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Alumni Association Banquet Honors Six

2019-06-12T10:23:18-05:00January 30th, 2015|Alumni News|

The Alumni Association honored six at its 32nd annual banquet Homecoming weekend: Dr. Carlos and Mrs. Carol Moya, John Fabsits ’04, Bob Vecchione ’75, Capt. Keith Hoskins ’88 and Dr. Susie Hennessy. Herb ’35 and Peggy Iffert Award for Outstanding Service to the University Dr. Carlos and Carol Moya [...]

Bill Snyder ’59: Distinguished Alumnus

2019-06-12T10:23:19-05:00September 3rd, 2014|Alumni News|

Bill Snyder ’59, head football coach at Kansas State University in Manhattan, was honored with the Missouri Western Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni Award at the student-athlete awards banquet last spring. Snyder, a native of St. Joseph, attended St. Joseph Junior College and earned his bachelor of arts degree from William [...]

From the Alumni Association President

2019-06-12T10:22:14-05:00April 29th, 2014|Alumni News|

Dear Griffon family, WOW! What a year! It is hard to believe that my time as our Alumni Association President is coming to a close. It has been an honor to serve and I look forward to contributing in any other capacities to continue to assist our alma mater. This [...]

A note from the Director of Alumni Relations

2019-06-12T10:22:14-05:00April 29th, 2014|Alumni News|

Dear Alumni, Over the next few months, the Alumni Association Board of Directors and I look forward to hosting several focus group meetings. Our goal is to talk with as many of you as possible so that we can find out what kind of an Alumni Association to which you [...]

Coming Events

2019-06-12T10:22:14-05:00April 29th, 2014|Alumni News|

May 10 Spring Commencement, 11 a.m. New for Spring 2014 Commencement: There will be only one ceremony, and it will be held in Spratt Memorial Stadium. The Alumni Association’s reception for graduates and their families will be held in a tent near the Baker Family Fitness Center. May 16  Griffons [...]

Alumni Association Awards 2013

2019-06-12T10:22:14-05:00January 9th, 2014|Alumni News|

The 31st annual Alumni Association Awards banquet was held Homecoming weekend, and six outstanding individuals were honored. GOLD Award – Dan Bradford ’04 Dan Bradford ’04 was unhappy in his job when his wife, Sara Capra ’96, encouraged him to enroll in college so he could have a career he [...]

Alumni Calendar of Events

2019-06-12T10:22:15-05:00January 9th, 2014|Alumni News|

February 17  Future Griffons at the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory in St. Joseph March 4  Griffons on the Bayou – Mardi Gras at Boudreaux’s Louisiana Seafood and Steaks, St. Joseph. April Griffons Uncorked! Stonehaus Winery, Lee’s Summit, Mo. June  Alumni Night at the Mustangs For more information, check missouriwestern.edu/alumni, or [...]

Alumnotes Winter 2014

2019-06-12T10:22:15-05:00January 9th, 2014|Alumni News|

1970s Michael Poland ’72, president of Farmers State Bank in Cameron, Mo., was appointed to a two-year term as co-chair of the Conference of State Bank Supervisors Bankers Advisory Board. The group provides industry input on a number of policies shaping the financial services industry. Paul Lewis ’79 published “Toward [...]

Mama Griffs plan family fun

2019-06-12T10:22:15-05:00September 3rd, 2013|Alumni News|

Offering family activities and bringing future Griffons to campus is the mission of Mama Griffs, the idea of Angie (Wright) Springs ’02 and Brandy (Samford) Meeks ’07. The pair, who met when they both joined the Alumni Association Board of Directors in 2011, started the group last fall to provide [...]