There are many opportunities to celebrate culture during International Education Month. Events include polyglot luncheons for fans of language learning, special lectures on topics related to globalization, and student-led international banquets. Tour of the Globe is the keystone event of the month. It's a cultural bazaar in downtown Springfield and always a … [Read more...] about Grant supports celebration of international education and exchange
Tour of the Globe transforms the Morris Center downtown into a global bazaar for an evening, allowing the Missouri State and Springfield communities to experience the diverse cultures represented by our students at Missouri State. Students showcase their home countries with traditional dress, food, dancing, games, art, and more. Key Details What: Tour of the Globe … [Read more...] about Social Media Kit: Tour of the Globe 2018
The Morris Center plays host to a different culture each month for First Friday ArtWalk. June 2018 ArtWalk featured Japan. Japan Night Over 120 middle school students and their chaperones shared Japanese culture at "Japan Night: Act Japan." Students chose the name for the event, created promotional materials, planned activities, and created a performance … [Read more...] about Students from Springfield’s Sister City Host ArtWalk
Tour of the Globe is always a learning experience for visitors and guests. This year, host students made sure to share cultural nuances, fascinating history, and interesting geographic facts. Cultural Competence Students built on one of Missouri State's Public Affairs pillars to teach common cultural norms to guests. In Brazil, it's rude to show up at a party at its … [Read more...] about More than Meets the Eye
Ask a layman to find beauty in a gourd, and you may be met with a blank stare. Practical uses often come up in conversation. "What about using them as water dippers? I know people used to do that." When more artistic ideas are suggested we tend to lean on what we've seen personally. "My grandma has a birdhouse made out of a gourd. She painted flowers on it." And we … [Read more...] about An Artist’s Harvest