SPRINGFIELD — Surround yourself in indigenous culture through educational and social events during Native and Indigenous Heritage Month on the Missouri State University campus. The events will run Nov. 5-Dec. 5. They will help the campus community and general public gain a better understanding of native and indigenous history, traditions and customs. “It’s important to … [Read more...] about University faculty and students come together for Native and Indigenous Heritage Month
The office of multicultural programs at Missouri State University will host several events in honor of Latino/a/x Heritage Month. The events will take place Sept. 7 to Oct. 6 on campus. “By having educational and engaging programs that represent Latino/a/x heritage, MSU fosters respect and open-mindedness for other cultures,” said Dr. Nina Barudzic, director of … [Read more...] about MSU celebrates Latino/a/x Heritage Month
Missouri State University has selected Dr. Algerian Hart as its interim chief diversity officer/assistant to the president. He replaces H. Wes Pratt, who retired Aug. 1. Hart has served as associate dean/professor of the Graduate College at Missouri State since 2019. He has a robust academic record related to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), including dozens of … [Read more...] about Algerian Hart named interim chief diversity officer
The last two years have brought about many challenges. Some have phrased it as addressing the “pandemic within a pandemic.” Missouri State University’s 2022 Collaborative Diversity Conference theme is “Contemporary issues in DEI: Where do we go from here?” This year’s conference will help identify and examine the ongoing challenges in the field of Diversity, Equity and … [Read more...] about Be part of the virtual Collaborative Diversity Conference
Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month offers a glimpse into the contributions, influence and enriching traditions of AAPI people. This April, Missouri State University provides a supportive space for the Springfield community to join together, become educated and celebrate AAPI Heritage Month. To kick things off, an Art Expo will take place 10 a.m.-3 p.m. … [Read more...] about Missouri State University honors Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month