On May 22, 2011, a devastating E5 tornado ripped through Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Victor Matthews, dean of the College of Humanities and Public Affairs and professor of religious studies, visited the town only a few days after the storm destroyed much of the town. A Joplin native, Matthews wanted to see what had become of his childhood home. For the full article and video see: … [Read more...] about An everyday life of Biblical proportions
The College of Education was notified on August 1 that the Social Studies Program housed in the Department of History in the College of Humanities and Public Affairs has passed the Specialized Professional Association (SPA) standards. The program will be listed as nationally recognized through the semester of the next NCATE accreditation decision on websites and/or publications … [Read more...] about Social Studies Program passes SPA
Dr. Vadim Putzu, assistant professor in Religious Studies, lectured at La Sapienza University in Rome on May 24. The English translation of his lecture is: “Those who drink only water have a secret to hide: Representations and uses of wine in Jewish mysticism in the 16th and 17th centuries”. … [Read more...] about Religious Studies Assistant Professor Lectures in Rome
Professor of Political Science and Global Studies Program Director, Dr. Dennis Hickey, recently interviewed Ms. Hung Hsiu-chu, Chairperson of Kuomintang (KMT). The interview focused largely on the KMT’s loss in this year’s election and her observations will be incorporated into Dr. Hickey’s current research project. Although well prepared for BearWear Fridays, the … [Read more...] about Dr. Dennis Hickey Meets with Leader of Kuomintang
A reception was held for Dr. Lorene Stone, Sociology professor and Director of the Center for Social Science and Public Policy Research, to honor her retirement. Dr. Stone began working at Missouri State University in 2001 as dean and later moved to the Sociology and Anthropology department. Enjoy your retirement! … [Read more...] about Dr. Stone Retires