Missouri State University

Skip to content Skip to navigation
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z

Bear Bulletin

A blog for Missouri State University alumni.

  • Alumni Association
  • Resources
  • Update Info
  • Volunteer
  • Homecoming
  • Contact Us
You are here: Home / Archives for Alex Johnson

Missouri State enters agreement with AmeriCorps to help reduce food insecurity

January 13, 2022 by

A new agreement between Missouri State University’s Center for Community Engagement (CCE) and AmeriCorps will tackle food insecurity. The agreement includes a grant that will support 10 AmeriCorps members working to address food insecurity for the university community. Members’ role AmeriCorps members will offer nutrition workshops, assess needs and help in the Bear Pantry, the … [Read more...] about Missouri State enters agreement with AmeriCorps to help reduce food insecurity

Filed Under: Faculty News, Headlines Tagged With: Alex Johnson, Bear Pantry, Center for Community Engagement, Faculty and Staff Page, Headlines, public affairs

Growing to tackle food insecurity

November 30, 2021 by

In 2018, a study published by researchers at Temple University and the Wisconsin HOPE Lab, found that 36% of students on U.S. college campuses don’t have enough to eat. To help meet the food needs of its students, Missouri State University through its Center for Community Engagement (CCE) set up the Bear Pantry in 2019. Since then, the pantry has grown, moving to a larger … [Read more...] about Growing to tackle food insecurity

Filed Under: Faculty News, Headlines Tagged With: Alex Johnson, Bear Pantry, Center for Community Engagement, Darr College of Agriculture, dietetics, Faculty and Staff Page, Headlines, missouri state journal, public affairs

MSU launches Peace Corps Prep Program

June 18, 2019 by Strategic Communication

Since 1961, the Peace Corps has sent dedicated volunteers to more than 140 countries across the world. Missouri State University students are one step closer to joining the effort with a new Peace Corps Prep Program, sponsored by the Center for Community Engagement (CCE). Preparing students to go global As a Peace Corps affiliated institution, Missouri State can suggest … [Read more...] about MSU launches Peace Corps Prep Program

Filed Under: Headlines Tagged With: Alex Johnson, Ashley Leinweber, Center for Community Engagement, George Connor, Headlines, public affairs, Students

Step up and volunteer

April 23, 2019 by

From distributing food at a food pantry to manning the reception desk at a homeless shelter, research shows that volunteering has positive effects on a person’s mental and physical health. April is National Volunteer Month in America. It’s dedicated to honoring volunteers and encouraging volunteerism. Alex Johnson, community-engaged learning director in the Center for … [Read more...] about Step up and volunteer

Filed Under: Faculty News, Headlines Tagged With: Alex Johnson, Bear Pantry, Center for Community Engagement, Faculty and Staff Page, Headlines, missouri state journal, public affairs

Making change in the community: Missouri Public Affairs Academy

July 3, 2018 by Strategic Communication

It is easy to feel helpless when it comes to big issues, such as poverty and humanitarian relief. How could one person make a difference?   That’s where the Missouri Public Affairs Academy (MPAA) comes in.   “MPAA brings together talented high school students from across the state,” said Alex Johnson, MPAA director.   The academy is for Missouri students who are about to start … [Read more...] about Making change in the community: Missouri Public Affairs Academy

Filed Under: Headlines Tagged With: Alex Johnson, Center for Community Engagement, Headlines, public affairs, sustainability

Next Page »

MarooNation Events

  • MarooNation Events

Follow us on Twitter

My Tweets

Connect with Alumni Association

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn

Make your Missouri statementMake your Missouri statement
  • Last Modified: July 3, 2018
  • Accessibility
  • Disclaimer
  • Disclosures
  • EO/AA/M/F/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
  • © 2013 Board of Governors, Missouri State University
  • Contact Information