Professor Michael Masterson has accepted a post doc opportunity at the John Sloan Dickey Center for International Understanding at Dartmouth College. Named for former Dartmouth College President, John Sloan Dickey, the mission of the Center is to broaden "the scope of learning through advanced study, interdisciplinary collaboration, research innovation, and respect for a … [Read more...] about Michael Masterson Accepts Post Doc at Dartmouth College
In a recent article for The Muse, Alyse Kalish offers some insight into the value of a cover letter. She maintains that "you’re truly doing yourself a disservice by not creating one (or by writing one that’s super generic or formulaic)." Kalish cites Muse career coach, Melody Godfred, who explains "in a cover letter you have an opportunity to craft a narrative that aligns … [Read more...] about We’ve Got Cover Letters Covered
Always a pleasure to partner with our friends at the Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association (SMBA) for Law Day events and activities. With a pandemic-driven surge of creativity and the resurgence of Mail Art, the SMBA is introducing a Law Day Mail Art campaign. "Write, draw, paint or otherwise embellish your poems and thoughts" about the rule of law and you, too, can … [Read more...] about Advancing the Rule of Law – One Postcard at a Time
If you follow this blog, you are already aware of the list of career-ready Competencies developed by the National Association of Colleges and Employers and that #1 on the list is Critical Thinking/Problem Solving. In a recent article for The Muse, Regina Borsellino addresses the importance of analytical skills across a wide range of jobs and workplace settings. She … [Read more...] about The Importance of Analytical Skills
Missouri State University’s Model UN club attended the virtual Midwest Model United Nations (MMUN) conference February 18-20, 2021. While we missed traveling to St. Louis this year, the Gatherly platform allowed the conference to go on even in these challenging times. Our club represented three countries this year: Brazil, Cuba and Turkey on six different committees. … [Read more...] about Model UN Club Success (as usual)