I enjoyed meeting with new and returning Tour Team students at their annual training. Tour Team members are at the forefront of introducing new and prospective Tigers to campus while also sharing the incredible impact of our community. Last year, Tour Team provided more than 3,600 tours to nearly 33,500 visitors.

This fall, they welcomed 50 new guides – the largest class in the organization’s history. Together, we discussed the many ways to get involved at Mizzou, including opportunities for undergraduate research that prepare students for Ph.D. programs. I encouraged guides to share with visitors that Mizzou cares about each student and we are ready to support their success starting day one.

As the semester begins, I’ve been meeting with many other groups of students. To date, these include the Missouri Students Association, Graduate Professional Council, Legion of Black Collegians, Muslim Students’ Organization, Mizzou Young Democratic Socialists of America and Mizzou Students for Justice in Palestine. Each shared their thoughts on important issues, and we discussed how to continue keeping our campus welcoming and safe for those representing all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

At Mizzou, there are so many ways to get involved and make a difference, while upholding our commitment to civil discourse and intellectual pluralism. This environment promotes respectful debate that explores differing views of complex topics and enables all of us to achieve excellence. By working with student-leaders, we ensure our campus remains a vibrant place where all can share their voice while supporting one another.

— Mun