R. Todd Simpson Aug. 21, 2019—R. Todd Simpson, currently chief executive officer of the Peru State College Foundation, has been hired by Missouri Western State University as vice president for university advancement and executive director of the Missouri Western State University Foundation. The Board of Governors approved the recommendation of Matt Wilson, Missouri [...]
Jerry Pickman '85 June 12, 2019—Jerry Pickman, Missouri Western State University’s vice president for university advancement and executive director of the Missouri Western State University Foundation, has accepted a position as vice president of philanthropy operations at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph. His last day at Missouri Western will be July 11. [...]
"Draxian," a latex bust by Wayne Anderson April 15, 2019—Wayne Anderson, makeup effects artist and sculptor who has worked on the Netflix series “Stranger Things” and numerous movies, will present an artist’s talk and demonstration beginning at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 24 in the Kemper Recital Hall inside Spratt Hall. The presentation is [...]
Conceptual illustration courtesy of Patterhn Ives LLC April 9, 2019—The project to enhance Potter Hall at Missouri Western State University has received a $1 million gift from Drew H. Brown of St. Joseph to support the addition of a visual arts annex. When constructed, the addition will be known as the Drew H. [...]
2019 Convocation speaker Jon Meacham. Photo: Gasper Tringale Feb. 20, 2019—Presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham will be the guest speaker for the 26th annual R. Dan Boulware Convocation on Critical Issues at Missouri Western State University this fall. His speech, “The Soul of America: Moving Beyond Division and Hostility,” will [...]
The 25th annual R. Dan Boulware Convocation on Critical Issues will feature Chris Wallace, award-winning veteran journalist and broadcast host, at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13 in the Looney Complex Arena on the campus of Missouri Western State University. His topic is “A View from Washington.” The Convocation is free and open to the public. [...]
The Missouri Western Alumni Association invites alumni, parents and community members to an informational meeting about a planned trip to Greece next May. The meeting is at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27 in the Enright Community Room, Spratt Hall room 214. Dr. Jimmy Albright, who teaches archaeology at Missouri Western, will lead the trip, which [...]
[rev_slider vartabedian] Dr. Robert A. Vartabedian, president of Missouri Western State University, has announced his plans to retire effective July 1, 2019. David Liechti, chairman of Missouri Western’s Board of Governors, said that Dr. Vartabedian informed the Board of his plans during a closed session yesterday, and he announced his intentions to campus in an [...]
Missouri Western State University invites the local community to several events to help welcome new and returning students to campus for the beginning of the fall semester. Missouri Western will welcome approximately 1,000 incoming freshmen during its annual Griffon Edge orientation program. The schedule includes two events that are open to the public: Movie Night, [...]
Missouri Western State University has announced the names of 427 students who completed their degree requirements during the 2018 spring semester. Graduates include: Agency, Missouri Lucas Anderson, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Education; Skyler Rose Free, Bachelor of General Studies; Jordan DaKota Shellenberger, Bachelor of Science in Psychology Albuquerque, New Mexico Alyx Danielle Tilley, [...]
