Want to know more about the Veteran support services at Missouri State University? Please join the Office of Inclusive Engagement's conversation with Raeleen Ziegler, the Director of Veteran Services at the Veteran Student Center at Missouri State, as we hear about the various ways Missouri State University supports our Veteran students, faculty, and community members. Ways … [Read more...] about New episode of Ozark Chatter podcast with guest Raeleen Ziegler
Dr. Julia Troche is the incoming program development and inclusive engagement fellow for the 2024-2025 academic year. Troche is an associate professor of ancient history and holds a Ph.D. in Egyptology from Brown University. She was awarded the university's 2022 Foundation Award for Teaching Excellence, as well as the 2022 Missouri Governor's Award for Excellence in Education. … [Read more...] about The office of inclusive engagement welcomes two new fellows
Black History Month, also known as African American History Month, is a month-long celebration of contributions African Americans have made to American history, as well as a time to recognize their struggle with adversity while fighting for freedom and equality. Black History Month is celebrated in February each year. The Origin of Black History Month In the summer of … [Read more...] about Black History Month 2023
Colleges across the nation struggle to retain diverse faculty members, especially those with terminal degrees. Missouri State University’s Faculty Diversity Composition Initiative (FDCI) is designed to help recruit and retain diverse faculty members at the university. The initiative lessens the financial burden on diverse candidates by paying for their terminal degree … [Read more...] about Initiatives help university retain diverse faculty members
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Culture/religion: National observance Date: January 16 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 in 1955. … [Read more...] about Cultural and religious observances – January 16-22, 2023