Lunch & Learn

The Lunch & Learn Series provides students with opportunities to learn about campus resources, explore research initiatives, and engage with the local community.

Each session supports student wellbeing and professional development by fostering connections with faculty, staff, and community partners. Lunch is provided at every session, and all students are encouraged to attend.

Many thanks to our co-sponsor Bears Lead for partnering with us for the Lunch and Learn series this semester.

Lunch & Learn Fall 2026 dates

*All Lunch & Learn Sessions are held in PSU 315, from 12:00 PM until 1:00 PM

Date
September 3rd, 2026	Join Dr. Bernard Kitheka, Associate Professor in the School of Earth, Environment and Sustainability, and learn how tourism shapes cultures and discover the global research that recently earned him a Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship.
September 17th, 2026	Join Dr. Yating Liang, Professor in the School of Hospitality and Agriculture Leadership, as she shares insights into tourism, event management, and destination planning.
October 1st, 2026	Join Dr. Daniel Pierce, Research Archaeologist at the Center for Archaeological Research, as he explores how archaeology and the stories of ancient civilizations shape our understanding of the past.
October 15th, 2026	Join Dr. Christopher Collins, Associate Professor of Communication Studies, and explore how communication shapes the way we understand ourselves, others, and the world around us.
October 29th, 2026	Join Dr. Tayo Obafemi-Ajayi, Associate Professor of Engineering, and learn how AI can be used to solve complex real-world problems while emphasizing ethical, human-centered innovation and responsible decision-making.
November 5th, 2026	Join Dr. Brandon Johnson, the new Associate Provost for Student Success, as he explores his strategic vision at Missouri State University. Learn how the Provost's Office supports academic excellence and student success initiatives.
November 12th, 2026	Join Dr. Shannon R. Wooden, Professor of English and Literature, as she explores how literature, popular culture, and gender studies influence the way we understand ourselves and the world around us.