“Our goal is to create a beloved community and this will require a qualitative change in our souls as well as a quantitative change in our lives.” -Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Community spotlight: Yolanda Lorge
Meet Yolanda Lorge Yolanda Lorge is originally from Mexico and is now a naturalized American citizen. She is married with two children: Alanna, who lives in Kansas City with her husband and three daughters; Carlo, who is married with four daughters. Carlo is serving in the military, he is a Cavalry Scout in the army, […]
Upcoming events
Wes Pratt talks about Black history in Springfield
The stories of Black lives are woven throughout the tapestry of Springfield’s history. Join H. Wes Pratt, Missouri State University’s Chief Diversity Officer and Assistant to the President, as he highlights the rich and complex history of Springfield’s Black community. Pratt will touch on slavery and emancipation, education, Route 66, Black-owned business, civil rights and […]
Juneteenth campus event to be held June 18
Join the university community in celebration Juneteenth on June 18. The event will be held in the Plaster Student Union Theatre beginning at 1:30 p.m. From Dr. Lyle Foster, you will learn about: The significance of Juneteenth. The traditions, songs and symbols surrounding this celebration. The Springfield chapter of the NAACP Juneteenth event (to be […]
Cultural and religious observances
Cultural and religious observances – January 17-23, 2022
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Culture/religion: National observance Date: January 17 The third Monday of each January is dedicated to commemorating the achievements of Martin Luther King, Jr. King advocated the use of nonviolent means to end racial segregation, first coming to national prominence during the bus boycott of African Americans in Montgomery, Alabama […]
Cultural and religious observances – January 10-16, 2022
Makar Sankranti Culture/religion: Hindu Date: January 14 Makar Sankranti is one of the major Hindu festivals in India. The festival is a religious celebration, as well as a seasonal observance signifying the winter solstice. On this day, devotees take a holy dip in rivers like Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari, Krishna and Cauvery to wash away their […]
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CNAS faculty and students present at virtual conference
We would like to celebrate with Dr. La Toya Kissoon-Charles from the Biology department in CNAS. One of her students, Trang Indigo won 3rd place in the poster awards at the recent Great Plains Limnology virtual conference! The virtual conference was attended by Dr.La Toya Kissoons-Charles’s 4 graduate students. Brenden Ryan and Leslie Hatch also […]