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Dec 12, 2021

Planetarium presents ‘Mystery of the Christmas Star,’ ‘Stars of the Pharaohs’ Dec. 22, 23

2021-12-16T10:01:00-06:00

Dec. 16, 2021--The Bushman Planetarium at Missouri Western State University will show “Mystery of the Christmas Star” and “Stars of the Pharaohs” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 22 and Thursday, Dec. 23. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for children, students, military and seniors and must be purchased in advance. Call 816-271-4288 or visit missouriwestern.edu/planetarium/.  [...]

Planetarium presents ‘Mystery of the Christmas Star,’ ‘Stars of the Pharaohs’ Dec. 22, 232021-12-16T10:01:00-06:00
Dec 12, 2021

Federal Reserve president to speak at Winter Commencement ceremony Dec. 18

2021-12-16T09:54:54-06:00

Dec. 15, 2021--Esther George, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City and a Missouri Western State University alumna, will be the guest speaker at Missouri Western’s Winter Commencement Ceremony at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 18 in the MWSU Fieldhouse at Looney Complex.  More than 280 graduates will be honored during the [...]

Federal Reserve president to speak at Winter Commencement ceremony Dec. 182021-12-16T09:54:54-06:00
Dec 12, 2021

Missouri Western names next provost

2021-12-06T13:50:57-06:00

Dr. Laura K. Reynolds Dec. 6, 2021--Dr. Laura K. Reynolds will be the next provost and vice president of academic affairs at Missouri Western State University, effective July 5, 2022. Dr. Reynolds is currently dean of the College of Education, Human Performance, and Health at the University of South Carolina Upstate. “I am [...]

Missouri Western names next provost2021-12-06T13:50:57-06:00
Dec 12, 2021

Large class graduates from Law Enforcement Academy

2021-12-03T10:40:27-06:00

The Missouri Western State University Regional Law Enforcement Academy will hold its graduation ceremony at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3 in  the Kemper Recital Hall, Spratt Hall room 101. With 17 graduates, the current Law Enforcement Academy class (Number 55) is the largest in many years. All 17 have secured employment with area law enforcement agencies, including [...]

Large class graduates from Law Enforcement Academy2021-12-03T10:40:27-06:00
Nov 11, 2021

Foundation asks for support on Griffs Giving Day Nov. 30

2021-11-30T11:54:48-06:00

The Missouri Western State University Foundation urges alumni and friends to consider supporting Missouri Western during Griffs Giving Day on the annual Day of Giving Nov. 30, 2021. Donors can choose which area of need they would like to support: President's Vision Fund Griffon Guarantee Scholarship Fund Greatest Need Fund College of Liberal Arts Fund [...]

Foundation asks for support on Griffs Giving Day Nov. 302021-11-30T11:54:48-06:00
Nov 11, 2021

Missouri Western celebrates Geography Awareness Week

2021-11-16T10:54:44-06:00

Nov. 16, 2021--Colleges, universities, and schools across the country and right here at home will celebrate Geography Awareness Week Nov. 14-20, 2021. Established by presidential proclamation in 1987, Geography Awareness Week celebrates the study of the Earth and human communities—and the important possibilities that these studies unlock. This year’s theme chosen by the American Association [...]

Missouri Western celebrates Geography Awareness Week2021-11-16T10:54:44-06:00
Nov 11, 2021

International Fair returns to MWSU Nov. 10

2021-11-03T10:36:43-05:00

Nov. 3, 2021--For the first time in two years, the International Fair will be back at Missouri Western State University from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10 in the Fulkerson Center. The event is free and open to the public. “This is our biggest party of the year,” said Fumi Cheever, director of global [...]

International Fair returns to MWSU Nov. 102021-11-03T10:36:43-05:00
Nov 11, 2021

Social work program co-hosts Walk for the Homeless

2021-11-03T09:46:02-05:00

Nov. 3, 2021--The annual Walk for the Homeless will return to Downtown St. Joseph on Friday, Nov. 5.  Hosted by the Missouri Western State University Social Work Program, Northwest Health Services and Summers Motors, the walk raises awareness of homelessness in St. Joseph. Walkers are guided through downtown as they visit local resources in the [...]

Social work program co-hosts Walk for the Homeless2021-11-03T09:46:02-05:00
Oct 10, 2021

Athletic director search paused, will reopen in January

2021-10-28T17:30:01-05:00

Oct. 28, 2021--The search for the next director of athletics at Missouri Western State University has been paused and will reopen early next year. “After careful review and consideration of our three finalists who visited campus earlier this month, and after consultation with many people on campus and in the community, we are pausing the [...]

Athletic director search paused, will reopen in January2021-10-28T17:30:01-05:00
Oct 10, 2021

Griffon Esports hosts 24-hour livestream for charity, participates in first in-person event

2021-10-27T15:04:31-05:00

Oct. 27, 2021--The last few days of October will be a busy time for Griffon Esports at Missouri Western State University as the program will participate in two major events. A 24-hour charity livestream will originate from the Griffon Esports Arena beginning at 4 p.m. Oct. 28. Meanwhile, the Griffon Overwatch team will travel to [...]

Griffon Esports hosts 24-hour livestream for charity, participates in first in-person event2021-10-27T15:04:31-05:00