Stories of Strength: Overcoming Challenges and Finding Purpose

3:30 - 4:20 p.m., Thursday, September 18, 2025
Virtual Panel Only
Zoom Webinar URL link for attendees will be listed here two-weeks prior to date.

What does it mean to be resilient? Hear firsthand stories from fellow MSU students, faculty, and staff, whom you may encounter on campus every day. How do they navigate academic pressures, career uncertainties, personal hardships, or unexpected life transitions? How do they find support and discover strength they never knew they had? This is a chance to gain valuable insights, engage in meaningful dialogues, and learn practical strategies. Whether you’re struggling with your own challenges or simply looking to build your resilience, you are not alone, and strength is often closer than you think. 

Panel Host: Raeleen Ziegler     Q&A Moderator: Dr. Yating (Tina) Liang

Presenters

Veterans Upward Bound Outreach Coordinator Robert Border

Robert Border

Veterans Upward Bound Outreach Coordinator
Ozarks Tech

Graduate Student, Psychology Randi Hammond

Randi Hammond

Graduate Student, Psychology
Missouri State University

Director, School of Hospitality and Agri Leaders Kara Wolfe

Kara Wolfe

Director, School of Hospitality and Agri Leaders
Missouri State University