Dr. Jeanne Daffron, provost and vice president for academic affairs Dr. Jeanne Daffron, provost and vice president for academic affairs since 2009, has announced plans to retire effective June 30. “Dr. Jeanne Daffron has been a vital part of Missouri Western State University for more than 40 years, and has overseen some monumental [...]
Dr. Crystal Harris, associate dean, School of Nursing and Health Professions Dr. Crystal Harris has been named associate dean of the School of Nursing and Health Professions at Missouri Western State University. “The effectiveness of Dr. Harris’ leadership has been apparent for some time,” said Dr. Jeanne Daffron, provost and vice president for [...]
Missouri Western State University and the Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art will host the second annual Undergraduate Art History Symposium, starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 14 at the museum, 2808 Frederick Avenue. The event is free and open to the public. Ten students from eight different colleges and universities will present original research projects in [...]
Dr. Pam Clary Dr. Pam Clary is Missouri Western State University’s recipient of the 2018 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Education. Dr. Clary, assistant professor and director of social work, received her award at a luncheon with Lt. Gov. Mike Parson in Jefferson City on April 5. “Dr. Pam Clary has a reputation [...]
The Potter Art Gallery at Missouri Western State University presents the second Senior Art Exhibit, showcasing artwork by senior students in the Department of Art. The exhibit will run April 11-20, with a reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 13. The reception and exhibit are free and open to the public. Artwork in [...]
Missouri Western State University’s 2017-2018 Theatre Season concludes with Noel Coward’s “Blithe Spirit” April 13-21 in the Potter Hall Theater. Performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 13 and 14, and Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 19, 20 and 21, with a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. April 15. The smash comedy [...]
New York Times-bestselling author Melissa de la Cruz Cruz will give a public reading of her work at “The Mochila Review Presents: In the Shadow of Melissa de la Cruz” at 7 p.m. Monday, April 16 in the Kemper Recital Hall inside Spratt Hall at Missouri Western State University. The reading is free and open [...]
A documentary short about a current Missouri Western State University student who survived an abusive relationship and sexual assault while in high school will premiere at Missouri Western. “Learning to be Chloe Again: A Survivor’s Story” will be shown at 7 p.m. Monday, April 9, in the Kemper Recital Hall, Spratt Hall room 101. The [...]
Two former inmates who were exonerated after spending years on Missouri’s death row will talk at Missouri Western State University on April 11. The talk, “Two Death Row Exonerees: Death is not Justice,” will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 11 in the Kemper Recital Hall, Spratt Hall room 101. A reception will begin [...]
The Innovation Stockyard announced two new companies to receive funding through its recent partnership with Digital Sandbox KC. “We’re thrilled with the quality and quantity of ideas coming to the Sandbox through our partnership,” said Ronan Molloy, president of the Innovation Stockyard. “In less than a year, we’ve found three high-growth St. Joseph businesses to [...]
