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United Way of the Ozarks: June 23 Day of Caring

May 2, 2022 by Kathleen Hains

Missouri State University is a long-time supporter of the United Way. This year, we are excited to allow employees to participate in this year’s Day of Caring on June 23 as part of their normal work schedule. This is a tangible way to support our community as part of our public affairs mission. Participation is subject to staffing availability to maintain the operations of … [Read more...] about United Way of the Ozarks: June 23 Day of Caring

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“The Code: The Power of ‘I Will’” Book Discussion

March 14, 2022 by Kathleen Hains

Image of Book Cover with description of book. Book Description- How to Convert the power of 'I Will' into a life- changing mantra. The twelve stories in this book, taken from Shawn Tomson's own life experiences in and out of the surfing world, offer the simple message- I Will- as a model to face life's challenges and help you achieve your goals. Be encouraged to find your voice and commit yourself to positive values. These stories resonate with positivity and hope for the future, and are infused with the belief that even in the darkest time, light shines ahead to show you the way forward.

Please join the Staff Senate Public Affairs committee as we discuss “The Code: The Power of ‘I Will’”, by Shaun Tomson with Patrick Moser, on Tuesday, April 5th, 3:30 to 4:30 via Zoom. Shaun Tomson will be our convocation speaker, Wednesday, April 6, 2022, 3:30 p.m. in Robert W. Plaster Student Union Theater. Book signing to follow the presentation. Free and open to the … [Read more...] about “The Code: The Power of ‘I Will’” Book Discussion

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Call for Nominations!

March 7, 2022 by Kathleen Hains

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Dear Fellow Staff Members, Staff Senate is now accepting nominations for terms beginning July 2022. Those elected will have the chance to serve Missouri State University while representing their specific Job Family for a three-year term. In addition, this is your opportunity to assist in advocating for continuous personal and professional development improvements by initiating … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations!

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Student, faculty, and staff action research group to host racial allyship conference in March during Women’s History Month

February 7, 2022 by Kathleen Hains

Unlikely Allies Conference 2022. Lecture and book signing. Join us for this provocative conversation about allyship on campus with Dr. Karen L. Dace! Friday, March 4, 2022, at seven pm om the Plaster Student Union Theatre. Sponsors: Division of Student Affairs, Division for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning. Co-Sponsors: The Diversity Fund sponsored by Student Affairs, Marketing and Communications, McQueary College of Health and Human Services Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, College of Education Diversity and Inclusion Task Force, College of Business Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, College of Natural and Applied Sciences Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, College of Humanities and Public Affairs Diversity Council, Staff Senate and Multicultural Programs sponsored by Student Affairs. To request disability accommodations, please contact the Office for Institutional Equity and Compliance at 417-836-4252, Toll-free 877-967-8636, or equity@missouristate.edu. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Employer and Institution. About the Author. Karen L. Dace is Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. She is also an associate professor in Communication Studies in the College of Liberal Arts and has taught courses in and written about intercultural communication, race relations, the construction of gender, and the empowerment of women of Color. Dance holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Liberal Arts and Mass Communication, respectively, from the University of Illinois at Chicago and a Ph.D. in communication studies from the University of Iowa. In 2012, she published an edited book, Women of Color and White Women in Conversation (Routledge), which brought together ten women of Color and ten white women to discuss the challenges of working across race in university settings

Join this provocative conversation about campus racial allyship on Friday, March 4, 2022, at 7:00 p.m., in the Plaster Student Union Theater. The Unlikely Allies Conference includes a campus-wide lecture and book signing with Dr. Karen L. Dace, author of Unlikely Allies in the Academy: Women of Color and White Women in Conversation. Faculty, staff, and students can download the … [Read more...] about Student, faculty, and staff action research group to host racial allyship conference in March during Women’s History Month

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Staff Excellence in University Service Awards- Nominations

November 9, 2021 by Kathleen Hains

Do you know a full-time Staff member who goes beyond the call of duty and contributes to the success of Missouri State? Nominate them now! www.MissouriState.edu/seusa. Deadline is November 12.

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