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BECOMING A PART OF THE #EAGLENATION As a student at Morehead State University, you will have access to high-quality academic programs, incredible facilities and many student support services to ensure your success. However, what allows you to get the authentic MSU experience is making the most of your time outside of the classroom and becoming fully engaged in the campus community.

Once you set foot on campus, you will quickly realize there is no shortage of student activities at MSU. From Greek Life and student organizations to annual activities and events, there are so many ways you can create bonds with fellow Eagles and explore your interests to get a more fulfilling college experience.

student activities The Office of Student at Morehead State provides numerous opportunities for you to become engaged in your campus and community.

Through various involvements, the Office of Student Activities can be the place to find your home at MSU. For many students, involvement in a co-curricular program, Registered Student Organizations (RSOs), Fraternity and Sorority Life, the Student Government Association or the Campus Activities Board can provide you with the opportunity to be engaged in a manner that is comfortable for you. It can be a place to meet people with common interests, get engaged in a new experience or find people that share your values. The Office of Student Activities will enhance your student experience by complementing your academic goals.

Legacy Events Each year, MSU hosts several events that bring students, families, alumni and the community together to celebrate what it means to be an Eagle. Make sure you participate in any number of activities during events like MSU Homecoming and Family Weekend.

To learn more these and other events going on at MSU, visit events.moreheadstate.edu.

Eagle Fest

eagle linkEagle Link is the engagement platform for students to discover what is happening at MSU.

On Eagle Link, you can see events that are upcoming along with information about each event.

This platform also provides an updated list of all Registered Student Organizations at MSU. Each organization has a public page that has information about the organization, meeting times and place, as well as contact information for that organization.

Eagle Link is a great place to explore and build your own engagement experience.

Visit moreheadstate.campuslabs.com/engage.

student government association (SGA) The Student Government Association (SGA) serves as the voice and advocate for the students at Morehead State University. Through partnerships with campus departments, SGA strives to meaningfully impact the student experience. SGA also helps the engagement of the student by providing activities and events for the campus community while supporting events and activities from other campus organizations and departments.

Student Congress meets every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in 329 Adron Doran University Center. Meetings are open to the public.

For more information, visit the SGA Office at 222 Adron Doran University Center (ADUC), or www.moreheadstate.edu/sga.

@MSU_StudentGov @moreheadstatesga

Fraternity and Sorority Life With more than 16 percent of the total student population being members of a Greek letter organization, going Greek is a great way gain support, solidarity, a sense of belonging and shared social experiences that could turn into lifelong friendships.

While there is a social element to Greek organizations, fraternities and sororities value loyalty, friendship and honesty while emphasizing academic excellence and community service. MSU chapters provide over 4,000 hours in community service and raise $21,500 for local and national nonprofit organizations. Also, taking on leadership positions in your chapter provides you with opportunities to lead committees, manage budgets and build your network through interactions with both faculty and administrators, community members and leaders, and fellow Greeks both locally and nationwide.

To learn more about the recruitment process and other aspects of going Greek at MSU, visit www.moreheadstate.edu/greek.

cab crewCAB Crew is a student organization comprised of motivated individuals who play an essential role in planning and executing some of the most impactful programs for MSU’s student body.

For more information or to apply, send resumes to Jane Tenyer at j.tenyer@moreheadstate.edu.

Campus Activities Board (CAB) The mission of the Campus Activities Board (CAB) is to enhance and unify the MSU community by providing collaborative programming that will support student engagement and the co-curricular learning experience while complementing MSU’s Academic Mission.

CAB plays an integral part in planning and executing Morehead State’s legacy programs and other events, including:

• Comedians

• Cultural Awareness workshops

• EagleFest

• Family Weekend

• Holiday Carnival, as well as awareness and heritage events

• Homecoming

• Hypnotists

• Magicians

• Mental Health Awareness forums

• Movies on the Lawn

• Tailgates

@CAB_MSU @cab_msu

registered student organizationsRegistered Student Organizations (RSOs) gives you the opportunity to build the experience you want at MSU. RSOs are where you can find you people and place and develop friendships that can last a lifetime.

We have something for everyone from organizations that are connected academic department and programs to mutual interest organizations. If you don’t find your group, it is easy to form a new organization!

Categories for RSOs are:

• Academic/Honorary Greek Life

• Academically Based

• Campus Office/Departments

• Club Sports

• Community Service

• Fraternity and Sorority Life (Greek Life)

• Multiculturalism and Inclusion

• Mutual Interest or Special Interest

• Recreation and Wellness

• Religious, Spiritual or Faith-based

• Residence Life/Housing

• University Specific

Learn more at www.moreheadstate.campuslabs.com/engage.

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recreation and wellnessYou can be active and stay fit at our award-winning Recreation and Wellness Center (also known as The Rec). College Consensus named The Rec one of the top 50 campus rec centers in the U.S. – the only one in Kentucky included in the list.

In addition to serving as the epicenter for MSU’s intramural leagues, The Rec features:

• Cardio machines and running track.

• Free group fitness classes for students.

• Free weights and Hammer Strength machines.

• Rogue barbells and kettlebells.

• Swimming pool with whirlpool.

• Three basketball courts.

• Two racquetball courts.

REC AND WELLNESS

Eagle Lake

outdoor adventuresOutdoor Adventures, located in The Rec, is where students can sign up for outdoor trips, survival skills and other workshops, rent camping and hiking equipment, or kayaks and paddleboards to maximize the recreational possibilities for MSU’s Eagle Lake, the surrounding Daniel Boone National Forest or nearby Cave Run Lake.

To learn more about recreation and wellness at MSU, visit www.moreheadstate.edu/recreation.

career servicesMSU’s Office of Career Services prepares current students to enter the job market and assist Eagle alumni seeking advancement in their field. In addition to assisting you in gaining valuable experience through internships and co-ops, Career Services also offers the following services:

• Career and Internship Fairs.

• Choosing a major through TypeFocus.

• Document reviews.

• Eagle CareerNet online career management system.

• Job search coaching.

• Practice interviews.

• Suit Bank for free professional clothing.

For more information on MSU Career Services, visit www.moreheadstate.edu/career.

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Eagle Diversity Education Center The Eagle Diversity Education Center (EDEC) is dedicated to developing and sustaining an academic, social and cultural environment that embraces and supports diverse student populations. We strive to consistently generate and facilitate activities and programming that challenge, support and contribute to the continued development and success of students of color. EDEC is inclusive to all members of the University community and provides focus towards African American, Latino and Hispanic students.

EDEC services include:

• Community cultivation.

• Cultural/educational programming.

• Help the MSU family develop a better understanding of the experience of students of color.

• Student support and development.

• Support MSU’s efforts to recruit, retain and graduate students of color.

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Education Abroad While there is plenty do to on campus at MSU, education abroad programs offer students a unique educational and cultural experience. MSU is a member of several consortia and has several collaborative exchange agreements with foreign universities. International study experiences include short (summer/winter/spring) or long (semester/year) programs, as well as internships abroad.

Academic credit is available for most education options. Financial aid can often be obtained and scholarships may be available with some programs.

To learn more, visit www.moreheadstate.edu/educationabroad.

“I think the international experience is so beneficial. Coming back here, it just made me want to start traveling and experiencing more and continue to step outside of my comfort zone.”

Madison WallaceStrategic Communications Frankfort, Kentucky

eagle athletics When you become an Eagle, you will get plenty of chances to cheer on your fellow Eagles at athletic events held throughout the year.

Our Eagles are charter members of the NCAA Division I Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) and compete at the football championship subdivision level in the Pioneer Football League. Our teams have won OVC titles in sports ranging from basketball and baseball to volleyball, golf and soccer. If you do come out to cheer on MSU Athletics, you can see one of the best cheerleading squads in the nation in the Morehead State Cheerleaders, which have won 47 Universal Cheerleading Association championships since 1988.

For more information on athletic programs and events, visit www.msueagles.com.

Men’s Sports – Baseball – Basketball – Cross Country – Football – Golf – Track and Field

women’s Sports – Basketball– Beach Volleyball – Cross Country – Golf – Soccer – Softball – Track and Field – Volleyball

Co-ed sports – Rifle

spirit squads– Cheerleading– Dance Team

ALL MSU ATHLETIC EVENTS ARE FREE TO STUDENTS WITH YOUR EAGLECARD!

living on campusWhether it’s your classmates, your roommates or your fellow Eagles in your residence hall, there’s plenty of ways to connect and make your MSU experience even better.

When you live on campus, you are closer to all things MSU, whether you want to walk to dining halls and classrooms, meet with faculty or staff, or link up with student organizations.

RHAThe Resident Housing Association (RHA) is a liaison between MSU’s Office of Student Housing and the students residing in MSU-affiliated housing. RHA seeks to inspire growth, leadership and involvement of MSU students through the development and utilization of advocacy, programming, and campus pride and spirit.

Become an RA The resident advisor (RA), although assigned to a specific floor, is responsible for the well-being of all residents within his/her residence hall community. The primary role of the RA is to build a welcoming and inclusive community within the residence halls while assisting residents in achieving their goals, both personally and academically.

To apply for an RA position, visit www.moreheadstate.edu/raselection.

@morehead_rha @morehead_rha@moreheadstaterha

From student to alumni As you complete your college degree, you will go from being an Eagle student to joining tens of thousands who have walked across the stage at graduation to officially become an MSU alumnus. Whether you are a student or a graduate, there are plenty of ways to stay connected to the #EagleNation for the rest of your life.

Current Eagles can join Student Alumni Ambassadors (SAA), a group of 30 dedicated MSU students who represent the University and serve as a link between current students and alumni. SAA members serve as the official host group of the University and the Alumni Association. They are also active in the recruitment of new students, promoting the University and participating in the organization of major events like Homecoming, Spring Gala, Graduation Celebration and Alumni Reunions (you can learn more at alumni.moreheadstate.edu/saa).

When you become an MSU alumnus, there are plenty of ways to stay connected with your alma mater through the MSU Alumni Association. Alumni from Lexington, Louisville and Cincinnati attend annual networking events in Kentucky and other parts of the country. You can donate to MSU and provide future MSU Eagles a pathway to a college education and future success. Plus, you can take advantage of a variety of benefits for yourself and your family.

To learn more, visit alumni.moreheadstate.edu.

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Time to Get Involved at MSU Now that you know the benefits of getting involved at MSU, make sure you connect with MSU on social media to find out what is happening on campus and connect with others who have the same enthusiasm for being an Eagle. We hope that while you are a student at MSU, this information will help you make your authentic MSU experience even more memorable and worthwhile.

To learn more about Morehead State University, visit www.moreheadstate.edu.

MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity, educational institution.