Sustainability is about more than just planting trees and recycling. In an increasingly disposable world, a focus on sustainable practices is an active sport, not a passive hobby. Missouri State University is committed to sustainability and stewardship, working to create a sustainable environment through community service efforts, the application of earth-friendly technology … [Read more...] about Earth Week advice: Sustainability isn’t just for show
To connect local practitioners, community members, nonprofits, students and researchers on themes around poverty, the Center for Ozarks Poverty Research (COPR) at Missouri State University presents its first-ever free Community Conference on Poverty. Themed, “Housing, Homelessness and Families,” the conference takes place from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 26 in Hill Hall, Room 001. It … [Read more...] about Connecting the community with research on poverty
Missouri State University and Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri will collaborate to make postsecondary education more accessible. Through a new scholarship, troop members can receive financial support for college. The new Missouri State University/Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri freshman scholarship is an annual renewable award of $2,000. “Missouri State University and Girl … [Read more...] about New Missouri State scholarship helps Girl Scouts members pursue college
Autism is a spectrum as diverse as the colors of a rainbow, where each hue represents the uniqueness of everyone. April is Autism Awareness Month, and it’s a great time to learn and celebrate the experiences, challenges and triumphs of those with intellectual and developmental disabilities Dr. April Phillips, director of Bear POWER at Missouri State University, dives into the … [Read more...] about Understanding Autism Awareness Month
We’re one week away from the next total solar eclipse on April 8. If you miss it, the next one that can be seen from the United States is in 2044. People all over the world anticipate this rare astronomical event, marking their calendars and making plans to witness the solar eclipse firsthand. Whether they’re seasoned astronomers or casual observers, the prospect of seeing … [Read more...] about Get ready for the upcoming total solar eclipse