When David Harris ’79, associate professor of art, was a junior at Missouri Western, he and Robert Weidmaier ’75 built a salt kiln that was used in the old ceramics house on the east side of campus. Fast forward almost four decades, and Harris has done it again with another [...]
Most people would say that a benefit of living in a college town is the number and variety of events offered for the community, and in that regard, Missouri Western does not disappoint. A look back at the past year of events that were open to the community reveals everything [...]
On any given Thursday evening, you always know where you can find Ralph Alvarez ’71. For the past 38 years, Alvarez has offered free lessons in his home workshop to anyone interested in learning woodworking and wood carving. For the second academic year, the St. Joseph native and alumnus has [...]
Elise Hepworth, associate professor of music and director of choral studies, received the Arts Educator Award at the Mayor’s Awards for the Arts this past summer. Jason Bell ’01, a police officer for the University Police Department, received the Respect for Law Enforcement Award from the Sunrise Optimist Club of [...]
When Adrienne Collins ’14 saw a notice last fall about an opportunity that included the words “international travel,” “bucket list” and “performing,” she knew she had to pursue it. Answering the call led her to being featured on a reality show and performing center stage at the Strasbourg Opera House [...]
Since its earliest beginnings, Missouri Western has been a great community partner when it comes to volunteering. Whether it’s students, alumni or employees, community service is a cornerstone of Missouri Western’s mission. Sigma Alpha Iota: Service and song Appreciating music and community service go hand in hand for one [...]
A class offered for the first time this past spring might sound like it’s just for fun, but the students in the new Game Design class knew that there was a lot more to it. Peter Britton, assistant professor of art, joined the Missouri Western faculty in the fall of [...]
A poster created by Janelle Anderson, a graphic design major, was accepted for display in the National Student Show and Conference 12, sponsored by the Dallas Society of Visual Communications. Anderson was one of only 14 students nationwide from more than 1,400 entries submitted who had a poster or poster [...]
David Liechti, a member of the Board of Governors; and Pat Dillon, a member of the MWSU Foundation Board of Directors; were selected for Ingram’s Magazine’s “50 Missourians You Should Know.” The Kansas City magazine’s list highlights leaders in business, education, nonprofits, arts and other areas. Mike Ducey, professor of [...]
