The multicultural programs office at Missouri State University works hard to ensure all students are welcomed and accepted on campus. Latinx Heritage Month is one way they encourage the campus and larger community to immerse themselves in a culture different from their own. This year’s theme is “Power in the Communities.” Multicultural programs has created programming that … [Read more...] about Power in communities: Latinx Heritage Month
Divisiveness. Polarization. Hostility. These are some of the things the 2018 Collaborative Diversity Conference (CDC) at Missouri State University is trying to prevent. How will that be done? This year’s conference will focus on inclusive excellence. About the conference The CDC is April 25-27. April 25 is a pre-conference day featuring an all-day interactive workshop on … [Read more...] about Inclusive excellence: What it is and how to use it
Women’s HERstory month is a time to recognize and celebrate all women. This year’s events on Missouri State University’s campus are centered around women using their voices to tell their stories across time and location. Matthew Banks, coordinator of multicultural programs/LGBTQ+ student services believes it is important to celebrate Women’s HERstory Month each … [Read more...] about Celebrate differences: Women’s HERstory Month
Asian communities worldwide will ring in the Year of the Dog Feb. 16 with loud and colorful celebrations lasting 15 days. Missouri State University will host a lineup of events on campus Feb. 17-24 to mark the holiday. “Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, focuses on family reunion. It’s the most important holiday in China and widely celebrated in … [Read more...] about It’s time to welcome the Lunar New Year
Black History Month in February honors the black community in America: the culture, history and achievements. “We will look at the important contributions that the black community has given to the U.S.,” said Yvania Garcia-Pusateri, executive director of multicultural programs at Missouri State University. Highlights This year, two main events will be a showing of … [Read more...] about Campus community to celebrate National Black History Month