Iceland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, China, Spain, Germany and South Africa: Missouri State University Chorale students tend to graduate with multiple stamps on their passports. Every other year, Chorale members look forward to an international choir tour. For its 2022 international tour, the Chorale headed to South Africa May 21-June 8. The group performed with local choirs in … [Read more...] about Traveling with a choir: Making travel accessible and memorable through music
The Year of the Tiger began this year on Feb. 1, according to Chinese zodiac. But what is the difference between the Chinese New Year and Lunar New Year? According to Peng Zhang, coordinator for global academic partnerships for research and economic development at Missouri State University, the name is the only difference. Lunar New Year is a general and inclusive term … [Read more...] about Welcoming the Year of the Tiger
2021 is the Year of the Ox, according to the Chinese zodiac. Chinese New Year is the most important holiday in China and other Asian countries. It is when friends and family gather to share joy and count their blessings. Missouri State University is a home away from home for many Chinese and other Asian students who will celebrate the New Year with their Bear family … [Read more...] about MSU community to celebrate Chinese New Year
Missouri State University has a mission in public affairs. In times of crisis, our mission doesn’t change. Many of our campus departments and partners are stepping up in the fight against COVID-19. Here’s what they’re doing: Campus partners JVIC Jordan Valley Innovation Center (JVIC) and CoxHealth partnered to create a prototype of personal protective equipment (PPE). When they … [Read more...] about Public affairs in action during COVID-19
The Year of the Rat begins Jan. 25. Chinese New Year is a traditional holiday celebrated at the turn of the Chinese calendar, commemorating the first day of spring. It is also the time of the year for family reunion. “Missouri State has many Chinese students, faculty and staff on campus who might not be able to celebrate this tradition with their families overseas,” … [Read more...] about The Bear family celebrates Chinese New Year