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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Fall break is fast approaching and winter break will be here before you know it. With that being the case, the Missouri Western Counseling Center would like to remind you that counseling at Missouri Western is a 100% free and confidential service provided to current Missouri Western students. Professional counselors are available to help students [...]
Your student has been on campus for more than two months. With fall break coming up November 18-26, this will be your student’s first extended time at home since gaining the independence of a college student. There are several things to look out for and consider in order to make this transition back to home [...]
As students are gearing up for the end of the fall semester, they are thinking about projects, exams, and how excited they are for the upcoming winter break. While it seems like August 2024 is forever away, now is actually the best time to start preparing for the 2024-25 financial aid award year. The Free [...]
Receiving a phone call from your college student with a problem can be a distressing situation. Your first instinct is to jump to their rescue and solve the problem for them. However, it’s crucial to remember that these moments are an opportunity to provide them with your support and guidance, not fix-it skills. As your [...]
