R. Dan Boulware Missouri Western State University has established a scholarship in honor of R. Dan Boulware, managing partner of the St. Joseph office of law firm Polsinelli Shughart and former president of Missouri Western’s governing board. The scholarship was announced during the university’s Winter Commencement ceremony on Dec. 15, after Boulware was [...]
Dr. Robert A. Vartabedian The Missouri Western State University Board of Governors has approved a five-year contract extension with Dr. Robert Vartabedian, Missouri Western’s president, from July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2018. “The board is very happy with President Vartabedian’s performance,” said Kylee Strough, chair of the Board of Governors. “Despite many [...]
Gov. Jay Nixon has appointed Brig. Gen. Gregory D. Mason ’89 and Alfred Purcell to serve on the Missouri Western State University Board of Governors. “Both of these men know Missouri Western well and will be outstanding members of the Board of Governors,” said Dr. Robert Vartabedian, Missouri Western’s president. “Gen. Mason is an alumnus [...]
The Fountain City Brass Band, an award-winning ensemble based in the Kansas City area, will perform a Christmas concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14 at the St. Joseph Cathedral, 519 N. 10th St. The concert, called “Blue Christmas,” is full of holiday favorites from “Sleigh Ride” to “Silent Night.” Tickets are $12 for adults, [...]
Men’s basketball coach Tom Smith will retire at the end of this season, his 25th at Missouri Western. After a legendary head coaching career spanning 38 years, including 25 years at Missouri Western, Tom Smith has announced his retirement as Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Smith’s retirement will be effective following the 2012-2013 season. [...]
R. Dan Boulware will receive an honorary doctorate during the Winter Commencement Ceremony Dec. 15. The Winter Commencement ceremony for fall 2012 graduates of Missouri Western State University will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15 in the arena of the M.O. Looney Complex. R. Dan Boulware, managing partner of the St. [...]
Military Science Army ROTC cadets will be conducting situational training exercises at the MWSU Griffon Indoor Sports Complex on Friday, November 30, 2012 from 6 to 7 a.m. They will be training with dummy rifles and will be in uniform.
The 2012-2013 Missouri Western State University Theatre Season, “A Year of the Tony,” continues with a lively production of the hit family musical “Annie” Nov. 29 through Dec. 9 in the Potter Hall Theater. Tickets are $12 for adults, $8 for Missouri Western employees and military personnel, and $6 for students. Tickets are available online [...]
The Center for Multicultural Education at Missouri Western State University invites the public to an American Indian Cultural Celebration presented by Haskell Indian Nations University at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29 in the Fulkerson Center on the Missouri Western campus. The program is free and open to the public. The event will consist of traditional [...]
Military Science Army ROTC cadets will be conducting situational training exercises on campus grounds from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15. They will be training with dummy rifles and will be in uniform. The exercises will take place west of James McCarthy Drive, north of the pond area (west of the baseball field) [...]
