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 the … [Read more...] about Wes Pratt talks about Black history in Springfield
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 held June … [Read more...] about Juneteenth campus event to be held June 18
Dr. Ashley Payne, assistant professor in the psychology department, is hosting an exhibit that showcases photo and performative representations of Black girl and womanhood from local girls and women in the Springfield area. The exhibit highlights issues related to racism, sexism, education, mental health and identity. Spoken word artists will also perform. May 7, … [Read more...] about #BlackGirlMagic: Illuminating contemporary representations of Black girlhood in hip hop and social media
Understanding the challenges of relationships and dating in college can be hard. Come spend 4 weeks with a team of professionals to learn the basic ins-and-outs of safe relationships and how to prevent harmful behavior. All sessions held virtually through Zoom. This is a free series with limited registration available. Session 1 April 8 | 12:00-1:30 PM Jessica … [Read more...] about EVENT: Bear Aware – Your body is your own
Ekklesia has been leading Foundations of Interfaith Leadership workshops for several years. This year, at the completion of our regular 3 session series, students asked for more, so we’ve expanded the series to explore the MSU Public Affairs mission through the lens of Interfaith Leadership. Missouri State University is proud of its Public Affairs mission and does a great … [Read more...] about Exploring public affairs through an interfaith lens