Last December, Susan Campbell ’01, threw a party for the employees of her company, and she was happy to see that everyone was visiting with each other and having a good time. That may not sound too unusual, except that, up to that point, most of her 11 part-time employees [...]
People, facilities, supplies. Those are some of the words used in the dictionary to define “logistics,” and no one probably knows this better than Steve Michaels ’76. His nearly 30-year career involved the logistics of transportation, warehousing and distribution, and he currently serves as president of BMS Logistics, Inc., in [...]
Joe Gray ’42, has been one of Missouri Western’s ardent supporters for many years. He was honored recently for his dedication to the university when he received an honorary doctorate at the December commencement ceremony, and the biology department named their natural history collection after him. [...]
Dear Friends, This summer, we will say goodbye and best wishes to a man who, for the past eight years, has embraced Missouri Western as his own alma mater. Dan Nicoson, vice president for university advancement, will retire in June. Dan and his wife, Linda, immersed themselves in the [...]
Support Griffon Athletics by joining the new and improved Gold Coat Victory Fund, which helps provide needed funding to keep our programs among the most competitive in NCAA Division II. By joining the GCVF, you’ll also have access to season tickets to Griffon sports, preferred parking opportunities, access to improved [...]
A state-of-the-art printer that creates three-dimensional pieces has brought together art and engineering technology, two seemingly disparate departments on campus. Neil Lawley, assistant professor of art in sculpture and 3-D design; and Aaron Stutterheim, instructor of engineering technology; collaborated to develop a course for both art and engineering technology students [...]
Commencement Address Bridget Janssen Senior Bridget Janssen, of Scandia, Kan., who will graduate this month with a degree in biochemistry and molecular biology, was selected to give the commencement address in December. “At first I was surprised at being chosen and wondered how in the world I would [...]
Dr. Phil Wann, professor of psychology, always tells his freshmen students to get as broad of an education as possible, and don’t be so quick to jump into the classes that they think they want to major in. “I always advise them to take general studies first. A broad general [...]
Imagine a giant tree house - high off the ground with plenty of room to play and run in. And imagine how fun it is watching everyone on the ground below. Now imagine that you’re on the ground below, peering up at the tree house and wishing you could play in [...]
