Missouri Western State University will host a celebration of the Chinese New Year at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8 in Blum Student Union, rooms 222 and 223. The celebration is free and open to the public, but RSVPs are requested by emailing yliu@missouriwestern.edu by Wednesday, Feb. 3.

The celebration will serve as an introduction to the legends, traditions and customs of this most important Chinese festival, including performances, games and free food.

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. Missouri 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.