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Feb 02, 2020

Theatre season continues with ‘Pinocchio’ Feb. 27-March 1

2020-02-25T09:10:22-06:00

Feb. 25, 2019—The Department of Theatre, Cinema and Dance presents ‘Pinocchio’ Feb. 27 through March 1 in the Potter Hall Theater. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 27 through Feb. 29, and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 1. Enacted by a troupe of Commedia dell’Arte actors and set to a joyful score, Collodi’s [...]

Theatre season continues with ‘Pinocchio’ Feb. 27-March 12020-02-25T09:10:22-06:00
Feb 02, 2020

News-Press NOW: Coronavirus hurting China markets, helping the US

2020-04-16T14:42:04-05:00

The coronavirus death total is well above 1,000 people and the case count in the United States is in the teens. A couple of weeks ago China had to shut down production of several large industries besides essentials such as supermarkets and services. “The affected regions are projected to comprise over 80% of gross domestic [...]

News-Press NOW: Coronavirus hurting China markets, helping the US2020-04-16T14:42:04-05:00
Feb 02, 2020

Music hosts 14th annual Jazz Festival Feb. 13

2020-02-12T10:47:33-06:00

The Music Department of Missouri Western State University will host their 14th Annual MWSU/Phi Mu Alpha Jazz Festival Thursday, February 13, featuring the KC Reeds and Rhythm. During the day school groups will be performing in Blum 219 and the Fulkerson Center. This year’s festival will feature 16 school groups from around the Midwest. Each ensemble performs for the [...]

Music hosts 14th annual Jazz Festival Feb. 132020-02-12T10:47:33-06:00
Feb 02, 2020

News-Press NOW: Western students, faculty celebrate Chinese New Year

2020-04-16T14:51:57-05:00

When a mythical beast came down from the top of a hill during the annual spring festival in China, he would devour livestock and villagers until an old man was able to drive the monster away using fire, firecrackers and the color red. At least, that’s what the legends say. The story serves as a [...]

News-Press NOW: Western students, faculty celebrate Chinese New Year2020-04-16T14:51:57-05:00
Feb 02, 2020

Griffon News, Yearbook and Update host open house

2020-02-07T16:49:35-06:00

Feb. 7, 2020—Student media outlets at Missouri Western State University will host an open house starting at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12 in the Department of Communications and Journalism office, Murphy 207. The open house is free and open to the public. The open house is an opportunity for the campus and community to come meet [...]

Griffon News, Yearbook and Update host open house2020-02-07T16:49:35-06:00
Feb 02, 2020

News-Press NOW: Young Monster Concerts raise scholarship money

2020-04-16T14:57:01-05:00

Over 80 young musicians ranging from 6 years old to precollege came from around the area and performed in the Young Monster concert to raise money for musical scholarships on Saturday afternoon. Around 400 people were in attendance to listen to the musicians play piano, guitar and violin ensembles. The musicians played a wide variety [...]

News-Press NOW: Young Monster Concerts raise scholarship money2020-04-16T14:57:01-05:00
Feb 02, 2020

Missouri Western hosts Chinese New Year celebration

2020-02-04T15:20:20-06:00

Feb. 4, 2020—Missouri Western State University will host a Chinese New Year celebration from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11 in the Hoff Conference Rooms, Blum 218-219. The celebration is free and open to the public. The celebration provides an introduction to Chinese culture, including food like dumplings and other snacks. It will also [...]

Missouri Western hosts Chinese New Year celebration2020-02-04T15:20:20-06:00
Feb 02, 2020

MWSU to host honor choirs for middle, high school students

2020-02-03T16:07:40-06:00

Feb. 3, 2019—The Missouri Western State University Choral Program will host the sixth annual MWSU High School and Middle School Honor Choirs on Monday, Feb. 10. A day of music education will end with a free concert featuring both choirs, the MWSU Concert Chorale and Chamber Singers at 7 p.m. in the Fulkerson Center. More [...]

MWSU to host honor choirs for middle, high school students2020-02-03T16:07:40-06:00
Jan 01, 2020

News-Press NOW: Influential Iowa gets ready to hold its caucuses

2020-04-16T15:13:16-05:00

... Dr. Jonathan Euchner, an Iowan and a political scientist at Missouri Western State University, believes the caucus system in that state serves a valuable role. “It makes the winners of Iowa, Democrat and Republican, better presidents, because they actually have to meet real people,” he said. “I think Iowans take it pretty seriously. Those [...]

News-Press NOW: Influential Iowa gets ready to hold its caucuses2020-04-16T15:13:16-05:00
Jan 01, 2020

Potter Art Gallery exhibits ‘Storylines’ through Feb. 14

2020-01-30T12:38:25-06:00

Jan. 30, 2019—The Potter Art Gallery at Missouri Western State University is hosting the exhibition “Storylines” through Feb. 14. “Storylines” is a selection of narrative art. Featured artists include Cynthia Brinich-Langlois, Troy Colby, Melanie Johnson, Meena Khalili, Misha Kligman and Camille Hawbaker Voorhees. The Potter Art Gallery is located inside the front entrance of Potter [...]

Potter Art Gallery exhibits ‘Storylines’ through Feb. 142020-01-30T12:38:25-06:00