Nomination deadline: Friday, October 18, 2019 Do you know an MSU staff member volunteering outside of work? If so consider nominating them for the 2020 Staff Excellence in Community Service Awards! All full-time staff with a minimum 3 years employment are eligible to receive a $1,500 cash award for their volunteer work with nonprofit, charitable, church or similar … [Read more...] about Staff nominations now accepted for 2020 Excellence in Community Service Awards
Graphic Designer, Editorial and Design Services At some point, most every kid wants a pet, right? For Teri, what started out as fulfilling her daughter’s desire for a dog, has led to a new passion for animal rescue and creating a safer, more informed and compassionate community. For the past two years, Teri and her daughter have fostered nearly 30 dogs through Rescue One. … [Read more...] about Public Affairs Staff Spotlight – Teri Poindexter
Kim Stagner Coordinator, Student Success Initiatives, Academic Advisement Center The Public Affairs Staff Spotlight for the month of March features a new member of the Student Development and Public Affairs unit. Kim began her work with the Ronald McDonald House nineteen years ago when she was in college and her roommate was heavily involved with the organization. Kim heard … [Read more...] about Public Affairs Staff Spotlight March
Clinician, Counseling Center Justin Johns In order for students to reach their full academic potential, it is important that they are healthy –body and mind. That is why the work that Justin Johns does is so imperative for our campus community, as well as Springfield. Graduating from Missouri State University with his Masters in Social Work, Justin knows how important it … [Read more...] about Public Affairs Staff Spotlight February
Jessica Balisle Administrative Specialist II OPT/KSMU There are numerous ways to share our talents for the betterment of our community. OPT’s Administrative Specialist Jessica Balisle, has done just that! From voter education to science education Jessica takes the November Public Affairs Staff Spotlight. Working for OPT/KSMU, Jessica has spent 11 years greeting and … [Read more...] about Public Affairs Staff Spotlight November