How can Americans balance individualism with shared commitments? This question will guide the presentations and discussions at Missouri State University’s 21st annual Public Affairs Conference. Themed “Between the One and the Many: Considering Community and Individualism,” the conference will take place Sept. 24-26. “We’re not taking a position on the tension between the … [Read more...] about Public Affairs Conference will explore community and individualism
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
For those in the 17–24-year-old age range, death by suicide is the second leading cause of death. It is second only to accidental death. Stacey Trewatha-Bach, coordinator of public affairs special projects at Missouri State University, brings this to light each semester with the Field of Memories exhibit. It will be displayed Nov. 11-12. The field between the bookstore and … [Read more...] about Field of Memories visually displays students lost to death by suicide
As polarized perspectives and heightened tensions threaten common ground, the 2021 Public Affairs Conference seeks to create space for understanding. Bridging the Divide is the theme of the conference at Missouri State University, scheduled for Sept. 27-30. It includes: Two pre-conference special events. A keynote speech from John Quiñones. Three plenary speakers. A total of … [Read more...] about Public Affairs Conference seeks to bridge divides in a world of differences
Public Affairs Week 2017 kicks off at Missouri State University on Sept. 9 and runs through Sept. 15. The university will host events to introduce this year’s theme: Sustainability in Practice: Consensus and Consequences. “Most events during Public Affairs Week are structured toward facilitating the student discussions around the year’s public affairs theme,” said … [Read more...] about University presents new public affairs theme with week of events