Public Affairs

Public Affairs programming is offered for MSU students, the campus community and the public to explore and open dialogue on how to lead ethically, contribute to community and respect multiple perspectives and cultures.

What's Happening Now?

Public Affairs movie night on April 1st features Shaun Tomson's film, Bustin' Down the Door
Staff & Faculty are awarded the 2022 Excellence in Community Engagement Award

2021-2022 Public Affairs Theme

Bridging the Divide

This year 's theme seeks to challenge each of us to examine our individual viewpoints as well as explore and come together to find a common ground in addressing our most pressing issues of the day. This theme will guide events and programming for the academic year.

Public Affairs Signature Events

Conference attendees sitting and listening.

Public Affairs Conference

September 27-30, 2021. Join the conversation as facets of Bridging the Divide are explored at the 18th annual Public Affairs Conference.

Group of people listening to a presenter on stage.

Public Affairs Convocation

Shaun Tomson, author, writer, producer and world surfing champion, will speak on campus April 6, 2022. Free and open to the public. No ticket required.