As Missouri’s official applied learning university, Missouri Western wants you to have the flexibility for hands-on learning experiences while positioning you for success. We offer a four-day course schedule Monday through Thursday, reserving Fridays for applied learning and academic enrichment experiences as well as social and co-curricular events.

After the completion of the first semester of Gold Friday availability, we surveyed students and employees for their feedback on the initiative. The survey results show that Gold Friday is a highly popular initiative that gives students and employees many opportunities to engage in research, projects and campus activities.

What will you do with your Gold Fridays?

Not having to go to classes on Friday frees up an entire day for flexible learning opportunities. Meet and engage with faculty. Conduct research. Work with peers and mentors. Gain real-world experience at an internship. Focus on lab work or clinical practices. Take advantage of student services. Get involved in a club or organization. Earn money at your job. On Gold Fridays, you’ll have an opportunity you won’t find at any other Missouri university to apply what you are learning in meaningful ways.

Joel / Dominic-Cinema Candidate Dustin Pruitt

September 29 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am CDT

9am for Joel Hyer Room 107 9:30am for Dom Room 103A Will send CV when I receive it.

General Statistics (Mary)

October 2 @ 10:00 am - 10:50 am CDT

Organizer: Suzanne Webb, 816-646-6844 Address 4525 Downs Drive St. Joseph, MO 64507 Room: Human Resources -- http://go.addtocalendar.com

HS Counselors Showcase

October 6 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am CDT

Description:Digital Animation will have a showcase in Potter 200 & Mr. Mummy will be shown in thePotter Art Gallery.Organizer Information:Please reach out to Dana Markt for additional informationAdmission:Open to everyoneCost?:

General Statistics (Mary)

October 9 @ 10:00 am - 10:50 am CDT

Joel / Dominic-Cinema Candidate Abigail He

October 13 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm CDT

Joel meet with Abigail 11:00-11:30am in Room 107 Dom meet with Abigail 11:30-12:00pm in Room 103A

Pop Culture Club: Topics in Animation

October 13 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CDT

Description:Matt Hepworth, Associate Professor of Interactive Design, will present a short talk titled "Erie A.I. Following the presentation, attendees will have a chance to chat with each other and with the presenter on their favorite pop culture topics.Organizer Information:Susan Martenssmartens@missouriwestern.eduAdmission:FacultyStaff StudentsAlumniCost:  FREE

General Statistics (Mary)

October 16 @ 10:00 am - 10:50 am CDT

General Statistics (Mary)

October 23 @ 10:00 am - 10:50 am CDT

General Statistics (Mary)

October 30 @ 10:00 am - 10:50 am CDT

General Statistics (Mary)

November 6 @ 10:00 am - 10:50 am CST

Pop Culture Club: Topics in Animation

November 10 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CST

Description:Dr. Lance Winkel, Assistant Professor of Digital Animation, will present a short talk addressing current topics in animation. Following the presentation, attendees will have a chance to chat with each other and with the presenter on their favorite pop culture topics.Organizer Information:Susan Martenssmartens@missouriwestern.eduAdmission:FacultyStaff StudentsAlumniCost:  FREE

General Statistics (Mary)

November 13 @ 10:00 am - 10:50 am CST

General Statistics (Mary)

November 20 @ 10:00 am - 10:50 am CST

General Statistics (Mary)

November 27 @ 10:00 am - 10:50 am CST

Multidisciplinary Research Day

December 1 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm CST

General Statistics (Mary)

December 4 @ 10:00 am - 10:50 am CST

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