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Shauna Smith uses art as a pathway to community connectedness

April 18, 2023 by Public Affairs

Shauna Smith is an artist and community builder. As a third-year graduate student in the MFA program for visual studies, Shauna keeps busy educating undergraduates and working in the university art galleries. And while her graduate work keeps her very occupied, she still makes time to engage in the community– bolstering unity and creative solutions. Shauna is the first … [Read more...] about Shauna Smith uses art as a pathway to community connectedness

Filed Under: Public Affairs, Spotlights Tagged With: Art, Art and Design Department, CitizenBear, Community Engagement, COVID-19, Cultural Competence, Ethical Leadership, MFA, Public Affairs Mission, Public Affairs Spotlight, Students, Visual Studies Graduate Program, Volunteerism

Public Affairs May Student Spotlight – Payton Branson

May 16, 2022 by Public Affairs

Payton Branson

Senior - Marketing: Advertising & Promotion Payton is making her Missouri Statement through her passionate involvement in student life. As early as her freshman year, Payton knew she wanted to be in a position to help students become more engaged on and off campus. She used her love of students and programming first as a Blair-Shannon Hall Council publicity chair, where … [Read more...] about Public Affairs May Student Spotlight – Payton Branson

Filed Under: Public Affairs, Spotlights Tagged With: CitizenBear, College of Business, Community Engagement, Cultural Competence, Ethical Leadership, Marketing Department, Public Affairs Mission, Public Affairs Spotlight, Residence Life, Students, Volunteerism

Public Affairs Staff Spotlight – Cody Brewington

May 4, 2022 by Public Affairs

Non-Credit Program Coordinator, Community Outreach Cody's excellent record of campus and community involvement has earned him his place as this month’s Public Affairs Staff Spotlight.  As coordinator of Non-Credit Programming, Cody oversees a wide variety of events, classes, conferences, and programs that equip community members with the skills they need to make a difference … [Read more...] about Public Affairs Staff Spotlight – Cody Brewington

Filed Under: Public Affairs, Spotlights Tagged With: Citizen Bear, Community Engagement, Cultural Competence, Ethical Leadership, Public Affairs Mission, Staff

Public Affairs Faculty Spotlight – Dr. Julia Troche

April 26, 2022 by Public Affairs

Assistant Professor, History Department While she has yet to move the Great Pyramids to Springfield, Dr. Julia Troche’s passion for all things Egypt, has certainly brought the ancient world to life for her students and fellow community members. In 2020, Dr. Troche co-founded the Missouri chapter of the American Research Center in Egypt (ARCE-MO).  In addition to hosting an … [Read more...] about Public Affairs Faculty Spotlight – Dr. Julia Troche

Filed Under: Public Affairs, Spotlights Tagged With: Community Engagement, Cultural Competence, Faculty, History Department, Public Affairs Mission, Spotlight

Public Affairs Staff Spotlight – Tara Shahan

April 12, 2022 by Public Affairs

Tara exhibiting cooking gadgets

Senior Academic Records Specialist, West Plains Campus A rare summer breeze sweeps through the air as are you transported back in time by the sights, sounds, and smells of the Old Time Music Ozarks Heritage Festival. Inspired by the plucking of a passionate banjo player, your nose pursues the delicious aromas of some old-fashioned delicacies: chicken noodle soup, fresh-made … [Read more...] about Public Affairs Staff Spotlight – Tara Shahan

Filed Under: Public Affairs, Spotlights Tagged With: Citizen Bear, Community Engagement, Cultural Competence, Public Affairs Mission, Staff, West Plains Campus

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