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06/01/2026
❤️🐻 Join us for Conversation Circles Summer edition!
Sessions will be every Wednesday in Meyer Library room 107 from June 3 through July 29 from 4:00-5:00pm.
Join us for casual conversations and connection this summer. ✨☀️
05/27/2026
🌍 Want to make a real impact in the Springfield community? MSU students now have the opportunity to mentor and support newcomer & immigrant youth through a new partnership between Missouri State University, the International Institute of Southwest Missouri (IISMO), and the Rotary Club of Springfield Southeast.
This initiative creates a powerful mentorship chain: Rotary professionals mentor MSU students, and MSU students mentor immigrant and refugee youth building leadership, connection, and community along the way.
✨ Why join?
🤝 Make meaningful connections & give back
🌱 Develop leadership and mentorship skills
🌐 Network with local professionals & community leaders
🎓 Eligible members may have access to future Rotary scholarship opportunities
We’re also launching a new Rotary Community Corps (RCC) at MSU focused on service and leadership and we’re looking for students who want to help shape it from the beginning!
No experience required, just a willingness to learn, serve, and support others. Scan the QR code or fill out the interest form to stay involved and hear about upcoming opportunities! 💙
Ever wondered how banking in the U.S. really works as a student? We sat down with Charloute from Guaranty Bank to talk about credit cards, saving money, building credit, and tips for international students navigating banking in America 🇺🇸✨
More than games… it’s a lifestyle ✨
Let’s talk about sports culture in the US 🇺🇸
Taking care of yourself looks different for everyone 💭✨
In this episode, we talk about health, self-care & wellness in the US 🇺🇸
What does self-care mean to you? 👇
04/14/2026
Congratulations to Zane Wigton, one of FLI’s JPN 202 students, for being selected as a finalist in the 40th Annual Japanese Language Speech Contest in Chicago! 🇯🇵🎤
This prestigious competition, sponsored by the Consulate-General of Japan in Chicago and several leading Japanese-American organizations, selects only 10 finalists per category from across the region, making this an incredible achievement.
What happens after graduation? 🌍🐻
Join us as we talk all things Life After Graduation, from career plans and next steps to navigating the exciting (and sometimes scary) transition into the real world!
Whether you’re planning to work, travel, continue your education, or still figuring it out, this conversation is for you 👏✨
Watch now and hear perspectives, advice, and experiences on what comes next after college! 🎓
Last month, we went to International Education Day in Jefferson City 🇺🇸✨
We connected with fellow international students across Missouri, shared experiences, and reflected on the challenges and opportunities of studying in the U.S.
We also met District Representative Betsy Fogle and learned more about the impact of international education on our communities 🌍💙
04/01/2026
First Friday Artwalk 🎨✨ Join us for a special showcase by visiting professor Bolaji Ogunwo at Missouri State University’s JDMC.
🗓 April 3
⏰ 5–7 PM
📍 301 S. Jefferson Ave
| Monday | 8am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 5pm |
| Friday | 8am - 5pm |