Matthew Hunt
The Western family will welcome a new faculty member. Ann Pearce, Special Assistant to President Vartabedian, who will replace Beth Wheeler, Director of External Relations. According to Wheeler, Pearce has extensive experience that will benefit Western. “Her extensive experience in higher education include working with the Missouri Department of Higher Education and the General Assembly,” ...
Dave Hon
In just a matter of 10 hours students who worked with former International Student Services Coordinator Huey-Shi Chew managed to get 78 signatures demanding information about the termination of Chew’s employment. Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, Page 4, Page 5 “We are curious as to what specific standards of the university Huey-Shi [Chew] failed ...
Ellis Cross
What began as a small group of people who met in each other’s homes has now become the Islamic Center of St. Joseph. The growth of Islam in St. Joseph has been paralleled the world over. Islam is the fastest growing religion in the world and has acquired a new address in St. Joseph, Missouri. ...
Thomas Huitt-Johnson
Chinese characters have moved all the way from the Eastern Hemisphere to the heartland region of America. Starting this fall semester, Students at Missouri Western will be able to dive into the new language for three credits if they so choose. If they are able to pass the course, then they can take the advanced ...
Dave Hon
Most businesses wouldn’t consider a 7 percent cut from their budget a victory, but Missouri Western isn’t most businesses. In reaction to the cut from state funds, Western will be raising tuition somewhere in the 10 percent range. The Columbia Tribune reported that the schools in the University of Missouri system will be raising their ...
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