Associate Professor, Gerontology Program Coordinator Psychology Department Since joining MSU in 2011, Lisa has sought out opportunities for her and her students to reach out and become involved in a plethora of community activities. While attending a League of Women Voters Conference, she was inspired to join the organization and help with an assessment of community health. … [Read more...] about Public Affairs March Faculty Spotlight – Dr. Lisa Hall
Digital Archivist, Library Services Shannon has a huge place in her heart for history. Having studied history since her undergraduate years, she has gained a deep respect for the conservation and archiving of local history artifacts. She constantly finds herself motivated to bring life to the past and preserve it in a such a way that will allow people of the present, … [Read more...] about Public Affairs March Staff Spotlight – Shannon Mawhiney
Senior, Health Services major If there is one thing that can be certain for the 2020-2021 school year, it is that students, faculty, and staff have all become more health-conscious than ever before. This past year, Patrick Seacrist, a senior Health Services major, has been helping others to understand the risks of COVID-19 and assist regularly with the on-campus asymptomatic … [Read more...] about Public Affairs March Student Spotlight – Patrick Seacrist
Administrative Assistant II, Honors College While Emily's work keeps her involved with the campus community, she has yet another calling: DOGS! For over 5 years, Emily has rescued and fostered dogs from numerous unhealthy living situations. Currently, she provides a home to three beautiful Berger Picards, a rare breed of only 900 in the United States. Ethical leadership is … [Read more...] about Public Affairs February Staff Spotlight- Emily Wright
Graduate Student Counseling, Leadership, & Special Education If you take a trip to the campus Career Center, you are bound to come across the bright, smiling face of Smruthi Chintakunta. Smruthi lives the public affairs mission by choosing to join and take leadership roles in organizations that reflect each of the three pillars. Since her freshman year, Smruthi has … [Read more...] about Public Affairs February Student Spotlight- Smruthi Chintakunta