Summer is almost here and many families are looking for summer programs to engage their children. This year, Missouri State University will offer Camp Claw, a weekly day camp from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., through its Foster Recreation Center (FRC). Designed for kids ages 6-12, the camp will run for eight weeks from June 6-August 6. Dan LaPalm, camp director and assistant director of … [Read more...] about Developing kids through summer day camp
Missouri State University has recently made two new leadership hires. Zora Mulligan will begin as executive vice president on July 5. Brad Bodenhausen will begin as vice president for community and global partnerships on July 1. “I’m very excited about these two additions to my leadership team,” said Missouri State President Clif Smart. “I selected Zora because of her … [Read more...] about Missouri State announces two leadership hires
Americans spend decades of their lives at work. Most hope to derive meaning from their careers by making changes that improve processes or increase business. At Missouri State University, former employees with lasting legacies are selected for the Wall of Fame annually. The Board of Governors met today and approved the 2022 class: Yohannan “John” Abraham. Dana Carroll. Lynn … [Read more...] about Six former employees selected for Wall of Fame
Sharon Harper, Professor Emerita, is exhibiting a new body of work at Missouri Southern State University’s Spiva Gallery. “A Solitary Year” will be on view May 18 – June 17, 2022. Harper will present an artist talk on June 16 at 5 pm with a reception in the gallery at 6 pm. Harper’s work as a visual artist is rooted in personal narrative. While the focus and media of her work … [Read more...] about Sharon Harper exhibits recent work
Earlier this year, the State Historical Society of Missouri awarded Center for Missouri Studies 2022 fellowships to several scholars. One of the recipients was Craig Amason from the Missouri State University Libraries. He received the award for his study, “The Impact of Immigration in McDonald County in the Twenty-First Century.” Located in southwest Missouri, McDonald County … [Read more...] about How has immigration impacted McDonald County?