Megan Schiller Systems Analyst, Computer Services Department Megan Schiller is always looking for opportunities to serve in her local community. In 2013 she learned about the Kids of Our Heroes Adventure Camp located near Aurora, Missouri and has served as a Camp Counselor each year since. The camp serves the children, ages 11-17, of wounded or fallen warriors, and first … [Read more...] about Public Affairs October Staff Spotlight – Megan Schiller
In 1981, Arlen Diamond, General Manager of Springfield's KSMU, a fledgling public radio station at the time, asked the question “We need help covering topics relating to local government, civic engagement and public services. Would the League be able to help us with this weekly program?” And so began a now 40-year partnership between the NPR station and the League of Women … [Read more...] about Public Affairs Spotlight – KSMU
Professor Sociology and Anthropology Department One of the most important civic duties as Americans is exercising the right to vote. Exemplifying public affairs in action, Dr. Walker-Pacheco shares her enthusiastic passion for voting to help others find and use their voice through civic engagement and active voting practices. In 2019 she and a group of students began the … [Read more...] about Public Affairs April Faculty Spotlight – Dr. Suzanne Walker-Pacheco
Senior, Management major Lucas Merz has a passion for ethical leadership! Over the past two years, he has served as President of the Kindness Commission, an organization that spreads positivity throughout campus and provides an uplifting atmosphere for students during their daily grind. In addition, he has coordinated sidewalk chalkings with uplifting messages and hand-outs … [Read more...] about Public Affairs April Student Spotlight – Lucas Merz
Leadership Programs Specialist, International Programs Daezia is extremely passionate about providing a high quality educational experience for MSU's international students. From their initial welcome onto campus, Daezia plays an essential role in the ongoing education, involvement and well-being of these students who are far from their home countries. In 2017-2018, she … [Read more...] about Public Affairs April Staff Spotlight – Daezia Smith