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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
or five years Cup of Joe has provided a platform to showcase area entrepreneurs and connect them with supporters and community members. On Wednesday morning, Cup of Joe brought back six presenters to share their success stories and how the meetings have helped them grow. Presenters at the East Hills Library event, included Isaac Collins, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Missouri Western State University’s new esports program is still in its infancy, but director and coach Christian Konczal has some big expectations. Having hosted a town hall meeting last week, Konczal said they’re still building the program’s foundations. Building a facility with monitors, consoles and a broadcasting station in Blum Student Union’s bookstore space is [...]
