Welcoming refugees into our schools and communities All morning sessions are held in the Plaster Student Union West Ballroom 8:00 - Check-in and breakfast Attendees check in outside of the PSU 3rd floor ballroom. Light breakfast is served inside. 9:00 - Keynote Presentation by Dr. Don Vu - Life, Literacy and the Pursuit of Happiness: How to Create a Culture of Reading in … [Read more...] about 2024 English Language Educators Conference
by Winnie Masanya The English Language Institute (ELI) hosted an enthusiastic group of 23 students from the University of Andres Bello (UNAB) in Chile for an intense customized Hybrid English and Global Leadership Immersion Program (HELIP). This was one of the academic activities under Missouri State University’s collaboration with UNAB to create a vibrant platform for … [Read more...] about Unlock your potential: Elevate Leadership and Language Skills with ELI
by Nhung Nguyen As the Christmas season comes, the ELI teachers, staff, and students are eager to visit Eden Village. They come to decorate Christmas for the common room and landscape surroundings at Eden Village on December 1st, 2023. This has been a significant initiative in many ways. Not only does the ELI want to contribute its humble efforts to make the living … [Read more...] about Christmas Decorating at Eden Village
by Dylan Pursley The ELI hosted a pumpkin carving event on October 30th. This event took place during their twice-a-week Conversation Circles. These conversation circles are an opportunity for current ELI students, Missouri State students, and members of the Springfield area to come together to explore cultures, engage in interesting conversations, and make new friends! The … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Carving
by Nhung Nguyen The ELI has hosted online and in-person International Conversation Circles twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays since July 2023. These event chains provide wonderful opportunities to interact with American teachers, American students, and participants from all over the world including South Korea, Colombia, Vietnam, China, Chile, Brazil, Italy, … [Read more...] about International Conversation Circles