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Get to know more about the Lunar New Year

February 2, 2023 by

The Lunar New Year is a celebration where Asian families around the world gather together. This year, the celebration starts Jan. 22 and lasts for 15 days. It’s the Year of the Rabbit. Dr. Weirong Yan-Schaefer, senior instructor in the department of world languages and cultures at Missouri State University, offers some insights about the Lunar New Year to Lawn Love. … [Read more...] about Get to know more about the Lunar New Year

Filed Under: Faculty News Tagged With: faculty, Faculty and Staff Page, In the News, Modern and classical languages, Reynolds College of Arts and Letters, Weirong Schaefer, World languages and cultures

Celebrating the Lunar New Year

January 19, 2023 by

The Lunar New Year is an important holiday celebrated by many Asian communities worldwide. This year, which is the Year of the Rabbit, the celebration starts Jan. 22. Dr. Weirong Yan-Schaefer, senior instructor in the department of world languages and cultures at Missouri State University, explains to Best Colleges why this celebration matters and how you can celebrate it. … [Read more...] about Celebrating the Lunar New Year

Filed Under: Faculty News Tagged With: faculty, Faculty and Staff Page, In the News, Modern and classical languages, Reynolds College of Arts and Letters, Weirong Schaefer, World languages and cultures

Understanding the use of Latinx

August 31, 2021 by

Focusing on inclusivity, celebrating diversity and seeking equity: This is the foundation of why we recognize cultural heritage months throughout the year. Each September is recognized as Latinx Heritage Month, but many don’t understand the use of the term Latinx. According to Dr. Jason Jolley, associate dean of the Reynolds College of Arts and Letters and professor of … [Read more...] about Understanding the use of Latinx

Filed Under: Faculty News Tagged With: Discovery, Diversity, faculty, Faculty and Staff Page, jason jolley, missouri state journal, Modern and classical languages, research, Reynolds College of Arts and Letters

The Bear family celebrates Chinese New Year

January 22, 2020 by Strategic Communication

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

Filed Under: Headlines Tagged With: China programs, Diversity, international, Modern and classical languages, University Life

Take children on world tour at International Culture Fair

September 3, 2019 by

Hundreds of third through sixth grade students from the local area will take a journey on Sept. 25. They will visit the International Culture Fair, hosted by Missouri State University’s modern and classical languages department. “It’s essentially a trip around the world,” said Dr. Heidi Backes, coordinator of the event. “Students get a bag and a … [Read more...] about Take children on world tour at International Culture Fair

Filed Under: Faculty News Tagged With: college of arts and letters, Diversity, Faculty and Staff Page, Heidi Backes, missouri state journal, Modern and classical languages, University Life

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