Robert "Bob" Pavlowsky has introduced nearly 100 Missouri State students to Jamaica since 2009. He encourages student research through his role as a Study Away program director. His efforts received honors through the Excellence in Study Away Programming award. His 2017 program, Geo-environment and Culture of the South Coast of Jamaica, drew from previous … [Read more...] about Study Away Honors Faculty Excellence
Cali Pettijohn's advanced listening class experienced local culture in a hands-on way. Students completed their English Language Institute course by visiting Urban Roots Farm. The 8-week course included intensive and extensive listening skills. Intensive skills include noticing grammar, expressions, reduced sounds, and vocabulary. Extensive skills capture main … [Read more...] about Listening Class Ends Session at Urban Roots
Guest post by Rishad Rzayev. Love for my roots I am very happy and proud that my life is full of rich emotions and memories. I always believed that I have two homelands because I was born and raised up in the capital of Kazakhstan - Astana and lived there throughout my childhood and graduated high school there. However, I grew up in two places from the time I was an infant. … [Read more...] about From Exchange Student to Graduate Bear
Guest post by Ningxia University College of Education visiting students. Our visiting group of graduate students from Ningxia University College of Education participated in a cultural exchange at Parkview High School on March 29, 2019. Preparation The event was led by Ms. Daezia Smith of Missouri State University. Twelve graduate students of Ningxia University … [Read more...] about Visiting Graduate Students Share Culture at Parkview High School
Batool Alzuabi grew up in Amman, Jordan, where she developed a love of literature and writing from a young age. Her journey to Missouri State will lead her to commencement this May before starting a teaching assistantship this fall for the English department. Following her father’s steps and finding the perfect place The decision started with her father since he had the … [Read more...] about Creative Writing major from Jordan begins her story at Missouri State