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Feb 02, 2020

Convocation on Critical Issues to feature former CIA Acting Director Michael Morell

2020-02-27T10:34:48-06:00

Michael Morell Feb. 27, 2020—Michael Morell, the former acting director and deputy director of the Central Intelligence Agency, will be the featured speaker at the 27th annual R. Dan Boulware Convocation on Critical Issues at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 1 in the M.O. Looney Complex Arena on the campus of Missouri Western State [...]

Convocation on Critical Issues to feature former CIA Acting Director Michael Morell2020-02-27T10:34:48-06:00
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

Chiefs Training Camp to return to Missouri Western

2020-02-14T09:49:16-06:00

Feb. 14, 2020— The Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to terms on a three-year deal that would make Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, Missouri, the home of Chiefs training camp through the 2022 season. The agreement includes an option to extend the partnership an additional two years after 2022. As part of the [...]

Chiefs Training Camp to return to Missouri Western2020-02-14T09:49:16-06:00
Feb 02, 2020

Missouri Western Global Center grand opening rescheduled for Feb. 18

2020-02-13T09:39:39-06:00

Feb. 13, 2019—The grand opening of Missouri Western State University's Global Center has been rescheduled for 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18 in Eder Hall, room 101. The celebration is free and open to the public. The Global Center will bring together all of Missouri Western’s international programs under one roof: international admissions, student services and [...]

Missouri Western Global Center grand opening rescheduled for Feb. 182020-02-13T09:39:39-06:00
Feb 02, 2020

Planetarium shows Feb. 18, March 2

2020-02-12T14:39:17-06:00

Feb. 12, 2019—The Bushman Planetarium at Missouri Western State University has public shows planned at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18 and at 7 p.m. Monday, March 2. The planetarium presents “Black Holes” on Feb. 18. Narrated by film actor John de Lancie (“Q” in the Star Trek TV series), this immersive digital theater program incorporates [...]

Planetarium shows Feb. 18, March 22020-02-12T14:39:17-06:00
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

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

Zuzu African Acrobats perform Feb. 11

2020-02-04T16:05:52-06:00

Feb. 4, 2020—The Center for Multicultural Education at Missouri Western State University presents a performance by the Zuzu African Acrobats at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11 in the Kemper Recital Hall, Spratt 101. The performance is free and open to the public. The Zuzu African Acrobats have performed around the world, bringing a high energy [...]

Zuzu African Acrobats perform Feb. 112020-02-04T16:05:52-06:00
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