Feb. 25, 2019—Poet, editor, and Emmy winner Kwame Dawes will give a public reading of his work at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, in the Potter Hall Theater on the campus of Missouri Western State University. “Verse & Twirl: An Evening with Kwame Dawes and MWSU Dancers” is free and open to the public. Missouri Western dance students, [...]
Feb. 22, 2019—A collection of rare and collectible books donated by Marshall White of St. Joseph will be on display in the Missouri Western State University Library in the Hearnes Center this spring. A reception honoring White and the exhibit was postponed by inclement weather last month. It has been rescheduled from 2 to 4 [...]
2019 Convocation speaker Jon Meacham. Photo: Gasper Tringale Feb. 20, 2019—Presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham will be the guest speaker for the 26th annual R. Dan Boulware Convocation on Critical Issues at Missouri Western State University this fall. His speech, “The Soul of America: Moving Beyond Division and Hostility,” will [...]
Feb. 20, 2019--Due to snowy conditions this morning, campus will open at noon Wednesday, Feb. 20. Please check your email and Canvas for possible assignments and messages from instructors for any classes missed. We recognize that road conditions may vary widely across the region; please exercise caution when traveling in winter weather and use your [...]
Feb. 19, 2019—The Center for Entrepreneurship in the Craig School of Business and Technology at Missouri Western State University is accepting nominations for the 2019 Entrepreneur of the Year and Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year Awards. The Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year Award is given to someone who has been in business five years or [...]
Feb. 19, 2019—Two choral groups invited to perform at the American Choral Directors Association annual national conference will sing in St. Joseph. The Nairobi Chamber Chorus will perform at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24 at First Presbyterian Church, 301 N. 7th Street. The performance is free and open to the public, but a free-will donation [...]
Feb. 18, 2019—The School of Fine Arts at Missouri Western State University presents “Little Women: The Broadway Musical” Feb. 22 through March 2 in the Potter Hall Theater. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Feb. 22, 23 and 28 and March 1 and 2, with a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. Feb. 24. Tickets are $14 [...]
Because of winter weather conditions, Missouri Western State University’s campus will close at 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15. All afternoon and evening classes and activities are canceled. Students should check their email and Canvas pages for any special messages from their instructors.
Feb. 14, 2019—Innovation Stockyard will continue to operate the Christopher S. “Kit” Bond Science and Technology Incubator on behalf of Missouri Western State University for the next five years. Missouri Western’s Board of Governors approved the renewal in a board poll Feb. 14. “Missouri Western remains committed to serving the economic vitality of the St. [...]
Feb. 14, 2019— Missouri Western State University has announced the names of students who completed the degree requirements during the 2018 summer and fall semesters. A total of 387 students received degrees. Graduates include: Agency, Missouri Austin Charles Burnham, Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, Construction; Cassandra Krumme Guthrie, Bachelor of Arts in International Studies [...]
