To honor the upcoming Latino/a/x Heritage Month, the office of multicultural programs at Missouri State University will host several events and activities on campus. They begin Sept. 19 and run until Oct. 15. “It’s important to learn more about the Latino/a/x heritage and many communities included under the ‘Latino/a/x umbrella’,” said Dr. Nina Barudzic, MSU director of … [Read more...] about MSU observes Latino/a/x Heritage Month
May is Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month. Missouri State University will host events May 1-9 to offer glimpses into the contributions, influence and enriching traditions of APIDA people. “The month of May was chosen to commemorate the migration of Japanese people to the United States,” said Dr. Nina Barudzic, director of multicultural programs at … [Read more...] about MSU honors Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month
Missouri State University will hold several events to celebrate Black History Month Feb. 7-27. “During Black History Month, also known as African American History Month, the multicultural resources center will honor the achievements, culture and history of African Americans,” said Dr. Nina Barudzic, director of multicultural programs at Missouri State. Learn … [Read more...] about MSU recognizes Black History Month
SPRINGFIELD — The Chinese New Year marks the end of winter and beginning of spring, and it represents the desire for a new life. 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit, according to the Chinese lunar calendar. “The Year of the Rabbit is a year filled with peace and hope,” said Dr. Weirong Yan-Schaefer, senior instructor of Chinese and Japanese in the world languages and cultures … [Read more...] about MSU celebrates Chinese New Year
Missouri State University works to welcome and support all students, and therefore develops programming to recognize the LGBTQ community each October. “The biggest reason that we as a university celebrate LGBTQ History Month is because we do have students who are LGBTQ. It’s important that all of our students get recognition,” said Shy Wells, assistant director of … [Read more...] about University recognizes LGBTQ History Month