Oct. 3
The Artist-Lecture Series will present motivational speaker Bill Strickland at 7 p.m. in Akin Auditorium. After growing up in Pittsburgh’s inner city, Strickland founded a jobs training center and community arts program to give disadvantaged kids and adults opportunities for a better future. He is the author of Make the Impossible Possible: One Man’s Crusade to Inspire Others to Dream Bigger and Achieve the Extraordinary. He also founded the Grammy-winning MCG Jazz, an organization to preserve, present and promote jazz. It presents concerts, workshops, and recordings to strengthen the jazz community. Admission is $20 to general public; $18 for senior citizens, active-duty military, and MSU alumni; free to MSU students, faculty, and staff with ID. Tickets are available at the Clark Student Center Information Desk. For tickets or more information, contact the Office of Student Affairs at 940-397-7400 or [email protected].
Oct. 4
The Speakers & Issues Series presents artist and forensic sculptor Amanda Danning at 7 p.m. at the Wichita Falls Museum of Art at MSU Texas. Danning has achieved recognition, in part, through her consulting work with the Smithsonian Institute. Her facial reconstructions have been the subjects of exhibits at the National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C., the National Buffalo Soldier Museum, and the Bullock Texas State History Museum. Her work has also been displayed on programs shown on the History Channel and the National Geographic Channel. With over 20 years of professional experience and an advanced degree in sculpture, Danning has more than a hundred portraits in museums across the nation. She has gained extensive experience in the museum industry working as a designer, fabricator, and exhibit director. Contact Sally Henschel at 940-397-4731 for more information.
The Department of Music will present the University Choir and the Midwestern Singers in concert at 7:30 p.m. in Akin Auditorium. Call 940-397-4267 for more information.
Oct. 4-7
The Department of Theatre will present Dracula by Steven Dietz at 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7, in the Fain Fine Arts Center Theatre. The play is based on Bram Stoker’s novel of the Transylvanian vampire and those who want to stop him from taking new victims. General admission tickets are $10. Price is $8 for pre-college students, senior citizens, and military. MSU students, faculty, and staff will be admitted free. For more information or for season ticket or group ticket information, call the box office at 940-397-4393, the publicity office at 940-397-4399, or the Department of Theatre at 940-397-4670.
Oct. 5
Women’s soccer vs. Texas Woman’s University at 7 p.m. at the MSU soccer field. Call 940-397-4779 for more information.
Oct. 5-7
The Office of Student Transition Services will host Family Weekend 2018, a time for families to join their MSU student for a time of fun and college memories. Events include the Caribfest cultural festival, an outdoor movie, fun and games at the Quad, and family tailgating before the Mustangs-Texas A&M Commerce football game Saturday night. Call the Office of Student Transition Services at 940-397-4500 for more information.
Oct. 6
Volleyball vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville at 2 p.m. in D.L. Ligon Coliseum. Call 940-397-4779 for more information.
Football vs. Texas A&M-Commerce at 7 p.m. at Memorial Stadium. Alumni Spirit Event and Membership Kickoff drive begins at 5:30 p.m. in the stadium parking lot. Call 940-397-4779 for more information about game. Call 940-397-4121 for information about alumni membership and spirit event.
Oct. 7
Women’s soccer vs. Texas A&M-Commerce at 1 p.m. at the MSU soccer field. Call 940-397-4779 for more information.
Oct. 8
The Red River Reading Series will present Dr. Donovan Irven, with students Erica Bourland and Haylee Fowler sharing poetry and prose at 4 p.m. in Legacy Hall’s Multipurpose Room. Admission is free and refreshments will be served. Contact Dr. John Schulze at [email protected] for more information.
Oct. 9
The Center for Continuing Education will host Computers for Seniors from 10-11:30 a.m. Learn basic computer skills, how to organize files, save pictures, surf the web, email with attachments, and much more in this specialized class. Cost is $25. Call Continuing Education at 940-397-4307 or visit msutexas.edu/conted for more information or to register.
Volleyball vs. Texas A&M-Commerce at 6 p.m. in D.L. Ligon Coliseum. Call 940-397-4779 for more information.
The Lamar D. Fain College of Fain Fine Arts will host a 40th Anniversary Celebration that will begin with a reception at 5:30 p.m. in the Fain Fine Arts Center Atrium and an open house of the newly remodeled building. Call 940-397-4243 for more information.
The Juanita Harvey Art Gallery will host an opening reception for an alumni exhibition from 6-8 p.m. Call 940-397-4264 for more information.
Oct. 11
The Political Science Department will host a screening of Run Like the Devil, a documentary by Steve Mims about the 2018 senate race between Ted Cruz and Beto O’Rourke, at 7 p.m. at the Wichita Falls Museum of Art at MSU Texas. Visit runlikethedevil2018.com for tickets.
Men’s soccer vs. Eastern New Mexiso at 7 p.m. at the MSU soccer field. Call 940-397-4779 for more information.
The Department of Music will host Octubafest at 7:30 p.m. in Akin Auditorium. Call 940-397-4267 for more information.
Oct. 11-13
The Department of Theatre will present Dracula by Steven Dietz at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in the Fain Fine Arts Center Theatre. The play is based on Bram Stoker’s novel of the Transylvanian vampire and those who want to stop him from taking new victims. General admission tickets are $10. Price is $8 for pre-college students, senior citizens, and military. MSU students, faculty, and staff will be admitted free. For more information or for season ticket or group ticket information, call the box office at 940-397-4393, the publicity office at 940-397-4399, or the Department of Theatre at 940-397-4670.
Oct. 13
Men’s soccer vs. West Texas A&M at 7 p.m. at the MSU soccer field. Call 940-397-4779 for more information.
Oct. 15-16
Men’s golf will host the MSU Texas Invitational at the Wichita Falls Country Club. Call 940-397-4779 for more information.
Oct. 16
The Center for Continuing Education will host Social Media for Seniors from 10-11:30 a.m. Discover how to connect with family and old friends through different avenues of social media. Learn the basic pros and cons of Facebook, Messenger, Instagram and Twitter, and receive a road map to set up accounts. Cost is $25. Call Continuing Education at 940-397-4307 or visit msutexas.edu/conted for more information or to register.
Oct. 18
The Center for Continuing Education will host iPhone/iPad for Seniors from 10-11:30 a.m. An introduction to the iPad and iPhone. Tips, tricks, and hints on how to get the most out of your Apple product. Cost is $25. Call Continuing Education at 940-397-4307 or visit msutexas.edu/conted for more information or to register.
The Department of Music will host a faculty recital with Dr. Andrew Allen on saxophone at 7:30 p.m. in Akin Auditorium. Call 940-397-4267 for more information.
Oct. 19
The women’s cross country team will host the MSU Texas 5K Invitational. Location to be announced. Call 940-397-4779 for more information.
Volleyball vs. Western New Mexico at 5:30 p.m. in D.L. Ligon Coliseum. Call 940-397-4779 for more information.
Women’s soccer vs. UT-Permian Basin at 8 p.m. at the MSU soccer field. Call 940-397-4779 for more information.
Oct. 20
Volleyball vs. UT-Permian Basin at 2 p.m. in D.L. Coliseum. Call 940-397-4779 for more information.
Oct. 21-28
Midwestern State University’s “Texas-Sized Homecoming” is Oct. 21-28. Homecoming is a time for alumni and MSU friends to visit the campus and show today’s students the spirit of MSU Texas stays with you. Call the Office of Student Involvement at 940-397-4500 for more information.
Oct. 21
Women’s soccer vs. Angelo State at 1 p.m. at the MSU soccer field. Call 940-397-4779 for more information.
Oct. 23
Volleyball vs. Texas Woman’s University at 6 p.m. in D.L. Ligon Coliseum. Call 940-397-4779 for more information.
The Music Series at Akin presents the Miro Quartet at 7:30 p.m. in Akin Auditorium. The quartet – Daniel Ching, violin; William Fedkenheuer, violin; John Largess, viola; and Joshua Gindele, cello – have served as the quartet-in-residence at The University of Texas Butler School of Music since 2003. Each of the musicians teaches classes at UT and conducts master classes at universities and conservatories around the world. General admission tickets are $23-25 and may be purchased by contacting the music department at 940-397-4267, or visiting msufineartstickets.com. Cash or check payments may be mailed to Music Series at Akin, MSU Department of Music, 3410 Taft Blvd., Wichita Falls, Texas 76308.
Oct. 24
The All-school picnic and Maverick T. Mustang’s 12th birthday party will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Sunwatcher Plaza. Cost is $5 per person. Call 940-397-4500 for more information.
Oct. 25
In the spirit of the State Fair of Texas, the MSU Texas Fair will be held beginning at 6 p.m. at the Nocona Trail parking lot near D.L. Ligon Coliseum. Then get a sneak peak at the men’s and women’s basketball teams during Mustangs Madness at 9 p.m. in D.L. Ligon Coliseum. Call 940-397-4500 for more information.
Oct. 26
Alumni Relations will honor the MSU graduating class of 1968 with a Golden Grads Alumni Brunch at 10:30 a.m. at the Kiowa Ex-Students dining room. Call 940-397-4121 for more information.
As part of the Texas-Sized Homecoming activities, historical tours of the MSU campus will be given from 2-3 p.m. beginning at the Hardin Administration Building. Call 940-397-4500 for more information.
The homecoming fish fry and cardboard boat race will be from 5-7 p.m. at Sikes Lake Center. Enjoy fish, hamburgers, and the trimmings prepared by the Kiowa Kooks for $9 per person (free for children under age 6). The traditional cardboard boat race across Sikes Lake will start at 6 p.m. For fish fry tickets, call 940-397-4121.
The homecoming torchlight parade will begin at 9 p.m. at the Daniel building parking lot on Comanche Trail and end at the annual bonfire at the south parking lot at Nocona Trail. Call 940-397-4500 for more information.
Oct. 27
Alumni Relations will honor the Arthur F. Beyer Distinguished Alumna, distinguished alumni from the six academic colleges, and the 2018 spirit award recipient at the homecoming brunch and awards ceremony beginning at 10 a.m. in Clark Student Center Comanche Suites. Tickets are $10. Please RSVP before 5 p.m. Oct. 12. For reservations, call 940-397-4121.
Men’s soccer vs. Oklahoma Christian at 1 p.m. at the MSU soccer field. Call 940-397-4779 for more information.
The homecoming tailgate party at Memorial Stadium will begin at 3 p.m. on the west side of the stadium parking lot. Bring your food and MSU will provide the entertainment. Students will have a tailgate competition. Call 940-397-4121 or 940-397-4500 for more information.
Football vs. Tarleton State at 7 p.m. at Memorial Stadium. Homecoming activities will precede the game. Call 940-397-4779 for more information.
Nov. 2
The Department of Music will present the University Jazz Ensemble in concert at noon at the Priddy Pavilion at the Wichita Falls Museum of Art at MSU Texas. Concert will be held in Akin Auditorium in the event of bad weather. Admission is free. Call 940-397-4267 for more information.
Nov. 4
The Department of Music will host the National Association of Teachers of Singing Recital at 3 p.m. in Akin Auditorium. MSU music students will sing literature they have been preparing for regional NATS competition. Call 940-397-4267 for more information.
Nov. 8
The Department of Music will present a guest recital by David Reid on piano at 7:30 p.m. in Akin Auditorium. Admission is free. Call 940-397-4267 for more information.
Nov. 10
Football vs. West Texas A&M at 1 p.m. at Memorial Stadium. Call 940-397-4779 for more information.
Nov. 11
The Department of Music will present the University Wind Ensemble, the University Orchestra, and the Wichita Falls Youth Symphony in concert at 4 p.m. in Akin Auditorium. Admission is free. Call 940-397-4267 for more information.
Nov. 12
The Red River Reading Series will present Dr. Robert Johnson, with students Grace Tsichlis and Gracie Latham sharing poetry and prose at 4 p.m. in Legacy Hall’s Multipurpose Room. Admission is free and refreshments will be served. Contact Dr. John Schulze at [email protected] for more information.
The Department of Music will present the Percussion Ensemble in concert at 7:30 p.m. in Akin Auditorium. Admission is free. Call 940-397-4267 for more information.
Nov. 13
The Department of Music will present the Woodwind Chamber Ensembles in concert at 7:30 p.m. in Akin Auditorium. Admission is free. Call 940-397-4267 for more information.
Nov. 15-18
The Department of Theatre will present Thornton Wilder’s classic Our Town at 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, in the Fain Fine Arts Center Theatre. The story of life, love, and death in a small American town won a Pulitzer Prize for Drama when it debuted in 1938. General admission tickets are $10. Price is $8 for pre-college students, senior citizens, and military. MSU students, faculty, and staff will be admitted free. For more information or for season ticket or group ticket information, call the box office at 940-397-4393, the publicity office at 940-397-4399, or the Department of Theatre at 940-397-4670.
Nov. 18
The Department of Music will present the Oratorio Chorus and University Choir in concert at 2 p.m. in Akin Auditorium. Admission is free. Call 940-397-4267 for more information.
Nov. 19
The MSU-Burns Fantasy of Lights opening ceremony will be at 6 p.m. on the front lawn of the Hardin Administration Building at 3410 Taft Blvd.
Festivities will begin at 5:30 p.m. as MSU carillonneur Jim Quashnock will play Christmas music on the Redwine Carillon housed in MSU’s Hardin Administration Building tower.
The Ben Franklin Elementary School Choir will perform at 6:30 p.m. in front of the Hardin Administration Building.
The MSU Fantasy of Lights University Wind Ensemble concert will begin at 7 p.m. in Akin Auditorium. Admission is free. Call 940-397-4267 for more information.
After the opening ceremony, the displays will be turned on through Saturday, Dec. 29. Hours are from dusk to 10 p.m. daily. Special daytime hours for school groups are 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Admission is free; donations to help with maintenance of the display are welcome. Visit msuburnsfantasyoflights.com or call 940-397-4352 for more information.
Nov. 21
Thanksgiving holiday begins. Classes resume Monday, Nov. 26.
Nov. 21-23
University offices closed for Thanksgiving holiday.
Dec. 1
The MSU-Burns Fantasy of Lights will host a fun run at 9 a.m. beginning and ending on the east lawn of the Hardin Administration Building (Taft Street side). Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Fee is $25 for the 5K run or $15 for the 1-mile fun run. Free for MSU students. The first 100 paid registrants will receive a commemorative ornament. Prizes ($25 gift cards) will be awarded to best and worst holiday-themed male and female participants and to the fastest 5K male and female runners. Proceeds go to the upkeep of the Fantasy of Lights. For more information or to register, visit fol.mwsu.edu or call 940-397-4466.
Dec. 2
The Department of Music will present the Midwestern Singers in concert at 2 p.m. in Burns Chapel. Call 940-397-4267 for more information.
Dec. 7
The Department of Music will present the Jazz Band in concert at noon at the Priddy Pavilion at the Wichita Falls Museum of Art at MSU. Concert will be held in Akin Auditorium in the event of bad weather. Call 940-397-4267 for more information.
The Center for Continuing Education will host a Deco Art class from 6-9 p.m. at Sikes Lake Center. Make your choice of vintage holiday ornaments. Cost is $35 with all supplies included. Call Continuing Education at 940-397-4307 or visit msutexas.edu/conted for more information or to register.
The Juanita Harvey Art Gallery at MSU will host an opening reception for Senior Exhibitions from 6-8 p.m. Exhibits will feature a variety of media with each student having his/her own individual theme. Gallery hours are 9 a.m.-noon and 2-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call 940-397-4264 for more information.
Dec. 14
The Department of Mass Communication will present screenings of senior documentaries at 3 p.m. in the Fain Fine Arts Center Theatre. Call 940-397-4670 for more information.
Dec. 15
The MSU commencement ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. in the Kay Yeager Coliseum of the Multi-Purpose Event Center at 1000 Fifth Street. Call the MSU Registrar’s Office at 940-397-4116 or visit registrar.msutexas.edu/commencement/ for more information.
The Department of Music will present Tuba Christmas with Dr. Christopher Vivio on tuba at 4 p.m. in Akin Auditorium. Admission is free. Call 940-397-4267 for more information.
Dec. 24-Jan. 1
University offices closed for Christmas-New Year’s holidays.
Dec. 29
Last night for the MSU-Burns Fantasy of Lights. Call 940-397-4352 for more information.
Dates and times may be subject to change.
