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Utilizing the Bear Pantry to Build your Plate

November 30, 2021 by Lexington M. Dobbs

At the Bear Pantry, we want to make every meal count! With many items available at the Bear Pantry, the options are endless. To create a meal that is nutrient dense and diverse in food groups, we like to consider MyPlate as a guide. MyPlate is the federal government’s primary food group symbol. It was created to be a consumer-friendly guideline to help make healthy food … [Read more...] about Utilizing the Bear Pantry to Build your Plate

Filed Under: Bear Pantry, Community Engagement, Missouri Public Affairs Academy, Volunteer Tagged With: #bearpantry #citizenbear #missouristateuniversity, #foodinsecurity #publicaffairs #dieteticinternship, Volunteer

Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week

November 11, 2021 by Sarah J. Waterman

November 13-21, 2021 is Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. During this week, people come together across the country to bring attention to hunger and homelessness. In the United States, many Americans have to choose between which basic necessities they can afford for that day, week, month. For instance:  37.2 million Americans live below the poverty level.   44 … [Read more...] about Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week

Filed Under: Bear Pantry, Community Engagement, Missouri Public Affairs Academy, Volunteer Tagged With: #citizenbear, Community Engagement, public affairs, Volunteer

Serve and Get Your Hands Dirty with Springfield Community Gardens

September 24, 2021 by Sarah J. Waterman

Are you looking for more opportunities to serve? Do you like getting your hands dirty? If so, think about serving for Springfield Community Gardens! Springfield Community Gardens provides numerous opportunities to serve at a garden, whether it be Brentwood Christian Church Community Garden, Amanda Belle’s Farm, Meador Community Gardens, Midtown Community Garden, or MSU’s Campus … [Read more...] about Serve and Get Your Hands Dirty with Springfield Community Gardens

Filed Under: Community Engagement, Missouri Public Affairs Academy Tagged With: #citizenbear, Bear Service, Service Opportunity, The Center for Community Engagement, Volunteer

Public Affairs Mission: A blueprint for how we can work for the greater good

November 12, 2020 by Alex Johnson

The Pat Walker Missouri Public Affairs Academy brings talented high school students from throughout the state together to develop their understanding of public affairs.  Judith Rowland, a 2005 Academy graduate and Missouri State University alum, was inducted into the Missouri Public Affairs Hall of Fame in 2017.  She us an insight to how Public Affairs plays a role in her life … [Read more...] about Public Affairs Mission: A blueprint for how we can work for the greater good

Filed Under: Community Engagement, Missouri Public Affairs Academy Tagged With: Citizen Bear, community, Ethical Leadership, leadership, public affairs

Working for the Greater Good: Pat Walker Missouri Public Affairs Academy went virtual in 2020

September 24, 2020 by Alex Johnson

Each summer the Pat Walker Missouri Public Affairs Academy brings talented high school students from throughout the state together to develop their understanding of public affairs. The Academy combines presentations by guest speakers with discussions, activities and service projects, and gives students the opportunity to learn from talented and accomplished political and … [Read more...] about Working for the Greater Good: Pat Walker Missouri Public Affairs Academy went virtual in 2020

Filed Under: Community Engagement, Missouri Public Affairs Academy Tagged With: Academy, Community Engagement, Cultural Competence, Ethical Leadership, Missouri, Pat Walker, public affairs

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