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 [...]
In each issue of the Western Magazine between now and our centennial year, 2015, we will offer tidbits and trivia from our history. Dr. Frances Flanagan ’35, was a faculty member at the St. Joseph Junior College when the vote passed in 1965 to create the district of five counties [...]
As more and more businesses rely on information technology, Missouri Western’s master of applied science degree in information technology management will become more and more important, according to Dr. Baoqiang Yan, assistant professor of computer science, who teaches courses in the graduate program. Unlike traditional master’s programs, Baoqiang said, [...]
Editor’s Note: During his Jan. 17, 2012, State of the State address, Missouri Governor Jay Nixon recommended a 12.5 percent reduction in state higher education appropriations for fiscal year 2013. On Feb. 7, he amended his proposal, indicating that $40 million from the $140 million Missouri received in a settlement between the [...]
This past January, Beth Wheeler ’77, retired as director of external relations and Ann Pearce was named as her replacement. Beth Wheeler Beth became Western’s director of external relations in 2001. In this role, she served as the university’s liaison with local, regional, state and national elected officials and [...]
One of Missouri Western’s first ladies was honored recently, and a plaque now hangs in her memory in the M.O. Looney Complex. A plaque recognizing Dorsey Looney’s contributions as first lady from 1967-1983, along with a photo of the first family, was dedicated at a ceremony in January. [...]
