{"id":10266,"date":"2025-05-06T13:47:06","date_gmt":"2025-05-06T18:47:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/saem\/?p=10266"},"modified":"2025-05-06T13:47:06","modified_gmt":"2025-05-06T18:47:06","slug":"may-2025-family-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/saem\/2025\/05\/06\/may-2025-family-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"May 2025 Family Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Events<\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spring 2025 Commencement<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saturday, May 10\u2013Looney Arena<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spring 2025 Commencement will be held over the course of two ceremonies. College of Science &amp; Health will begin at 11:00 a.m. and General Studies, College of Business &amp; Professional Studies, and College of Liberal Arts will follow at 3:00 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more information, visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/commencement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/commencement\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Senior Art Exhibit<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now- Friday, May 2, 2025\u2013 Drew Brown Art Gallery<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Senior Art Exhibition is now open in the Drew Brown Art Gallery in Potter Hall. This exhibit is the culmination of student work from graduating graphic design and digital animation students and photography from both art areas and journalism students.\u00a0 The work on display shows a wide array of creativity, innovation, and technical proficiency.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The exhibition is on display daily from 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. and will close on Friday, May 2. Don\u2019t miss it!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">News &amp; Reminders<\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Griffon Summer Break Shuttle\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are offering a shuttle to Kansas City international Airport (MCI) and Union Station for summer break. \u2708\ufe0f<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your Griffon is looking to utilize this complimentary transportation service, make sure they\u2019ve reserved their seat by filling out the form at the QR code link in the flyer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grad Fest<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We celebrated our graduating Griffons at Spring 2025 Grad Fest! Students were able to pick up their cap and gowns, decorate grad caps, and connect with campus resources. Check out photos from this event on our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/missouriwestern.smugmug.com\/2024-2025\/MWSU-Grad-Fest-Spring-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SmugMug<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> account.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/saem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/180\/2025\/05\/IMG_6685-Enhanced-NR-Edit-X2.jpg\" alt=\"Grad Fest\" width=\"666\" height=\"444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/saem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/180\/2025\/05\/IMG_6685-Enhanced-NR-Edit-X2-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/saem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/180\/2025\/05\/IMG_6685-Enhanced-NR-Edit-X2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/saem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/180\/2025\/05\/IMG_6685-Enhanced-NR-Edit-X2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/saem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/180\/2025\/05\/IMG_6685-Enhanced-NR-Edit-X2-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/saem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/180\/2025\/05\/IMG_6685-Enhanced-NR-Edit-X2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/saem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/180\/2025\/05\/IMG_6685-Enhanced-NR-Edit-X2-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/saem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/180\/2025\/05\/IMG_6685-Enhanced-NR-Edit-X2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/saem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/180\/2025\/05\/IMG_6685-Enhanced-NR-Edit-X2-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/saem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/180\/2025\/05\/IMG_6685-Enhanced-NR-Edit-X2.jpg 1279w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 666px) 100vw, 666px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applied Learning Showcase<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The annual Griffon Applied learning showcase took place on Friday, April 25, and hosted a series of events featuring the hard work students have put in throughout the school year. The event celebrated the applied learning accomplishments of our students and featured presentations, demonstrations, art exhibits, performances, film screenings, and more!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be sure to join our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/1189798878351829\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Family of Missouri Western Students<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Facebook group to see more from this great event.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10268\" src=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/saem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/180\/2025\/05\/MWSU4992-Enhanced-NR-Edit-X2.jpg\" alt=\"Applied Learning Showcase\" width=\"705\" height=\"470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/saem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/180\/2025\/05\/MWSU4992-Enhanced-NR-Edit-X2-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/saem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/180\/2025\/05\/MWSU4992-Enhanced-NR-Edit-X2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/saem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/180\/2025\/05\/MWSU4992-Enhanced-NR-Edit-X2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/saem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/180\/2025\/05\/MWSU4992-Enhanced-NR-Edit-X2-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/saem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/180\/2025\/05\/MWSU4992-Enhanced-NR-Edit-X2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/saem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/180\/2025\/05\/MWSU4992-Enhanced-NR-Edit-X2-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/saem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/180\/2025\/05\/MWSU4992-Enhanced-NR-Edit-X2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/saem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/180\/2025\/05\/MWSU4992-Enhanced-NR-Edit-X2-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/saem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/180\/2025\/05\/MWSU4992-Enhanced-NR-Edit-X2.jpg 1279w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 705px) 100vw, 705px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Esports Camp<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Missouri Western State University\u2019s 2nd Annual Griffon Esports Summer Camp, hosted by Health, Sport &amp; Exercise Science (HSES), returns May 27\u201330, 2025. Designed for gamers ages 10\u201317, this camp offers a unique blend of gaming, education, and skill development.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Esports helps young players build teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving skills while engaging in a fun and competitive environment. This camp provides structured activities that encourage perseverance, critical thinking, and social connections.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registration Now Open! Visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/linkprotect.cudasvc.com\/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.missouriwestern.edu%2fesports%2fgriffon-summer-camp%2f&amp;c=E,1,gxgyVdzTC68CNfsfWvc1g6mN9n8KvuTJLkL1-znmpTTJ9hIQAphI782nEk6uLYl8ifwzxu__jimd_l24xF2IqNZG23zuHdUQEKLjEWdqXt_DjA,,&amp;typo=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HERE<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to register now!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Big Event<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Griffons came together for our 4th annual participation in The Big Event last week picking up litter in the area surrounding campus.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Big Event was started in 1982 at Texas A&amp;M and has become the largest one-day student-run service project in the nation. Students on over 100 campuses come together to serve their communities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are so proud of all the Griffons who participated and helped clean up a piece of our community!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Events Spring 2025 Commencement Saturday, May 10\u2013Looney Arena Spring 2025 Commencement will be held over the course of two ceremonies. 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