Office of University Communications
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An electronic news bulletin for the Missouri State University community
Apr 14, 2008
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From Central Administration, Academic Affairs and Human Resources
The office of public affairs and the extended campus will present the 2008 Public Affairs Conference all day April 15-18 in PSU Theatre and various locations. For more information, contact Mary Ann Wood at 6-5073.The Graduate College will present the 15th annual Graduate Interdisciplinary Forum from 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. April 12 in PSU Theatre and third floor. For more information, contact Thomas Thomasi at 6-5335.
The Public Affairs Grant Program application deadline for Fall 2008 events is April 25. Program guidelines and application forms are available online.
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Blair-Shannon Hall Council will present Blairstock VII from 1-10 p.m. April 14 at the Blair-Shanon House. For more information, contact Teresa Frederick at 6-5196.
The Student Activities Council will present the film “Juno” at 9 p.m. April 16 and 20 in PSU theater. For more information, contact Adam Callahan at 6-4626.
The Campus Coalition for Our Environment will present the concert Ecopalooza Dos from noon-10 p.m. April 16 on the North Mall. For more information, contact Steven Eudaly at (573) 201-8100.
The music department will present the Big Band Dance from 2-5 p.m. April 20 at the Shrine Mosque, 601 E. St. Louis St. For more information, contact Randall Hamm at 6-6739. A complete list of music department events is available online.
Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts will present A Blues and Soul Jam at 7:30 p.m. April 15 and “Movin’ Out” April 18-20. For more information, contact Deb Gallion at 6-6767.
The modern and classical languages department will present the film “The Aura” at 6 p.m. April 17 in Craig Hall 206 as part of the Multilingual Film Festival. For more information, contact Alessandra Pires at 6-5870.
The theatre and dance department will present the play “Marat/Sade” at 7:30 p.m. April 17-22 in Craig Hall Coger Theatre. For more information, contact Kathryn Revolinski at 6-4646.
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The Student Activities Council will present Freedom Machines from 6-8 p.m. April 16 in PSU South Lounge. This national outreach campaign looks at beliefs about disability through the lens of assistive technology. For more information, contact Robert Trisler at 6-4626.
Ozarks Public Television will broadcast “Paper Thin Promises” from 8-9 p.m. April 17. This documentary focuses on the problem of domestic violence. For more information, contact Tom Carter at 6-4621.
American Cancer Society Missouri State Relay for Life will present the Relay for Life from 7 p.m.-7 a.m. April 18 at Plaster Sports Complex. For more information, contact Taylor Lane at (816) 651-2427.
The office of multicultural student services will present a panel discussion on affirmative action from 7-9 p.m. April 18 in PSY 313. For more information, contact Tashanna Rucker at 6-4430.
Alpha Delta Mu, Beta Omicron Chapter will present the Homeless Count fundraiser from 5-8 p.m. April 19 at Panera Bread on
The Student Government Association will present a discussion on inequality from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. April 19 in Forsythe Athletics Center 256. For more information, contact Priscilla Ayala at 6-6618.
The Sierra Club will present a discussion panel on global climate change from 7-9 p.m. April 21 in PSU Theater. For more information, contact Steve Richter at (314) 809-5233.
The College of Humanities and Public Affairs and the department of religious studies will present a lecture by Charles Reagan Wilson from 7:30-9:30 p.m. April 21 in Meyer Library 101. For more information, contact Kathy Pulley at 6-5514.
The office of multicultural student services will present several events as part of the annual Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. For more information, contact Louise Hong at 582-3763.