Experience Life as a Griffon
Welcome to Missouri Western! We’re excited to have you here. The schedule below will help guide you through your day. Pay attention to the color you’ve been assigned, it will determine your schedule for the day.
Welcome to Missouri Western! To participate in the interactive Kahoot, go to kahoot.it and follow the instructions provided by Assistant Director, Melissa Stallbaumer.
- Financial Aid – 10:00 a.m. Spratt 205
Missouri Western is here to help you work through the process of paying for college. This session will review the essentials of applying for federal aid, explain different avenues for finding funding, and provide time for Q&A with our staff. - Residence Life – 10:30 a.m. Spratt 205
Considering living on campus? Learn about Missouri Western’s residence halls and meal plans and ask our professional staff the questions you have about what it is like to live on a college campus. - Resource Fair – 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Spratt 214/216
Be sure to visit the resource fair to connect with the many staff members who are here to support Griffons. Learn about our Center for Service, which offers up to three FREE credits for completing service in the community, or talk to the counseling center about Missouri Western’s free counseling for students.
To provide a more efficient and personal experience, we have split guests into two groups, Gold and Grey, which can be found on your student’s name tag. This tour will NOT include the residence halls. Residence Hall tours will be offered at 3:00 p.m.
Lunch will be located in Blum Lobby, the Grey Tour will depart from Spratt Atrium
To provide a more efficient and personal experience, we have split guests into two groups, Gold and Grey, which can be found on your student’s name tag. This tour will NOT include the residence halls. Residence Hall tours will be offered at 3:00 p.m.
Lunch will be located in Blum Lobby, the Gold Tour will depart from Blum Lobby
Do you have an intended major in mind, or several? Take a look at the variety of sessions we have to offer where you will be able to engage with hands on activities in the classroom to really experience what it is like to be a Griffon. Students can self-select sessions to attend, there will be five minutes of travel time between sessions. Similar academic focuses are grouped, but feel free to explore sessions from a variety of areas. See offered sessions in the table below.
12:40 – 1:10 p.m. Block 1
- Nursing – Murphy 307
- Physical Therapist Assistant – Murphy 305
- Criminal Justice – Murphy 105
- Medical Laboratory Science –
- Biology all majors – 2nd Floor Remington Atrium
- Computer Science and Cybersecurity – Agenstein 119
- Construction Engineering Tech – Meet at the 2nd Floor Remington Atrium
- Convergent Journalism and Public Relations – Popplewell 302
- Business – Popplewell 304
- Performing and Cinematic Arts – Potter 114
- Music Education and Bachelor of Musical Arts – Potter 112
- Sports and Esports Management Concentration – Blum 218
Do you have an intended major in mind, or several? Take a look at the variety of sessions we have to offer where you will be able to engage with hands on activities in the classroom to really experience what it is like to be a Griffon. Students can self-select sessions to attend, there will be five minutes of travel time between sessions. Similar academic focuses are grouped, but feel free to explore sessions from a variety of areas. See session descriptions in the table at the bottom of the page.
1:15 – 1:45 p.m. Block 2
- Respiratory Therapy, Population Health Management & Health Information Management – Murphy 208
- Health and Exercise Science – Murphy 101
- Psychology – Murphy 217
- Legal Studies – Murphy 107
- Education – Murphy 110
- Chemistry – Agenstein 337
- Biology all majors – Meet at the 2nd Floor of Remington Atrium
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology – Meet at the 2nd Floor of Remington Atrium
- Convergent Journalism and Public Relations – Popplewell 302
- Business – Popplewell 304
- Graphic Design – Potter 204
- Performing and Cinematic Arts – Potter 114 (look for Griffon Production House sign)
- Music Education and Bachelor of Musical Arts – Potter 112
- Esports and Esports Management – Esports Arena in Blum Lobby
Do you have an intended major in mind, or several? Take a look at the variety of sessions we have to offer where you will be able to engage with hands on activities in the classroom to really experience what it is like to be a Griffon. Students can self-select sessions to attend, there will be five minutes of travel time between sessions. Similar academic focuses are grouped, but feel free to explore sessions from a variety of areas. See session descriptions in the table at the bottom of the page.
1:50 – 2:20 p.m. Block 3
- Nursing – Murphy 307
- Physical Therapist Assistant – Murphy 304
- Social Work – Murphy 108
- Psychology – Murphy 217
- Criminal Justice – Murphy 105
- Education – Murphy 110
- Medical Laboratory Science – Remington 309
- Biology all majors – Meet on the 2nd Floor of Remington Atrium
- Computer Science and Cybersecurity – Agenstein 119
- Construction Engineering Technology – Meet on the 2nd Floor of Remington Atrium
- Business – Murphy 304
- Esports and Esports Management Concentration – Esports Arena in Blum Lobby
Do you have an intended major in mind, or several? Take a look at the variety of sessions we have to offer where you will be able to engage with hands on activities in the classroom to really experience what it is like to be a Griffon. Students can self-select sessions to attend, there will be five minutes of travel time between sessions. Similar academic focuses are grouped, but feel free to explore sessions from a variety of areas. See session descriptions in the table at the bottom of the page.
2:25- 2:55 p.m. Block 4
- Respiratory Therapy, Population Health Management & Health Information Management – Murphy 208
- Health and Exercise Science – Murphy 101
- Legal Studies – Murphy 107
- Education – Murphy 110
- Chemistry – Agenstein 337
- Biology all majors – Meet at the 2nd Floor of Remington Atrium
- Manufacturing Engineering Tech – Meet at the 2nd Floor of Remington Atrium
- Business – Popplewell 304
- Graphic Design – Potter 204
- Esports and Esports Management – Esports Arena in Blum Lobby
Those interested in a tour of the residence halls will need to meet in Spratt Atrium (where you checked in) for the tour.
Academic Session Descriptions
Block 1 | 12:40 – 1:10 p.m.
- Physical Therapist Assistant – Murphy 305
Experience our physical therapy lab, which is just like a PT gym! Try your hand at different exercises and various types of rehab equipment to simulate a patient’s physical therapy experience. - Nursing – Murphy 307
Our state of the art nursing simulation laboratory is where nursing students practice the skills essential to becoming a registered nurse using high-tech human patient simulators and medical equipment. - Respiratory Therapy, Population Health Management & Health Information Management – Murphy 208
Experience our respiratory therapy lab where you will interact with human patient simulators, see a demonstration on how to breath for a patient using a mechanical ventilator and learn how precision public health and the electronic health record support patient care.
Block 2 | 1:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
- Health and Exercise Science – Murphy 101
Is your workout getting too easy? We show you ways how to make your exercises more difficult. Afterwards, you get to cool off with your self-mixed sports drink.
Block 3 | 1:50- 2:20 p.m.
- Physical Therapist Assistant – Murphy 305
Experience our physical therapy lab, which is just like a PT gym! Try your hand at different exercises and various types of rehab equipment to simulate a patient’s physical therapy experience. - Nursing – Murphy 307
Our state of the art nursing simulation laboratory is where nursing students practice the skills essential to becoming a registered nurse using high-tech human patient simulators and medical equipment. - Respiratory Therapy, Population Health Management & Health Information Management – Murphy 208
Experience our respiratory therapy lab where you will interact with human patient simulators, see a demonstration on how to breath for a patient using a mechanical ventilator and learn how precision public health and the electronic health record support patient care.
Block 4 | 2:25 – 2:55 p.m.
- Murphy 101 – Health and Exercise Science
Is your workout getting too easy? We show you ways how to make your exercises more difficult. Afterwards, you get to cool off with your self-mixed sports drink.
Block 1 | 12:40 – 1:10 p.m.
- Social Work – Murphy 108
No description available - Criminal Justice – Murphy 105
“Interviews, Interrogations, Admissions, and Confessions” Dr. Greg Lindsteadt and Assistant Professor Monty Smith will presents on the process of criminal investigation through the process of court procedure. They will highlight the differences in the juvenile justice system and the adult criminal justice.
Block 2 | 1:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
- Legal Studies – Murphy 107
Students will do a jury exercise and learn trial procedure by sentencing an offender. First, they will watch a short video and listen to a quick lecture on the role of a prosecutor in the U.S. criminal justice system. They will then be broken up into smaller groups to “deliberate” and reach a verdict. - Early Childhood and Elementary Education – Murphy 110
Educators are active in schools and classrooms. Come see some of the resources that Griffon Educators use to teach and engage students. Future teachers will also explore what their 4 years on the pathway to becoming a teacher will look like. - Psychology – Murphy 217
Walk through how Psychology majors experience Applied Learning in the Psychology Department at Missouri Western in a lab tour with an emphasis on how it is experienced starting your Freshman year all the way through your Senior year. Tour the labs where you will do your own empirical research on human behavior and see examples of past student work and awards, and learn where all of this can take you in your career.
Block 3 | 1:50- 2:20 p.m.
- Social Work – Murphy 108
No description available - Criminal Justice – Murphy 105
“Interviews, Interrogations, Admissions, and Confessions” Dr. Greg Lindsteadt and Assistant Professor Monty Smith will presents on the process of criminal investigation through the process of court procedure. They will highlight the differences in the juvenile justice system and the adult criminal justice. - Special Education and Undecided Education – Murphy 110
Educators are active in schools and classrooms. Come see some of the resources that Griffon Educators use to teach and engage students. Future teachers will also explore what their 4 years on the pathway to becoming a teacher will look like. - Psychology – Murphy 217
Walk through how Psychology majors experience Applied Learning in the Psychology Department at Missouri Western in a lab tour with an emphasis on how it is experienced starting your Freshman year all the way through your Senior year. Tour the labs where you will do your own empirical research on human behavior and see examples of past student work and awards, and learn where all of this can take you in your career.
Block 4 | 2:25 – 2:55 p.m.
- Legal Studies – Murphy 107
Students will do a jury exercise and learn trial procedure by sentencing an offender. First, they will watch a short video and listen to a quick lecture on the role of a prosecutor in the U.S. criminal justice system. They will then be broken up into smaller groups to “deliberate” and reach a verdict. - Secondary Education – Murphy 110
Educators are active in schools and classrooms. Come see some of the resources that Griffon Educators use to teach and engage students. Future teachers will also explore what their 4 years on the pathway to becoming a teacher will look like.
Block 1 | 12:40 – 1:10 p.m.
- Biology Majors – Remington Atrium, 2nd Floor
Explore a variety of majors in Biology through hands on activities. Faculty will help assist you in locating sessions dedicated to Wildlife Biology, Health Sciences, and more. - Medical Laboratory Science – Remington 309
Guided tours of Department laboratory and instrumentation facilities followed by hands-on clinical lab activities. - Computer Science & Cybersecurity – Remington 108
Experience programs used in computer science and interact with a student-created mobile application. - Construction Engineering – Remington Atrium, Floor 2 (to be guided to Wilson Hall)
Guided Tour of labs and show tools of the trade
Block 2 | 1:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
- Biology Majors – Remington Atrium, 2nd Floor
Explore a variety of majors in Biology through hands on activities. Faculty will help assist you in locating sessions dedicated to Wildlife Biology, Health Sciences, and more. - Agenstein 337 – Chemistry
Guided tours of Chemistry Department research, computational, and core instrumentation facilities. - Manufacturing Engineering Technology – Remington Atrium, Floor 2 (to be guided to Wilson Hall)
Guided Tour of labs and show tools of the trade
Block 3 | 1:50- 2:20 p.m.
- Biology Majors – Remington Atrium, 2nd Floor
Explore a variety of majors in Biology through hands on activities. Faculty will help assist you in locating sessions dedicated to Wildlife Biology, Health Sciences, and more. - Medical Laboratory Science – Remington 309
Guided tours of Department laboratory and instrumentation facilities followed by hands-on clinical lab activities. - Computer Science & Cybersecurity – Remington 108
Experience programs used in computer science and interact with a student-created mobile application. - Construction Engineering – Remington Atrium, Floor 2 (to be guided to Wilson Hall)
Guided Tour of labs and show tools of the trade
Block 4 | 2:25 – 2:55 p.m.
- Biology Majors – Remington Atrium, 2nd Floor
Explore a variety of majors in Biology through hands on activities. Faculty will help assist you in locating sessions dedicated to Wildlife Biology, Health Sciences, and more. - Agenstein 337 – Chemistry
Guided tours of Chemistry Department research, computational, and core instrumentation facilities. - Manufacturing Engineering Technology – Remington Atrium, Floor 2 (to be guided to Wilson Hall)
Guided Tour of labs and show tools of the trade
Block 1 | 12:40 – 1:10 p.m.
- Convergent Journalism and Public Relations – Popplewell 102
The Krabby Patty has received a terrible report from the Health Inspector, and Mr. Krabs needs your help. Working with other students, you will help Mr. Krabs craft his response to the crisis. - Business – Popplewell 304
Panel on BSBA programs with representatives from Finance, Management, Entrepreneurship, Marketing and Supply Chain.
Block 2 | 1:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
- Convergent Journalism and Public Relations – Popplewell 102
The Krabby Patty has received a terrible report from the Health Inspector, and Mr. Krabs needs your help. Working with other students, you will help Mr. Krabs craft his response to the crisis. - Business – Popplewell 304
Panel on BSBA programs with representatives from Finance, Management, Entrepreneurship, Marketing and Supply Chain.
Block 3 | 1:50- 2:20 p.m.
- Business – Popplewell 304
Panel on BSBA programs with representatives from Finance, Management, Entrepreneurship, Marketing and Supply Chain.
Block 4 | 2:25 – 2:55 p.m.
- Business – Popplewell 304
Panel on BSBA programs with representatives from Finance, Management, Entrepreneurship, Marketing and Supply Chain.
Block 1 | 12:40 – 1:10 p.m.
- Digital Animation
no description provided - Performing and Cinematic Arts- Potter 114
Learn about Griffon Production House and what applied-learning looks like in Cinema. - Music Education & Bachelor of Musical Arts – Potter 112
Experience a showcase of current student performances, a brief overview of the majors, a fun tech demonstration, and a tour of the facilities, time-permitting.
Block 2 | 1:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
- Graphic Design – Potter 204
This session consists of a tour starting in POT 204. The session will showcase our student portfolio work, the Senior Art Exhibition (Design & Animation), a 4-year course sequence, and if times allows, a brief overview of projected job growth data, job descriptions, and current employment of MWSU graduates. - Performing and Cinematic Arts- Potter 114
Learn about Griffon Production House and what applied-learning looks like in Cinema. - Music Education & Bachelor of Musical Arts – Potter 112
Experience a showcase of current student performances, a brief overview of the majors, a fun tech demonstration, and a tour of the facilities, time-permitting.
Block 3 | 1:50- 2:20 p.m.
- Digital Animation
no description provided
Block 4 | 2:25 – 2:55 p.m.
- Graphic Design – Potter 204
This session consists of a tour starting in POT 204. The session will showcase our student portfolio work, the Senior Art Exhibition (Design & Animation), a 4-year course sequence, and if times allows, a brief overview of projected job growth data, job descriptions, and current employment of MWSU graduates.
Block 1 | 12:40 – 1:10 p.m.
- Esports Presentation – Blum 218
Come learn about esports! Our very own Esports Director and Coach, Luke Theis, will talk about this exciting new and emerging industry, and also provide an overview of our new Esport Management concentration within the Recreation Sports Management degree.
Block 2 | 1:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
- Esports Experience – Esports Arena (Blum Lobby)
Experience Esports first-hand in the Esports Arena and also talk to some current MWSU Esports student-athletes!
Block 3 | 1:50- 2:20 p.m.
- Esports Experience – Esports Arena (Blum Lobby)
Experience Esports first-hand in the Esports Arena and also talk to some current MWSU Esports student-athletes!
Block 4 | 2:25 – 2:55 p.m.
- Esports Experience – Esports Arena (Blum Lobby)
Experience Esports first-hand in the Esports Arena and also talk to some current MWSU Esports student-athletes!