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
Missouri State University will award 2,880 degrees to students at its spring 2022 commencement. Three ceremonies will take place throughout the day, at 9 a.m., 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. May 20 at the Great Southern Bank Arena. First ceremony Students graduating from the Reynolds College of Arts and Letters, College of Education and College of Natural and Applied Sciences will … [Read more...] about Missouri State to award 2,880 degrees during spring commencement
Most are familiar with Earth Day on April 22. But one day isn’t enough. Missouri State University will dedicate the week of April 18-22 to educate the community on sustainability practices. “Sustainability refers to the idea that we are dependent on our natural environment for all our needs and well-being,” said Dr. Toby Dogwiler, professor and department head of the … [Read more...] about Missouri State and the Springfield community celebrate Earth Week
The last two years have brought about many challenges. Some have phrased it as addressing the “pandemic within a pandemic.” Missouri State University’s 2022 Collaborative Diversity Conference theme is “Contemporary issues in DEI: Where do we go from here?” This year’s conference will help identify and examine the ongoing challenges in the field of Diversity, Equity and … [Read more...] about Be part of the virtual Collaborative Diversity Conference
Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month offers a glimpse into the contributions, influence and enriching traditions of AAPI people. This April, Missouri State University provides a supportive space for the Springfield community to join together, become educated and celebrate AAPI Heritage Month. To kick things off, an Art Expo will take place 10 a.m.-3 p.m. … [Read more...] about Missouri State University honors Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month