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April Student Spotlight: Samantha Nichols
Samantha Nichols top right Samantha Nichols Senior, Religious Studies Department As she nears graduation, Samantha is a great example of how students are living the public affairs mission while at...
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April Faculty Spotlight: Carol Daniel
Carol Daniel Clinical Instructor, Nursing Department Carol has a heart for the homeless. Her influence on the health needs of the homeless and underserved is felt throughout the Springfield community...
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April Staff Spotlight: Debra Horn
Debra Horn Academic Administrative Assistant II, Modern and Classical Languages A Debra Horn, a member of the Greene County Family Violence Task Force, partners with organizations such as the...
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May Staff Spotlight: Brian Heaton
Brian Heaton Content Mgt Programmer/Analyst, Web and New Media For over 31 years Brian Heaton has been serving the computer and web media needs for Missouri State University. When not at work, you can...
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May Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Shurita Thomas-Tate
Dr. Shurita Thomas-Tate Assistant Professor, Communication Sciences and Disorders Dr. Thomas-Tate personifies living the public affairs mission both in and out of the classroom. A strong leader and...
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May Student Spotlight: Taylor Vinson
Taylor Vinson Sophomore, Communication Sciences and Disorders Through a variety of impressive activities, sophomore Taylor Vinson is living the public affairs mission through her voice, the pen and...
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September Staff Spotlight-Adja Jones & Alex Johnson
Adja Jones, Academic Advisor, Dr. Mary Jo Wynn Academic Achievement Center Alex Johnson, Director, Community Involvement and Service This summer, MSU staff members Adja Jones and Alex Johnson...
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February Staff Spotlight: Tara Benson
Tara Benson Associate Director PSU – Director Student Engagement When Tara moved to Springfield in 2007, she knew she wanted to connect with others in a way that could make a big impact in her new...
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February Student Spotlight: Cindy Umaña
Cindy Umaña Junior: Political Science, Honors College, President-Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity, V.P.-Model United Nations Cindy’s passion for multiculturalism and social justice has created...
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March Faculty Spotlight: Dr. John Rose
John Rose, PhD, Brigadier General, U.S. Army (retired) Professor, Defense and Strategic Studies After a 30 year Army career serving our country both at home and abroad, Dr. John Rose’s passion to serve...
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May Student Spotlight: Cory Keith
Cory V. Keith Senior: Environmental Plant Science, Darr School of Agriculture; Greenhouse Student Worker; Campus Garden Manager; Anson Elliot Citizen Leadership Award. Cory has a passion for all things...
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May Staff Spotlight: Darren Young
Darren Young Technical Support Specialist, International Programs With 20 years of service to MSU, Darren’s passion to build cultural competency goes beyond working with international and domestic...
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October Staff Spotlight: Alisa Garbisch
Alisa Garbisch Assistant Director, Residence Life-Student Success Initiatives, Residence Life Housing & Dining Services Since 2010, Alisa has been serving in Springfield as a Volunteer Advocate at...
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Public Affairs Spotlight: Dr. Ashley Leinweber
Dr. Ashley Leinweber Assistant Professor, Political Science Department Dr. Ashley Leinweber, Assistant Professor of Political Science, has used the public affairs mission as a guidepost for teaching,...
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Public Affairs Staff Spotlight: A’dja Jones
A’dja Jones Academic Counselor, Dr. Mary Jo Wynn Academic Achievement Center “Giving back to others brings fulfillment and meaning to my life” says A’dja Jones. A’dja first began community volunteer...
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Public Affairs January Staff Spotlight: Scott Schneider
Scott Schneider Director, Business and Support Services, West Plains Campus Scott embodies the public affairs mission through his numerous volunteer efforts in the West Plains community. A passion to...
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Public Affairs Team Spotlight
Meyer Library What would you do with 10,000 donated books? The Meyer Library has the answer – create a library! Andrea Miller and Jir Shinboey at The Fairbanks Meyer faculty and staff answered the call...
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My motivation: Opening doors for the next generation
For some, it’s a teacher who made a long-lasting impact. For others, it’s a passion for supporting children. No matter where their inspiration comes from, their calling is the same: education. Anna...
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Graduate Assistant, Office of Public Affairs Support Michael Davis, a Vietnam era veteran of the United States Marine Corps is pursuing his master’s degree in Administrative Studies with an emphasis in...
View ArticlePublic Affairs Staff Spotlight – Mark A. Woolsey
Assessment Learning Outcomes Consultant Marks interest in Japanese culture, along with his own unique experience in Japan, has created a spark of desire to promote his passion locally. Since 2011, Mark...
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