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Join Tent Theatre for a 50th anniversary celebration at the ballpark

University Communications — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:06:46 +0000

On Friday, June 1, join Tent Theatre for a special night of baseball and fireworks at the Springfield Cardinals to honor the 50th anniversary of Tent.

Former astronaut discusses space program

University Communications — Tue, 08 May 2012 13:44:32 +0000

Former astronaut Steve Nagel will discuss his hopes for the future of the United States space program at 2 p.m. May 15 in Carrington Hall Room 208.

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

University Communications — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:24:16 +0000

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 the “Culture of Connectivity”

University Communications — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:49:47 +0000

Since its inception in 2005, the public affairs conference at Missouri State University has tackled the big issues of cultural competence, ethical leadership and community engagement - the pillars on which the mission for the University was founded. The 2012 conference will be held April 17-20 on campus and will examine the theme of the "Culture of Connectivity."

Remembering Michael Burns, poet and founder of the Missouri State University creative writing program

University Communications — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:24:26 +0000

On April 20 from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Plaster Student Union Theater the Missouri State English department in conjunction with the Moon City Press and the theatre and dance department will present Poetry and Motion: Performances by Inertia Dance Company, Poetry by Michael Burns.

Titanic proves no ship is unsinkable

University Communications — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 20:49:13 +0000

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. Dr. Kerry Slattery, assistant professor of technology and construction management at Missouri State University, talks about constructing structures to withstand damage and preserve life safety.

Relationships and the brain interact to shape children’s development in families and communities

University Communications — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 17:25:45 +0000

Dr. Daniel J. Siegel, clinical professor of psychiatry at UCLA School of Medicine, will be discussing how relationships and the brain interact to shape children’s development in families and communities.

Graduate Interdisciplinary Forum will showcase graduate students’ research

University Communications — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 17:16:33 +0000

The 2012 Graduate Interdisciplinary Forum will be held on Saturday, April 14, in the Plaster Student Union.

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

University Communications — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:19:39 +0000

Millions of people have been captivated by C. S. Lewis’s "Chronicles of Narnia"—but some questions about them have been difficult to answer.

The Ten Foods that Changed the History of the World

University Communications — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 15:12:39 +0000

Melanie Grand, assistant professor of hospitality and restaurant administration, introduces us to The Ten Foods that Changed the History of the World. This presentation is part of the CNAS Public Lecture Series and will be held on April 10 from 7:30-8:30 p.m. in Temple Hall Room 002.