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
By Eunice Nyagaka and Winnie Masanya The Family Welcome Program (FWP) hosted by Missouri State University’s English Language Institute (ELI), collaborates with Springfield Public Schools, the Boys and Girls Club of Springfield, and the International Institute of Southwest Missouri (IISMO) to welcome refugee families in Springfield community. The Stalnaker Boys and Girls Club … [Read more...] about Nurturing New Beginnings: The Family Welcome Program’s Childcare Initiative
We are excited to introduce the new Office of Global Education and Engagement (OGEE) at Missouri State University. OGEE serves as a hub for various global education initiatives, promoting a culture of innovation and collaboration while enhancing the university’s international presence. The OGEE includes the following departments: English Language Institute … [Read more...] about Expanding Horizons: Office of Global Education and Engagement Debuts
Are you a high school student with a passion for fostering cross-cultural connections, nurturing leadership potential, and shaping the future of aspiring young leaders? If so, we warmly invite you to seize this highly competitive volunteer opportunity and become an ambassador for the 2024 Isesaki Global Leadership Academy. Hosted annually by Missouri State University’s … [Read more...] about Seize the Opportunity: Become an Ambassador for the Isesaki Global Leadership Academy!