In the absence of trust, differences plant seeds of resentment—and, ultimately, conflict. That’s why Missouri State University’s 2021 Collaborative Diversity Conference theme is “How to revive dialogue in a time of deep division.” This year, anyone can attend the virtual conference for free, thanks to event sponsors. About the plenary The conference will … [Read more...] about Join the virtual Collaborative Diversity Conference for free
This fall, Missouri State University will welcome John Quiñones, ABC News veteran, author, and creator and host of What Would You Do?, to campus. He will be the 2021 Public Affairs Conference keynote speaker. His speech will take place 7:30 p.m. Sept. 28 at Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts. The keynote event kicks off the conference, scheduled from Sept. … [Read more...] about TV personality John Quinones headlines fall 2021 Public Affairs Conference
When the curtain rises on the 2022 season of Missouri State University’s Tent Theatre, the audience will have an even greater reason to cheer: They’ll be seated in the new John Goodman Amphitheatre in the new Judith Enyeart Reynolds Arts Park. The university broke ground on the project today (April 8). “This new arts park and permanent amphitheatre are much welcome additions to … [Read more...] about Construction begins on new amphitheatre and arts park
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department, Missouri State University and area partners invite community members to a COVID-19 vaccine mega event April 8-9 at Hammons Student Center. Clinic organizers plan to vaccinate 10,000 people over the two days, which would be the largest single-site event so far in the state. Missouri State and the health department encourage … [Read more...] about Missouri State, health department host mega COVID-19 vaccination event
Missouri State University undergraduate students who were enrolled in some online classes in fall 2020 will receive partial tuition refunds. The Board of Governors approved the refunds at their Feb. 19 meeting. MSU-Springfield will use $1.9 million in remaining money from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to provide the refunds. The … [Read more...] about University to refund $1.9 million in online fees