The Information Services Division at Missouri State University conducted a food drive at the end of the Fall 2020 semester to support the Bear Pantry. Collection bins were set up on campus, and the Bear Pantry's Amazon Wishlist was promoted. Information Services staff donated 186 lbs of food and hygiene items through this drive. These items directly support MSU … [Read more...] about Office of Information Services supports the Bear Pantry in a big way
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
Darr College of Agriculture graduate students, Scott Cooley and Korey Harper, developed a hydroponics system and germination system for the Bear Pantry in Fall 2020. In addition to designing the systems, these students trained the Bear Pantry staff on maintenance and food production. These systems allow the Bear Pantry to provide consistent fresh produce to MSU community … [Read more...] about Bear Pantry uses hydroponics to provide fresh food
The Center for Community Engagement is excited to announce the Bear Pantry is open for business! Established with the help of the Drew Lewis Foundation, the food pantry brings us one step closer to reducing food insecurity at Missouri State University. We also hope to educate our campus and community on the devastating effect hunger has on students. If you’re unfamiliar with … [Read more...] about Bear Pantry opens in hopes to combat food insecurity
During the fall semester 2018, the office of Citizenship & Service-Learning partnered with the Springfield Dream Center, The Fairbanks/Northwest Project, and Dr. Alex Jean-Charles and Dr. Ann Marie Daehn's service-learning students to host a brand-new program called “Around the World in 80 Days.” “Around the World in 80 Days” developed out of Dr. Ann Marie Daehn’s … [Read more...] about Departmental collaboration the key to community education event