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Week of March 31 - April 6, 2008 Welcome to the Tower Topics E-newsletter for faculty, staff and students at Western. |
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Missouri Western State University, 4525 Downs Drive, St. Joseph, MO 64507, 816-271- 4200 |
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Western Announces Rick Ross and Yung Joc for Spring Concert The Western Western Activities Council (WAC) announces hip-hop artists Rick Ross and Yung Joc will perform at the annual WAC spring concert at 8 p.m. April 10 at the St. Joseph Civic Arena. Both Rick Ross and Yung Joc have enjoyed commercial success since bursting on the scene in 2006. Ross’ second album, “Trilla,” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart last week, just like his first album, “Port of Miami.” Yung Joc’s first single, “It’s Going Down,” peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Top 100 chart and No. 1 on the R&B chart. His most recent album, “Hustlenomics,” hit No. 3 on the Top 200 chart and No. 1 on the R&B/Hip-Hop and Rap charts late last year. Tickets will go on sale to the public April 1 for $27 and can be purchased through Ticketmaster, at the Civic Arena or in the CSE. Tickets will be available for Western students, faculty and staff beginning April 1 in the Center for Student Engagement (CSE) located in Blum Union 207. Students with a current ID will receive a free ticket. Faculty and staff can purchase tickets for $12 each by cash or check only. Free and discounted tickets are only available through the CSE. Ticket distribution will end on campus at noon April 10. All tickets are general admission. The doors will open up at 7 p.m. This is an alcohol-free event. For more information contact Don Willis, director of student engagement, at 4220. |
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Western to Host Chiefs for Off-Season Workout Western will be the site of an off-season workout for the Kansas City Chiefs on June 12. “There is tremendous fan support of the Chiefs in St. Joseph and it is good of the Chiefs to acknowledge that support by bringing a workout session here,” said Dr. James Scanlon, Western’s president. “Western is pleased to partner with the Chiefs in making this happen in our community.” Carl Peterson, Chiefs president, announced today that Spratt Memorial Stadium on the Western campus will be the site of the final on-field workout session of the off-season for select team members. In making the announcement, Peterson mentioned the team’s loyal fan base in the region. “We felt it appropriate to make the trip to St. Joseph as the first in a series of off-season practices we hope to conduct in areas outside of the Kansas City metro as a way to say ‘thank you’ to our fans,” Peterson said. The ninety-minute workout will involve players in jerseys and shorts (no pads) focusing primarily on the passing game. Following the workout, Head Coach Herm Edwards will address the fans. Members of the team will conduct an autograph session. Chiefs’ mascot KC Wolf and the Chiefs cheerleaders will also perform and sign autographs. Dr. Scanlon has appointed Dan Nicoson, vice president for university advancement, to chair a committee to coordinate local planning with the Chiefs. “This visit by the Chiefs allows a rare opportunity for football fans to see this type of on-the-field activity,” Nicoson said. “All of us at Western will do all we can to welcome the Chiefs and their fans.” |
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Driver Education Course Offered at Western Western, in collaboration with the St. Joseph School District, will offer driver education classes to area students this summer. The first two-week session is June 2-18, and the second two-week session is July 7-23. Sessions will be held Monday through Friday 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Registration for the classes begins at 8 a.m. April 11 in the Leah Spratt Hall atrium, and must be done in person. A copy of the student’s birth certificate is required. Class registration is on a first-come, first-served basis, as maximum class size is 89 students. Registration is $25 for students who are 15-19 years of age, currently enrolled in school, and have not graduated from high school. Registration is $225 to anyone who does not meet the above requirements. This course includes 30 hours of classroom work, 12 hours of observation time and six hours behind the wheel. Driving and observation times will be arranged with the instructor and may be scheduled outside of the class meeting times. Successful completion of the course will entitle the student to a certificate verifying that all requirements of the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education have been met. A learner’s permit is not required. For more information, contact the Western Institute at4100 or email www.wi@missouriwestern.edu. |
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Jazz Ensemble to Present Send-Off Concert The Western Jazz Ensemble will present a short informal concert at 7:30 p.m. April 1 in Potter Hall Theatre. The concert will be the ensemble’s send-off for their trip to the 8th annual North Texas Jazz Festival. They are one of just 16 university and community college big bands selected to participate in the festival April 2-4 at the Crowne Royal Plaza Hotel in Addison, Texas. This festival is considered one of the premier festivals in the country, according to Bob Long, assistant professor of music and director of jazz studies. Bands are selected by audition only. Western will perform for an elite panel of adjudicators as well as participate in clinics led by leading performers and educators in the nation. Western will be performing at the festival on April 3 under Long’s direction. The jazz ensemble will also be performing a spring jazz concert at 7:30 p.m. April 13 in Potter Hall Theatre. The concerts on April 1 and April 13 are free and open to the public. |
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Osteoporosis Screening Arthritis Community Services will bring the osteoporosis screening equipment back on campus April 7. It will be available from 9-11 a.m. for female employees or spouses of employees in the conference room in the Registrar’s office in Eder Hall. This screening is for people who are not currently diagnosed with osteoporosis and who have not had a screening in the last 12 months. This is a heel screening and will require removing your shoe and sock. Contact Cosette Hardwick at 5996 to set up an appointment. SGA Awards Banquet Applications for the SGA Awards Banquet are available in the SGA suite, the center for student engagement and the dean of student development's office. They are due by 4:30 p.m. April 4 in the dean of student development's office. The banquet will be from 4-6 p.m. April 19. For questions contact Stephanie Gromowski at 816-262-0767 or at sgromowski@missouriwestern.edu. Griffon Alert Recently the Western Board of Governors approved an investment in campus safety and security when they authorized a new emergency notification system known as Griffon Alert. The first part of that notification system, text messaging, is now available. Emergency messages will be sent to the cell phones and e-mail addresses of students, faculty and staff who choose to subscribe to the service. Griffon Alert will only be used to contact the campus community in the event of an emergency. There are no fees for the service other than the text messaging fees charged by your mobile phone provider. Students and employees may now sign up for this service by visiting www.missouriwestern.edu/griffonalert. To create an account, follow the instructions and use your Western e-mail user name and password. Have your cell phone handy – a verification text message will be sent to complete the registration process. You can also choose to sign up for e-mail alerts only. You can list up to two cell phone numbers and two e-mail addresses on your Griffon Alert account. Appreciation Dinner The Board of Directors of the Western Foundation will host an appreciation dinner entitled, “A Fountain of Thanks,” at 6:30 p.m. April 8 in the Fulkerson Center. Dr. James Scanlon, Western’s president, will provide the keynote address regarding major initiatives of the university. Members of the Western League for Excellence and the Clock Tower Society are invited as the board of directors’ guests. All other reservations are $20 per person. For more information call 5670. Homecoming Steering Committee Applications Applications for the 2008 Homecoming Steering Committee are now available. Please stop by the CSE to pick one up.You must have a 2.3 cumulative GPA to join the committee, and you will earn points for your student organization in the overall Homecoming competition. If you have questions, you can contact one of the Homecoming Steering Committee Co-Chairs: Luke Herrington at lmh6331@missouriwestern.edu, and Scott Lassen at slassen@missouriwestern.edu. Call the CSE at 271-4159 for more information. Applications are due by 4 p.m. April 11. |
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