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Tent Theatre Celebrates 50th All Star Season

Andrea Mostyn

The iconic tent has gone up behind Craig Hall on the Missouri State University campus, marking the start of the 50th season of Tent Theatre. Events scheduled through July will celebrate the 50th All-Star Season.

Managing director Mark Templeton discusses what patrons have to look forward to this season.

Baseball's history reveals it's always been a business

Nicki Donnelson

Many people wax poetic about the good old days of baseball. According to Dr. Stephen McIntyre, associate professor of history at Missouri State University, baseball has always been big business.

Public Affairs Conference examines "Culture of Connectivity"

Nicki Donnelson

Since its inception in 2005, the annual public affairs conference at Missouri State University has tackled the big topics of community engagement, ethical leadership and cultural competence - the pillars on which the mission was founded.

Titanic proves no ship is unsinkable

Nicki Donnelson

As the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic is commemorated, new theories continue to arise on the faults that allowed the unsinkable ship to do just that.

Author reveals secret code to C.S. Lewis' works

Nicki Donnelson

 

Millions of people have been captivated by C. S. Lewis’ "Chronicles of Narnia"—but some questions about them have been difficult to answer. Why are there seven books? Why are only three of them obviously structured around biblical narratives? Many have attempted to discover the organizing key, the “secret code,” of the Chronicles, but it has remained a mystery—until now. Author Michael Ward reveals the single subject that links all seven novels. 

Geologist conducts ground-penetrating radar research at local historical cemetery

Nicki Donnelson

Much can be found just below the surface, and geologists use advanced technology to discover what’s there and what it means. 

Award-winning alum to discuss media technology, pop culture

Nicki Donnelson

Award-winning director, writer and producer Sean McEwen will be at Missouri State University on March 27 to discuss how the ever changing world of media technology influences pop culture, the arts and general interactivity.

Counseling Clinic Provides Low Cost Services to Community

Andrea Mostyn

Missouri State University's Center City Counseling Clinic offers counseling services to children, couples, individuals and families in the greater Springfield area at low or no cost.

Clinic director Robin Farris discusses the services offered and their upcoming move.

The clinic will move to the Park Central Office Building on March 26.

Invasive species threaten local ecosystems

Andrea Mostyn

Travelers to far-away places are delighted to encounter flowers, butterflies, and birds that they have never seen before. This “biogeography” of life forms is a rich tapestry woven over millions of years. However, natural communities are threatened by highly mobile humankind moving animals and plants around the globe.  We risk creating a world of weeds, in which aggressive expatriates disrupt natural ecosystems and erase native biodiversity.

Free File Tax Preparation Can Assist Most Missourians

Nicki Donnelson

Doing your taxes can be intimidating, and many people struggle through the preparation alone. Dr. Sandra Byrd, professor of accountancy at Missouri State University, shares tips on free filing.

Lee Mun Wah, diversity trainer, to share eye-opening experience with Springfield

Nicki Donnelson

A full day of free and open diversity events are scheduled on Feb. 23 when Lee Mun Wah comes to Springfield. 

Embracing Diversity Requires Education

Nicki Donnelson

Cultural competence is crtical to the public affairs mission of Missouri State University. Dr. Ken Coopwood, vice president for diversity and inclusion, shares about developing a strategy for change.

Political scientist explains modern method of choosing presidential candidates

Andrea Mostyn

When Americans go to the polls to elect a new president in December, the names on ballots will be there as a result of presidential primaries held throughout the country, but that wasn’t always the case. Dr. George Connor, political science department head, discusses how the selection of presidential candidates has changed over the years.

Alumna to discuss rise of the Pentecostal church

Andrea Mostyn

Missouri State University alumna Amy Collier Artman will be delivering a public lecture “Televising Testimony: Kathryn Kuhlman and Your Faith and Mine,” about the pioneering televangelist Kathryn Kuhlman at 7 p.m. Jan. 31 in Meyer Library, Room 101.

Artman will discuss the rise of the Pentecostal church and Kuhlman’s role in that process.

There will be a response by Wayne E. Warner, author of the book “Kathryn Kuhlman: The Woman Behind the Miracles.”

Teacher Education Alliance assists high-risk students, future teachers

Andrea Mostyn

The Teacher Education Alliance is a collaborative partnership between Springfield Public Schools (SPS), Baptist Bible College, Drury University, Evangel University and Missouri State University. This project should result in higher student achievement in reading and mathematics. In addition, this project enhances the field-based learning of university teacher candidate.

Dr. Dennis Kear, dean of the College of Education at Missouri State University, discusses how the project helps high-risk students and future teachers.

Programs allows adults over age 62 to register for free classes

Andrea Mostyn

Missouri State University offers a special fee waiver program for adults who are 62 years of age or older. Registration for spring classes is 9 a.m.-noon Jan. 13 in the Meyer Alumni Center, 4th floor, 300 S. Jefferson Ave.

Registration will remain open until Jan. 20.

To make an appointment for one-on-one admission/registration for MSU 62, call the office of adult student services at 417-836-6929.

Sue Dover discusses MSU 62.

Professor Offers Tips for Making, Reaching Goals

Andrea Mostyn

Setting SMART goals will help people make and keep New Year’s goals.

Dietetics instructor Hillary Roberts offers suggestions on how to make an attainable goal.

Engage Children During Holidays, Year Round

Nicki Donnelson

 

The holidays are a time to get together with family and celebrate. For families with children, this can lead to a lot of additional stress. There may be later nights, unrealistic expectations, family disputes, stress about money or stress about finding the perfect toy. Dr. Joanna Cemore Brigden, associate professor of childhood education and family studies at Missouri State University shares tips for making great holiday memories with your family. 

Ozarks Abound With December Celebrations

Andrea Mostyn

Dave Embree, lecturer of religious studies and minister at Christian Campus House, discusses several cultural and religious holidays celebrated in December in the Ozarks.

Preparation Can Reduce Holiday Stress

Andrea Mostyn

Char Berquist is the director of the Center for Dispute Resolution at Missouri State University. She provides tips about how to avoid conflict during the holidays and how to diffuse stressful situations.

Recent Study Finds Some Supplements Can Shorten Lifespan of Older Women

Andrea Mostyn

A recent study found that some supplements can shorten the lifespan of older women. Jodi Flynn, assistant professor in the physician assistant studies program, discusses the study.

HeLa Cell Donor's Son, David Lacks, Scheduled to Visit Missouri State Nov. 30

Nicki Donnelson

The internationally successful book, "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks," has left people keenly interested in the Lacks family and legacy. David "Sonny" Lacks has enthralled university audiences across the country talking about his mother and her important contribution to modern medicine.

Bestselling Book Captures Heart of Cell Research Debate

Nicki Donnelson

"The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" has been on the New York Times bestseller list since February 2010, stirring controversy and raising questions about ethics. Dr. Paul Durham, professor of biology and director for the Center for Biomedical and Life Sciences at Missouri State University in the Jordan Valley Innovation Center, discusses Lacks' contribution and the continuation of biomedical ethical questions.

Elementary, Middle School Kids Invited to ‘Math is Not a Four-Letter Word’

Andrea Mostyn

Missouri State University and Springfield Public Schools will present “Community Conversations in Math: Math is Not a Four-Letter Word” from 5:45-7:30 p.m. Nov. 15 at Sherwood Elementary School, 1813 S. Scenic Ave. The event is geared toward kindergarten-8th grade students and their parents.

Students will participate in fun, age-appropriate activities involving math concepts.

Parents will have the opportunity to ask questions and will gain greater understanding about math and math-classroom activities and issues.

Speaker to Discuss Emergence of Evangelical Politics

Andrea Mostyn

Dr. Darren Dochuk, Associate Professor of History at Purdue University, will give a talk on “From Bible Belt to Sun Belt: Plain-Folk Religion, Grassroots Politics, and the Rise of Evangelical Conservatism”at 7:30 p.m., Nov. 7 in Meyer Library Room 101.