Community Calendar

Southeast Missouri State University’s Department of Mass Media will host its 5th Annual See Me Series event on October 8.

The event will focus on media ethics, political reporting, and the historical context of journalism’s role in democracy. The 2005 film “Good Night, and Good Luck” will serve as a foundation for the panel discussion.

The See Me Series event is free and open to the public and will be held on Wednesday, October 8, from 6-8 p.m. in Rose Theatre on SEMO’s main campus.

The annual Ulysses S. Grant Symposium will be held on November 7 at Kellerman-Lorimer Hall in Cape Girardeau, MO. Guest speakers include Curt Fields, Lyle Randolph, and Louis L. Picone. Speaker bios can be found here.

Symposium Schedule

Thursday, November 6
Reception, 7-9 p.m.

Friday, November 7
9 a.m. - Coffee & Doughnuts
9:30 a.m. - Curt Fields
10:45 a.m. - Break
11 a.m. - Lyle Randolph
12 p.m. - Lunch Break
1:15 p.m. - Louis L. Picone
2:15 p.m. - Closing Remarks

Established in 2014, the U.S. Grant Symposium is an annual event which brings together scholars, historians, authors, and Civil War enthusiasts to explore and discuss the life, career, and legacy of Ulysses S. Grant – with a particular interest in his relationship with Missouri and the greater Midwest.

To help us prepare, we kindly ask that you register to attend. If you are unable to attend but would like more information, or if you would like to be added to our contact list for future updates, please complete the registration form.

More information can be found at U.S. Grant Symposium – November 7, 2025