Missouri State University News

Art auction proceeds donated to Joplin tornado relief

University Communications — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:15:48 +0000

A silent auction, “Art and Design for Joplin” was held in December to benefit Joplin tornado relief, which featured 24 works of art donated by nine faculty from the Missouri State University department of art and design. Hosted by Paw Prints Bookstore and co-sponsored by the English Society, the event raised $1,129, which was donated to the Southern Missouri Region of the American Red Cross.

Diversity, communications trainer Lee Mun Wah to speak

University Communications — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:13:25 +0000

Acclaimed lecturer and master diversity and communications trainer Lee Mun Wah will speak and present two workshops and a film Feb. 23 on the Missouri State University and Drury University campuses.

Be sweet to your loved one, protect their heart

University Communications — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:42:05 +0000

For Valentine’s Day, nothing could be better than a box of chocolates – or could it? Natalie Allen, instructor of dietetics at Missouri State University, says that thinking of your sweetheart’s heart health could be the best gift for the occasion.

Assistant director publishes book review

University Communications — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:35:37 +0000

Patrick Grayshaw, assistant director for volunteer programs in the office of student engagement at Missouri State University, recently had a book review published on the website of the National Clearinghouse for Leadership Programs (NCLP).

Graduate student awarded wildlife conservation fellowship continuation

University Communications — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:33:17 +0000

Ashley Whaley, graduate student in the biology department at Missouri State University, was awarded a $11,200 fellowship continuation by the Rob and Bessie Welder Wildlife Foundation.

CNAS hosts public lecture series

University Communications — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:01:37 +0000

The College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS) at Missouri State University will host the CNAS Public Lecture Series this spring. The series will feature three lectures given by professors in the college.

Funding continued for Springfield water quality research

University Communications — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:33:11 +0000

Dr. Robert Pavlowsky, professor of geography and director of the Ozarks Environmental and Water Resources Institute (OEWRI) at Missouri State University, was awarded $28,033 for continuation of the “Springfield MS4/TMDL Monitoring Project” by the Storm Water Services Division of the Springfield Public Works Department.

Beware of that beverage

University Communications — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:25:08 +0000

At this point in the New Year, most people are either going strong with their resolutions, or they have lost momentum. For many, that resolution was to lose weight and get in shape or some variation of that. Natalie Allen, instructor in the department of biomedical sciences at Missouri State University, has one tip that can help you get back on track— watch what you drink.

Embracing diversity requires education

University Communications — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:35:30 +0000

Cultural competence is one of the foundations of the Missouri State University public affairs mission. Dr. Ken Coopwood, vice president for diversity and inclusion, shares strategies for building diversity and overcoming challenges.

Campus events celebrate African American heritage

University Communications — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:42:14 +0000

Missouri State University will celebrate African American Heritage Month throughout February. This year’s events include lectures, plays, luncheons, awareness events and other activities focused on the theme of “Then and Now: Black Women in American History.”