During Fall Break 2024, students joined the Bear Breaks Immersion program to serve alongside communities outside of Springfield. One group of Bear Breakers went to Omaha, NE to serve the pediatric population and their families. Missouri State students served with Heart Heroes and Roald McDonald House. Another group of Bear Breakers went to Kansas City, MO where they learned … [Read more...] about Students travel and serve during Fall Break
Missouri State University’s 2024 Homecoming was more than just a celebration... it was an opportunity for students to make a meaningful impact on food access in our community. Through a coordinated donation drive supporting both Ozarks Food Harvest and MSU’s Bear Pantry, MSU students came together to address a pressing issue: food insecurity. This project not only … [Read more...] about Bears Fight Food Insecurity during Homecoming 2024
New resource available for the Missouri State University community Thanks to an initiative from Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development, Missouri State University will have a Department of Social Services case manager on campus each Friday in the Center for Community Engagement (Plaster Student Union 131) from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm this semester to … [Read more...] about DSS partners with Missouri State University to support Bears
Missouri State’s Sustainability Strategic Plan aims to expand recycling across the campus, increase awareness of waste minimization programming, and divert more material from the landfill. These goals are possible with the support of students and staff like you. How so, you ask? This fall, you can join the Missouri State Sustainability team in digging into and sorting hundreds … [Read more...] about Dig in with fellow Bears. Take part in the Waste Audit.
Missouri State University is continuing its official partnership with the Peace Corps to provide an opportunity for MSU students to highlight their work on campus and in the community. The Peace Corps Prep Certificate program is housed in the Center for Community Engagement, and students interested in learning more can contact CCE Director, Alex Johnson, for more … [Read more...] about Highlight your work in Public Affairs. Earn a certificate from the Peace Corps.