Recently, President Donald Trump tried to minimize the U.S. partnership with the Kurds by saying, “they didn’t help us in the Second World War. They didn’t help us in Normandy.” Dr. Djene Bajalan, assistant professor of history at Missouri State University, comments on this statement in The Washington Post. … [Read more...] about Did the Kurds help the U.S. during World War II?
Frontiersmen, hillbillies, moonshiners and banjo players — these are a few stereotypes of Ozarkers. But Dr. Brooks Blevins, the Noel Boyd professor of Ozarks studies at Missouri State University, works to change these misconceptions through his research. “It’s often a warts-and-all story like the American experience in general,” Blevins said. “But there are many interesting and … [Read more...] about Ozarks history through a realistic lens
From developing new chemical compounds to presidential performances, Bears in the Know has it all. The Missouri State University Foundation and Arvest present a series of luncheons to showcase interesting projects and activities at MSU. The luncheons will take place in the Turner Family Hospitality Room at the Kenneth E. Meyer Alumni Center. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. with … [Read more...] about Be a Bear in the Know
The College of Arts and Letters, College of Humanities and Public Affairs and Honors College at Missouri State University will host a series of events titled “1517-2017: 500 Years of Reformations” this January and February. Five hundred years ago, on Oct. 31, 1517, Martin Luther is said to have posted his ‘95 Theses’ questioning the sale of indulgences for the forgiveness of … [Read more...] about Looking back: Events to explore ‘500 Years of Reformations’
History and memory: Making peace after religious conflict … [Read more...] about History and memory: Making peace…