The next marker on the Springfield-Greene County African-American Heritage Trail will be dedicated on the Missouri State University campus. Honoring the university’s first Black applicant Mary Jean (Price) Walls, the ceremony will take place at 11 a.m., Aug. 21 at a location immediately south of the Plaster Student Center and across from the Multicultural Center that bears her … [Read more...] about Missouri State to dedicate African-American Heritage Trail marker
Each May, our country celebrates Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month. It’s an opportunity to explore and pay tribute to this group of people, who has not only helped to shape America’s history and culture, but also is vital in its future success. In fall 2023, Missouri State University had about 2% of its student population that identified as … [Read more...] about Celebrate APIDA Heritage Month by listening to the experiences of Asian Americans
With the theme of “Inclusive Engagement: Uplifting the Power of Community,” Missouri State University’s 2024 Collaborative Diversity Conference aims to connect citizens and foster community around conversations related to diversity, equity and inclusion. Attendees can expect engaging discussions on a variety of topics ranging from violence prevention education to early career … [Read more...] about Uplift the power of community at Collaborative Diversity Conference
In a world where diversity is often acknowledged but not always celebrated, there is a need to highlight the importance of inclusivity in building strong, vibrant communities. This involves exploring the various facets of diversity — be it racial, cultural, gender-based or within the differently-abled community — and understanding how embracing these differences strengthens our … [Read more...] about Celebrating diversity: how to build inclusive communities
Join Missouri State University to celebrate female empowerment through educational and social events during Women’s History Month on campus. The events will run March 1-27. They will help the campus and larger community gain a better understanding of what women of all shapes and sizes go through and their value to society. “Empowered women empower women, creating a chain … [Read more...] about Join in the Women’s History Month celebration