We congratulate the 2020 faculty recipients of the Excellence in Community Service Awards. Both Kim Roam and Dr. Brenda Smith exemplify what it means to be an MSU CitizenBear. To better the lives of others, they are volunteering their time, skills and hearts to a variety of projects within their communities. We appreciate and honor their dedication, as we all benefit from … [Read more...] about Faculty are honored for community engagement
Nomination deadline: Friday, October 18, 2019 Do you know an MSU staff member volunteering outside of work? If so consider nominating them for the 2020 Staff Excellence in Community Service Awards! All full-time staff with a minimum 3 years employment are eligible to receive a $1,500 cash award for their volunteer work with nonprofit, charitable, church or similar … [Read more...] about Staff nominations now accepted for 2020 Excellence in Community Service Awards
Graphic Designer, Editorial and Design Services At some point, most every kid wants a pet, right? For Teri, what started out as fulfilling her daughter’s desire for a dog, has led to a new passion for animal rescue and creating a safer, more informed and compassionate community. For the past two years, Teri and her daughter have fostered nearly 30 dogs through Rescue One. … [Read more...] about Public Affairs Staff Spotlight – Teri Poindexter
Public Affairs Student Spotlight Sarah Crain Psychology Sarah Crain is passionate about mental health awareness, education and advocacy. A Psychology major, and current student president of MSU’s NAMI on Campus - National Alliance on Mental Illness, Sarah got involved early during her freshman year. She has helped with organizational finances, facilitated group meetings, … [Read more...] about Public Affairs Student Spotlight- Sarah Crain
Public Affairs Faculty Spotlight March Dr. Shurita Thomas-Tate Communication Sciences and Disorders Many times, ethical leadership involves seeing a need in the community, and creating a program or service to fill that need. That is precisely what Dr. Shurita Thomas-Tate has done with the Ujima program, and it is why she is this month’s Public Affairs Faculty … [Read more...] about Public Affairs Faculty Spotlight – Dr. Shurita Thomas-Tate