LGBTQ+ History Month is observed each October to celebrate the history, achievements and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community. A digitized program of the 1997 Miss Gay Springfield Pageant. Tracie Gieselman France from Missouri State University’s special collections and archives discusses the Ozarks Lesbian and Gay Archives (OLGA) collection. It documents the LGBTQ+ experience … [Read more...] about Preserving LGBTQ+ History in the Ozarks
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
To honor the annual Latino/a/x Heritage Month, Sept. 15-Oct. 15, the office of multicultural programs at Missouri State University will host several events and activities on campus. They begin Sept. 3 and run until Sept. 25. “Learning about the Latino/a/x heritage and many communities included under the ‘Latino/a/x umbrella is important,” said Dr. Nina Barudzic, MSU director … [Read more...] about How you can observe Latino/a/x Heritage Month
The next marker on the Springfield-Greene County African-American Heritage Trail will be dedicated on the Missouri State University campus. Honoring the university’s first Black applicant Mary Jean (Price) Walls, the ceremony will take place at 11 a.m., Aug. 21 at a location immediately south of the Plaster Student Center and across from the Multicultural Center that bears her … [Read more...] about Missouri State to dedicate African-American Heritage Trail marker
Each May, our country celebrates Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month. It’s an opportunity to explore and pay tribute to this group of people, who has not only helped to shape America’s history and culture, but also is vital in its future success. In fall 2023, Missouri State University had about 2% of its student population that identified as … [Read more...] about Celebrate APIDA Heritage Month by listening to the experiences of Asian Americans