The Drum Major for Justice Awards will be presented at a banquet Jan. 21, 2015. The Center for Multicultural Education at Missouri Western State University is now accepting nominations for the 2015 Martin Luther King Drum Major for Justice Awards. The Drum Major for Justice Award takes its name from a passage in [...]
In preparation for its centennial celebration in 2015, Missouri Western State University continues to accept nominations for Griffon Notables – students, alumni, faculty, staff or community members who have made a positive impact on Missouri Western. “As we look back on 100 Years of Transforming Lives, we want to honor those who have had a [...]
The jazz program of the Missouri Western State University Department of Music will present its Fall Jazz Concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18 in the Potter Hall Theater. The concert will feature performances by the Jazz Lab Band, Vocal Jazz, and Jazz Ensemble. Admission is free. The concert will showcase classic jazz literature as [...]
Missouri Western State University faculty members will participate in a public forum discussion of the Supreme Court’s decision earlier this year in “Burwell v. Hobby Lobby” at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17 in the Kemper Recital Hall, Spratt Hall room 101 on the Missouri Western campus. The discussion is free and open to the public. [...]
The Native Pride Dancers will perform at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13 in the Kemper Recital Hall, Spratt Hall 101 on the campus of Missouri Western State University. The performance is free and open to the public. Performing in traditional native costumes, the Native Pride Dancers use song, dance and audience participation to educate their [...]
The Missouri Western State University Department of Music presents the MWSU Renaissance Singers in “Ye Olde Madrigal Feaste,” a two-night performance and formal dinner in celebration of the holiday season, on Nov. 19 and 20 in the Fulkerson Center on the Missouri Western campus. Entertainment will begin at 6:45 p.m. and dinner will be served [...]
The third annual Walk for the Homeless will start at 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14 at Sixth and Messanie Streets in downtown St. Joseph. The walk to raise awareness and benefit the Social Welfare Board’s Friends of the Free Clinic Fund is co-sponsored by the Organization of Student Social Workers at Missouri Western State University [...]
Jerry Gentry has been named director of physical plant for Missouri Western State University and will begin his duties on Dec. 2. As director of the physical plant, Gentry will serve a leadership role at the University, and within the financial planning and administration division. Gentry brings more than 10 years of experience in plant [...]
Kim Weddle ’00 has been named director of development for Missouri Western State University. Weddle is currently Missouri Western’s executive administrative associate to the president and will begin her new duties Jan. 5, 2015. […]
The Center for Entrepreneurship in the Craig School of Business at Missouri Western State University will celebrate its opening with a St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting ceremony at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12 at Popplewell Hall, room 203. The Center for Entrepreneurship trains, mentors and supports area business owners and entrepreneurs at no cost. [...]
