The Western Playhouse production of “Miss Saigon” at Missouri Western State University July 4-13 will honor America and its military veterans in several ways. “This is a show that really resonates with members of the military,” said Tee Quillin, artistic director of Western Playhouse. “We see this as an opportunity to say ‘thank you’ to [...]
President Vartabedian announces changes to the Missouri Western A+ Scholarship. Missouri Western State University will expand its scholarship program for qualified graduates of A+ designated high schools in Missouri, starting with students receiving the scholarship this fall. “The Missouri Western A+ Scholarship program was a great success in its first year, with more [...]
From left to rigth, Scott Lassen ’10, LaTricia Adkins ’11, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory founder Frank Crail, Rian Freidhof, and Leslie Patton ’08 after the announcement of the three newest store owners in Missouri Western’s applied entrepreneurship program. Three alumni of Missouri Western State University have been awarded the opportunity to own and [...]
Dr. Janet Murphy McCarthy was president of Missouri Western State University from 1983 to 1997. Dr. Janet Murphy McCarthy, president of Missouri Western State University from 1983 to 2000, died May 14, 2013. Service details will be announced at a later time. “Dr. Murphy McCarthy will be sadly missed by the entire Missouri [...]
Lab experiments, team knowledge competitions, lab Olympics and a vacuum cannon competition were all part of Missouri Western State University’s annual Chemathon on Tuesday, April 30. Approximately 450 students from 20 area high school chemistry and physics classes visited campus to participate in the activities, and the following students received awards from the competitions: [...]
Walk-in registration for summer 2013 classes at Missouri Western State University will be 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 23 in Eder Hall. Classes begin Tuesday, May 28 for the eight-week session and the first four-week session, and Monday, June 24 for the second four-week session. […]
In its first two years of existence the Missouri Western Arts Society has allocated almost $45,000 in private support to arts programs at Missouri Western State University. […]
Three key leaders of the Kansas City Chiefs will speak at a breakfast starting at 7:15 a.m. Friday, May 17 in the Fulkerson Center at Missouri Western State University. Breakfast with the Chiefs will feature Head Coach Andy Reid, General Manager John Dorsey and President Mark Donovan. The cost of the breakfast is $10. Reservations [...]
President Vartabedian speaks at Commencement The Spring Commencement ceremonies for approximately 500 graduates of Missouri Western State University will be held at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday, May 11 in the arena of the M.O. Looney Complex. The MWSU Alumni Association will host a free reception for graduates and their families after [...]
Pat Dillon (right) presents the 2013 Excellence in Philanthropy Award to representatives of the Organization of Student Social Workers, Dr. Geri Dickey (left) and Ellen Hamilton, senior from Cameron, Mo. The Organization of Student Social Workers at Missouri Western State University earned the 2013 Excellence in Philanthropy Award from the Missouri Western State [...]
