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
Many opportunities exist to support Nepal disaster relief. Here are a few trusted sites to get you started. Convoy of Hope American Red Cross UNICEF USA Today has also prepared a list of agencies that are providing disaster services in Nepal. … [Read more...] about University community invited to support Nepal relief efforts
Public Affairs Convocation: Blake Mycoskie 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11, JQH Arena Free admission As you know, Mr. Mycoskie’s book “Start Something That Matters” is our common reader for this year. It was Mr. Mycoskie who founded TOMS Shoes and his story is both compelling and inspiring. I hope you will plan to attend. Related, I invite you to volunteer again this year … [Read more...] about Founder of TOMS to speak Nov. 11