The Missouri Western Ambassadors, a group of campus and community members who provide a bridge between Missouri Western State University and the community, will hold a membership luncheon on Friday, March 18 in the Enright Community Room, Spratt Hall room 214. The social begins at 11:30 a.m. followed by the lunch and meeting at noon. Cost for this lunch is $9, and you may pay at the door. Please make a reservation by Tuesday, March 15 by calling 271-5646 or emailing holtz@missouriwestern.edu.

The Ambassadors raise money to support nontraditional student scholarships. They meet for a luncheon three times during the academic year and hold an annual fund raiser, Night at the Ritz, each spring. Membership dues are $20. Historically, the group has been for women, but men are now invited to join the Ambassadors, as well.

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.