A new, creative partnership is bringing together one of the region’s most admired storytellers on Ozarks traditions and the local NPR station, resulting in a new program available to public radio listeners. “Ozarks Alive: Time Capsule” will be a monthly radio feature on KSMU-Ozarks Public Radio. It will highlight poignant people and places that showcase traditions and history … [Read more...] about Ozarks Alive, KSMU team up to create new radio feature
The Missouri State University Board of Governors elected new officers during its regular meeting Oct. 16. Amy Counts, St. Louis, was elected chair. Carol Silvey, West Plains, was elected vice-chair. Counts is a senior account executive for Wise F&I. She serves as a board member for St. Louis Artworks and has a bachelor’s degree in hospitality restaurant administration, … [Read more...] about Board of Governors elects new officers for 2021
When you’re the first person in your family to attend college, it’s exciting. It can also be frustrating, confusing, scary and discouraging. Helping first-generation students has been a focus for Missouri State University for the last several years. The university created: MSU: I’m First, a student organization for first-generation students that builds community. Specialized … [Read more...] about New programming helps first-generation students succeed
Some regions are known for their ability to grow the most flavorful agricultural products. Ancient farmers, through trial and error, determined the best fit between a crop, the soil and weather conditions. They had plenty of land to choose from to find the perfect fields for their crops. But today, our ability to grow food is becoming limited as the availability of … [Read more...] about Getting to the root to grow understanding
This October, LGBTQ+ History Month will look different at Missouri State — but we will still celebrate. Multicultural programs, along with other campus organizations, will host talks, trainings and celebrations mostly on Zoom. In-person events will follow all university safety precautions. Calendar of events Oct. 2 A common thread: A discussion about the interconnectedness of … [Read more...] about Celebrate LGBTQ+ pride in October