Two initiatives in the Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation mean greater opportunities for students and better preparation for their careers. This fall, the department began offering a new concentration for its physical education degree – Personal and Commercial Fitness. And, department personnel recently signed articulation agreements with the [...]
Fulbright Scholar and Fulbright Specialist Two legal studies faculty members were selected to teach as part of the U.S. Department of State’s Fulbright Scholar Program. Joanne Katz, professor of legal studies, received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award to Vietnam to teach mediation and restorative justice this fall. David Tushaus, [...]
Challenging. Adventurous. Fun. And outdoors. That’s what Melissa Cairns ’16 was looking for in an internship this past summer. She found all that and more when she was hired as a Class V whitewater rafting guide at Ace Adventure Resort in West Virginia. For those not familiar with whitewater rapids [...]
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 [...]
In today’s world of “everyone is a winner,” and everyone gets a trophy for participating, a St. Joseph high school girls’ basketball team showed the state what a true winner and a real champion looks like. And a Missouri Western alumnus coached them every step of the way. In March [...]
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. [...]
After several months of campus and community forums and discussion, Missouri Western’s swimming pool will be repaired and remain open. Thanks to a five-year agreement with the City of St. Joseph, the pool will now be open to the public at least 30 hours per week, as well. In February, [...]
For Gerald Small, instructor of health, physical education and recreation, it’s all about getting youth outside and doing things they might not normally get to do. That was why he started Missouri Western’s Adventure Sports Academy last year, and is offering it for a second time next month. Last year, [...]
