March 19, 2026–The Missouri Western State University Social Work program and Community Action Partnership of Greater St. Joseph will host a poverty simulation from 9 a.m. to noon Friday, March 27 in the Hoff Conference Rooms, Blum 218/219. There is no charge to attend. Attendees will “play” characters during the simulation. They will have to [...]
March 18, 2026--The Bushman Planetarium at Missouri Western State University will present public showings of “Lifestyles of the Stars” and “Secret of the Cardboard Rocket” at 7 p.m. Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March 21. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children age 13 and under, students, employees, military and senior citizens age [...]
Feb. 13, 2026--The Bushman Planetarium at Missouri Western State University will present public showings of “Hubble Vision 2” and “Extreme Planets” at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 20 and Saturday, Feb. 21. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children age 13 and under, students, employees, military and senior citizens age 60 and up. [...]
Jan. 16, 2026--The Bushman Planetarium at Missouri Western State University will present a public showing of “Stars of the Pharaohs” at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23. Travel to ancient Egypt to see how science was used to tell time, make a workable calendar and align huge buildings. You’ll learn about the connection the ancient Egyptians [...]
Dec. 10, 2025--The Bushman Planetarium at Missouri Western State University will present public showings of "Mystery of the Christmas Star" in December. Friday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21 at 3 p.m. “Mystery of the Christmas Star” Journey back over 2,000 years to Bethlehem to discover a [...]
Nov. 5, 2025--The Bushman Planetarium at Missouri Western State University will present a public showing of "Nine Planets and Counting" and "Journey to the Stars" at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14. "Nine Planets and Counting" Take a tour to explore the variety of objects that populate the solar system. Along the way, examine each planet [...]
Nov. 3, 2025--The biology department at Missouri Western State University is offering a plant sale on Monday, Nov. 10 beginning at 8 a.m. in the Remington Atrium. Surplus plants are available on a first-come first-served basis while supplies last. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the Campus Cupboard, a resource available to MoWest students that [...]
Oct. 22, 2025--Missouri Western State University’s Social Work Program will host the 15th annual Walk for the Homeless on Friday, Nov. 7 in downtown St. Joseph. Check in begins at 4 p.m. The walk will begin at 4:30 p.m. at 6th and Messanie, next to the Downtown Health Center. Walkers will follow the migration path [...]
Oct. 17, 2025--The Bushman Planetarium at Missouri Western State University will present a public showing of “Secret of the Cardboard Rocket” and "Moon Witch" at 7:00 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24. "Secret of the Cardboard Rocket" Embark on an outstanding adventure as two children spend a night touring the solar system alongside their ship’s navigator, an [...]
Sept. 8, 2025--The nursing program at Missouri Western State University has been ranked the top nursing school in Missouri by RegisteredNursing.org. “The Department of Nursing takes great pride and care in preparing our students well, and it’s wonderful to see that work recognized in this way,” said Dr. Heather Kendall, department chair. “I thank the [...]
