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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 2 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 39 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/ 20 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 48 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 42 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 59 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 16 Likes

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Leading by example “We are an extension of the students’ family and it really means something to me.”
Meet Missouri Western State University Alumni Association Board of Directors President Lai-Monté Hunter ’99 #GoGriffs 9 Likes

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Missouri Western remembers. We honor the loss of those who died that day and the courage and sacrifice of those who responded. #NeverForget 72 Likes

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Photos from MWSU Center for Service's post Thank you to all the students, faculty and staff who volunteered today! #GriffsGiveBack 42 Likes

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Photos from Missouri Western State University's post On this Gold Friday, students shared results of their summer projects with faculty during the PORTAL Research Showcase in Remington Hall. #GoldFriday #AppliedLearning #TogetherWeSucceed #GoGriffs 3 Comments 47 Likes

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Photos from Missouri Western State University's post Special guests for the coin toss, a flyover and Hy-Vee Halftime Extravaganza history. Oh, and a Griffon victory! Football home opener was a blast. Let’s do it again next Saturday! 78 Likes

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Home opener, Military Appreciation Night, and a flyover from the 139th Airlift Wing! #griffup #ourcity #GoGriffs 11 Comments 169 Likes

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It’s game day!! Griffon Football hosts Fort Hays State tonight at 7. Be in your seats early for a pre-game flyover as part of Military Appreciation night. #GriffUp #OurCity 26 Likes

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Timeline Photos Congratulations to 2021 College Media Association Distinguished Adviser Award winner Dr. James Carivou. #GoGriffs
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Missouri Western remembers 9/11 Missouri Western remembers. We will commemorate the 20th anniversary of 9/11 in several ways, including a gathering under the Clock Tower Saturday morning. 16 Likes

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Timeline Photos Congratulations Dr. Ed Taylor and Pi Sigma Alpha on their sixth Best Chapter Award in the past 10 years from the National Political Science Honors Society! #GoGriffs
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Dr. Melissa Mace, Vice President of Student Affairs & Enrollment Management signed the first acceptance letter for the Fall 2022 semester this week. We can't wait to admit more Griffons into the Class of Enthusiasm. 3 Comments 69 Likes

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Volunteers from Missouri Western Athletics are collecting donations for the United Way of Greater St. Joseph during the 8th annual Paint It Gold Day. Thanks to all who give! #TogetherWeSucceed #GoGriffs #LiveUnited 2 Comments 24 Likes

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Western Warmup - Showcasing Clubs and Opportunities for Students Campus and community organizations welcomed students back to campus during Western Warm-Up on the first day of classes Monday! #GoGriffs #TogetherWeSucceed #StudentCentered #MissouriWestern 15 Likes

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Hey Griffs, be sure to check out the Griffon Esports Arena. Located in Blum near the cafeteria, food court and Starbucks, it's open to all students. #GoGriffs 1 Comments 23 Likes

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More students on campus as fall semester begins We're glad you're here! Missouri Western welcomes students back to campus. 2 Comments 80 Likes

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Welcome, Griffons. We are glad you're here!
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Photos from Missouri Western State University's post Welcome, Class of Quality! #GoGriffs 3 Comments 86 Likes

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CAMPUS NEWS

Luke Theis named interim esports director

Free vaccination events Sept. 28, Oct. 26

Second Griffon Experience Oct. 2

Convocation on Critical Issues featuring Arthur Brooks Sept. 30; lunch reservations now accepted

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