April 18, 2025–Missouri Western State University will host its annual Applied Learning Showcase on April 25 and 26 in various locations across campus and in St. Joseph.
The showcase highlights the opportunities Missouri Western students have to learn outside the classroom, celebrating the University’s statewide mission of applied learning. All events are free and open to the public.
Friday, April 25
- Multi-Disciplinary Research Day, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Fulkerson Center. Students from various disciplines across campus will present their research, collaborations, internships and study abroad experiences. Many of the presentations will include hands-on demonstrations of their work.
- Biology Research Symposium, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Spratt Hall Atrium. Faculty and student researchers will present the results of their projects.
- School of Fine Arts Senior Exhibition, 2 to 3 p.m., Drew Brown Art Gallery in Potter Hall. Senior projects from students in art and journalism programs will be on display from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with students available for questions from 2 to 3 p.m.
- Griffon Esports Arena Open House, 3 to 4 p.m., Blum Union. Esports helps young players build teamwork, leadership and problem-solving skills while engaging in a fun and competitive environment.
- Tenth annual Griffon Film Festival, Day 1, doors open at 6 p.m., program begins at 7 p.m., Trail Theatre, 119 N. 9th Street. Senior cinema students will present their thesis films. After the films there will be an awards ceremony and Q&A session with the filmmakers.
Saturday, April 26
- Tenth annual Griffon Film Festival, Day 2, doors open at 6 p.m., program begins at 7 p.m., Trail Theatre, 119 N. 9th Street. Cinema, animation and journalism students will present film and documentary projects.
At Missouri Western, applied learning refers to any activity in which students use course content, models, theories or skills in real-world or hands-on settings to support career readiness. This includes field trips, field work, internships, leadership, mentored research, performances, clinical practica, service-learning, student teaching and more.
Missouri Western State University is a student-centered learning community preparing individuals for lives of excellence through applied learning. Missouri Western is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit missouriwestern.edu.