Matthew McGhee is a member of the MSU Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services and works in the business office in Hammons House. I had the opportunity to meet with him to gain insight into his role and how COVID has affected his year. We started by going over some of his responsibilities. As the Housing Policy Coordinator, all of his duties stem from either enforcing or … [Read more...] about Spotlight on Matthew McGhee—Housing Policy Coordinator
As I write this blog post, the COVID vaccine and its distribution (and implications) are dominating the conversation. COVID has become so integrated into our lives that it’s strange to think that the vaccine is already here. According to most recent articles, President Biden has moved the timeline up so that the US will have “enough vaccine supply for every adult in America by … [Read more...] about Harry Riel – “I’ll Make it Work”
Coming into Missouri State University as an openly-gay first-generation college student from a low income household, I wasn’t sure how I would be accepted on campus by my peers, professors, resident assistant, and even my roommate. I was lucky enough to have been awarded the Inclusive Excellence Leadership scholarship before I came to Missouri State. This scholarship gave me … [Read more...] about A Talk with Michael – Multicultural Resource Center
(This is the first in a series of articles from students about their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.) Were you in college or high school when the pandemic hit the country? What was the biggest impact on your life during the first few months of the pandemic? I was in the second semester of my first year of college when the pandemic hit the country. The biggest … [Read more...] about College Life During a Pandemic – Katherine Ruch
Tell us about yourself. I was born in the Philippines, but I am from Baton Rouge, LA. I went to Louisiana State University for my undergrad where I majored in graphic design and minored in ceramics. Currently, I am in my second semester of grad school here at Missouri State University in the Student Affairs in Higher Education program! I am also the Assistant Hall Director of … [Read more...] about Spotlight on Harry Riel – Family Programs & Student Affairs Special Events Practicum Student