Help Your Student Manage Stress
Now that we are reaching the final stretch of the semester, stress increases greatly for many students. Here a few tips to help your student manage their stress levels.
If your student calls home because they […]
The Max Experience
(Photo by Patrick P. Evenson)
Encourage your student to take full advantage of The Max Experience. As a Missouri Western student, they get several Griffon gameday perks […]
Third Thursdays Downtown
In an effort to connect the University with Downtown Saint Joseph, the Student Government Association has organized an initiative wherein downtown businesses have offered to provide specials and discounts to those with Missouri Western ID. […]
Graduation rates correlate to credit hours taken
As we embark upon another school year, it’s always good to remember what the end goal is for your
student: GRADUATION. Is your student doing what they need to do to graduate in a timely fashion?
According […]
Griffon Showcases
If someone you know is interested in attending Missouri Western, we have several upcoming Griffon Showcase opportunities. On these days, visitors will get to tour campus; attend sessions on admission, financial aid, and scholarships; attend […]
Important Dates
Aug. 27 – First day of classes
Sept. 3 – Labor Day (no classes, campus closed)
Oct. 8 – Spring Registration begins
Nov. 2 – Last day to withdraw from classes
Nov. 18-25 – Fall Break (no classes, campus […]
5th Annual Part-time Job Fair
Is your student looking for a part-time job? Encourage them to attend the 5th Annual Part-time Job Fair from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19 in the Fulkerson Center. This event is open to all […]
Help your student have a successful first six weeks
The first six weeks of the school year are a crucial time for student success. Your student is settled into their residence hall or off-campus home, they are fairly used to their class schedule and […]
Rally ‘Round the Griffs
Alumni, students, community members and friends are invited to campus 5:30-8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 27 at Kelley Commons as we Rally ‘Round the Griffs! Take a campus tour, have a hot dog or two on […]
Is your student getting involved?
Your student moved onto campus last week, and today is the first day of classes. Hopefully, they will soon start settling into a routine. As they settle into that routine, however, students may get the […]
Homecoming
Homecoming events will take place the week of Oct. 7, culminating in the Homecoming game on Oct. 12 against the University of Central Oklahoma Bronchos. This year’s theme is “Griffons Under the Big Top.” Click […]
Campus Food Options
Missouri Western offers your student many convenient, healthy food options across campus.
The food court is located in Blum Union and features Chick-fil-A, where students can enjoy chicken […]
Esry Health Center
Now that your student is attending Missouri Western, they are responsible for making many of their own decisions, including those concerning their health. You can rest assured that your student has access to high-quality healthcare […]
Banned Book Reading
The Twenty-second annual Reading of Challenged and Banned Books in recognition of the American Library Association’s National Banned Books Week will take place from 7-8 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 27 in Blum Union 218. This event […]
Griffon 5K Cross Country Racing Series – July 11, July 25, Aug. 8
The 2018 Griffon 5K Cross Country Racing Series will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays, July 11, July 25 and Aug. 8. Registration will be held each race day from 6:15-6:45 p.m. Cost to […]