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Photos from Missouri Western State University's post In October, faculty, staff and students are promoting awareness and support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Today, we hosted a "Pink-nic" and walk and provided healthy snacks. #TogetherWeShare 25 Likes

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Photos from Missouri Western State University's post Congratulations to our first two grand prize winners in the Max the Vax vaccine incentive program. Employee Beth Ann Roland and student Hunter Rumachik are helping to keep campus safe, and were presented with checks for $2,500 by President Kennedy ... 7 Comments 47 Likes

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Building a student-motivated chapter - The Wildlife Society A great feature on MWSU Professor of Biology Dr. Cary Chevalier.
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Welcome It's Homecoming week! Check out a full calendar of events leading up to the football game this weekend. #GoGriffs 27 Likes

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Tournament of Champions returns to Spratt Stadium Oct. 12 Excited to welcome 20 high school marching bands to Spratt Stadium tomorrow for the return of the MWSU Golden Griffon Marching Band Tournament of Champions! 46 Likes

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Timeline Photos We have a great pool of three finalists for the director of athletics position. Please join us next week for on-campus interviews. https://www.missouriwestern.edu/news/2021/10/08/three-finalists-for-athletic-director-on-campus-oct-11-12-and-14/ 9 Likes

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Photos from Missouri Western State University's post It was an honor to once again host the Northwest Missouri School Counselor Association for its annual meeting. Among other activities, counselors from across northwest Missouri received professional development from MWSU psychology professor Dr. Nuchelle Chance. 16 Likes

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Don’t miss PumpkinFest this weekend at the Pony Express Museum! Check out the schedule of free family fun here: https://www.ponyexpress.org/pumpkinfest-2021
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Court of Appeals convenes at Missouri Western Oct 6 Learn more about the Missouri court system this morning as the Court of Appeals, Western District convenes in Spratt 101 at 9:30. 3 Likes

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Timeline Photos Small Business Workshops are coming up including one THIS WEDNESDAY. Don't miss the Seven Steps to Starting a Business from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Take a look at the flyer below to register! 1 Likes

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Timeline Photos Exciting faculty opportunities are open for our new Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program. Check out both openings at mwsu.peopleadmin.com #GoGriffs 1 Comments 9 Likes

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Congratulations to RyanandAnna McDowell on the recent purchase of Baskin-Robbins St. Joseph, MO! The Center for Entrepreneurship is excited to be able to assist in the transference of this successful enterprise to new owners.
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Love Your Enemies | Say No To Contempt Speaking at the 27th Annual R. Dan Boulware Convocation on Critical Issues this Thursday, Dr. Arthur C. Brooks. Dr. Brooks will present Love Your Enemies – “Uniting a Divided America.” Learn more about the event here: https://www.missouriwestern.edu/convocation/ 12 Likes

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Timeline Photos Don't forget, vaccination clinic on campus TODAY! Walk-ins are welcome or you can register at mwsu9-28.timetap.com. 9 Likes

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Hello, President Kennedy! “All any of us need is an opportunity, and that’s what we provide at Missouri Western – the opportunity to achieve one’s goals and aspirations.” 29 Likes

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Photos from Missouri Western State University's post Faculty and staff from across campus engage in collaboration + brainstorming on the applied learning theme at the inaugural #GriffCon - a mini-conference hosted by the MWSU Center for Teaching and Learning. #GoGriffs 1 Comments 27 Likes

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Luke Theis named interim esports director Congratulations to Luke Theis, who has been named interim director of esports! 2 Comments 63 Likes

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Photos from Missouri Western State University's post Prospective health professions students enjoyed interactive demonstrations, campus tours and more at our first Griffon Experience of the fall. Don’t miss our next experience, the Fall Open House, on Oct. 2. Learn more at https://www.missouriwestern.edu/admissions/griffon-experience/ 21 Likes

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Missouri Western serving with purpose Service has always been a part of Missouri Western. The seal itself has service as one of its key values: to share the common purpose of serving students, one another and the people of the region. #GoGriffs 16 Likes

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Timeline Photos Congratulations to these Griffons who are being inducted today as a part of the inaugural class of the St. Joseph Area Sports Hall of Fame: Bill Snyder '59, Cheri Kempf '85, Byron Browne '62 and Charlie Burri '55. #GriffonProud #GoGriffs ... 2 Comments 49 Likes

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Photos from Missouri Western State University's post The Golden Griffon Marching Band sounds and *looks* great in their new uniforms. #GoGriffs #GriffUp 1 Comments 109 Likes

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Photos from Music at Missouri Western State University's post Sweet new threads for the Golden Griffon Marching Band! Check them out tomorrow night as Missouri Western Football hosts Emporia State. Thanks to the many donors that made them possible. #GoGriffs 1 Comments 58 Likes

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A legacy for a legend “I’ve always wanted to get to a place in my life where I have the resources to give back to Missouri Western. With my brother’s passing, there was a clear opportunity to turn something bad into something good." 2 Comments 43 Likes

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Biology Students and Faculty Participate in Prairie Days Missouri Western students and faculty recently assisted the Missouri Department of Conservation and The Nature Conservancy’s Prairie Days at the TNC Dunn Ranch. #GoGriffs 12 Likes

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Timeline Photos A huge thank you to Buchanan County for the donation of three retired police interceptors to the Missouri Western State University Law Enforcement Academy. The vehicles will be used during the Academy’s drivers training. #GoGriffs 60 Likes

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Timeline Photos We're offering prospective students an immersive look at Griffon life this fall. The Griffon Experience will include interactive demonstrations and learning opportunities from different academic disciplines. To learn more or sign up, click this link: https://www.missouriwestern.edu/news/2021/09/14/griffon-experience-to-provide-hands-on-interactive-experiences-to-prospective-students/ 11 Likes

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Griffon alum commands flyover for football home opener From kicking field goals on Craig Field to flying over Spratt Memorial Stadium ...
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More from the Portal Showcase, highlighting incredible research conducted by Missouri Western students. #GoGriffs 1 Comments 17 Likes

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Leading by example “We are an extension of the students’ family and it really means something to me.”
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