Missouri State University

Skip to content Skip to navigation
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z

Community Engagement

How we do community engagement at Missouri State

You are here: Home / Archives for Service Learning

Globalize our Campus through Peace Corps Prep

October 13, 2021 by Kylie J. Mignone

The Peace Corps Prep program is a flexible certificate that can easily be earned in conjunction with most Missouri State degree programs. This program allows for a variety of interests in:   Agriculture   Community and economic development   Education   Environment   Health   Youth Development   There is plenty of room to expand your service skills … [Read more...] about Globalize our Campus through Peace Corps Prep

Filed Under: Peace Corps Tagged With: #citizenbear, Center for Community Engagement, Peace Corps, Service Learning

Bear Pantry opens in hopes to combat food insecurity

February 4, 2019 by

Food donations found in the Bear Pantry at the Center for Community Engagement

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

Filed Under: Service Learning Tagged With: Center for Community Engagement, community, donations, food insecurity, food pantry, Service Learning

Student Spotlight: Amanda Drewel uses robots to teach kids about STEM

December 12, 2018 by Charles Whitaker

Amanda Drewel smiles for a profile picture

For Amanda Drewel, what takes place outside of the classroom can be just as important as what happens at the desk. As a service-learning Bonner Leader, expectations were high. She was on the lookout for a program that would serve her needs as a young professional hoping to get kids excited about STEM fields. Not exactly the breeziest of tasks. But since her placement at … [Read more...] about Student Spotlight: Amanda Drewel uses robots to teach kids about STEM

Filed Under: Service Learning Tagged With: Bonner Leader, Lego, Robberson, robotics, Service Learning, STEM

Around the world with service-learning

November 12, 2018 by Charles Whitaker

Service-learners at the Dream Center pose in a big group

On Saturday, at our Around the World in 80 Days cultural educational event, children and families in underprivileged schools in Springfield had the opportunity to experience different cultures this Saturday through art, music, and science projects. Students will make stops in Egypt, China, Italy, Tanzania, and many more locations from around the globe. Our Bonner Leaders, … [Read more...] about Around the world with service-learning

Filed Under: Service Learning Tagged With: arts, culture, Dream Center, science, Service Learning

Service-learning brings robotics to Robberson Elementary

November 3, 2018 by Charles Whitaker

Student from Robberson looking at a computer while they practice Robotics

By Kathy Nordyke Missouri State University service-learning students and Bonner Leaders/Program Assistants from the Citizenship and Service-Learning office are helping children at Robberson Elementary learn the sciences through the power of Robotics. This new program began Friday, November 2nd and was made possible thanks to service-learning students from John Turner's grant … [Read more...] about Service-learning brings robotics to Robberson Elementary

Filed Under: Service Learning Tagged With: Bonner Leaders, Robberson Elementary, science, Service Learning

Next Page »

Subscribe via Email

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Categories

  • Bear Pantry
  • Community Engagement
  • donation
  • Missouri Public Affairs Academy
  • Peace Corps
  • Service Learning
  • Uncategorized
  • Volunteer

Meta

  • Log in
  • Entries feed
  • Comments feed
  • WordPress.org
Make your Missouri statementMake your Missouri statement
  • Last Modified: November 3, 2018
  • Accessibility
  • Disclaimer
  • Disclosures
  • EO/AA/M/F/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
  • © 2013 Board of Governors, Missouri State University
  • Contact Information