Into the Streets is a national volunteer program designed to introduce more people to community service. It will also provide a learning experience that will challenge people on campus to volunteer on a regular basis.
Missouri Chapter National Association for Multicultural Education (MONAME)
The PEC Diversity Sub-committee of the Professional Education Unit, Provost Culture Competence Committee, the College of Education, and the Multicultural Student Services Office are hosting the Missouri Chapter National Association for Multicultural Education Regional Conference on October 10 & 11, 2008 on the campus of Missouri State University. The conference will feature keynote Geneva Gay to open the conference. The opening plenary will be open to all MSU faculty, staff, students and general public with the public affairs grant helping to defray the cost of the keynote speaker. The conference is cross curricular as all colleges are represented and it ties in with our new cultural competency directive from the Office of the Provost.
Where do the Children Play?
This event brings together faculty, students, and community members to preview and discuss the PBS documentary “Where do the Children Play?” by Elizabeth Goodenough. The filmmaker will speak before the viewing and a discussion will follow led by the filmmaker and Missouri State university faculty member, Joanna Cemore (Childhood Education and Family Studies). There will be representatives from departments across the university, local, national, and international agencies and organizations with booths and information on how to get involved, give their input on the issues of children’s play.
Gender and Politics After World War II
The Women's History month committee wishes to bring Dr. Susan Hartmann (Ohio State University) to campus on March 2, 2009 for a presentation on "Gender and Politics After World War II." Dr. Hartmann's research and writing deal with public affairs issues centering on women in the twentieth century, feminism, and women's rights movements. Her presentation should match very well with the national Women's History Month theme of "Women Taking the Lead to Save the Planet" and spark discussion of a number of both national and local Public Affairs concerns.
Social-environmental Sustainability
Chris Maser is considered an expert in his field of study and is recognized for his ability to integrate science and social values in order to bring humanity closer to social-environmental sustainability. Chris's voice resonates through his courageous speaking and writing. As a leader in his professional community, Chris poses societal problems in ways that don't pander to popular opinion and simple slogans, but rather draw the mind down a complex path of systematic thinking. Chris will provide informative sessions, in the form of lecture and presentation, to Missouri State faculty, staff, and students during his time on campus. Chris Maser's visit to MSU will be hosted by the student organization, Students for a Sustainable Future.