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Northwest Missouri State University Hosts Spring Art Sale and Empty Cups Fundraiser
Northwest Missouri State University is gearing up to host its annual spring art show and sale, alongside the Empty Cups fundraiser. The event will showcase a variety of art pieces created by students, including pottery, cups, bowls, lidded jars, and small edition prints.The art show and sale will take place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 18, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, April 19, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, at the Fire Arts Building's foyer, located south of the Olive DeLuce Fine Arts Building. Senior students Emily Davis, Justin Luster, and...
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Student Employee Receives Regional Recognition
Belen Vanegas, a senior business management and financial management major from Ecuador working at Northwest Missouri State University, was recently honored as the Midwest Association of Student Employment Administrators’ Diversity and Inclusion Student Employee of the Year runner-up. The recognition was presented to her during the university's Student Employee and Graduate Assistant Appreciation Event.Paula McLain, who coordinates Northwest’s student employment program, highlighted the significance of the award, stating, "It’s quite a large amount of student employees...
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Ford co-authors book about gay rodeo culture
Dr. Elyssa Ford, a professor of history at Northwest Missouri State University, recently published her second book, focusing on the history and evolution of the gay rodeo culture. The 288-page book, published by the University of Washington Press in January, delves into the unique aspects of the gay rodeo community.The book not only explores the traditional and camp events of the gay rodeo but also delves into various issues that have shaped the culture over the years. These include topics such as hypermasculinity, political and consumer power, AIDS, and the role of women...
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Northwest Community Grateful for Donors' Generosity after Successful Bearcat Day of Green Campaign
Northwest Missouri State University is gearing up to show gratitude to its generous donors during the annual Thank a Donor Day on April 10. According to Tess Lovig, annual giving and alumni relations specialist with Northwest, "Donors who support Northwest are choosing to help provide students with opportunities they otherwise may not have had. That’s a noble gesture that deserves to be recognized."The event, scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the J.W. Jones Student Union, aims to educate Northwest students and employees about the critical role donors play in supporting...
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Students Encouraged to Reduce Waste During Biannual Big Green Move Out
Northwest Missouri State University is once again partnering with local organizations to promote sustainability as the semester draws to a close. From April 15 to April 26, students are urged to participate in the Big Green Move Out initiative, aimed at reducing waste and giving back to the community.During this period, students have the opportunity to donate various items, including clothing, unopened hygiene products, and household items. Collection bins will be conveniently placed in the lobby of each residence hall on campus, as well as at designated locations such as...
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University Chorale, Celebration show choir, Tower Choir presenting concerts in April
Northwest Missouri State University vocal ensembles are gearing up to showcase their talents in a series of concerts as the university wraps up its academic year. The University Chorale, Celebration show choir, and Tower Choir will be performing in various venues throughout the month of April.The University Chorale will kick off the concert series with a spring concert featuring works by American composers Jake Runestad and Timothy Hoekman. Dr. Adam Zrust, the conductor of the vocal ensembles at Northwest, expressed his excitement about the upcoming performances, stating,...
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Northwest Celebrates Asian American, Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Interactive Activity and Movie Night
Northwest Missouri State University is gearing up to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in April with an interactive activity and film screening. The activities are free and open to the public, aimed at honoring the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders throughout American history.Dr. Jessie Peter, a senior Northwest coordinator of diversity and inclusion, highlighted the importance of the month, stating, “Each May, we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month – an opportunity to learn about and pay tribute to...
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Zeliff Inducted into Business Education Hall of Fame
Dr. Nancy Zeliff, a professor emeritus at Northwest Missouri State University, has been honored with induction into the Business Education National Hall of Fame. The prestigious induction took place during a ceremony at the 2024 National Business Education Association (NBEA) Convention in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.During the induction ceremony, a presenter highlighted Zeliff's significant contributions, stating, "Zeliff’s profound influence on business education spanning the past 40 years is immeasurable." The presenter also noted, "Her deserving place in the Business...
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Britt’s publication about mosaics earns ‘best article’ award
Dr. Karen Britt expressed her gratitude and excitement after being awarded the Frank A. Dutra Annual Award for the best 2023 article published in Mediterranean Studies. The award-winning publication was a collaborative effort with Dr. Ra’anan Boustan, focusing on the research and publication of artifacts in the Mediterranean. Britt shared, “We were thrilled, surprised and humbled. It is really an honor that the committee chose our work because they saw something in our work that is generative – that would generate new ways of thinking.”The prestigious award includes a...
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Students, faculty member present at state social studies conferences
Northwest Missouri State University undergraduate students and a faculty member recently attended social studies conferences in Missouri and Kansas. Megan Trussell, a junior elementary education major from St. Joseph, Missouri, and Alyssa Wright, a junior elementary education major from Kansas City, Missouri, presented at the Missouri Council for the Social Studies conference in Springfield. Jenna Stallo, a senior elementary education major from Kansas City, Missouri, presented at the Kansas Council for the Social Studies at Wichita State University.Dr. Tina Ellsworth, an...
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Northwest Missouri State University Honors Excellence at 14th Annual Awards Ceremony
Apr 2 2024Northwest Missouri State University recently held its 14th annual Northwest Awards and Recognition ceremony to honor exceptional students, faculty, and staff. Northwest President Dr. Lance Tatum commended the recipients, stating, "Dedicated, passionate and hardworking. These are words that characterize today’s recipients." The event celebrated excellence across various departments and areas of the University, with Tatum emphasizing the impact of the awardees on the institution.During the ceremony, Stancy Bond, a senior instructor, delivered a...
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Northwest Missouri State University’s Symphonic Band and Concert Band to Perform April 9 Concert
Northwest Missouri State University’s Symphonic Band and Concert Band are gearing up for their final concert of the academic year on Tuesday, April 9. The concert, set to take place at 7 p.m. in the Charles Johnson Theater at the Olive DeLuce Fine Arts Building, is free and open to the public.Dr. Katy Strickland, Northwest’s Dennis C. Dau Professor of Instrumental Music, expressed her excitement about the upcoming performance, stating, “These concerts truly have something for everyone, played by a representation of our wide campus population that includes students from...
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Theatre Northwest to Present 'Radium Girls' April 11-14
Northwest Missouri State University’s Theatre Northwest is set to conclude its 2023-2024 season this spring with a drama based on the true story of female laborers poisoned and killed by a factory's radium-based paint.The play, titled "Radium Girls," is scheduled for performances at 7:30 p.m. on April 11-13 and 2 p.m. on April 14 in the Studio Theater at the Ron Houston Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets are priced at $12 and can be purchased in advance or at the door with a credit card up to one hour before show time.Directed by Dr. Joe Kreizinger, a professor of...
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Jazz ensembles set to perform April 8 concert at The Pub
Northwest Missouri State University’s jazz ensembles, under the direction of Dr. William Richardson, are gearing up for a performance at The Pub in Maryville on April 8. The concert will showcase the Studio Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble starting at 7 p.m.“We are excited to share some amazing music with the public,” stated Dr. William Richardson, the professor of music at Northwest. “Both jazz groups have spent an extraordinary amount of quality time preparing music from many diverse genres, and I am proud of our students for working so diligently this semester. We...
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Northwest Wind Symphony to perform April 11, honor seniors, conductor
The Wind Symphony of Northwest Missouri State University is gearing up to present its spring concert on Thursday, April 11. The concert, which will take place at 7 p.m. in the Mary Linn Auditorium at the Ron Houston Center for the Performing Arts, is free and open to the public.As part of the event, the program will pay tribute to its members who are participating in their final concert with the Wind Symphony. Additionally, there will be a special performance featuring members of the University’s music faculty playing an arrangement of Astor Piazzolla’s “Libertango” by...
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Visiting Writers Series to Feature Award-Winning Poets in April
Northwest Missouri State University’s 2023-24 Visiting Writers Series will culminate in April with two nights of poetry readings featuring three distinguished poets. Poet and essayist Taylor Byas will kick off the series by presenting her original work on Tuesday, April 9, followed by poets Hadara Bar-Nadav and Kevin Prufer on Tuesday, April 16. The events, taking place in the J.W. Jones Student Union Living Room, are free and open to the public, including a question-answer session.Describing the significance of such literary gatherings, Daniel Biegelson, senior...
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Northwest Missouri State University to Celebrate Spring Graduates
Northwest Missouri State University is gearing up to celebrate the achievements of its latest class of graduating students during spring commencement ceremonies at Bearcat Arena. The ceremonies are scheduled to take place on April 26-27, with four ceremonies planned at various times to accommodate the graduates.According to Dr. Jamie Hooyman, Northwest’s provost and chief academic officer, the commencement ceremonies hold significant importance for the graduates and the university community. Dr. Hooyman expressed, "Northwest’s commencement ceremonies are a momentous time...
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Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District to Convene at Northwest
The Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, is set to convene at Northwest Missouri State University on Tuesday, April 9, as reported on Mar 27, 2024. The court session, starting at 1 p.m. in the J.W. Jones Student Union Ballroom, will be open to the public.Presiding Judge Doug Thomson, along with Alok Ahuja and Supreme Court of Missouri Judge Zel Fischer, will form a three-judge panel to hear oral arguments in two cases during the session. Following the arguments, the judges will engage in discussions about the court system, clarify the proceedings, and address...
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Memorial Drive to be Reduced to One Lane for Construction Work
Northwest Missouri State University is completing work on a guardrail along Memorial Drive as a result of the and will close one lane of the roadway April 1-5. In partnership with its construction contractor, Northwest Facility Services will close the south lane of Memorial Drive from the Jon T. Rickman Electronic Campus Support Center to parking lot 53 adjacent to the J.W. Jones Student Union from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Northwest expects work on the new guardrail and retaining wall of the former residence hall to be complete by mid-April.
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Natural sciences department hosting viewing opportunity during April 8 solar eclipse
Northwest Missouri State University’s will host an observation of this spring’s solar eclipse, giving the local community a unique opportunity to view the moon passing in front of the sun. The gathering will begin, weather permitting, at noon Monday, April 8, outside the entrance to the B.D. Owens Library. The peak of the eclipse is expected to occur at about 12:55 p.m., and the event will conclude at 1:30 p.m."A small group gathered outside the B.D. Owens Library last October to view the Partial Annular Solar Eclipse." (Photo by Chandu Ravi Krishna/Northwest Missouri...