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A Polar Preview

January 2, 2012 No Comments

Aly Rinehart

Which fundraiser has snow and swimsuits at the same time? You guessed it! It’s St. Joseph’s annual Polar Plunge! This fun and frigid event is hosted by Missouri law enforcement to benefit the Special Olympics. This year it’s sponsored by the Maryville Treatment Center, the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Department, and our own St. Joseph Police ...

Estes Honored with Emeritus Status

January 2, 2012 No Comments

Aly Rinehart

Jim Estes, professor of Art at Western, retired last year. Estes received his B.S. in Art in 1969, his M.A. in 1971 and his M.F.A. in 1978. Since 1972, he has contributed to Western through teaching as well as donations. By unanimous decision of the Art board this past fall, he will receive the honorary ...

Q & A: Keisha Caldwell

January 2, 2012 No Comments

Ellis Cross

Black Leader of the Week, Keisha Caldwell The President of WAC, Keisha Caldwell, is not only involved in WAC but also plays a role as a program assistant in the Center for Multicultural Education. This places her in a unique position to represent students in both organizations. “I know what my constituents want and I ...

Black History Keisha Caldwell

January 2, 2012 No Comments

Ellis Cross

What attracted you to this line of work? I went to Center for Multicultural Education programs beforehand and I really liked the types of programs they provide to students regarding diversity, so this definitely grabbed my into being in the office and coming up here and talking to whoever was here. Which black leader would ...

Highlight on Java City’s Pam Dameron

January 2, 2012 No Comments

Aly Rinehart

Pam Dameron has been helping Missouri Western students excel for years by providing them with the fuel to drive them through the day: coffee. The small coffee cart housed in the library is a relatively new fixture. Only five years ago did Java City and Aramark team up to bring it to Western. Java City ...

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