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
Share Japan Night with your friends on social media. Key Details What: First Friday ArtWalk - Japan Night When: June 2, 6:30-8 p.m. Who: Open to all Missouri State and Springfield community members Sponsor: English Language Institute Special Programs Tickets: Free and open to the public RSVP: Japan Night on Facebook Share the story Help … [Read more...] about Social Media Kit: Japan Night