Help wanted for a job in the wilderness. Beautiful scenery with camping accommodations and an occasional shower. May be smoky conditions with long days and no days off. Must not mind walking in ash up to your knees and must be able to carry up to 50 pounds. All day. [...]
Shortly after Robert Warren ’96 became a pastor and founded Word of Faith Worship Center in St. Joseph, Missouri, his wife, Kimberly ’92, suggested that they open a learning center for children from their church and neighborhood. “I couldn’t even imagine that,” Robert said with a laugh. “That was a [...]
Career Development Center Kay-lynne Taylor became the director of the Career Development Center in the fall of 2013. After she met with several students, she said her first priority became very clear. “Every student I spoke with didn’t know this office existed, so the first step was making sure we [...]
When Ian Watson graduates this month, he will hold the distinction of being the first student at Missouri Western to have passed two actuarial exams before graduation. Dr. Steve Klassen, associate professor of mathematics who has been at Missouri Western since 1995, said he is not aware of any other [...]
Centennial Capital Campaign update As the Centennial Capital Campaign moves forward in its second year, excitement is in the air. Spratt Memorial Stadium is nearing completion, resulting in an outstanding stadium building, Stadium Club and concourse; and the largest video scoreboard in Division II. Jerry Pickman ’85, executive director of [...]
Progress continues on the Spratt Memorial Stadium renovation project. Kurt McGuffin, director of Athletics, said the project is on schedule and the spring Commencement ceremony will be held there this month. He noted that Gold Coat members will be very happy with the new Stadium Club, which is about triple [...]
Griffon Athletics and the YWCA invite all to the 14th Annual Missouri Western Charity Golf Classic, June 4 and 6. The weekend begins with the Charity Auction at 6 p.m. June 4 at the St. Jo Frontier Casino. The event features food, beverages and live entertainment. The evening also includes [...]
Already the all-time wins leader for Griffon softball, Head Coach Jen Bagley Trotter hit win No. 500 on Jan. 28 when Missouri Western defeated McKendree University 4-3 in Joplin, Missouri. Trotter reached the milestone in her 15th season at Missouri Western. She has 10 30-win seasons in her time at [...]
Griffon men’s basketball, coached by Brett Weiberg, ended the season winning six of its final nine games to end the year 12-18 overall and 9-13 in the MIAA. After climbing into the MIAA tournament field in the last weeks of the season, Missouri Western won its first MIAA tournament game [...]
