Dr. W.D. Blackmon, English department head, co-authored Inside Syria -- A Phyisician's Memoir with the book's subject, Dr. Tarif Bakdash. This collaboration became the foundation for a multimedia, interdisciplinary project that now includes faculty, students and alumni from the department of media, journalism and … [Read more...] about Interdisciplinary team filming in Jordan
COMWeek is one of the communication department’s signature events: a week-long immersion in some of the biggest topics in the field. It also includes plenty of opportunities to network and socialize with communication scholars, professionals and students. Each year, visiting scholars present their research, and the week concludes with an alumni panel so that current … [Read more...] about COMWeek provided practical learning opportunities
Faculty members from the departments of art and design and theatre and dance are recipients of this year's Missouri State University Foundation Awards for Excellence in Teaching, Research and Service. About the awards From the provost's website: The Missouri State University Foundation Awards for Excellence in Teaching, Research and Service are intended to provide incentives … [Read more...] about Three COAL faculty recognized with 2017 Foundation Awards
This is a quick look at some recent COAL communications. In addition to these efforts, we've enjoyed recent coverage on local media outlets, including KSMU, KY3 and the Springfield News-Leader. On the blogs Study away We've been highlighting COAL study away opportunities that have been actively recruiting participants. Contemporary Culture in Scotland Contemporary French … [Read more...] about Communications roundup: March 2017
Langston Hughes, 2017 inductee to the Missouri Public Affairs Hall of Fame Langston Hughes is most commonly associated with the Harlem Renaissance, but he spent his early life in the Midwest. Dr. Matthew Calihman, associate professor in the English department, said, “I do think Missouri is important to him,” noting that regional geography and events often emerged in Hughes’ … [Read more...] about Explore the Midwestern roots of a literary icon