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Aug. 23, 2019Maryville, MO |  By: Keegan Cooper

Advantage 2023 welcomes 1300+ freshmen

More than 1,300 new Northwest Missouri State University students capped on their first days on the Maryville campus and launched their legacies as Bearcats Tuesday afternoon during the annual new student convocation in Bearcat Arena.

University leaders encouraged students to engage and be involved in the Northwest community. They outlined the expectations for being a bearcat- to learn, connect, care, practice civility, and show pride- and provided advice to the new students. They implored students to take responsibility for their academic and personal success during their years at Northwest and beyond and encouraged students to ask for help when in need. Northwest President Dr. John Jasinki welcomed the new students on behalf of Northwest's faculty and staff, the city of Maryville, and the University's 70,000-plus alumni throughout the world.

Advantage annually includes educational activities mixed with cultural presentations and fun entertainment for students. This year, students enjoyed a movie night, a trivia night, ice cream socials, and motivational speakers. Additionally, Northwest planted a tree in honor of the freshman class, continuing a university tradition that is now in its 11th year and aligns with the campus' legacy as the Missouri Arboretum.