The 2015 College of Humanities and Public Affairs Scholarship Dinner brought together donors and scholarship winners. In addition to the renewal of old friendships, we were especially honored to award two new scholarships in political science this year. With a generous donation from MSU alumni Bob, Calvin, Steve and Cynthia (Holden) Hartman, we awarded the inaugural Lee and … [Read more...] about College Dinner Brings Together Generous Donors and Grateful Scholarship Winners
Former professor, pre-law advisor, and Phi Alpha Delta sponsor, Dr. Anthony Simones, has been Manager of Judicial Education and Programming for the Office of State Courts Administrator since August 2011. After eight years of teaching in Georgia, he returned to Missouri because his wife, Shawntay, wanted to start a family in her home state. They now have a fifteen month old … [Read more...] about Where Are They Now – Tony Simones
Dr. Gary Rader's American Democracy and Citizenship class (PLS 101) takes the Public Affairs mission component of cultural competence quite seriously. Joined by Springfield Mayor, Bob Stephens, Dr. Rader's class recently participated in a web conference with students from the Instituto de Enseñanza Superior (IDES) in Rio Tercero Argentina (pictured below). If you would … [Read more...] about PLS Instructor Expands Student Horizons
As a kid growing up in Missouri, Eric Greitens loved “choose your own adventure” style stories. When he went to college, he resolved to make his life an adventure of his own choosing. His passport stamps comprise a list of geopolitical hotspots: China, Bosnia, Rwanda, Iraq, Bolivia, Afghanistan. His roles in these places have been diverse: teacher, aid worker, Navy SEAL, … [Read more...] about Public Affairs Convocation Explores the Intersection of Strength and Compassion
Professor of Political Science and former Department Head and Dean of the College of Humanities and Public Affairs, Dr. Denny Pilant was honored during the Homecoming Gala with the 2014 Award of Appreciation. A member of the Political Science Department for thirty-six years, Denny's impact on the department, the college, and the University is immeasurable. For a profile of … [Read more...] about Dr. Denny Pilant Honored During Homecoming Gala