David Lind Graduate Student, Student Affairs David Lind’s passion? To live the public affairs mission to its fullest extent. His love for helping others and community outreach embodies the three pillars of ethical leadership, cultural competence, and community engagement. David attributes his ‘ah-ha’ public affairs moment to his service-learning class with Dr. … [Read more...] about May Student Spotlight: David Lind
Archives for April 2014
Paula Rector Instructor, Criminology Department "Harmony House" Combining personal and professional passions has had unexpected but positive outcomes for Paula Rector. Passionate about helping victims of family and relationship violence, Paula says it's a true privilege to be able to apply her academic knowledge to help impact a community issue and organization, … [Read more...] about May Faculty Spotlight: Paula Rector
Nancy Copeland Collector, Financial Services "International Friends of Missouri State" Nancy has a passion and keen ability to strengthen the common bonds that unite people, both locally and internationally. Beyond her diligent efforts to increase academic success through her work in Financial Services, Nancy is involved in a multitude of projects and activities … [Read more...] about May Staff Spotlight: Nancy Copeland
Dr. Ed McKinney Professor and Chair, History Department, West Plains Campus "Ozarks Music Preservation" Dr. Ed McKinney holds a life-long interest and passion for the old time music of the Ozarks. In his spare time he works tirelessly to promote and preserve bluegrass and folk music through leadership, education and entertainment. Ed is well known for his band … [Read more...] about April Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Ed McKinney
Brian Kincaid Business Incubator Coordinator, The eFactory "Missouri Public Affairs Academy" From student to Missouri State staff member, Brian Kincaid has been living out the Public Affairs mission. One particular passion is his involvement in MSU’s intensive week long Missouri Public Affairs Academy (MPAA). Years after having participated in the program as a … [Read more...] about April Staff Spotlight: Brian Kincaid