Local businesses and organizations will again have a chance to introduce themselves to Missouri Western State University’s students on the first day of class. Western Warm-Up presents an opportunity to display goods, services and employment opportunities from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 27.

Registration for businesses is $25 by Aug. 10, or $35 by Aug. 17. Not-for-profit organizations can reserve space for $10 and Missouri Western departments, clubs and organizations are free if received by Aug. 10.

More than 1,000 students and 50 businesses or organizations typically participate each year. To register, visit missouriwestern.edu/csi/western-warm-up-registration/. For more information, call 816-271-4159 or email involvement@missouriwestern.edu.

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.