Missouri Western State University has announced the names of students who completed the degree requirements during the 2012 fall semester. A total of 296 students received degrees. Graduates include:
Ackworth, Iowa
Jacob Lane Wiese, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Wildlife Conservation and Management
Agency, Mo.
John Micah Dunlap, Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology; Sarah Kristine Hunt, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design; Kelsey Michelle Huwe, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing; Angel Lynn Urban, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Cory Miles Verdi, Bachelor of Science in History
Appleton, Wis.
Matthew E. Jansen, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Education
Bethany, Mo.
Lindsey Ann Casady, Associate of Science in Business
Blue Springs, Mo.
Jared M. Jorgensen, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design; Jaimie Sue Searcy, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Shane Matthew Simpson, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education; Sean Roger Zeiler, Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, Electronics Engineering Technology
Bonner Springs, Kan.
Melissa Rene Woodard, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance
Braymer, Mo.
Macartney Kay Owen, Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Special Education; Adam Lee Pierce, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting
Brookfield, Mo.
Nicholas Bryan Roush, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Burlington, Iowa
Kyle Edward Peterson, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Health and Exercise Science
Burlington Junction, Mo.
Shelby Alex Hamilton, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement
Camden Point, Mo
Grant Colton Adkins, Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems, Applications in Computer Technology
Cameron, Mo.
Mason Allen Blair, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement; Brittany Marie Bracke, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Juvenile Delinquency; Linzy Renee Cox, Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Personnel; Jamie Lynn Dancer, Bachelor of Science in Theatre and Video, Producing and Directing, Technical Production; Ashley Lynn Denbow, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management, Marketing; Mark Andrew Giese, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management, Marketing; Jensen Nicole Granier, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Juvenile Delinquency; Katherine Elizabeth Orr, Bachelor of Science in Education, English; Aaron Doyle Sindt, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Kyle Richard Thompson, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Education; Sarah Ann Woodring, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Health and Exercise Science
Canal Winchester, Ohio
Kiersten Michele Wharton, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Health Science
Carroll, Iowa
Amber Jamie Lampe, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Legal Studies
Centerville, Iowa
John David Rankin, Bachelor of Science in Recreation Sports Management, Recreation Management
Chillicothe, Mo.
Weston Randall Baker, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement
Chino Hills, Calif.
Benjamin Louis Jackson, Bachelor of Science in Sociology
Clarksdale, Mo.
Mallori Michelle DeShon, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Health Science
Columbia, Mo.
Bradley Michael Paden, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management, Marketing; Benjamin Tyler Peters, Associate of Science in Criminal Justice
Cosby, Mo.
Carole Jeanne Bunse, Graduate Certificate in Teaching of Writing; Ashley Dawn Farrell, Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Early Childhood; Leigh K. Spicer, Associate of Science in Business
Cowgill, Mo.
Jacob Edward Haley, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Wildlife Conservation and Management
Dallas, Iowa
Justine Nicole Flowers, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
De Kalb, Mo.
Jennifer Lynn Cassity, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management, Finance; Tabitha Sara Gillis, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Joshua Tyler Pittman, Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems, Applications in Computer Technology; Sarah Marie Michelle Wardlow, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Dearborn, Mo.
Lucas Ryan Sherley, Associate of Science in Criminal Justice; Marla Stafford, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Corrections
Dubuque, Iowa
Victoria Lynn Boxrucker, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management, Marketing
Easton, Mo.
Dane Michael Coffee, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Health Science; Jill Christine Crouse, Bachelor of Science in Education, Early Childhood Education; Jennifer Lee Roderick, Bachelor of Science in History
Edgerton, Mo.
Aaron Everett Cooper, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Education; Pamela L. Freeman, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management; Cari Jo Knutson, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Health Science
Fairfax, Mo.
Katherine Elizabeth Hecker-Smith, Bachelor of General Studies
Faucett, Mo.
Lynn A. Flora, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Jeremiah Donald Jago, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Wildlife Conservation and Management; Brody Douglas Riddle, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing; Olga M. Stanton, Bachelor of Social Work
Florissant, Mo.
Sally Ellen Hawks, Master of Applied Science in Assessment, Autism Spectrum Disorders; Ephraim Deleon Woods III, Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, Electronics Engineering Technology
Forest City, Mo.
Tiffany Marie Elmaleh, Associate of Science in Business
Gallatin, Mo.
Antoinette Lea Williams, Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Gower, Mo.
Amanda Nicole Benz, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Health and Exercise Science; Makayla Rana Thygerson, Associate of Science in Business; Tomi Nicole Violett, Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Early Childhood
Grain Valley, Mo.
Jacob Andrew Decker, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Botany, Wildlife Conservation and Management; Kyle Matthew Minx, Bachelor of Music Education
Grandview, Mo.
Anuli G. Eze, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; T’ara Monet Hayes, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Grant City, Mo.
Jessica Rhiannon Littlejohn, Bachelor of Social Work
Greenwood, Mo.
Leah Marie Steele, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting
Hamilton, Mo.
Elissa Lauren Ayers, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Alex Johnathan Whitaker Bachelor of Science in Speech Communication, Public Relations
Helena, Mo.
Sherri R. Grider, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Sara Michelle Whitten, Associate of Science in Business and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting
Hemet, Calif.
Windy Grider-Divelbiss, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Health Science
Hiawatha, Kan.
Michael Alan Kelley, Bachelor of Science in History
Hickman, Neb.
Kylie Ann Fries, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Holt, Mo.
Amy Lynn North, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Wildlife Conservation and Management
Independence, Mo.
Ashley Nichole Brewer, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Ebonee Simone Bright, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance
Jamesport, Mo.
Daniel Max Simmons, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Zoology
Jefferson City, Mo.
Corey Joseph Halderman, Master of Applied Science in Engineering Technology Management
Kansas City, Mo.
Sara Elise Amos, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Kristin Marie Belfonte, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Corey Matthew Bettis, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design; Steven Barrett Brown, Bachelor of Science in Mathematics; Derrick Thomas Combs, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Health and Exercise Science; Taye LuAnn Conkle, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Jessica Lynn Criss, Bachelor of Science in Speech Communication, Public Relations; Sean Michael Doyle, Bachelor of Science in History; Melissa Ann Favela, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting; Jennifer Rhea Froude, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Chad Alan Hammontree, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design; Carolina Harris, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Health and Exercise Science; Ryan Graham Havener, Associate of Science in Criminal Justice; Natalie Michelle Hayes, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Brenda Leigh Heines, Master of Applied Science in Forensic Investigations; Kristina Louise Henderson, Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology; John David Jeschke, Graduate Certificate in TESOL; Joshua Jerome Krautmann, Master of Applied Science in Engineering Technology Management; Tigabu Beyene Kuti, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Derek T. Lesher, Associate of Science in Criminal Justice; Brittany Marie Lusan, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Jessica Lee Monroe, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Felicia LeeAnne Newman, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Juvenile Delinquency; DeAnna Louise Paden, Bachelor of Science in Sociology; Ryan Michael Persinger, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Wildlife Conservation and Management; Kendra Chanelle Petties, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing; Joshua Alan Pruitt, Bachelor of Science in General Studies; Garrick Cooper Rochon, Associate of Science in Criminal Justice; Brent T. Saving, Bachelor of Arts in Spanish; Nicole Beth Schaltenbrand, Bachelor of Science in Education, Early Childhood; Jennifer Marie Schuster, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Amanda Elizabeth Senter, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Darryl Wayne Wattree, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management; David N. Worth, Associate of Science in Business
Kearney, Mo.
Nathan Michael Platt, Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems, Applications in Computer Technology
Kingston. Mo.
Kimberly Kay Webb, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Corrections
Kirksville, Mo.
Jennifer Marie Magruder, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance
Lawson, Mo.
Amanda Kay Mavel, Associate of Science in Business
Lee’s Summit, Mo.
Megan Christine Holmes, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Katelyn Beryl Benyo, Bachelor of Music, Business; Kelsey Lynne Echterling, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Health and Exercise Science; Cassandra Marie Pyburn, Bachelor of Science in Sociology; Katherine Ashley Watkins, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Lenexa, Kan.
Kayla Michelle Vice, Bachelor of Science in Recreation Sport Management, Recreation Management
Liberty, Mo.
Audrey Lea Henderson, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Education
Lincoln, Neb.
Hannah Kay Zimmerman, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Health and Exercise Science
Longview, Texas
Jasmine Marie Wilson, Bachelor of Science in Recreation Sport Management, Recreation Management
Macon, Mo.
Brandon Jay Bernhardt, Associate of Science in Business and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting
Marceline, Mo.
Everett Lee Bradley, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Education
Marion, Mo.
Jarad Allen Bell, Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Maryville, Mo.
Michael Paul Swinford, Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Technology
Maysville, Mo.
Trenton John Best, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Health and Exercise Science
Mesa, Ariz.
Samantha Ray Koehnlein, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Millbrea, Calif.
Anthony C. Loeffler, Bachelor of Science in Speech Communication, Organizational Communications
Monroe City, Mo.
Catherine Renee Labuary, Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Special Education
Mound City, Mo.
Joel Andrew Luzmoor, Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology; Timothy Douglas Montgomery, Bachelor of Science in Speech Communication, Organizational Communications
Mount Ayr, Iowa
Logan Dane Larson, Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology, Electronics Engineering Technology
Napoleon, Mo.
Scott Wayne Meszaros, Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Nixa, Mo.
Kristen Nicole Cooley, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing
Norborne, Mo.
Devon Wayne Drehle, Bachelor of Science in Economics
Oregon, Mo.
Rhonda Louise Bragg, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Parkville, Mo.
Janet Leigh Walker Downing, Master of Applied Science in Assessment, Autism Spectrum Disorders
Pearl River, La.
Curtis Ryan Dennis, Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Pflugerville, Texas
Timothy Andre’ Charles Johnson, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Health and Exercise Science
Platte City, Mo.
Melissa Janette Bragg, Master of Applied Science in Forensic Investigations; Angela Johan Clark, Bachelor of Science in Political Science; Kayla Lynne Claus, Bachelor of Science in Political Science; Michelle Marie Hays, Bachelor of Science in Political Science; Kari Adelle Lasley, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting; Lynnette Kay Nichols, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Johnna Cristine Norred, Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, General Science; Melissa M. J. Wine, Master of Applied Arts in Written Communication, Technical Communication
Plattsburg, Mo.
Amy Dawn Melton, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Republic, Mo.
Hannah Marie Barr, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Health Science
Rosendale, Mo.
Jacob BoDean Pittman, Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Technology
St. Joseph
Myles Tyer Antle, Bachelor of Science in Recreation Sport Management, Sport Management; Theresa Ann Anderson, Bachelor of Science in Education, Early Childhood; Kyle Stephen Becerra, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management; Emilie Beers, Associate of Science in Legal Assistant; Stevey Lynn Beggs, Bachelor of Arts in Spanish; Michael James Belding, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance; Lori Ann Boan, Bachelor of Science in Speech Communication, Public Relations; Jamie Lorraine Bonkoski-Fidler, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design; Jacob Aaron Bonwell, Bachelor of Science in Recreation Sport Management, Sport Management; Nicholas Cornelius Brown, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education; Laura Catherine Brunner, Bachelor of Science in Sociology; Logan Kyle Burgess, Bachelor of Science in Mathematics; Katherine Nichole Butler, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Juvenile Delinquency; Sara J. Butler-Young, Certificate in Legal Assistant and Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Legal Studies; Jacy Lynn Byrne, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Juvenile Delinquency; Keisha Michelle Caldwell, Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies; Zachary Clint Campbell, Bachelor of Science in Economics; Whitney Marie Cattle, Certificate in Legal Assistant and Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Legal Studies; Andrew Gene Chivington, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting; Ashley Danielle Coon, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Holly Renee Cress, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Health and Exercise Science; Diana Lee Smith Deatherage, Master of Applied Science in Assessment, Writing and Graduate Certificate in Teaching of Writing; Erin Kimberly Delaney, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Katherine Marie DeWeese, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Nicole Renee Doldt, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing; Michelle Jeanne Dooley, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Taryn Rachelle Dragoo, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Amanda L. Elliott, Bachelor of Science in History; Deric Rodney Elliott, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance; Steven Wayne England, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Health and Exercise Science; Jarrett Ray Estes, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; David Lee Farrow, Associate of Science in Business; Blair N. Ficklin, Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Special Education; James Martin Flint, Jr., Associate of Science in Criminal Justice; Ashley Dawn Gardner, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Jackie Lynn Giefer, Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Social Science; Stephanie Rae Gilgour, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Megan Marie Goodwin, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management; Jessica Suzanne Gregory, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Michael Garrett Hertel, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement; Michael Brandon Hill, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Health and Exercise Science; Colin Reed Hoffman, Bachelor of Science in Economics; Krissa D. Hubbard, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Donald Wallace Hughes, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Education and Bachelor of Science in French Education; Jesse Andrew Irwin, Bachelor of Science in Speech Communication, Public Relations; Ryan Daniel Irwin, Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology; Lauren Jean Jackson, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management; Daniel Wayne Janovec, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Digital Animation; Melissa Suzanne Jeffers, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Katherine Augusta Jenkins, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Natural Sciences, Education; Rachel Ann Jones, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Samantha JoAnn Jones, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Digital Animation; Joshua Steven Kunzler, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management, Marketing; Thomas Paul Lewandowski, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Education; Amber Lynn Johnson, Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Health and Exercise Science; Thomas Cody Mayfield, Bachelor of Science in Music, Music Technology; Jeffery Bryan McGann, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management; Rita Marie Miller, Bachelor of Social Work; Tara Christine Miller, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management, Marketing; Lisa Ann Montgomery, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Wildlife Conservation and Management; Katherine Elizabeth Morehead, Master of Applied Science in Assessment, TESOL; Jaclyn Renee Morris, Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology; Bailey Nichole Neidel, Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, General Science; Andrew Alan Nold, Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology; Erik Alan Pace, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance; Melissa Loyce Page, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Katherine Mary Penland, Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, General Science; Yvonne Faye Ann Marie Peterson, Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology; Ross Patrick Punzo, Bachelor of Science in History, Education; Rebekah Adams Quillin, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Heather Lauren Reeder, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management, Marketing; Christina Lea Rogers, Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology; Nicholas Daniel Rudolph, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Natural Sciences, Health Professions Chemistry; Marie Leslie Sagun, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Natural Sciences, Health Professions Chemistry; Patrick A. Shuman, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Natural Sciences, Education; Rochell L. Slahorek, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Studio Art; Thomas Paul Souther, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology; Andrew Pablo Sprague, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Studio Art; Amanda Nichole Stewart, Bachelor of Science in Education, Early Childhood; Amanda Beth Summers, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Melissa Kay Sutton, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management, Marketing; Ryan Sean Swafford, Bachelor of Science in Speech Communication, Public Relations; Rachel Simone Tolliver, Bachelor of Social Work; Franky Lee Tracy, Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, Computer Science, Mathematics; Andrew Michael Tyhurst, Bachelor of Science in Theatre and Video, Producing and Directing, Performance; Lisa-Marie Uzoamaka Uketui, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Health Science; Emily Marie Unzicker, Bachelor of Science in Education, Early Childhood, Special Education; Malorie Lauren Varner, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Deb
orah Lynn Vaughn, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance; Beth Ellen Verbick, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Corrections; Chelsie Kristine Verbick, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Amanda Leann Walkup, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting; Ashley Elaine Weathermon, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Whitney Kaye-Ann West, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Juvenile Delinquency; Rachel Mary White, Certificate of Health Information Technology; Ashley Nicole Wilcher, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing; Natalie Martina Wilhite, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Christopher T. Williams, Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems, Applications in Computer Technology; Terry Lamore Winbush II, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management; Brian Richard Wolff, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance; Benita Ann Words, Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology
St. Louis
Kevin Allen Jones, Bachelor of Arts in English, Technical Communications
Salem, Neb.
Jason Frederic Harmon, Bachelor of Arts in Music and Bachelor of Music, Music Technology
Savannah, Mo.
Laura Ashley Courtney, Associate of Science in Business
Seoul, South Korea
Mira Lee, Bachelor of Arts in Music
Shawnee Mission, Kan.
Amanda C. Beers, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management; Leah Marie Fryberger, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Smithville, Mo.
Elise Margaret Craig, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Mark William Dudley, Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, Electronics Engineering Technology; Richard Connelley Fletcher III, Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems, Applications in Computer Technology; Chandalynn Renee Helm, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Amanda Jean Ready, Bachelor of Science in Education, Early Childhood
Stanberry, Mo.
Dustin Michael Toombs, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance
Stewartsville, Mo.
Matthew DeWitt Green, Bachelor of Arts in History; Jennifer Laura Griffin, Bachelor of Science in Speech Communication, Public Relations; Kayla Marie Roumas, Bachelor of Science in Speech Communication, Public Relations; Hilary Brooke Shoemaker, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Trenton, Mo.
Pamela Sue Johnston, Graduate Certificate in Teaching of Writing; Derek Glenn Thorne, Bachelor of Science in Recreation Sport Management, Sport Management
Troy, Kan.
Andrea Nicole Clary, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Health Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; Sammy J. Hajeer, Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems
Turney, Mo.
James Thomas Russell, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management
Warrensburg, Mo.
Beth Anne Crandall, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Warrenton, Mo.
Samantha Marie Hunt-Viehland, Bachelor of Science in Biology, Wildlife Conservation and Management
Weatherby, Mo.
Jared Scott Lee, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management
Wichita, Kan.
Janise Ann Gott, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance
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.