Getting together with friends and colleagues to talk about a shared experience improves relationships, builds synergy and encourages diverse perspectives. We hope you'll take part in this experience each year by participating in the Common Reader Project. We want to encourage students, faculty, administration, staff, and community partners to form small group discussions … [Read more...] about Start a book club: Read the Common Reader with colleagues
Sarah Waterman Graduate Student, Nutrition and Dietetics "I firmly believe that everyone deserves access to safe and nutritious food" says Sarah. Taking time between her undergraduate and graduate degree to gain helpful career experience, Sarah served as a dietitian at Mercy Hospital and Prime, Inc, where she educated employees and community members on how to improve dietary … [Read more...] about Public Affairs November Student Spotlight – Sarah Waterman
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
Hannah Kassing Graduate, Professional Studies and Applied Communications One of the most important ideals on our campus is cultural competence, and few know this more than graduate student Hannah Kassing. Striving to maintain her global citizenship, she has found countless opportunities to interact with people from all around the world. In early 2020, Hannah began a Study … [Read more...] about Public Affairs October Student Spotlight – Hannah Kassing
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