To recognize and honor the history of the LGBTQ+ community, the office of multicultural programs and LGBTQ+ student services at Missouri State University will host several events and activities on campus. They run from Oct. 2-28. “We celebrate by creating a safe, supportive space for all students, recognizing that over 40% of college students come from diverse, intersectional … [Read more...] about Shining a light on LGBTQ+ History Month
Election season is a time of heightened emotions, constant news updates and often heated discussions. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed and stressed, but there are ways to stay grounded and protect your mental health. Dr. Elizabeth Dudash-Buskirk, associate professor of communication, media, journalism and film at Missouri State University, discusses simple strategies to protect … [Read more...] about How to protect your peace during an election season
Tiger-Lily, a reptile that looks to be from an ancient myth, is temporarily residing at the Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center in Kansas City. The nearly 3-foot-long conjoined female western rat snakes are 7 years old and could grow to be about 30 years old and 5-feet long. Dr. Brian Greene, associate professor of biology at Missouri State University, offers some … [Read more...] about Meet a rare two-headed snake in Kansas City
A fungus began spreading among bats in North America in 2007, causing a disease called white-nose syndrome. It has killed millions of bats. In 2014, Dr. Giorgia Auteri, assistant professor of biology at Missouri State University, began studying the dead bats. A decade later, she and other researchers have made some crucial insights about how white-nose syndrome kills bats. This … [Read more...] about Fighting back against a fungus killing bats
Missouri State University invites guests to enjoy an inclusive evening of classical music at its sensory-friendly University Symphony Concert Sept. 22. Free and open to the public, the event is from 3:30-5 p.m. in Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts. It is sponsored by MSU’s music department in partnership with Project Access and Burrell Behavioral Health Autism … [Read more...] about Experience music your way