As a college student, the opportunity to study abroad is both educational and life changing. This summer and fall, seven Missouri State University students will head overseas to deepen their knowledge and expand their worldview. This opportunity is made possible by the Gilman Scholarship Program from the U.S. Department of State. According to Elizabeth Strong, director of … [Read more...] about Winning prestigious scholarships to study abroad
Missouri State University works to welcome and support all students, and therefore develops programming to recognize the LGBTQ community each October. “The biggest reason that we as a university celebrate LGBTQ History Month is because we do have students who are LGBTQ. It’s important that all of our students get recognition,” said Shy Wells, assistant director of … [Read more...] about University recognizes LGBTQ History Month
When members of a majority group adopt a cultural element of a minority group in a disrespectful, stereotypical or exploitative way, that’s cultural appropriation. In the last several years, many people have opened their eyes to this practice. They’ve taken notice and made changes to show respect and spread inclusivity. Dr. Kayla Lewis, associate professor of literacy at … [Read more...] about Discover a more authentic Native American experience
The Year of the Tiger began this year on Feb. 1, according to Chinese zodiac. But what is the difference between the Chinese New Year and Lunar New Year? According to Peng Zhang, coordinator for global academic partnerships for research and economic development at Missouri State University, the name is the only difference. Lunar New Year is a general and inclusive term … [Read more...] about Welcoming the Year of the Tiger
In light of Black History Month in February, it’s a good time to check out the Springfield-Greene County African American Heritage Trail. The trail winds its way throughout neighborhoods in midtown and downtown Springfield. It marks several sites highlighting formerly unrecognized contributions made by people of African descent to the history of the community. One of the trail … [Read more...] about Explore a trail to the past