Sponsored by the College of Humanities and Public Affairs Diversity Council Join the College of Humanities and Public Affairs Diversity Council for a panel discussion about diversity, equity and inclusion and (mis)information in education surrounding critical race theory. Friday, February 11 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Strong Hall 302 or via Zoom at https://tinyurl.com/5b4szyk7 Panelists: Dr. Jahaan […]
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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
EVENT: Accessibilities Panel and Discussion
This panel will provide a fruitful discussion on the current resources available and offer a pathway towards stronger collaboration between on and off-campus entities. We will also shed light on the need for continued work and resources necessary to create greater accessibility for all citizens in the area. Wednesday, October 9, 2024, 5:00 PM empower: […]
EVENT: Tough Talks for tough times
There is a lot going on, and the world is changing right before us. It is stressful and frightening. Join us in this upcoming Tough Talks session to share and discuss your thoughts. Wednesday, March 30, 2022 1:00-2:00 p.m. PSU 312
Cultural and religious observances
Cultural and religious observances – December 18-25, 2022
Chanukah Culture/religion: Judaism Date: December 18-26 Chanukah is the Jewish eight-day festival of lights, celebrated each night with menorah lighting, special prayers and fried foods. Chanukah means “dedication” in Hebrew and is named as such because it celebrates the rededication of the Holy Temple. In second century BCE, Judah the Maccabee drove the Greeks from […]
Celebrating the contributions of women on this Women’s Equality Day
In 1973, Congress designated August 26 as Women’s Equality Day. This date was chosen to commemorate the 1920 certification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, granting women the right to vote. This followed and was the result of a peaceful civil rights movement by women that began in 1848 at the first women’s rights convention […]
In other news
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 […]
SPS seeking community input about next superintendent
Via Springfield Public Schools – With the pending retirement of Dr. John Jungmann at the conclusion of the 2020-2021 school year, Springfield Schools has begun a nationwide search for a new superintendent. A series of community input sessions will be held on November 17 and 18 and all community members are invited to participate in […]