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Oct 10, 2021

Athletic director search paused, will reopen in January

2021-10-28T17:30:01-05:00

Oct. 28, 2021--The search for the next director of athletics at Missouri Western State University has been paused and will reopen early next year. “After careful review and consideration of our three finalists who visited campus earlier this month, and after consultation with many people on campus and in the community, we are pausing the [...]

Athletic director search paused, will reopen in January2021-10-28T17:30:01-05:00
Oct 10, 2021

Griffon Esports hosts 24-hour livestream for charity, participates in first in-person event

2021-10-27T15:04:31-05:00

Oct. 27, 2021--The last few days of October will be a busy time for Griffon Esports at Missouri Western State University as the program will participate in two major events. A 24-hour charity livestream will originate from the Griffon Esports Arena beginning at 4 p.m. Oct. 28. Meanwhile, the Griffon Overwatch team will travel to [...]

Griffon Esports hosts 24-hour livestream for charity, participates in first in-person event2021-10-27T15:04:31-05:00
Oct 10, 2021

Missouri Western, YWCA host Walk Against Violence Oct. 22

2021-10-21T12:48:21-05:00

Oct. 21, 2021--Missouri Western State University and YWCA St. Joseph will host a Domestic Violence memorial walk at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22 to wrap up the YWCA’s Week Without Violence. The walk will start in Lot H near the Baker Fitness Center, and circle the campus on Downs Drive, a distance of approximately one [...]

Missouri Western, YWCA host Walk Against Violence Oct. 222021-10-21T12:48:21-05:00
Oct 10, 2021

Griffon Experience offers true-crime adventure Oct. 30

2021-10-20T09:42:27-05:00

Oct. 20, 2021--Missouri Western State University’s third and final Griffon Experience of the fall semester will provide prospective students with an interactive true-crime adventure. “A True Crime Halloween” will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30.  “Prospective students will get to do more than hear about the quality of our majors [...]

Griffon Experience offers true-crime adventure Oct. 302021-10-20T09:42:27-05:00
Oct 10, 2021

Max the Vax vaccine incentive program ends

2021-10-19T09:34:57-05:00

Oct. 19, 2021--Missouri Western State University’s Max the Vax COVID-19 vaccine incentive program has ended with drawings to award a $5,000 cash prize to one student and one employee. The student grand prize winner was Alicia Castaneda, a junior elementary education major from St. Joseph, while the employee winner was [...]

Max the Vax vaccine incentive program ends2021-10-19T09:34:57-05:00
Oct 10, 2021

Planetarium presents ‘Extreme Planets’ and ‘Wonders of the Universe’ Oct. 26

2021-10-18T16:09:00-05:00

Oct. 18, 2021--The Bushman Planetarium at Missouri Western State University will show “Extreme Planets” and “Wonders of the Universe” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for children, students, military and seniors and must be purchased in advance. Call 816-271-4288 or visit missouriwestern.edu/planetarium/.   The Oct. 26 shows include:  “Extreme Planets”: [...]

Planetarium presents ‘Extreme Planets’ and ‘Wonders of the Universe’ Oct. 262021-10-18T16:09:00-05:00
Oct 10, 2021

Missouri Western updates face covering policy; recommended, but not required

2021-10-15T17:05:54-05:00

Oct. 15, 2021--Due to declining COVID-19 numbers on campus and in the community, face coverings will be encouraged but no longer required in public indoor spaces at Missouri Western State University, effective immediately. Below is an email that Dr. Elizabeth Kennedy, Missouri Western president, sent to campus late this afternoon. Thank you. Subj: Campus Mask [...]

Missouri Western updates face covering policy; recommended, but not required2021-10-15T17:05:54-05:00
Oct 10, 2021

Tournament of Champions returns to Spratt Stadium Oct. 12

2021-10-11T16:37:19-05:00

Oct. 11, 2021--After a one-year hiatus in 2020 due to COVID-19, Missouri Western State University’s Golden Griffon Marching Band will host its annual Tournament of Champions marching competition on Tuesday, Oct. 12.  Twenty area high schools will compete on Craig Field at Spratt Memorial Stadium beginning at 1 p.m. The Golden Griffon Marching Band will [...]

Tournament of Champions returns to Spratt Stadium Oct. 122021-10-11T16:37:19-05:00
Oct 10, 2021

Missouri Western celebrates Homecoming and Family Weekend

2021-10-08T16:23:27-05:00

Oct. 8, 2021--Missouri Western State University students, alumni, faculty and staff invite the community to celebrate Homecoming and Family Weekend 2021, ending with the Homecoming Parade in downtown St. Joseph and the Griffon football game against Northeastern State on Saturday, Oct. 16. The theme this year is “Stars Afar, Griffs We Are.” The annual Homecoming [...]

Missouri Western celebrates Homecoming and Family Weekend2021-10-08T16:23:27-05:00
Oct 10, 2021

Three finalists for athletic director on campus Oct. 11, 12 and 14

2021-10-08T15:10:31-05:00

Oct. 8, 2021--Missouri Western State University will interview three finalists for director of athletics next week. The finalists include two current NCAA Division II athletic directors and a Division I associate athletic director. Missouri Western is seeking to replace Dr. Josh Looney, who left in August to become director of athletics at the University of [...]

Three finalists for athletic director on campus Oct. 11, 12 and 142021-10-08T15:10:31-05:00