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Faculty honored for their community engagement

April 21, 2021 by Public Affairs

Congratulations the 2021 faculty recipients of the Excellence in Community Service Awards. Kevin Evans and Sarah Wiggin exemplify what it means to be Citizen Bears at Missouri State.  As all benefit from their community contributions, we honor their dedication to serving others and raising awareness of important issues. This is an annual public affairs award highlighting … [Read more...] about Faculty honored for their community engagement

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Public Affairs March Faculty Spotlight – Dr. Lisa Hall

March 31, 2021 by Public Affairs

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

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Public Affairs February Faculty Spotlight – Paula Rector

February 25, 2021 by Public Affairs

Paula Rector and daughter

Senior Instructor, Criminology Department Paula has maintained a lifelong conviction that domestic violence prevention and being an advocate against domestic abuse is her true calling.  Her university work and personal passions combine to help Paula make a direct impact on the residents of Springfield and Greene County.  Taking on a variety of roles in her years of service, … [Read more...] about Public Affairs February Faculty Spotlight – Paula Rector

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Public Affairs Award Honors Six Faculty & Staff

October 21, 2020 by Public Affairs

Congratulations to the six recipients of the 2019-2020 Board of Governors' Excellence in Public Affairs Award. Three faculty and three staff were chosen for their distinctive work and accomplishments in support of the University’s Public Affairs mission.  Recipients were recognized at the October 16, 2020 Board of Governors meeting.  View more about the award and the awardee … [Read more...] about Public Affairs Award Honors Six Faculty & Staff

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Faculty are honored for community engagement

April 13, 2020 by Public Affairs

headshots of the two 2020 faculty awardees

We congratulate the 2020 faculty recipients of the Excellence in Community Service Awards. Both Kim Roam and Dr. Brenda Smith exemplify what it means to be an MSU CitizenBear.  To better the lives of others, they are volunteering their time, skills and hearts to a variety of projects within their communities. We appreciate and honor their dedication, as we all benefit from … [Read more...] about Faculty are honored for community engagement

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