Drs. Michelle Morgan and Julia Troche (Associate Profs., History) participated in the inaugural “Women’s Writing Circle,” one of the FCTL’s Faculty Learning Communities (Fall 2022). Through their consistent attendance and completion of writing goals, Michelle and Julia were eligible to apply for two small grants, which they subsequently were awarded. They combined their awards … [Read more...] about Winter Writers’ Retreat
Five Alpha Phi Sigma – Sigma Mu Sigma attended the 81st Annual Alpha Phi Sigma conference in National Harbor, MD Wednesday, March 15– Friday, March 17, 2023, along with Chapter Advisor, Ivy Yarckow-Brown, and Assistant Advisor, Jordan Riddell. Three of our students ran for and were elected to Executive Student President, Executive Student … [Read more...] about Alpha Phi Sigma Conference Update
We just received word that the American Cultural Resources Association (ACRA) has approved the Anthropology program as one that provides a good basis for a career in Cultural Resource Management (CRM). ACRA is the national professional organization for CRM, and their members provide internships for students – most of them paid. They will soon include MSU as a partner … [Read more...] about ACRA Approved
Dr. Julia Troche, History, was named a recipient of the 2022 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. Gov. Mike Parson and members of the Missouri Coordinating Board for Higher Education will recognize Dr. Troche and others for their achievements. The Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching is presented to an outstanding faculty member from each participating … [Read more...] about Governor’s Outstanding Teaching Award
The College of Humanities and Public Affairs have five faculty members who were granted tenure and promoted to the rank of associate professor. Laura Hart - Sociology and Anthropology Sarah Mellors - History Sarah Panzer - History Kyler Sherman-Wilkins - Sociology and Anthropology Marnie Watson - Sociology and Anthropology Two faculty … [Read more...] about Promotion and Tenure