Classes cancelled in Murphy due to smoke
August 29, 2012Eboni Lacey
Murphy Hall was evacuated due to smoke in the building. Classes were cancelled.
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Board considers modifying alcohol policy; celebrates early successes
August 23, 2012Eboni Lacey
At Missouri Western’s first Board of Governors meeting, both triumph and opportunity were among the things the board looked for as they began going through Western’s numerous departments and awaited updates from department leaders. One of the highlighted triumphs came from residential life as the department was able to establish Greek housing within Juda Hall, ...
Faculty receive two percent increase in salary
August 21, 2012Ellis Cross
On Aug. 19, 2012, Missouri Western’s Board of Governors approved the university’s FY2013 budget. It included a 2 percent salary increase for all of Western’s employees. It stipulates a minimum increase of at least $600 annual increase for every full time employee. The pay increase went into effect July 1, 2012. “We are very pleased ...
Vartabedian addresses Western’s growing financial recovery
August 21, 2012Ellis Cross
President Dr. Robert Vartabedian announced the new theme for the General Session from last year’s “You Can’t Keep a Griffon Down,” to the new theme for 2012 “We’re Back.” Each year Vartabedian addresses faculty and staff just before the fall session begins. The president’s speech usually includes a “state of the campus” type speech. ...
Campus streets repairs cease, expense total to $155,000
August 19, 2012Ellis Cross
When students return to Missouri Western for the fall semester, they will notice the smooth drive around campus while searching for that coveted parking spot. Lee Grover Construction has been replacing large portions of concrete on Downs Drive and other locations on campus. Traffic was seldom completely cut off during the repairs this summer. Drivers ...