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Missouri State University's 20th annual Public Affairs Conference seeks to ‘Navigate the Now’

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The Public Affairs Conference is slated Sept. 26-28 in person on the Springfield campus and online through virtual events.
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Dr. Shannon Wooden explains the theme and highlights featured speakers.

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Later this month, Missouri State University will host its 20th annual Public Affairs Conference. For two decades now, the event has been a highlight of the year for many and the pinnacle of the university’s public affairs mission.

This year’s theme is "Navigating the Now: tradition, innovation and wisdom in a world of change." Event organizers hope to reflect on tradition, celebrate innovation and explore a variety of ways to both embrace change and to exercise strength in the face of struggle.

The Public Affairs Conference is slated for Sept. 26-28 in person on the Springfield campus and online through virtual events. It is free and open to the public.

For a full schedule of events or to learn more about the university’s public affairs mission, visit PublicAffairs.MissouriState.edu

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Emily Letterman has worked at Missouri State University since 2023 and is currently the public relations strategist in the Office of Strategic Communication. A longtime journalist with over a decade of reporting on southwest Missouri, she has a bachelor’s degree in English literature from MSU.