Missouri Western assists veterans Several campuswide initiatives to serve veterans and active-duty military have resulted in a prestigious recognition, a course held on an air base, a new partnership and a more military-friendly University. The efforts have been led by Dr. Gordon Mapley and Mary Marston in the Western Institute. [...]
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, [...]
Computer science students bring home the hardware Students brought home a record number of awards from the Association of Information Technology Professionals National Collegiate Conference and Career Fair in St. Louis last spring. The 31 students earned two first-place awards, two second-place awards, two third-place and four honorable mentions in [...]
“When you feel comfortable and safe, you can learn.” That, says Jean West ’88 LCSW, ACTP CT, is why she is working to get “Comfort Corners” in every school in the St. Joseph School District, and Missouri Western’s Organization of Student Social Workers (OSSW) donated funds for two corners that [...]
When Rick Dierenfeldt ’11 enrolled at Missouri Western, he had a plan. At the time, he was working full-time as a police officer, and he wanted to earn an associate degree so he could get promoted. It was a good plan, but it didn’t quite work out that way. He [...]
A group of social work students created a suicide awareness and prevention campaign as part of a project in their Social Work Practice III course last fall. Jana Frye, assistant professor of social work, said a requirement of the class is for students to select a social issue and plan [...]
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. [...]
