Operation Groundswell, a non-profit organization that runs international volunteering programs, focuses on social justice issues and working alongside local activists, organizations, and communities. They are looking for globally conscious and socially active students who want to spend their summer exploring some of the most complex and beautiful countries in the world! If … [Read more...] about Operation Groundswell: Backpacking With A Purpose
Ever wanted to visit Italy? Earn six credit hours of Missouri State University credit in Art and General Education in four weeks while studying in Florence! This program is a short-term, faculty-led study abroad trip to Florence, Italy, taking place from May 20 to June 21, 2018. Scholarships and financial aid are available specifically for students in Missouri State University … [Read more...] about Study Away…. in Italy!
Explore Arles, Nice and Paris Visit three famous cities in France, learning about both northern and southern France through a variety of experiences, including: Pastry lessons in Paris Mediterranean cuisine lessons in the South of France with renowned French chef Jean Montagard Visits to the open-air food markets Visit to a vineyard in the South of France … [Read more...] about Study Away: Contemporary French Culture, Art, Cuisine and Language
Experience Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka Learn about Japan's visual arts, architecture, cuisine and culture through a study away program that integrates lectures and discussions at galleries, museums and institutes with presentations by local curators, architects, artists, art historians and chefs. You'll prepare, learn about and experience Japanese cuisine, a tea ceremony and bonsai … [Read more...] about Study Away: Exploring Japanese Art, Cuisine and Culture
The art and design department has added Duane G. Meyer Library to its growing list of exhibition spaces. The library will display student work throughout the year. Forest creatures come alive in library exhibit One current exhibition, "Chimera Forest Art," includes sculptures produced by Art 101 students last year, taught by Emily Budd and Steve Fielding. The creative 3D … [Read more...] about Student artwork showcased in Meyer Library