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Week of April 14-20, 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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The Midwestern Innocence Project Comes to Western Western will host a presentation called “Wrongful Convictions: The Midwestern Innocence Project” at 1 p.m. April 18 in the Kemper Recital Hall, Spratt Hall room 101. From 1992-2005 there were 159 inmates exonerated of serious crimes through post-conviction review of cases utilizing DNA testing. A total of 1,652 years was spent in prison by 146 of these exonerees, roughly 12 years per innocent person. Tiffany Murphy, assistant clinical professor at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law and legal director of the Midwestern Innocence Project, will talk about cases the project has handled. The Midwestern Innocence Project provides pro-bono investigative and legal assistance to prisoners with persuasive claims of innocence. They accomplish this by reviewing requests from prisoners in the Midwest, selecting cases with substantial innocence claims and working with University of Missouri-Kansas City law school students, volunteers and other justice programs to obtain the release of innocent prisoners through judicial proceedings or executive clemency. For more information contact David Tushaus, chair of the department of criminal justice and legal studies, at 5627. |
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Eggs and Issues to Feature Dr. Scanlon Dr. James Scanlon will speak about “The State of Higher Education in Missouri” during the next Eggs and Issues breakfast at 7 a.m. April 23 in the Fulkerson Center on Western’s campus. Dr. Scanlon became Western’s president in 2001 and has worked closely with the governor and the state legislature since that time, becoming a well-respected voice on higher education issues. Currently, he is serving a second term as chair of the Coordinating Board for Higher Education advisory committee made up of college presidents in Missouri. Dr. Scanlon will retire as president on June 30. Eggs and Issues is a community education forum that encourages the exchange of ideas on current topics. The breakfast is free and open to the public. For reservations, call 5646 by April 18. |
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A student from Central High School in St. Joseph was the top winner of the 2008 Calculus Bee at Western. A written test was given to a total of 66 Western students, and local high school students who are enrolled in a dual credit course. The top 20 students were invited to the countdown round April 4 on Western’s campus. Sara Weinhold of Central won the countdown round and a $150 gift card from Barnes & Noble. Western sophomore Xiao Zhu of St. Joseph finished second and junior Julie Allen of Des Moines, Iowa, finished third. The top five high school students each received a scholarship to Western. They are: Weinhold; Adam Nelson, St. Joseph Christian; Linsee Addington, Central High School; and Amanda Steele and Tyler Gach, both of Bishop LeBlond High School. Dr. Gavin Waters, assistant professor of mathematics, moderated the event, and Dr. Kevin Anderson, assistant professor of mathematics, coordinated the event. Dr. Tim Miller, assistant professor of mathematics, was the judge of the Calculus Bee. |
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Western Hosts Senior Art Shows Western’s department of art will host senior art shows for five graduating seniors this month, and two more next month, in Potter Hall. The public is invited to meet the artists at their show openings at 7 p.m. April 14 and at 5 p.m. May 3. Gallery spaces in Potter Hall are open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The artwork of Phil Sanders, St. Joseph, and Nathan Martinez, Elwood, Kan., will be displayed April 14-25 in Potter Hall, Gallery 206. Sanders and Martinez will graduate in May with bachelor’s degrees in graphic design. Elena Starr Gann, St. Joseph; Alli McLaughlin, Altamont, Mo.; and Kady Mabury, St. Joseph, will display their artwork in the Potter Hall lobby April 14-18. Gann will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in art. McLaughlin and Mabury will graduate with bachelor’s degrees in graphic design. The work of Jessica Johnston, St. Joseph, and Sherie Renne, Excelsior Springs, Mo., will be displayed in Potter Hall, Gallery 206 starting May 3. Johnston will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in art and Renne with a bachelor’s degree in art education. |
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Japanese Drum Group Western’s Center for Multicultural Education will host the Ki Daiko Japanese drum group at 12:30 p.m. April 14 west of the Blum Union. Ki Daiko, formed in the spring of 2004, is made up of students and recent alumni from the Olathe District Schools. The name “Ki Daiko” captures the spirit of the group. Ki means “energy” and Daiko means “big drum.” Historically, drums were used in battle to intimidate the enemy and energize the Japanese troops. They were also used in the 17th and 18th centuries in court music. This event is free and open to the public. For more information contact the CME at 4150. Organization Photos This is the last chance take take organizational photos for the Griffon Yearbook. Photos will be taken April 14-17 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. in Spratt Hall by the winding staircase and large windows. Each organization must schedule an appointment. Call 4540 or e-mail amy.chastain@yahoo.com or anc8098@missouriwestern.edu. Don't wait until the last minute. Mr. MWSU Alpha Gamma Delta's Mr. MWSU will be held April 15 at 8 p.m. in Potter Hall Theatre. Tickets will be sold April 14 in front of the cafeteria in Blum Union from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $3 if purchased in advanced and $5 at the door. Donations are also appreciated. Money raised will go toward diabetes awareness. Phi Delta Theta Softball Tournament The men of the Phi Delta Theta are hosting the first annual ALS Co-ed Softball Tournament at 10:30 a.m. April 26. The tournament is open to all Missouri Western students, clubs and organizations. Cost per team is $65, with all proceeds going directly to the ALS Association to help find a cure for Lou Gehrig's Disease. Prizes will be awarded to the winners of the tournament. Chipotle will feed the teams, and a raffle will be held for gift certificates and merchandise from area restaurants and businesses. To sign up your team e-mail Stephen Bonuchi before April 24 at sbonuchi@missouriwestern.edu. Help out The Thirty! The Thirty, a band from St. Joseph, made up of students from the music department, has entered in a contest to play a festival in Illinois this summer called Cornerstone Festival. In order to play, the band must accumulate enough votes to be put within the top 10 out of 188 bands. Visit http://www.cornerstonefestival.com/Newbandshowcase/TheThirty/?bID=385 to vote. |
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