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Apr 04, 2025

    April 2025 Family Newsletter

    2025-04-01T09:09:53-05:00

    Events FAFSA Help Day Tuesday, April 1–Esports Arena The Financial Aid Office will be hosting a FAFSA Help Day in the Esports Arena on Tuesday, April 1st from 11am to 1pm and from 5pm to 7pm! Experts from the Financial Aid Office will be available to help students with filling out the 2025-26 FAFSA and [...]

    April 2025 Family Newsletter2025-04-01T09:09:53-05:00
    Mar 03, 2025

      March 2025 Family Newsletter

      2025-03-11T12:31:41-05:00

      Events All Majors Career & Internship Fair Tuesday, March 25–10 a.m.-1 p.m.–Fulkerson Center The Career Development Center is hosting the largest career event of the year. Students are invited to network and explore career opportunities in their field of study. Your students are encouraged to sign up for Handshake, a network designed specially for students [...]

      March 2025 Family Newsletter2025-03-11T12:31:41-05:00
      Feb 02, 2025

        February 2025 Family Newsletter

        2025-02-03T14:06:35-06:00

        Events Super Science Saturday Saturday, Feb. 8–10 a.m.-3 p.m.–Remington/Agenstein Hall Missouri Western State University’s annual Super Science Saturday is back! Join us Saturday, Feb. 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults and children over 5. Children 5 and under are admitted free. Science educators from Missouri Western and area high [...]

        February 2025 Family Newsletter2025-02-03T14:06:35-06:00
        Dec 12, 2024

          December 2024 Family Newsletter

          2024-12-06T15:18:27-06:00

          Events Finals Feeding Frenzy Sunday, Dec 8–5-7 p.m.–Blum Union All MWSU students, faculty, staff, and families are invited to Finals Feeding Frenzy in the Blum Union Dining Hall Sunday, December 8, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. There will be 10 elf Griffons hidden around Blum Union and Spratt Hall for students to find and [...]

          December 2024 Family Newsletter2024-12-06T15:18:27-06:00
          Nov 11, 2024

            November 2024 Griffon Family Newsletter

            2024-11-04T12:00:22-06:00

            Events Upcoming Career Fairs The Career Development Center, the Communication Department, and the Education Department are hosting on-campus career fairs for students this month. This is a great opportunity for students to meet potential employers, and practice interview skills and networking opportunities.    5th Annual Communications Career Night Wednesday, Nov. 13–11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.–Blum [...]

            November 2024 Griffon Family Newsletter2024-11-04T12:00:22-06:00
            Oct 10, 2024

              October 2024 Family Newsletter

              2024-10-03T08:28:14-05:00

              Events Hispanic Heritage Banquet Wednesday, Oct. 2–6 p.m.–Fulkerson Center In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Missouri Western State University's Center for Diversity and Inclusion, in collaboration with the Association of Latin American Students (ALAS), proudly presents the Hispanic Heritage Banquet on October 2, 2024, from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Fulkerson Center for [...]

              October 2024 Family Newsletter2024-10-03T08:28:14-05:00
              Sep 09, 2024

                September 2024 Family Newsletter

                2024-09-04T11:32:46-05:00

                Events MWSU Family Day Saturday, September 14 Mark your calendars for this year’s MWSU Family Day. This is a fun-filled day for you to spend with your students on campus. There will be various activities like our Family Photo Booth, Hypnotist Show and Family Day tailgate! To learn more about Family Day 2024, click here. [...]

                September 2024 Family Newsletter2024-09-04T11:32:46-05:00
                Aug 08, 2024

                  August 2024 Family Newsletter

                  2024-08-01T12:11:33-05:00

                  Aug 2024 Family Newsletter Welcome Griffon family and friends! We are so excited to start another great year at Missouri Western and even more excited to have your student be a part of all the big things happening here. We look forward to sharing news and updates to all things MWSU with you every month. [...]

                  August 2024 Family Newsletter2024-08-01T12:11:33-05:00
                  Jun 06, 2024

                    Griff Tips: Questions to ask your student to help them open up

                    2024-06-10T09:20:32-05:00

                    Below are some questions parents may ask their students to help open up communication about their college experience. August How has it been getting settled into your routine at MWSU? Did you get your campus email set up? What are the add/drop dates for this semester? So far, do you enjoy college life? What are [...]

                    Griff Tips: Questions to ask your student to help them open up2024-06-10T09:20:32-05:00
                    Jan 01, 2024

                      Griff Tips: How to help your student set and clarify goals to be successful

                      2024-01-09T14:57:26-06:00

                      As your student advances through their college career, they are transitioning from childhood to adulthood and beginning to make decisions that will shape their future. Setting and clarifying goals is an essential part of this process to ensure their future success and fulfillment in both personal and professional settings. Here are five tips to help [...]

                      Griff Tips: How to help your student set and clarify goals to be successful2024-01-09T14:57:26-06:00