ISSUES CONFRONTING FIRST-GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENTS On Saturday, March 28th, Missouri State University will host a panel discussion about the unique challenges faced by first-generation college students. Students who are the first in their family to attend college often lack the essential knowledge and experience that many other college-bound students take for granted. … [Read more...] about Springfield community conversation about first-generation college students
Missouri State President Clif Smart will join a panel discussion hosted by the College of Arts and Letters March 28 to bring first-generation college student stories to light. About the panel The panel will convene after the screening of the documentary, “First Generation,” where Smart will join the film’s director/producer, Adam Fenderson, along with a high school guidance … [Read more...] about MSU president helps COAL raise awareness of first-generation student issues
Film producer/director/screenwriter Alex R. Johnson met with a large group of students, faculty and general public this morning for a free master class in filmmaking. He previewed several scenes from his upcoming film, “Two Step,” at Plaster Student Union Theater. The award-winning thriller has been making its way around the festival circuit and is scheduled for public release … [Read more...] about Students get exclusive look at upcoming indie film
Alex R. Johnson, the director and screenwriter of the acclaimed independent feature, “Two Step,” will present a master class in filmmaking from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Jan. 30, in Plaster Student Union Theater. The film will be screened the following evening, Jan. 31 from 7 to 9:30 p.m., with a talk-back session to immediately follow. Both events are free and open to the … [Read more...] about Acclaimed director to give master class in filmmaking