Breast Cancer Awareness Month, held in October every year, was created in 1985 to promote screening and prevention of the disease, affecting one in eight women in the United States annually and 2.3 million women worldwide. Known best for its pink theme color, the month features a number of campaigns and programs aimed at supporting those diagnosed, educating all on risk factors … [Read more...] about Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The Staff Senate Public Affairs Committee is gearing up for the next Adopt-A-Street on Friday, September 9, from 4:00-5:00PM. Following the cleanup, there will be an all staff social at Tie & Timber from 5-7PM. All staff are welcome to join! Please fill out this form to let us know you will be helping to clean up Cherry Street. … [Read more...] about Adopt-A-Street and Staff Social
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
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!
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