Helen Turner, the Director of Education for the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum, is visiting Missouri State University to present an interactive session that guides participants through the challenges and opportunities encountered in the establishment of the Holocaust museum in Missouri in 2022. Gain valuable insights into the contemporary landscape of Holocaust … [Read more...] about The Holocaust in the Heartland – fostering awareness, empathy, and remembrance.
Synthetic opioids, such as fentanyl, are now the most common drugs involved in drug overdose deaths in the United States, with young people amongst the hardest hit. In Missouri, over 70% of overdose deaths are caused by or associated with fentanyl. It is an alarming reality that a mere two milligrams of fentanyl can be a lethal dose. With this continuing crisis at the … [Read more...] about Retired supervisory DEA special agent presents the dangers of illicit fentanyl
In September 1787, the Founders signed the most influential document in American history, the U.S. Constitution. On Constitution Day, the AASCU’s American Democracy Project and National Constitution Center presents a series of programs and events highlighting the history and meaning of the amendment. All Missouri State University students, staff, faculty, student organizations … [Read more...] about National Constitution Day – Conversations and Resources
It's not too early to mark your calendars for the 20th Public Affairs Conference, September 26-28, 2023. The fall conference will be a mix of in person and virtual events with the theme, Navigating the Now: Tradition, Innovation and Wisdom in a World of Change. The full schedule of events and speakers will be available mid-June on the public affairs website. Joe Montana … [Read more...] about Plan now to attend the fall Public Affairs Conference
This installment of Public Affairs Talks! highlights faculty and staff recipients from the Board of Governors’ Excellence in Public Affairs Award and the Excellence in Community Engagement Awards. Each presenter will share how they are making their Missouri Statement through their campus work and volunteerism in the community. Tuesday, April 11, 2023 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. … [Read more...] about Discover ways on April 11 to incorporate public affairs in work and life