Strong Hall now houses the International Flag Display, funded by the Student Initiative Fund. Daezia Smith, former SGA Director of Public Affairs, directed the project. SGA voted to pass the initiative in the spring 2017 semester and will continue to monitor the project. How were the flags chosen? The flags represent the countries of origin of our international students … [Read more...] about New International Flag Display in Strong Hall
Walking into a room with a sign that says "Tough Talks" on the door can be intimidating. Discussion topics are often heavy - Black Lives Matter, Patriotism vs. Protest, Bystanders and Crime - and can elicit strong responses from the general public. Imagine comment threads on social media for some of these topics. They're often filled with hateful comments, ignorant opinions, … [Read more...] about Tough Talks at Missouri State
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
Carrie Wagner will provide the International Education Week Keynote Presentation for 2017. We want to engage in the world - to give back, pay it forward, and serve others. We care about the environment, and social justice issues, but we don't always know how to plug-in. Carrie will inspire you to find your place and contribute to solutions for a just, resilient … [Read more...] about Social Media Kit: Go, Give, Learn and Tell the Story – Carrie Wagner