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There were nine talented guys on stage in suit and tie, costumes and swimsuits, but only one of them would walk away as Mr. Missouri Western.
Alpha Gamma Delta sponsored Mr. MWSU in Potter Hall Theatre April 15.
This competition has four categories; talent, formal wear, swim-suit and costume dress.
All nine contestants were sponsored by different fraternities [...]

 During the course of the last two semesters, many of Western’s top administrators and high-ranking academic positions have resigned. This is due, in part, to the naming of a new president, and to the fact that high turnover is a somewhat common practice at institutions of higher education.
 The president’s position has been filled by Robert [...]

Western’s vice president for financial planning and administration, Ron Olinger, announced on January 16 that he would resign his position effective March 1 to assume duties of chief financial officer at Benedictine College.

     Olinger has been at Western since July 2002, and has served the institution through rather difficult financial situations. Of all the changes [...]

 After 35 years at Western and 16 years as Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Martin Johnson announced on Jan. 11 that he would be retiring effective June 30.
 However, the search for Johnson’s replacement will begin much sooner. “The process for choosing my replacement will begin almost immediately,” Johnson said.
 With his vast [...]

After a national search, Susan Bracciano was named Western registrar, where she continues her service to students after being assistant registrar since 2002.
With the retirement of Dr. Gene Eulinger, Bracciano will assume the duties of registrar, which include student record keeping, class registration, and certifying graduation and athletic eligibility.
Bracciano has been a Western employee since [...]

 Very rarely does a student artist possess as much creative talent as Western’s Sam Perkins. A glance at one of his works demands a closer look, which can lead to minutes, and even hours staring at the tiny, minute details that he has deftly incorporated into the piece.
 
 Perkins, a native of tiny Amity, MO, originally [...]

The 2007 Panhellenic Ball raises funds and lets Greeks dress up and let loose for a night of friends, food, and fun at the St. Joseph Country Club
 Greek girls and their dates invaded the St. Joseph Country Club on Saturday night for the 2007 Western Panhellenic Ball. Panhellenic, for those who don’t know, is the [...]