Sept. 17, 2026–Missouri Western State University alumni who serve as leaders in local nonprofit agencies will participate in a panel and networking event at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23 in the Hoff Conference Room, Blum Student Union room 218. The event is free and open to the public.
The event will include a panel discussion from 1 to 1:45 p.m., followed by networking with refreshments from 1:45-2:30 p.m.
Alumni participating include:
- Mackenzie Bally ’22, marketing manager, Second Harvest Community Food Bank
- Eric Fuson ’88, executive director, Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art
- Ashley Kalin ’04, recruitment and match support specialist, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater St. Joseph
- Dawn Lanning ’25/’26, assistant city manager, City of St. Joseph
- Rick Stepanek ’92, P.O.W.E.R. project manager, St. Joseph Youth Alliance
The event is sponsored by MoWest Alumni Relations, the Center for Service and the Career Development Center.
Missouri Western State University is a student-centered learning community preparing individuals for lives of excellence through applied learning. MoWest is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit missouriwestern.edu.