Nov. 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 [...]
Nov. 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, [...]
Nov. 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 [...]
Nov. 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 [...]
Nov. 5, 2019—A biologist from the US Fish & Wildlife Service will talk about the Endangered Species Act at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8 in Agenstein Hall, room 224 on the campus of Missouri Western State University. The presentation is free and open to the public. Laurel Hill is an endangered species biologist at the [...]
Nov. 5, 2019—The Potter Gallery at Missouri Western State University will hold its seventh annual Juried Art Student Exhibition Nov. 4-29. A reception celebrating the students participating in the show will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8 in the gallery. The reception and show are free and open to the public. [...]
Oct. 29, 2019—The Organization of Student Social Workers at Missouri Western State University will host their annual Walk for the Homeless at 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8 beginning at 6th and Messanie in Downtown St. Joseph. The 2-mile walk is intended to raise awareness about homelessness in St. Joseph. The route passes by many of [...]
Oct. 29, 2019—Missouri Western State University will accept designation as a Purple Heart University by the Military Order of the Purple Heart during a ceremony at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, in the Walter Cronkite Memorial inside Spratt Hall. The ceremony is free and open to the public. The Purple Heart University designation recognizes Missouri [...]
Claudia Baer, student employment coordinator Oct. 29, 2019—Claudia Baer, student employment coordinator at Missouri Western State University, has been honored by the National Student Employment Association. Baer received the 2019 Margene Orzalli Memorial Award, presented annually to a member of NSEA who demonstrates extraordinary effort, energy and commitment to both student employees and [...]
Oct. 25, 2019—The Bushman Planetarium at Missouri Western State University presents “Hubble Vision 2” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29. Since its launch in 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope has provided incredible images in unprecedented detail to astronomers and made an astonishing array of discoveries. “Hubble Vision 2” takes the best and most exciting Hubble [...]
