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New degree programs offered

April 23, 2010 No Comments

Emily Gummelt

Missouri Western may be expanding its Master of Applied Science in Assessment degree program. Western may add an Engineering Technology Management option and a Teachers of English to Speakers of other Languages option, in which students can earn English Language Learners (ELL) certification. “It has not been passed yet,” said Kay Dickerson, part of the ...

Turnout high at career fair

March 11, 2010 No Comments

Emily Gummelt

Though the job outlook for soon-to-be graduates may be looking slim, there was a glimmer of hope for skeptical and concerned students last week at the career fair. Dozens of employers surrounded the Fulkerson Center in hopes to recruit future employees, interns, or even just to provide more information about existing job opportunities. The career ...

Western hosts career fair in cold job climate

March 2, 2010 No Comments

Emily Gummelt

Only about a month into the spring semester, students—particularly seniors—are probably concerned about finding a job after graduation. The spring career fair in the Fulkerson Center would be a great opportunity for those students to ease that concern and see what is out there. The fair will take place March 4 from 1 to 3:30 ...

Ceremony in Potter Hall honors Western as third Missouri university to become certified

February 10, 2010 No Comments

Emily Gummelt

Missouri Western officially gained its All-Steinway status Friday night during a dedication ceremony held in Potter Hall Theater. Western is now the third university in Missouri to become an All-Steinway school.

Haiti tragedy hits close to home

February 3, 2010 No Comments

Emily Gummelt

To some people, the tragic earthquake in Haiti may seem like an issue millions of miles away. But for long-time Western employee Andrew McGarrell, the incident hit much closer to home. McGarrell, a cataloging librarian at Missouri Western for 22 years, lost his only sibling—Flores McGarrell—in the Haitian earthquake on Jan. 12. Thirty-five-year-old “Flo” was ...

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