As discordant issues threaten the fabric of American communities, the Public Affairs Conference is here to help bridge the divide. “Unity in Community” is the theme of the 2018 conference at Missouri State University, Sept. 25-27. The conference includes: A total of 21 sessions Two pre-conference events A keynote speech from Jenna Bush Hager Four plenary … [Read more...] about Finding common ground: Public Affairs Conference shines a light on unity
The multicultural programs office at Missouri State University works hard to ensure all students are welcomed and accepted on campus. Latinx Heritage Month is one way they encourage the campus and larger community to immerse themselves in a culture different from their own. This year’s theme is “Power in the Communities.” Multicultural programs has created programming that … [Read more...] about Power in communities: Latinx Heritage Month
Just in time for National Children’s Vision and Learning Month in August, the Missouri State University Vision Screening Program started free screenings in central Missouri. The first screening event kicked off in Lebanon Aug. 3 at the Lebanon R3 Early Childhood Center, Esther Elementary. MSU's vision screening program expands Read the full transcript Detecting vision … [Read more...] about Making sure kids see well
It is easy to feel helpless when it comes to big issues, such as poverty and humanitarian relief. How could one person make a difference? That’s where the Missouri Public Affairs Academy (MPAA) comes in. “MPAA brings together talented high school students from across the state,” said Alex Johnson, MPAA director. The academy is for Missouri students who are about to start … [Read more...] about Making change in the community: Missouri Public Affairs Academy
Office Support Assistant, Veterans Services Deidre is the Office Support Assistant in the Oldham Family Veteran Student Center on campus. She graduated from Missouri State University with her Bachelors in Criminology and was a part of the Veterans Administration work study program in her time as a student. Deidre served in the Marine Corps prior to becoming a student. In … [Read more...] about Public Affairs staff spotlight: Deidre Ashley