http://www.syndicatemizzou.org/articles Wed, 04 Oct 2006 19:00:56 GMT Connecting you with the University of Missouri’s innovative research and creative activity http://www.syndicatemizzou.org/articles/show/39 A study published in 1990 showed students less engaged in community service than ever in American history. “I found this a devastating and sad fact,” explains Anne-Marie Foley. Her original charge for the Honors College in 1990—to develop innovative programming for honors students—has expanded from “a desk and a phone” and a handful of students to a program that involves 10% of the MU undergraduate population. Drawing upon her own personal commitment to working with the elderly, Foley started gathering groups of students from the Honors College (“bribing” them with free pizza) to share their views. Wed, 04 Oct 2006 19:00:56 GMT http://www.syndicatemizzou.org/articles/show/39 (LuAnne Roth) http://www.syndicatemizzou.org/articles/show/117 Being a religious studies professor means that Robert Baum is frequently asked about his own religion, to which he responds cheerfully, “I’m an Evangelical Africanist,” a remark that reveals his “deep commitment to make sure Africa is included whenever we talk about the world.” Running through all of Baum’s work—whether teaching, research, or outreach—is a value on religious literacy, the desire to promote a better understanding of the world’s major religions. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.syndicatemizzou.org/articles/show/117 (LuAnne Roth)