May 14, 2026–The Bushman Planetarium at Missouri Western State University will present public showings of “Fractals” and “Nanocam” at 7 p.m. Friday, May 22 and Saturday, May 23. The planetarium is located inside Agenstein Hall, room 147. “Fractals" A spectacular show that gives viewers a tour of the fractals in nature, endlessly repeating patterns made [...]
A MoWest student participates in a prescribed burn of the John Rushin Teaching and Research Prairie on April 1, 2023. May 1, 2026--The Biology Department at Missouri Western State University will conduct a controlled burn of the John Rushin Teaching and Research Prairie this spring. The timing of the burn depends on weather [...]
April 17, 2026–Missouri Western State University is creating a new scholarship for transfer students who want to pursue a degree in nursing. “We know that there is a continual need for additional nurses in northwest Missouri, and MoWest’s ability to educate those nurses is second to none,” said Dr. Elizabeth Kennedy, president. “Our program has [...]
April 16, 2026–The Bushman Planetarium at Missouri Western State University will present public showings of “Wonders of the Universe” and “Forces of Nature” at 7 p.m. Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25. The planetarium is located inside Agenstein Hall, room 147. Wonders of the Universe Peer deep into space through the eyes of the [...]
April 14, 2026--Missouri Western State University’s third annual Griffon Esports Camp will be held May 26 through May 29. Hosted by the Recreation Sports Management program, the camp will give participants the opportunity to use their passion for esports to promote personal growth and career development. Day sessions will run from 2 to 6 p.m. [...]
April 6, 2026--Advance sales for the third annual native plant sale hosted by the MoWest Student Chapter of The Wildlife Society are now underway. The goal of the sale is to spread the word about planting native. Students hope the sale helps educate the community on the danger of ornamental invasives and show people how [...]
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 [...]
