Renae Beushausen Organization and Talent Development Assistant, Human Resources When most people think of New Year’s Resolutions they think of gym memberships, diets or increasing family ties. For Renae, her resolution was to make as big of an impact on a person’s life as she could, by adopting children with behavioral needs. Renae started adopting six years ago with … [Read more...] about Public Affairs Staff Spotlight
Getting together with friends and colleagues to talk about a shared experience improves relationships, builds synergy and encourages diverse perspectives. We hope you'll take part in this experience each year by participating in the Common Reader Project. We want to encourage students, faculty, administration, staff, and community partners to form small group discussions … [Read more...] about Start a book club: Read the Common Reader with colleagues
Sarah Waterman Graduate Student, Nutrition and Dietetics "I firmly believe that everyone deserves access to safe and nutritious food" says Sarah. Taking time between her undergraduate and graduate degree to gain helpful career experience, Sarah served as a dietitian at Mercy Hospital and Prime, Inc, where she educated employees and community members on how to improve dietary … [Read more...] about Public Affairs November Student Spotlight
The 2020 election cycle saw unprecedented voter registration and turnout among college students, according to a study conducted by the National Study of Learning, Voting, and Engagement (NSLVE). Missouri State played a role in this by increasing student voter rates by 12.2% from the 2016 election. Voter participation at MSU reached 62.6% in 2020 compared to 51.3% in 2016. … [Read more...] about More Bears cast their ballots in 2020 election than 2016
Since 2010, Missouri State has selected a Common Reader annually. In addition to being promoted as a shared read for the university, the book has been embedded into the course work for the university’s first-year seminar course (GEP 101). But in 2022, you’ll notice some changes. The changes are designed to spark more discussion and get more of the university and Springfield … [Read more...] about MSU Common Reader Project: Changes in leadership and programming for 2022