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Who’s Shaun Tomson?

March 23, 2022 by Public Affairs

shaun young and older

Once you know more about Shaun Tomson, you will want to mark your calendar for April 6. Tomson, Missouri State University's 2022 Public Affairs Convocation speaker, is the author of Missouri State's Common Reader "The Code – The Power of 'I Will.'" The impact of personal tragedy plus the success and failure both in and out of the surf, led Shaun to create his 12 line … [Read more...] about Who’s Shaun Tomson?

Filed Under: Common Reader Project, Public Affairs Convocation Series, Public Affairs Film Series Tagged With: common reader

Bustin’ Down the Door film features Shaun Tomson

March 15, 2022 by Public Affairs

Mark your calendars for public affairs movie night! Narrated by Edward Norton, Bustin' Down the Door is an action-packed docu film that is produced by and features Shaun Tomson, the 2022 Public Affairs Convocation speaker. Bustin' Down the Door Friday, April 1st 6:30 p.m. @ PSU Theater watch trailer The winter of 1975 in Hawaii —a dramatic moment in history when … [Read more...] about Bustin’ Down the Door film features Shaun Tomson

Filed Under: Common Reader Project, Public Affairs, Public Affairs Convocation Series, Public Affairs Events, Public Affairs Film Series Tagged With: common reader, Community Engagement, convocation, Cultural Competence, Public Affairs

Save the date: Public affairs convocation set for April 6

February 8, 2022 by Public Affairs

Shaun Tomson and the cover of his book, The Code.

Mark your calendar for author Shanun Tomson's presentation set for 3:30 p.m. on April 6 in the Plaster Student Union Theater, Missouri State University.  A book signing is scheduled to follow. Shaun will share his life experiences in and out of the surfing world and offer how the simple message―I Will― can be a model to face life’s challenges and help you achieve your … [Read more...] about Save the date: Public affairs convocation set for April 6

Filed Under: Common Reader Project, Featured, Public Affairs, Public Affairs Convocation Series Tagged With: common reader, Public Affairs Convocation, Shaun Tomson

MSU Common Reader Project: Changes in leadership and programming for 2022

November 3, 2021 by Public Affairs

Carrington with light snow fall.

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

Filed Under: Common Reader Project, Public Affairs, Public Affairs Convocation Series Tagged With: CitizenBear, Common Reader Project, Community Engagement, Ethical Leadership, Public Affairs and Assessment, Public Affairs Mission, Public Affairs Winter Convocation

Warren St. John Tickets Available to the Public!

September 17, 2012 by Becca Pearson

Outcasts United

Free tickets for Fall 2012 Convocation speaker Warren St. John, author of the common reader "Outcasts United", are now available for members of the general public! Tickets can be picked up at Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts, JQH or the Plaster Student Union ticket offices.  Tickets are still available to the MSU community as well! … [Read more...] about Warren St. John Tickets Available to the Public!

Filed Under: Featured, Public Affairs, Public Affairs Convocation Series Tagged With: common reader, convocation

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