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.
As summer comes to an end and fall begins, so does the harvest of many delicious and nutritious fruits and vegetables. The Bear Pantry provides not only nonperishable foods items, but fresh fruits and vegetables, many sourced right from the MSU campus garden! Peppers, tomatoes, okra, and Swiss chard are staples available in abundance this time of year in the pantry. … [Read more...] about Stock up on fall produce at the Bear Pantry
Meet Kayla our newest Bear Pantry Assistant! Kayla is from St. Louis, MO, and graduated from Lindbergh High School. As a freshman, she already feels at home at Missouri State, and is involved in Delta Zeta Sorority. She is majoring in Psychology and is interested in one day becoming a school psychologist. At the Bear Pantry, Kayla helps take care of members, food, … [Read more...] about Meet our new Bear Pantry Assistant, Kayla!
President John F. Kennedy signed the executive order establishing the Peace Corps on March 1, 1961. Over the past 60 years, many have been influenced by the mission and goals of the Peace Corps. Find out more about Peace Corps' history This week, Peace Corps recruiters will host more than 100 events virtually around the world to celebrate many aspects of the Peace Corps’ … [Read more...] about Peace Corps Celebrates 60th Anniversary
The Bear Pantry serves as a resource for Missouri State students, staff, and faculty who may face food insecurity. In the Fall 2020 semester, more than 5,900 lbs of food and hygiene items were distributed, marking an unprecedented semester. Support from Citizen Bears Generous support from students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community members allowed the Bear Pantry to … [Read more...] about Bear Pantry distributed 5900 lbs of goods in Fall 2020