Register for our kickoff of the first phase of the SpringMo Black Wellness Initiative
by Melesha Bailey, UniteNews Contributing Writer As the clock strikes midnight and the calendar flips to a new year, we face a fresh opportunity to take control of our lives and set the stage for a year filled with happiness, health, and the best quality of life. Many people use
by Serenity Sosa, UniteNews Contributing Writer Throughout my academic journey at Drury University, I have had the honor of closely collaborating with Dr. Rosalyn Thomas, whose impactful role as the Associate Dean of Diversity and Inclusion resonates across our campus. Dr. Thomas has left an indelible mark by spearheading initiatives
by Heather Noggle, UniteNews Contributing Writer ChatGPT celebrated a birthday in November of 2023. If you haven’t tried it out, now is a good time to interact with the free version. You can find it at chat, openai.com. You’ll have to register the first time you use it. The
Springfield, MO—Unite of Southwest Missouri proudly presents the 27th Annual Springfield Multicultural Festival, a celebration of diverse cultures in the Ozarks. The event is set to take place on Monday, January 15, 2024, from 12 pm to 4 pm, coinciding with the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday, at the
by Gwen Marshall, UniteNews Contributing Writer Winter break is upon us bringing holidays and celebrations galore— like Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa— which adds color and fun into an otherwise dull, cold time of year. These different merriments are a time of laughter, joy and family fulfillment that can induce a
By Nicki Donnelson UniteNews Contributing Writer No matter where you are in an organization – from the intern to the CEO – you got your start by being offered an opportunity. Maybe it was a chance to excel in the classroom. Maybe it was at a lemonade stand where you
Written by Joan Hampton-Porter The 13.8-acre Silver Springs Park was purchased in 1918 for the sum of $7,043 as the park for Black Springfieldians. When Silver Springs was purchased, it was described as having an ever-flowing spring, Silver Spring, being heavily wooded, and having Jordan Creek flowing through the park.
Join Us at the Library in January Adults: Take the 2024 Winter Reading Challenge The Winter Reading Challenge returns for adults, especially those who love a challenge. The Library’s fifth cold-weather adult reading event runs from Jan. 2 to Feb. 29. Pick up a Winter Reading Challenge form at any
Your dog or cat probably does it every morning and after rousing from a long nap: a long, deep stretch, the type that’s inspired the names of yoga poses. We humans mostly stretch as a quick pre- or post-workout activity, though we have something to learn from our four-legged friends.
They spend their days ensuring the team they lead is working at its optimal performance. And they spend their other days ensuring their bosses, often C-suite leaders and upper management, have everything they need. So, managers find themselves living in the forgotten middle, a term called “middle child syndrome” in
by Melesha Bailey, UniteNews Contributing Writer As the clock strikes midnight and the calendar flips to a new year, we face a fresh opportunity to take control of our lives and set the stage for a year filled with happiness, health, and the best quality of life. Many people use
by Serenity Sosa, UniteNews Contributing Writer Throughout my academic journey at Drury University, I have had the honor of closely collaborating with Dr. Rosalyn Thomas, whose impactful role as the Associate Dean of Diversity and Inclusion resonates across our campus. Dr. Thomas has left an indelible mark by spearheading initiatives
by Heather Noggle, UniteNews Contributing Writer ChatGPT celebrated a birthday in November of 2023. If you haven’t tried it out, now is a good time to interact with the free version. You can find it at chat, openai.com. You’ll have to register the first time you use it. The
Springfield, MO—Unite of Southwest Missouri proudly presents the 27th Annual Springfield Multicultural Festival, a celebration of diverse cultures in the Ozarks. The event is set to take place on Monday, January 15, 2024, from 12 pm to 4 pm, coinciding with the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday, at the
by Gwen Marshall, UniteNews Contributing Writer Winter break is upon us bringing holidays and celebrations galore— like Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa— which adds color and fun into an otherwise dull, cold time of year. These different merriments are a time of laughter, joy and family fulfillment that can induce a
By Nicki Donnelson UniteNews Contributing Writer No matter where you are in an organization – from the intern to the CEO – you got your start by being offered an opportunity. Maybe it was a chance to excel in the classroom. Maybe it was at a lemonade stand where you
Written by Joan Hampton-Porter The 13.8-acre Silver Springs Park was purchased in 1918 for the sum of $7,043 as the park for Black Springfieldians. When Silver Springs was purchased, it was described as having an ever-flowing spring, Silver Spring, being heavily wooded, and having Jordan Creek flowing through the park.
Join Us at the Library in January Adults: Take the 2024 Winter Reading Challenge The Winter Reading Challenge returns for adults, especially those who love a challenge. The Library’s fifth cold-weather adult reading event runs from Jan. 2 to Feb. 29. Pick up a Winter Reading Challenge form at any
Your dog or cat probably does it every morning and after rousing from a long nap: a long, deep stretch, the type that’s inspired the names of yoga poses. We humans mostly stretch as a quick pre- or post-workout activity, though we have something to learn from our four-legged friends.
They spend their days ensuring the team they lead is working at its optimal performance. And they spend their other days ensuring their bosses, often C-suite leaders and upper management, have everything they need. So, managers find themselves living in the forgotten middle, a term called “middle child syndrome” in
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