Public Affairs April Staff Spotlight – Daezia Smith
Leadership Programs Specialist, International Programs Daezia is extremely passionate about providing a high quality educational experience for MSU’s international students. From their initial welcome...
View ArticlePublic Affairs April Student Spotlight – Lucas Merz
Senior, Management major Lucas Merz has a passion for ethical leadership! Over the past two years, he has served as President of the Kindness Commission, an organization that spreads positivity...
View ArticlePublic Affairs April Faculty Spotlight – Dr. Suzanne Walker-Pacheco
Professor Sociology and Anthropology Department One of the most important civic duties as Americans is exercising the right to vote. Exemplifying public affairs in action, Dr. Walker-Pacheco shares...
View ArticlePublic Affairs Spotlight – KSMU
In 1981, Arlen Diamond, General Manager of Springfield’s KSMU, a fledgling public radio station at the time, asked the question “We need help covering topics relating to local government, civic...
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Public Affairs October Staff Spotlight
Megan Schiller Systems Analyst, Computer Services Department Megan Schiller is always looking for opportunities to serve in her local community. In 2013 she learned about the Kids of Our Heroes...
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Public Affairs October Student Spotlight
Hannah Kassing Graduate, Professional Studies and Applied Communications One of the most important ideals on our campus is cultural competence, and few know this more than graduate student Hannah...
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Sarah Waterman Graduate Student, Nutrition and Dietetics “I firmly believe that everyone deserves access to safe and nutritious food” says Sarah. Taking time between her undergraduate and graduate...
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Renae Beushausen Organization and Talent Development Assistant, Human Resources When most people think of New Year’s Resolutions they think of gym memberships, diets or increasing family ties. For...
View ArticlePublic Affairs March Student Spotlight – Elliot Barber
Elliot Barber – Sophomore, Sociopolitical Communications “We are here, and we always have been,” says Elliot Barber, a passionate advocate for the LGBTQ+ and disabled communities. They have made it a...
View ArticlePublic Affairs March Faculty Spotlight – Matthew Pierson
Associate Professor, Cooperative Engineering Program Dr. Pierson has demonstrated excellence in community engagement in two areas, the Adopt-a-Stream program for Jordan Creek in Springfield, and...
View ArticlePublic Affairs Staff Spotlight – Tara Shahan
Senior Academic Records Specialist, West Plains Campus A rare summer breeze sweeps through the air as are you transported back in time by the sights, sounds, and smells of the Old Time Music Ozarks...
View ArticlePublic Affairs Faculty Spotlight – Dr. Julia Troche
Assistant Professor, History Department While she has yet to move the Great Pyramids to Springfield, Dr. Julia Troche’s passion for all things Egypt, has certainly brought the ancient world to life for...
View ArticlePublic Affairs Staff Spotlight – Cody Brewington
Non-Credit Program Coordinator, Community Outreach Cody’s excellent record of campus and community involvement has earned him his place as this month’s Public Affairs Staff Spotlight. As coordinator...
View ArticlePublic Affairs May Student Spotlight – Payton Branson
Senior – Marketing: Advertising & Promotion Payton is making her Missouri Statement through her passionate involvement in student life. As early as her freshman year, Payton knew she wanted to be...
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Shauna Smith uses art as a pathway to community connectedness
Shauna Smith is an artist and community builder. As a third-year graduate student in the MFA program for visual studies, Shauna keeps busy educating undergraduates and working in the university art...
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