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Coffee and Bagels

We are thankful for our Student Affairs team! Join us for coffee, bagels and fellowship with your Student Affairs colleagues.

CAREERS IN STUDENT AFFAIRS MONTH

Click to explore NASPA’s free content on talent management and career development all month long.

MSU TRAVEL TRAINING

MSU Travel Team will review guidelines and how to submit requests and expense reports in Concur. Each area has an assigned training time.

Winter is Coming: Prep Tips for the South

Southern winters can be unpredictable—and when cold weather hits Mississippi, even a light freeze can cause major disruptions. Winter is Coming: Prep Tips for the South is a seasonal preparedness course designed to help Mississippi State University students, faculty, and staff get ready for winter weather with practical, Southern-specific tips.

Do You Want to Build a Go-Bag?

Emergencies can happen anytime—are you ready to grab and go? Do You Want to Build a Go-Bag? is a hands-on preparedness course that teaches Mississippi State University students, faculty, and staff how to create a personalized emergency “go-bag” tailored for campus life, travel, or home use.

De-escalation Training: Handling Confrontations

This training course equips Mississippi State University students, faculty, and staff with practical tools to safely and effectively manage confrontational situations through de-escalation techniques. Whether interacting with a distressed individual, managing a disruptive situation, or responding to verbal aggression, participants will learn how to reduce tension, maintain control, and promote a safer campus environment.

Weathering the Storm: Severe Weather Prep

Mississippi weather can change quickly—are you prepared? Weathering the Storm: Severe Weather Preparedness is a practical training course designed to help Mississippi State University students, faculty, and staff understand how to prepare for, respond to, and recover from severe weather events that may impact campus.

Maroon Alerts Decoded: What should you do?

When a Maroon Alert goes out, do you know how to respond? Maroon Alerts Decoded: What Should You Do? is a quick and informative course designed to help Mississippi State University students, faculty, and staff understand the university’s emergency notification system and how to take the right action—fast.