By Lucy Beeler The Center for Community Engagement is excited to establish the Peace Corps Prep program at Missouri State University. The official partnership between the Peace Corps and the university is designed to prepare students for international development fieldwork and potential Peace Corps Service. What is Peace Corps? The Peace Corps was founded in 1961 by … [Read more...] about Peace Corps Prep program arrives at Missouri State University
By Hannah Voyles Bear Service Team is a service organization at MSU. Our mission is to plan and provide students with service opportunities in the Springfield community. This is a great way for students to make a difference while getting to know other Bears with hearts for service! We serve every Tuesday night, but on the last Tuesday of every month, we meet for discussion, … [Read more...] about Make a difference weekly with the Bear Service Team
Starting Monday, October 23rd through Friday, November 3rd there is an opportunity for MSU faculty, staff, students, and Springfield community members to donate cold weather clothing to provide for our community. As temperatures drop, warm clothing becomes more and more essential to the lives of those experiencing homelessness or living in low-income households. Burrell … [Read more...] about Cold Weather Drive Partnership
Both Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma have provoked a large outcry from Missouri State students to take their compassion to the next level. Missouri State is home to students from the entire Gulf Area, Florida, the British Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic and more. The impact of both hurricanes will be felt for months and years to come. If your next question … [Read more...] about Hurricane Drive
In previous years, the Center for Community Engagement has utilized a Community Involvement Newsletter to allows Missouri State Students and Faculty to stay updated with opportunities for service in the Springfield area. Last year, the Center rolled out an initiative using GivePulse. The intiative was part of the Northwest Project in partnership with Missouri State … [Read more...] about What is GivePulse?: Signing up for Service