September is National Deaf Awareness Month. The purpose of this month is to increase public awareness of deaf issues, people and culture. Many hearing people are not aware of the depth of deaf culture and how they can make language more accessible. Dr. Karen Engler, clinical professor and graduate program director of special education-education of the deaf and hard of hearing, … [Read more...] about Accessible language for all
Missouri State University’s 20th annual Public Affairs Conference will reflect on tradition, celebrate innovation and explore a variety of ways to both embrace change and to exercise strength in the face of struggle. “Navigating the Now: tradition, innovation and wisdom in a world of change” is the theme for the 2023 conference. It will be a mix of in-person and live-streamed … [Read more...] about 20th annual Public Affairs Conference seeks to ‘Navigate the Now’
What does it take to create a highly successful career in conflict resolution and mediation? Dr. Erin Wehrman, associate professor of communication at Missouri State University, offers some insights to Authority Magazine. She’s also the former director of the Center for Dispute Resolution in the department of communication, media, journalism and film at Missouri State. … [Read more...] about How to create a successful career in conflict resolution and mediation
A healthy gut (your gastrointestinal tract) helps ensure your overall health and well-being. You want to have a good balance of gut bacteria to digest and absorb nutrients effectively. What you eat daily greatly affects gut health. Registered dietitian Natalie Allen talks about gut health and how to improve it through diet and nutrition. She’s also clinical assistant professor … [Read more...] about How to improve your gut health through diet
To honor the upcoming Latino/a/x Heritage Month, the office of multicultural programs at Missouri State University will host several events and activities on campus. They begin Sept. 19 and run until Oct. 15. “It’s important to learn more about the Latino/a/x heritage and many communities included under the ‘Latino/a/x umbrella’,” said Dr. Nina Barudzic, MSU director of … [Read more...] about MSU observes Latino/a/x Heritage Month