Community engagement has always been a big factor in Laura Angst-Gartin’s life. She’s dedicated a sizable portion of her life to giving back to others through mission trips around the world, fostering children and establishing a charitable organization of her own. Her experiences in marketing and entrepreneurship have not only helped her achieve success in these efforts, but it … [Read more...] about A Life of Giving Back: Laura Angst-Gartin’s commitment to her community
Congratulations to Kimberleigh Eng, a 2016-2017 Citizen Scholar! Kimberleigh, who has been a graduate assistant since January 2016, was honored with this annual public affairs award on December 15, 2016. She is from Woodbridge, VA, and will graduate with her MBA and marketing certificate in May 2017. Designated by the Board of Governors, the Citizen Scholar Award is given to … [Read more...] about Marketing Department GA Named 2016-2017 Citizen Scholar
Missouri State University’s public affairs mission encourages students to practice three pillars: cultural competence, community engagement and public affairs. Addison Reed’s application of the public affairs mission has distinguished her as a student. She's made sure her time here has mattered. As a marketing major, Addison developed an impressive resumé – one that includes … [Read more...] about Graduate exemplifies the three pillars of public affairs
Family and Consumer Sciences Educations students enrolled in FCS 301 made 34 pillowcase dresses to send on a mission trip to Nicaragua. The dresses were made from materials that were donated by First Baptist Church in Bolivar. Each student and the course instructor, Susa Rathbun, made three dresses. The mission trip is being sponsored by the church of FCS student Lindsay Smith. … [Read more...] about Fashion Students Make Pillowcase Dresses for Nicaraguan Mission Trip
Congratulations to Peggy Gilbert who was presented with a Faculty Excellence in Community Service Award by Missouri State University. Peggy has integrated community service into her classes throughout the years, and has lived out these values herself. After more than 40 years of service to MSU, she will be retiring at the end of this semester. Peggy Gilbert, assistant … [Read more...] about Peggy Gilbert Receives Faculty Excellence in Community Service Award