Do you know someone making a difference in the community, state, nation or world? Missouri State University wants to honor those who exemplify great citizenship in the hope of encouraging others. Nominations are being accepted through Oct. 19 for the honorary doctorate degree of public affairs (A.P.D.). Submit a nomination Submit a nomination letter, supporting letters and … [Read more...] about Nominations for honorary doctorate due Oct. 19
The Pat Walker Missouri Public Affairs Academy (MPAA) is a way for students to immerse themselves in public affairs for a week. This year’s MPAA is July 13-20 at Missouri State University. The theme for 2019 is unity in community. The goal MPAA is for high school students to learn about issues in communities, here and globally. Each student will learn about things that … [Read more...] about Helping hometowns, one project at a time
The Sixth Annual LLC Day of Service won the National Community Service Program of the Month for August 2018. The National Association of College and University Residence Halls (NACURH) gave this award. Living-learning community (LLC) students worked at 10 different sites Aug. 17. Each student exemplified #CitizenBear before classes started. A couple of those sites … [Read more...] about Students engage in public affairs
Aug. 7 is the primary election. Voters will see a variety of important issues. Missouri State University, in conjunction with the Greene County Clerk's Office, is trying to make voting easier. Starting Aug. 7, the Davis-Harrington Welcome Center on Missouri State's campus is a central polling location. Voting at the Welcome Center Anyone who is registered to vote … [Read more...] about Vote at Missouri State Aug. 7
Astronomers Without Borders and Explore Scientific are dedicated to sharing science with all. In 2019, a solar eclipse will cross South America and Asia. Missouri State University is a collection site for the solar eclipse glasses to donate to these countries. Missouri State and the College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS) are collecting glasses in the CNAS dean's … [Read more...] about Donate solar glasses to other countries