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Please contact the Development Office for information regarding funding needs at Missouri Western State University.

Department of Art

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Department of History, Philosophy, and Geography

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Department of Career Development

Department of HPER

Department of Political Science, Social Work, and Soc.

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Residential Life

Department of Criminal Justice and Legal Studies

Center for Multicultural Education

University Police Department

Department of Engineering Technology

Department of Music  

 

Department of Art

Panasonic Camcorder and Accessories
$6,000*
Panasonic AG-HVX200 -Camcorder- Professional-Widescreen plus Panasonic AJ-P2CO16RG 16 GB P2 High Performance Memory Card plus Lenmar LI540 Lithium-ion Camcorder Battery
   

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Department of Biology

Laptop Computers  
$17,000-29,000*
12-24 new laptop computers that will be used in support of recent efforts to improve the lab experience for the students taking the Principles of Biology course for general credit.
 
Inverted Fluorescent Microscope
$76,000*
An Inverted Fluorescent Microscope that would be used in several classes, independent faculty and student research
 
Real or Replica Skeleton
$50,000-100,000*
Remington Hall is in need of a dramatic centerpiece such as a real or replica of a whale, Mesosaur, Plesiosaur, or other Dinosaur skeleton.
 

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Department of Career Development

NACElink Software Enhancement (annual subscription)          
$10,000*
NACElink upgrade allowing state-of-the-art services to be provided to MWSU students and Alumni.
 

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Department of Chemistry

Atomic Absorption/Atomic Emission Spectrophotometer 
$60,000*
Atomic Absorption/Atomic Emission Spectrophotometer to measure the presence and amounts of metals in samples
 

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 Department of Criminal Justice and Legal Studies

Firearms Training Simulator
$75,000-$100,000*
The current FATS machine is 15 years old and can’t support the new equipment
 
Portable Two-Way Radios   
$12,000*
30 Portable two-way radios
 
Plastic Skeletons 
$5,000*
For clandestine grave sites
 
Polarized Light Microscopes   
$45,000*
10 polarized light microscopes to aid in finding trace amounts of evidence
 
Total Station
$19,000*
Used to demonstrate techniques of mapping accidents
 
SLR Style Digital Cameras   
$40,000*
20 SLR style digital cameras to help in forensic photography
 
GPS Mapping Unit
$5,500*
A GPS mapping unit to upgrade the current equipment
 

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Department of Education

Co-Teach Pilot Program 
$3,500*
To be used for junior experience for student teachers
 

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Department of Engineering Technology

MatLab Software
$1,500*
To be used for junior experience for student teachers
 
EET 206 Lab Section
$2,000*
To be used for junior experience for student teachers
 
PENTAX Model DA-020F Surveying Equipment
$8,000*
To be used for junior experience for student teachers
 

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Esry Student Health Center

Health Welcome Gift
$2,500*
Including brochures, bags, pens, hand sanitizers and more to create student awareness of the Health Center
 

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Department of History, Philosophy, and Geography

Multidisciplinary Computer Lab
$25,000*
Multidisciplinary computer lab in the first floor of Popplewell Hall
 
Scholarships for History, Philosophy, Geography, and Humanities Students
$5,000*
Scholarships for students pursuing a major or minor in History, Philosophy, or Geography
 
Tables and Chairs to Replace Desks
$9,000*
Equip Popplewell Hall room 102 with new tables and chairs
 

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Department of HPER

Metabolic Systems Equipment and Monarch Peak Bike 
$25,000*
   

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Library

Circa Wireless Inventory Software
$5,500*
Circa Wireless Inventory devices to streamline inventory functions, including software and two handheld devices
 
Fastback Binding Machine and Accessories
$6,500*
A small in-house binding system to replace the old model, the new model can bind anything from small reports to 350 page hardcover books
 
Student Desks Wired for Laptop Computers 
$4,000*
Six-student desk with power outlets and network jacks and one ADA desk that would be for students in wheel chairs since the desk height could be easily adjusted
 

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Center for Multicultural Education

Alternative Spring Break 2011
$6,000*
Provides students a chance to go to other areas in order to provide community service with a focus on cultural diversity.
 

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Department of Music

Timpani Set
$22,000*
New set of (5) Timpani
 
Acoustic Performance Shell and Clouds
$100,000*
Acoustic performance shell and "clouds"
 
Celeste Keyboard          
$28,000*
A celeste keyboard for all performance ensembles
 
Contra Bass Clarinet  
$5,000*
A contra bass clarinet for instrumental performances
 

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Department of Nursing

Mechanical Ventilator 
$25,000*
A mechanical ventilator for patient simulation experience in the nursing skills laboratory
 

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Campus Improvements/ Capital Projects

Completion of Achieving Greatness campaign (building endowment and equipment)
Contact the Development Office for details
 
Outdoor Campus Project (art)
Contact the Development Office for details
 
Amphitheater
Contact the Development Office for details
 

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Department of Political Science, Social Work, and Soc.

Fluorescent Light Tubes and Troffers.
$1,500*
Replace the chain hanging fluorescent lights with more energy efficient "troffers"
 
Convex Mirror 
 $85*
18-inch convex mirror
 
Poster Printer 
$5,000*
A printer that would be able to print poster sized paper
 
Four Practice Lab Rooms
$63,000*
Four 12 x 12ft rooms and one 24 x 24ft room with video and other equipment and a one-way mirror
 

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Residential Life

Housing Assignment Management Software
$12,000-$35,000*
Housing management software to help make the housing assignments easier
 

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University Police Department

Ballistic Vests 
$7,000*
   
New Patrol Vehicle       
$20,000*
   
Parking Security Vehicle   
$14,000*
   

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*Price range is only an estimate.

 

 


Jerry Pickman, CFRE
Director of Development
816-271-5648
pickman@missouriwestern.edu


Laura Buhman
Development Officer
816-271-5920
buhman@missouriwestern.edu

Last update Aug. 9, 2011

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