St. Joseph, Mo. – April 18, 2012 – The Griffon Arts Alliance, a student organization at Missouri Western State University, will hold their second annual Pasta Bowl fundraiser from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 20 at the American Legion Pony Express Post 359, 4826 Frederick Ave.

Customers who pay $5 will get a bowl of pasta served with one of several different sauces. Customers who pay $10 will have their pasta served in a specially created ceramic bowl, which theyll be able to take home.

The bowls were created by students and David Harris, assistant professor of art.

For more information, contact the department of art at 816-271-4282.

Missouri Western State University is a comprehensive regional university providing a blend of traditional liberal arts and professional degree programs. The university offers student-centered, high quality instruction that focuses on experience-based learning, community service, and state-of-the-art technology. Western is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit www.missouriwestern.edu.

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