic will host $1 dinner every Sunday, unless exceptions stated (Please check Newman Calendar)
    *Dinner starts around 7pm 

NPHC Hump Day

  • Location: KENT Fountain
    Time: 11am - 2pm
    Sponsored by: NPHC
  • Hump Day lets students just come out and relax amongst their peers, have a good time and listen to good music.

Supper Stories

  • Location: Ignite House (415 N. Pacific St.)
    Time: 7pm - 8:30pm
    Sponsored by: Ignite Campus Ministry
  • Come enjoy some great homemade food while having the opportunity to learn other people's stories. You'll also have a chance to share some of your story if you would like. Everyone is welcome.

Environmental Impact II

  • Location: 178 Crisp Museum
    Time: 9am - 5pm
    Sponsored by: Crisp Museum

  • Sept. 30, 2022 - Jan. 22, 2023
    Reception Oct. 7, 4-8 p.m.

    The exhibit uses approximately 55 Artworks by 21 artists in a range of media to draw attention to the to a variety of environmental issues that are altering public awareness of growing ecological problems around the world.

Week 7

SEMO Soccer vs Lindenwood

Visiting Writer: Joshua Cross

SEMO 3-Point Shootout

  • Location: Student Recreation Center East Gym
    Time: 10am - 9pm
    Sponsored by: SEMO Rec
  • SEMO three point contest! Let's Go Redhawks!

NPHC Hump Day

  • Location: KENT Fountain
    Time: 11am - 2pm
    Sponsored by: Greek Life
  • Hump Day lets students just come out and relax amongst their peers, have a good time and listen to good music.

#StayWoke Series: Building Your Network

  • Location: University Center Ballroom A
    Time: 12pm - 1pm
    Sponsored by: Academic Support Centers
  • Learn more about various campus organizations that not only strengthen your resume, but allow you to connect and build friendships with your fellow Redhawks. Refreshments will be provided. Sponsored by the Black Faculty and Staff -Alliance (BFSA)

College Success and Financial Responsibility Seminar

  • Location: University Center Ballroom B
    Time: 3pm - 5pm
    Sponsored by: Student Support Services
  • College Success Seminars are sponsored by Academic Support Centers to provide skills and information that is beneficial to students striving to get the most out of their college experience.
    The variety of subjects covered throughout the semester are focused around the tools students need to succeed that are not covered in the classroom.

Theology on Tap

  • Location: Newman Center Lower Hall (512 N. Pacific St.)
    Time: 7pm - 8:30pm
    Sponsored by: semoCatholic
  • Good drinks, good food and good company with a talk on the big questions.

First Friday with the Arts / Environmental Scavenger Hunt

  • Location: Crisp Museum, River Campus
    Time: 4pm - 8pm
    Sponsored by: Crisp Museum
  • Come joins us for an Environmental Scavenger Hunt challenge during our First Friday with the Arts, Environmental Impact II exhibition opener, 4-8 p.m.

Environmental Impact II Reception

  • Location: Cultural Arts Center 175 - Crisp Museum Reception
    Time: 4pm - 8pm
    Sponsored by: Crisp Museum

  • Sept. 30, 2022 - Jan. 22, 2023
    Reception Oct. 7, 4-8 p.m.

    The exhibit uses approximately 55 Artworks by 21 artists in a range of media to draw attention to the to a variety of environmental issues that are altering public awareness of growing ecological problems around the world.

SEMO Volleyball vs Eastern Illinois

  • Location: Houck Fieldhouse
    Time: 6pm - 8pm
    Sponsored by: SEMO Athletics

The Fighting Gauntlet!

  • Location: Esports Arena
    Time: 6pm - 9pm
    Sponsored by: ESports
  • Do you like fighting games?! Then come test your skill in a for fun tournament where you can win a SEMO Esports/Burrito-Ville collaboration t shirt. Players will ban different fighting games against each other until one is finally picked. Come out and button mash your way to victory!

SEMO Football vs Tennessee Tech

  • Location: Houck Field
    Time: 2pm - 4pm
    Sposnored by: SEMO Athletics
  •  Impact Game, Greek Spirit Cup, Pennant giveaway

SEMO Volleyball vs Eastern Illinois

  • Location: Houck Fieldhouse
    Time: 7 - 9pm
    Sponsored by: SEMO Athletics

SEMO Soccer vs Morehead State

  • Location: Houck Field
    Time: 1pm - 3pm
    Sponsored by: SEMO Athletics
  • Hispanic Heritage Day, Senior Day, Hispanic Heritage t-shirt giveaway

Week 8

SEMO Volleyball vs Arkansas Little Rock

  • Location: Houck Fieldhouse
    Time: 6 - 8pm
    Sponsored by: SEMO Athletics

SEMO Fall Festival

  • Location: Parker Field
    Time: 5pm - 8pm
    Sponsored by: Ignite Campus Ministry
  • Come enjoy a great and free Fall Festival on campus. We'll have food, apple cider, popcorn, pumpkins to paint, carnival type games to play, prizes to win, a photo booth, some puppies to play with, and a great time to enjoy the fall weather. Bring your friends and meet some new people at the same time.

Kings in the Corner

  • Location: UC Redhawks Room
    Time: 7pm - 9pm
    Sponsored by: The Hand We've Been Dealt
  • A quick-to-learn, fun card game night, where we will teach the game and allow people to play as long as they like. Show up as early or as late as desired.

NPHC Hump Day

  • Location: KENT Fountain
    Time: 11am - 2pm
    Sponsored by: Greek Life
  • Hump Day lets students just come out and relax amongst their peers, have a good time and listen to good music. 

Halloween Decor Activity

  • Location: Crisp Museum, Cultural Arts Center, River Campus
    Time: 1pm - 4pm
    Sponsored by: Crisp Museum
  • Joins us for a time of creativity of painting a plastic skull to look real, or making a paper casket with a puzzle inside to decorate your dorm room or give away.

Halloween Decor Activity at the Crisp Museum

  • Location: Crisp Museum, Cultural Arts Center, River Campus
    Time: 1pm - 4pm
    Sponsored by: Crisp Museum
  • Joins us for a time of creativity of painting a plastic skull to look real, or making a paper casket with a puzzle inside to decorate your dorm room or give away.

Greek Blood Drive

  • Location: Student Recreation Center East Gym
    Time: 10:30am - 5:30pm
    Sponsored by: Greek Life
  • The Greek Week blood drive is a long-standing tradition on our campus, and we are proud of the outstanding support from the campus and local community that contribute to make it a success year each year.

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