When Missouri Western received university designation from the state Legislature in 2005, it was given the green light to offer graduate programs, and this past fall marked the 10th year of the University’s offering master’s programs. The first programs offered in the fall of 2007 were a Master of Applied [...]
Since its earliest beginnings, Missouri Western has been a great community partner when it comes to volunteering. Whether it’s students, alumni or employees, community service is a cornerstone of Missouri Western’s mission. Sigma Alpha Iota: Service and song Appreciating music and community service go hand in hand for one [...]
Tips for a happy retirement Claudia (Hinton) James ’89 says when you’re thinking about retirement and how you will fill your days, think about Steven Covey, known for his bestseller, “Seven Habits of Highly Effective People.” The author has also written about how to determine your purpose in [...]
Whether it’s Common Core, test score accountability or new technology, Dr. Dan Shepherd says Missouri Western’s Department of Education is prepared to meet the challenges of change and prepare its students to be great teachers. The assistant professor and chair of the department has seen a lot of changes since [...]
It’s big and it’s on campus. Missouri Western is now the home of one of the largest video scoreboard of all schools in NCAA Division II. Back in June, eight flatbed trailers caravaned from Corona, California to St. Joseph with the video scoreboard components. The St. Joseph News-Press and KNPN [...]
No Excuses University They may only be 9 or 10 years old, but Nichole Chavez’s third-graders at Eva Baca Elementary School in Pueblo, Colorado can tell you what a Griffon is and the meaning behind it, what sports are played at Missouri Western, some of the degrees the University offers, [...]
Help wanted for a job in the wilderness. Beautiful scenery with camping accommodations and an occasional shower. May be smoky conditions with long days and no days off. Must not mind walking in ash up to your knees and must be able to carry up to 50 pounds. All day. [...]
Career Development Center Kay-lynne Taylor became the director of the Career Development Center in the fall of 2013. After she met with several students, she said her first priority became very clear. “Every student I spoke with didn’t know this office existed, so the first step was making sure we [...]
When Ian Watson graduates this month, he will hold the distinction of being the first student at Missouri Western to have passed two actuarial exams before graduation. Dr. Steve Klassen, associate professor of mathematics who has been at Missouri Western since 1995, said he is not aware of any other [...]
