From April 8 to April 12, 2024, Paula Moore, representing the English Language Institute (ELI) and Missouri State University, embarked on a significant business trip to China with the primary objective of visiting Southwestern University (SWU) in Chongqing and the MSU Branch campus in Dalian. Located in a picturesque suburb of Chongqing, SWU boasts a breathtaking campus … [Read more...] about Endeavoring to Elevate English Language Instruction at Southwestern University and the Dalian Branch Campus
Eunice Nyagaka and Winnie Masanya The 2024 English Language Educators Conference themed ‘Welcoming refugees into our schools and communities’ was held on 28th March at Missouri State University. Participants included English language educators, refugee administrators, and various stakeholders involved in refugee and immigrant programs throughout the state of Missouri. The … [Read more...] about Empowering Newcomer Students: Insights from the 2024 English Language Educators Conference
Madeline Corderman On March 22nd Lebanon High School (LHS) hosted the Globally Strong Culture Fair. This event, organized by LHS art teacher Elizabeth Barker, takes place every three years; and draws many people from Missouri and other states to share and learn about cultures, faith, and art from around the globe. From Missouri State University, students were among those … [Read more...] about ELI and MSU’s International Students Attend Lebanon High School’s Globally Strong Culture Fair
After a pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Isesaki Global Leadership Academy (IGLA) is back, and it's more wonderful and better than ever! This annual event, hosted by Missouri State University’s English Language Institute (ELI), eagerly anticipates 116 high school students from Isesaki, Japan, our esteemed sister city from May 25 to June 3, 2024. One of the highlights … [Read more...] about Experience the Essence of Japanese Culture at Isesaki Global Leadership Academy’s Japan Night Festival
By Purvez Vishnu Gunalan Held at the Springfield Botanical Gardens on Saturday, April 6, 2024, the Cherry Blossom Kite and Piñata Festival, a beloved annual event, was a lovely celebration of spring and culture. More than 10,000 people attended the event, where they were treated to a full day of live entertainment, kite flying, piñata smashing, and delicious food. Attendees … [Read more...] about Springfield’s Cherry Blossom Kite and Piñata Festival: A Vibrant Celebration of Spring and Diversity