Video: Missouri Western adds esports, introduces new director
kheier2019-12-05T09:58:03-06:00https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEBvyRBBMQA&feature=youtu.be
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Missouri Western launches esports program, names director
kheier2019-12-04T14:19:45-06:00Christian Konczal, director/head coach of Missouri Western's esports program St. Joseph, Mo. —Dec. 4, 2019—Missouri Western State University has taken the first step toward launching its new esports programs, announcing that Christian Konczal will be the program’s first director/head coach. “The addition of esports provides students the opportunity to come together and collaborate [...]
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Griffon Lab/Mobile Job Center to be unveiled Dec. 11
kheier2019-12-04T10:31:16-06:00Dec. 4, 2019— Missouri Western State University and the St. Joseph Missouri Job Center will celebrate the public unveiling of the new Griffon Lab/Mobile Job Center at noon Wednesday, Dec. 11 at the Missouri Job Center, 2202 Frederick Ave. A collaboration between the St. Joseph Missouri Job Center and Missouri Western, the mobile lab/job center [...]
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Chamber Singers perform with high school choirs Dec. 5, 6
kheier2019-12-03T16:09:16-06:00Dec. 3, 2019—The Missouri Western State University Chamber Singers will present their annual Winter Concert Series with area high schools on Thursday and Friday, Dec. 5 and 6. Both concerts are free and open to the public. “This series provides the opportunity for high school students and university students to collaborate and share their love [...]
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‘Short & Sweet’ to be performed Dec. 5-8
kheier2019-12-03T14:49:41-06:00Dec. 3, 2019—The Department of Theatre, Cinema and Dance at Missouri Western State University will present “Short & Sweet,” a collection of short films and plays directed by Missouri Western students and faculty, Dec. 5 through Dec. 8 in the Kemper Recital Hall, Spratt Hall room 101. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday [...]
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IRL: An Exhibition interprets line between fact and fiction
kheier2019-11-22T16:15:01-06:00Nov. 22, 2019—The Missouri Western State University Library and the Department of Art present “IRL: An Exhibition” in the Hearnes Center through February 2020. An opening reception will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4. Students in the Painting and Beginning Drawing II courses created artwork based on the theme “IRL,” an [...]
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Weddle to lead alumni relations and annual giving
kheier2019-11-22T10:25:26-06:00Nov. 22, 2019—Kim Weddle, previously director of development at Missouri Western State University, has been named executive director of alumni relations and annual giving. “Kim is well-liked and respected by her colleagues and by her fellow alumni,” said Todd Simpson, vice president for university advancement and executive director of the MWSU Foundation. “Her combination of [...]
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Missouri Western celebrates International Education Week
kheier2019-11-15T16:12:47-06:00Nov. 15, 2019—Missouri Western State University will celebrate International Education Week with a series of events that are free and open to the public. Monday, Nov. 18 International Cooking Class, 4-5:30 p.m., Commons Building International scholars and students teach guests how to make French crêpes. Tuesday, Nov. 19 Tea & Talk, noon-1:30 p.m., International Center, [...]
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Kennedy appointed vice provost
kheier2019-11-14T10:20:24-06:00Nov. 14, 2019—Dr. Elizabeth Kennedy has been named vice provost of Missouri Western State University. Dr. Kennedy is currently dean of the College of Applied Science and Technology and interim dean of the College of Health Professions at the University of Akron. “We are thrilled that Dr. Kennedy will be joining the leadership team at [...]
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Missouri Western announces addition of women’s lacrosse as 17th intercollegiate sport
kheier2019-11-12T16:07:39-06:00Nov. 12, 2019 – The Missouri Western State University Board of Governors unanimously approved the addition of women’s lacrosse as the 17th NCAA Division II varsity sport at the University during a telephone poll Tuesday morning. The team will become active in the 2020-21 academic year and begin competition in the spring of 2021. Missouri [...]