Dr. John Tapia, professor of communication studies at Missouri Western State University, has edited a new book about the history and culture of St. Joseph. “St. Joseph Anthology: The Little Known Stories of Our Town” is available for $9.95 at local bookstores and online from Amazon. Dr. Tapia and several contributors to the book will [...]
Capt. Patrick J. Kershaw will speak at Missouri Western Nov. 8. In honor of the many veterans at Missouri Western State University, the Division of Student Affairs and the Nontraditional Student Center will present “Anatomy of a Hero: A compelling view of patriotism, past and present” by Capt. Patrick J. Kershaw of the [...]
Missouri Western State University invites the campus and the general public to learn more about countries around the world during the annual International Fair from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8 in Spratt Hall. The International Fair is sponsored by the office of international student services, the Division of Student Affairs and the International [...]
Missouri Western State University’s International Lecture Series presents a talk on Saudi Arabia at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7 in the Hoff Conference Room, Blum 219. The talk about Arabian culture will be presented by students from Saudi Arabia. The event is free and open to the public. In addition, campus dining services will prepare [...]
Four choral ensembles from Missouri Western State University will be featured at the First Thursday Downtown Noon Concert Series at 12:10 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1 in the First Presbyterian Church, 7th and Jules in St. Joseph. The audience is invited to bring lunch to eat during the performance. Beverages will be provided. A freewill offering [...]
The campus Internet connections will be down this evening (Tuesday, Oct. 30) beginning at 11 p.m. This maintenance period will last approximately one hour. This maintenance is necessary to replace the primary campus firewall. The will be NO Internet connectivity from campus while this maintenance is being performed. Additionally, there will be no access to [...]
Missouri Western State University has approved a new policy that will ban the use of all tobacco products on campus. The target date for implementation of the new policy is July 1, 2013. “Missouri Western wants to maintain a safe and healthy environment for its students, employees and visitors,” said Sally Sanders, director of human [...]
Dr. David Ashley, professor of biology at Missouri Western State University, will give a presentation titled “Batty About Bats” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30 in the Hearnes Center, room 102. The presentation is free and open to the public. “Batty About Bats” was developed for a general audience with a broad background and interests. [...]
André Nerman Poems from one of the most popular French poets and screenwriters of the 20th century will be the focus of a two-actor dramatized reading at Missouri Western State University. “Rappelle-toi Prévert,” the performance in French conceived and produced by André Nerman, pays homage to the life and works of Jacques Prévert. [...]
The department of economics, political science and sociology at Missouri Western State University will sponsor a public forum for candidates in two Buchanan County races at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30 in the Kemper Recital Hall, inside Spratt Hall. The forum is free and open to the public. […]
