This fall, the sociology and anthropology department is offering a new course - SOC 350: Violence and Society in Latin America. Register now for this dynamic understanding of Latin America, including: Historical facts of Latin America violence and its roots Sociological perspectives related to violence in Latin American societies Understand the various regions … [Read more...] about New course offering this fall
The Missouri State University Advertising Team launched Fuse, a comprehensive campaign that prevents and protects against radicalization to white supremacy. This is done through education, bystander empowerment and community support. Fuse strengthens protective factors in our campus community through an informational podcast, online training modules and a conversational card … [Read more...] about Student-led initiative encourages connection through conversation
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 presented posters, and Hannah … [Read more...] about CNAS faculty and students present at virtual conference
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 the meetings, choosing the option and … [Read more...] about SPS seeking community input about next superintendent
Missouri State University is leading regional efforts in promoting the values of diversity, equity and inclusion. Through these efforts, Missouri State can increase access, success and equity among students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The university can also help develop the cultural consciousness needed to negotiate cross cultural differences. These … [Read more...] about Increasing access, success and equity