Missouri State University’s 19th annual Public Affairs Conference explores turning words into actions to build collaborative communities. “From Words to Deeds: Creating Collaborative Communities” is the theme for the 2022 conference. It will be a mix of in-person and live-streamed events Sept. 20-22. “This year’s Public Affairs Conference is based on the premise that … [Read more...] about Public Affairs Conference seeks to create collaborative communities
Missouri State University recognized three faculty members and two staff members with the 2022 Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Public Affairs. The award recognizes employees for living the public affairs mission in their work and personal lives. Each winner receives a $1,500 grant for research, travel or projects related to their public affairs activities. Faculty … [Read more...] about Missouri State recognizes five with Excellence in Public Affairs Award
Award-winning actress, New York Times bestselling author and activist Marlee Matlin will visit Missouri State University this fall. She will be the 2022 Public Affairs Conference keynote speaker. Her speech will take place 7 p.m. Sept. 20 at Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts. The keynote event kicks off the conference, scheduled Sept. 20-22. The theme is … [Read more...] about Oscar-winning actress Marlee Matlin headlines fall 2022 Public Affairs Conference
Shaun Tomson, professional surfer and former world champion turned author, is bringing his story to the Public Affairs Convocation at Missouri State University April 6. Tomson will discuss his book “The Code” and his life experiences in and out of the surfing world. He believes his simple message of “I Will” can be a model to overcome life’s challenges. About Shaun’s … [Read more...] about Inspiring surfer and author to headline Public Affairs Convocation
A new agreement between Missouri State University’s Center for Community Engagement (CCE) and AmeriCorps will tackle food insecurity. The agreement includes a grant that will support 10 AmeriCorps members working to address food insecurity for the university community. Members’ role AmeriCorps members will offer nutrition workshops, assess needs and help in the Bear Pantry, the … [Read more...] about Missouri State enters agreement with AmeriCorps to help reduce food insecurity