Missouri State University highlights cultural competence as a pillar of its public affairs mission. The goal of cultural competence is for students to recognize and respect multiple perspectives and cultures. This October, MSU will host events on campus and in the Springfield area to recognize the LGBTQ+ community during LGBTQ+ History Month. Highlighted events Oct. 3 Mariela … [Read more...] about Celebrate LGBTQ+ history in October
Honoring and celebrating the history, culture and contributions of citizens of Latin heritage – that’s the goal of Latinx Heritage Month in September. Missouri State University will host several events to engage and educate the campus and larger community about Latinx heritage. Yvania Garcia-Pusateri, MSU executive director of multicultural programs, and Melissa Gutierrez, a … [Read more...] about Support the Latinx community
When the Asian community is considered a model minority, it’s often ignored from larger conversations around racial injustice. But racism still exists in different ways against Asian people. The events planned in April for Asian Heritage Month at Missouri State University are opportunities to critically examine the ideas placed on Asian individuals, and to think more … [Read more...] about University community celebrates Asian Heritage Month
When we look at history, there’s something that is often missing: Women. Too often, women are left out of the conversation or the narrative being written. Womxn’s HERstory Month celebrates extraordinary women and recognizes their accomplishments. “This is an opportunity to celebrate and reflect on all of the things that womxn have done, are doing and will continue to … [Read more...] about Recognizing women: HERstory Month
The theme of this year’s Black History Month celebration at Missouri State University is “Shades of Blackness.” The university invites the campus and larger community to participate in events that do not only focus on Western culture’s perception of blackness, but are inclusive to all who identify as black. “It’s important that we continue to learn about the history, as … [Read more...] about University community observe Black History Month