Missouri State University's Public Affairs Conference has convened in the month of April for the past fourteen years. Beginning in 2018, the Public Affairs Conference (PAC) will move from spring to the fall semester. Therefore, two distinct conferences will be held on April 10-12 and September 25-27, 2018. The decision to move the conference came about after discussions … [Read more...] about Public Affairs Conference moves to fall semester in 2018
Associate Professor, Psychology Department. Adena’s passion for inclusiveness and issues surrounding diversity opens new opportunities for others to understand multiple perspectives, confront stereotypes and implement meaningful change. In 2012 she developed a workshop for junior high school students entitled, “Diversity Pep-Talk: Finding Strengths in Differences.” This … [Read more...] about Public Affairs Faculty Spotlight – Dr. Adena Young-Jones
Senior: Sociology & Anthropology Department. While exploring different aspects of social justice issues, Haley found a passion for food. “There is a continuum from simple to complex that food plays in all our lives and is a driving force behind establishing community networks,” says Haley. Since 2015, Haley has been involved with Springfield Community Gardens in a … [Read more...] about Public Affairs Student Spotlight: Haley Korn
Aidan Williams Senior: Middle School Education major Aidan’s belief in the motto, “Pop the College Bubble” has expanded his understanding and implementation of the public affairs mission. In 2014, Aidan began his involvement with Bear Breaks, a program where students spend their semester break immersed in a different community to learn its culture and provide direct … [Read more...] about Public Affairs November Student Spotlight
Assistant Professor, English Department Dr. Cathie English has utilized the public affairs mission as an instrument for teaching, service on campus, and impact within area communities. Stemming from her passion for writing, she became interested in working with Rare Breed after attending a graduate student’s field trip. Rare Breed provides assistance to homeless, runaway … [Read more...] about Public Affairs Faculty Spotlight – Dr. Cathie English