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
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
The fall 2021 schedule is now available for the 18th annual Public Affairs Conference. The conference will explore the many facets of Bridging the Divide and will be held September 28–30, 2021. Through a mix of virtual and in-person panel sessions, local and national speakers and several special events, the conference will address aspects of interest for each academic college … [Read more...] about Public Affairs Conference schedule available online
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