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
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
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