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Galileo’s Legacy explores scientific topics of today

November 12, 2009 1 Comment

Clay Rains

Three researchers recently visited Missouri Western to share their latest research into evolutionary biology, genetics, psychology and religion as part of the 2009 Galileo’s Legacy Conference. The two-day conference began the afternoon of Nov. 5 in the Kemper Recital Hall with a presentation by Christopher Green entitled “Will the Real Darwin Please Stand Up?” Green ...

Theatre meet, greet unveils new school year’s productions

September 17, 2009 No Comments

Aaron Smullin

Theater students and faculty gathered on Aug. 31 to kick off the new school year, and release the 09-10 theater and cinema schedule. The schedule included the line up for the fall and spring semesters. “Uncle Vanya,” which is a tragicomedy by Russian playwright Anton Chekhov, is the main stage production scheduled for the fall ...

Nursing begins work on master’s program

September 2, 2009 1 Comment

Jesse West

The nursing department at Missouri Western State University has taken the first step in developing a graduate program by receiving approval from the Missouri Department of Higher Education to start work on the program. Designed primarily to prepare nurses within the region to enter leadership and management roles within a variety of different health care ...

Undergraduate Enrollment Increases

October 6, 2008 No Comments

Emily Gummelt

The waiting list for housing was, at one point, up to 90 students, the classrooms are crowded and hallways are becoming almost claustrophobic… This can only mean one thing: Western is experiencing a record number of enrollment for the fall semester of 2008. A total of 5,470 undergraduates are currently enrolled at Western this semester, ...

Williams named Athletic Director

March 26, 2008 No Comments

Brain Prater

The long road has came to an end for the athletic director search committee.  President Scanlon announced David Williams as Western’s new AD on March 7.  Scanlon offered  Western’s sixth AD position in history to Williams on Thursday morning and he accepted the position later that day.  Williams will start May 1 at the latest ...

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