Electronic arts (EA) alumnus Derek Parker didn't always want to be a user experience designer; he initially attended Missouri State as a cell and molecular biology major. "After I finished my freshman year, I realized that I wasn't passionate about the coursework or the career path I had chosen. I took some time to reflect and think about things that I was passionate about, … [Read more...] about Alumni Spotlight: Derek Parker
Associate Professor Sarah Williams is proud to call the rural Midwest "home." So proud, in fact, that she recently finished a sabbatical dedicated to exploring new rural areas and investigating structures there in a studio artist residency program. "I’ve always been drawn to the sense of place associated with the rural Midwest, where I grew up. It’s a sense very … [Read more...] about Faculty Feature: Sarah Williams
You are invited to participate in "How We Are Feeling," a socially engaged artwork facilitated by Shauna Le Ann Smith. "How We Are Feeling" is a series of group conversations in which participants are invited to share how they are feeling and/or hear the same from others. As connections are made through the conversations a collaborative temporary art installation will take … [Read more...] about Live artwork “How We Are Feeling” offers a sense of community
A hot spot for many students on Missouri State's campus is "the corral" outside Plaster Student Union. The area is home to outdoor tables shrouded by beautiful trees; on particularly sunny days, you may even spot a student or two lying in a hammock. More recently, the natural beauty of the corral is not its only asset. A steel sculpture, Baroque Appointments and Machine … [Read more...] about “Baroque Appointments and Machine Parts” gets social media campaign