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Apr 04, 2026

MoWest offers esports camp for youth age 10 to 18

2026-04-14T10:18:40-05:00

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. [...]

MoWest offers esports camp for youth age 10 to 182026-04-14T10:18:40-05:00
Mar 03, 2026

Simulation March 27 sheds light on challenges faced by those in poverty

2026-03-19T16:41:28-05:00

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 [...]

Simulation March 27 sheds light on challenges faced by those in poverty2026-03-19T16:41:28-05:00
Oct 10, 2025

MoWest to sponsor annual walk for the homeless

2025-10-22T13:52:36-05:00

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 [...]

MoWest to sponsor annual walk for the homeless2025-10-22T13:52:36-05:00
Sep 09, 2023

Missouri Western PTA students achieve 100% pass rate on national board exam

2024-04-29T15:57:25-05:00

Dr. Maureen Raffensperger, professor emerita, pins 2023 physical therapist assistant graduate Kennedie Kieffer during a May 2023 ceremony. All 14 of the PTA graduates who took the national board exam in 2023 passed on their first attempt. Sept. 27, 2023--All 14 students who graduated from the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program at Missouri [...]

Missouri Western PTA students achieve 100% pass rate on national board exam2024-04-29T15:57:25-05:00
Jul 07, 2023

2023 Alumni Award Winners Announced

2023-07-28T14:45:42-05:00

July 28, 2023--The Missouri Western State University Alumni Association has announced the names of those who will be honored at the annual Alumni Award Banquet on Sept. 29 during Homecoming Week. For more information and to purchase tickets to the banquet, visit griff.vn/AlumHC.  Honorees are: Distinguished Alumni Awards The Distinguished Alumni Award is the highest [...]

2023 Alumni Award Winners Announced2023-07-28T14:45:42-05:00
Apr 04, 2023

School of Nursing and Health Professions to host Open House April 19

2023-04-14T15:29:58-05:00

April 14, 2023--The Missouri Western State University School of Nursing and Health Professions will host a Health Professions Open House for prospective students on Wednesday, April 19.  Participants will be able to meet with Missouri Western faculty and learn more about careers in health, sport and exercise science, nursing, physical therapy assistant, population health management, [...]

School of Nursing and Health Professions to host Open House April 192023-04-14T15:29:58-05:00
May 05, 2019

Youth learn recreation skills at Sports Academies

2020-02-07T08:21:33-06:00

May 15, 2019— Missouri Western State University’s Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation will offer two opportunities for youth to learn recreational skills that can be used throughout life for fun, health and fitness. The Children’s Lifetime Sports Academy, for children ages 8-12, and the Adventure Sports Academy, for children who have completed grades [...]

Youth learn recreation skills at Sports Academies2020-02-07T08:21:33-06:00
Apr 04, 2019

Wheelchair basketball game benefits Midwest Adaptive Sports

2019-06-04T16:24:09-05:00

April 17, 2019—Missouri Western State University student-athletes will compete against Midwest Adaptive Sports in a game of wheelchair basketball at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 20 in the M.O. Looney Complex Arena. Free will donations will be accepted at the door to benefit Midwest Adaptive Sports. In addition to the basketball game, this family-friendly event will [...]

Wheelchair basketball game benefits Midwest Adaptive Sports2019-06-04T16:24:09-05:00
May 05, 2018

Sports academies introduce recreational skills to youth

2020-02-07T08:21:33-06:00

Missouri Western State University’s Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation will offer two opportunities for youth to learn recreational skills that can be used throughout life for fun, health and fitness. The Children’s Lifetime Sports Academy, for children ages 8-12, and the Adventure Sports Academy, for children who have completed grades 6 through 8, [...]

Sports academies introduce recreational skills to youth2020-02-07T08:21:33-06:00
May 05, 2017

Sports Academies introduce recreational skills to youth

2020-02-05T08:19:30-06:00

Missouri Western State University’s Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation will offer two opportunities for youth to learn recreational skills that can be used throughout life for fun, health and fitness. The Children’s Lifetime Sports Academy, for children ages 8-12, and the Adventure Sports Academy, for children who have completed grades 6 through 8, [...]

Sports Academies introduce recreational skills to youth2020-02-05T08:19:30-06:00