“When we have a crisis, marginalized students and English learners are always left behind,” said Dr. Kennedy Ongaga, assistant professor in the department of counseling, leadership and special education at Missouri State University. “During COVID-19, our homes, students’ homes, became the schools when schools moved to remote. The question becomes, what home-based assets are … [Read more...] about Supporting English language learners
What if you were given the opportunity to understand things in a way you had never understood them? What if you could explore in depth what it may be like to be another person, with a different ethnicity, gender or age, or a disability? And then, once you had a broader understanding, what if you could use it to make changes? Those are some of the principles behind … [Read more...] about New program lets student leaders take an active role in increasing diversity and inclusion
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
2021 is the Year of the Ox, according to the Chinese zodiac. Chinese New Year is the most important holiday in China and other Asian countries. It is when friends and family gather to share joy and count their blessings. Missouri State University is a home away from home for many Chinese and other Asian students who will celebrate the New Year with their Bear family … [Read more...] about MSU community to celebrate Chinese New Year
February is Black History Month. Missouri State University welcomes the campus and larger community to participate in events that both educate and celebrate. “Black History Month takes on a special significance this year,” said Dr. Kimberly Martin, director of multicultural programs at MSU. “In light of the struggle that was 2020 and the issues it brought to the forefront … [Read more...] about Honoring Black History at MSU