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Feb 02, 2016

Korean Students Hold Recital at Missouri Western

2019-06-04T16:21:47-05:00

Four teenagers from South Korea will present a recital at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6 in the Kemper Recital Hall inside Spratt Hall on the campus of Missouri Western State University. The recital is free and open to the public. The three pianists and one vocalist have participated in a two-week music camp at Missouri [...]

Korean Students Hold Recital at Missouri Western2019-06-04T16:21:47-05:00
Jun 06, 2015

Western Playhouse Presents Into the Woods; Gala Dinner Marks Opening Night

2020-04-07T08:41:07-05:00

Western Playhouse, the summer theatre company at Missouri Western State University, presents “Into the Woods” June 19-27 in the Potter Hall Theater. Show times are at 7:30 p.m. June 19, 20, 25, 26 and 27, and 2 p.m. Sunday, June 21. Tickets may be purchased in advance in person at the Western Institute, Spratt Hall [...]

Western Playhouse Presents Into the Woods; Gala Dinner Marks Opening Night2020-04-07T08:41:07-05:00
Mar 03, 2015

Third Annual Child Abuse Conference Features Keynote from Jaycee Dugard

2019-06-04T16:21:09-05:00

The third annual conference on Child Abuse: Education, Prevention and Investigation will be held Wednesday and Thursday, April 15 and 16 at Missouri Western State University. A day-long Pre-Conference session on commercial sexual exploitation will be held on Tuesday, April 14. For a complete schedule and to register, visit griff.vn/child or call 816-271-5843. The conference [...]

Third Annual Child Abuse Conference Features Keynote from Jaycee Dugard2019-06-04T16:21:09-05:00
Mar 03, 2015

Driver’s Education at Missouri Western Discontinued

2019-06-04T16:21:10-05:00

Economic realities mean the end of a partnership that offered drivers’ education at Missouri Western State University. In 1999, the St Joseph School District and Missouri Western became partners in offering drivers’ education during the summer. The St. Joseph School District covered the salaries of the instructors. Missouri Western provided classrooms, driving practice areas and [...]

Driver’s Education at Missouri Western Discontinued2019-06-04T16:21:10-05:00
Feb 02, 2015

‘Into the Woods’ and ‘The Fantasticks’ Announced for Western Playhouse; Auditions in March

2019-06-04T16:21:11-05:00

The fourth season of Western Playhouse, the summer theatre company at Missouri Western State University, will feature two beloved musicals. The Stephen Sondheim/James Lapine musical “Into the Woods” will be produced June 19-27 in the Potter Hall Theater. The off-Broadway classic “The Fantasticks” will be produced July 10-18 in the Kemper Recital Hall inside Spratt [...]

‘Into the Woods’ and ‘The Fantasticks’ Announced for Western Playhouse; Auditions in March2019-06-04T16:21:11-05:00
Oct 10, 2014

Missouri Western Works With HTC, NCMC to Offer New Degree Concentration

2019-06-04T16:20:30-05:00

Missouri Western State University has signed an agreement with Hillyard Technical Center in St. Joseph and North Central Missouri College in Trenton to offer a new Bachelor of Science in Technology concentration in the field of allied health. The agreement allows students who have earned a radiological technology certificate at Hillyard to seamlessly continue on [...]

Missouri Western Works With HTC, NCMC to Offer New Degree Concentration2019-06-04T16:20:30-05:00
Aug 08, 2014

‘Cronkite’ Brings Legendary Newsman to Life; 1-Man Show Part of Field Trip Package

2019-06-04T16:20:32-05:00

Jim Korinke portrays Walter Cronkite. Now showing at the Walter Cronkite Memorial on the campus of Missouri Western State University is “Cronkite,” a live multi-media performance. The Memorial and show are part of a field trip opportunity that Missouri Western is making available to schools, tour groups and other organizations at no charge. [...]

‘Cronkite’ Brings Legendary Newsman to Life; 1-Man Show Part of Field Trip Package2019-06-04T16:20:32-05:00
Jul 07, 2014

Public Seating Available for ‘Cronkite’ Performance Aug. 1

2019-10-31T09:22:08-05:00

Jim Korinke plays the longtime CBS News Anchor in “Cronkite,” which is based on a 2002 appearance on CNN’s “Larry King Live.” There are a limited number of seats available for an Aug. 1 showing of “Cronkite,” a live multi-media performance that complements the Walter Cronkite Memorial at Missouri Western State University. The [...]

Public Seating Available for ‘Cronkite’ Performance Aug. 12019-10-31T09:22:08-05:00
Jul 07, 2014

Broadway veterans offer master classes

2020-04-07T08:41:07-05:00

Two Broadway veterans participating in the Western Playhouse production of “Mother Divine” this summer will present master classes at Missouri Western State University. Randy Davis will present “Dance Your Way to Broadway” from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday, July 14, and Colin Welford will present “Sing Your Way to Broadway” from 2:30 to 5 p.m. [...]

Broadway veterans offer master classes2020-04-07T08:41:07-05:00
Jun 06, 2014

Broadway Performer Presents Master Class (UPDATE: Class Canceled)

2019-06-04T16:20:37-05:00

UPDATE: This class has been canceled. Refunds will be issued for those who enrolled. Randy Davis, a Broadway performer serving as choreographer for this year’s season of Western Playhouse at Missouri Western State University, will conduct a master class, “Dance Your Way to Broadway,” on Sunday, June 15 in St. Joseph. The cost is $50, [...]

Broadway Performer Presents Master Class (UPDATE: Class Canceled)2019-06-04T16:20:37-05:00