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Explore a trail to the past

February 8, 2022 by

In light of Black History Month in February, it’s a good time to check out the Springfield-Greene County African American Heritage Trail. The trail winds its way throughout neighborhoods in midtown and downtown Springfield. It marks several sites highlighting formerly unrecognized contributions made by people of African descent to the history of the community. One of the trail … [Read more...] about Explore a trail to the past

Filed Under: Faculty News, Headlines Tagged With: College of Humanities and Public Affairs, Diversity, faculty, Faculty and Staff Page, Headlines, lyle foster, missouri state journal, research, sociology and anthropology

Join the virtual Collaborative Diversity Conference for free

April 19, 2021 by Web Strategy and Development

In the absence of trust, differences plant seeds of resentment—and, ultimately, conflict.   That’s why  Missouri State University’s 2021 Collaborative Diversity Conference theme is “How to revive dialogue in a time of deep division.”   This year, anyone can attend the virtual conference for free, thanks to event sponsors.  About the plenary  The conference will … [Read more...] about Join the virtual Collaborative Diversity Conference for free

Filed Under: Feature, Headlines Tagged With: diversity and inclusion, Feature, lyle foster, statewide collaborative diversity conference, University Life

Missouri State honors six for excellence in public affairs

May 16, 2019 by

Addressing social justice issues. Advocating for nature. Empowering ethical leaders. Giving a hand up to students in need. They’re all part of how Missouri State University faculty and staff demonstrate the public affairs mission. The Board of Governors awarded its Faculty and Staff Excellence in Public Affairs award to six employees. The recipients’ track records, work and … [Read more...] about Missouri State honors six for excellence in public affairs

Filed Under: Headlines Tagged With: Awards, Carol Miller, Faculty and Staff Page, heather blades, Janice Greene, lyle foster, public affairs, Sheryl Ruff-Hensley

University program aims to create dialogue and shatter the silence

October 29, 2018 by

While staying silent can be easy, opening dialogue creates a more inclusive community and world. It is worth “shattering the silence.” Developed in 2013, the Shattering the Silences series at Missouri State University facilitates healthy and informative discussions about diversity. Two upcoming discussions will cover language surrounding people with disabilities and the … [Read more...] about University program aims to create dialogue and shatter the silence

Filed Under: Faculty News Tagged With: adena young-jones, Diversity, diversity and inclusion, faculty, Faculty and Staff Page, lyle foster, public affairs, Shannon Wooden, University Life

Life in the Ozarks for African-Americans: From 1906 to today

February 1, 2017 by Strategic Communication

On April 14, 1906, racial tensions reached a tipping point in the Queen City of the Ozarks. Mob rule and violence ensued, and the lynching that occurred in Park Central Square on the eve of Easter Sunday became a permanent mark on the history of the Ozarks. In the aftermath of the catastrophe, many African-Americans fled Springfield and the surrounding area, leaving only a … [Read more...] about Life in the Ozarks for African-Americans: From 1906 to today

Filed Under: Headlines Tagged With: Awards, college of arts and letters, College of Humanities and Public Affairs, Discovery, ksmu radio, lucie amberg, lyle foster, sociology, tim knapp

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