Programs offer multiple sites, options for taxpayers As part of the public affairs mission at Missouri State University, students from the School of Accountancy will help taxpayers this year through three programs for free tax preparation: the Volunteer Income Tax Clinic, the Low Income Tax Clinic and My Free Taxes. About 50 accounting students each year are trained and IRS … [Read more...] about School of Accountancy Provides Free Tax Services
This spring, Missouri State is proud to welcome former Secretary of State, General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.), for a special Public Affairs Convocation. He will address the 2013-2014 public affairs theme of "Global Perspective: Why it matters” at 8:00 pm in the John Q. Hammons Arena. This is a free event open to the public but a ticket for admission is required. Tickets are … [Read more...] about David D. Glass Lecture Series co-sponsors General Colin Powell’s visit to campus
One College of Business student organization has found a unique way to apply the skills learned in the classroom with a service to the community. Opal Agency, a 45 member student-run advertising agency, describes their group as a service-based organization. Their goal is to donate their time to local businesses or non-profits that may not be able to afford hiring a … [Read more...] about Student organization utilizes business skills for community IMPACT
Marketing campaign underway to raise money for Laclede County Children's division What started out as a class project in Marketing 380, Creative Advertising, taught by Dr. Melissa Burnett, has quickly changed into a movement. Students from both fall 2013 sections of this course were inspired by the stories of foster children when they learned that the average foster child … [Read more...] about Marketing students making an IMPACT for kids in foster care
Enactus members work hard to receive grants and meet with Mondelez International The Enactus Missouri State University team recently met with representatives of Mondelez International, parent company of Oreo, Ritz, Trident and many other popular brands. Representatives of Mondelez traveled from all over the United States as well as Canada and Argentina to spend time on … [Read more...] about Student Success