The Alchemy Club and the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Club at Missouri Western State University will host a fun and educational event called Pumpkin Blast at 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, starting in Agenstein Hall, room 324. The event is free and open to the public.

The event will begin with chemistry demonstrations inside, followed by exploding pumpkins and other explosive activities outside.

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.