NW Missouri Times

Northwest Missouri State University is set to host its annual Northwest Week from March 24 to March 28. The event, a longstanding tradition at the university, aims to engage students and the community with various activities, giveaways, and prizes.

Organized by the Student Activities Council (SAC), the week-long celebration will feature several social events for students. This year's lineup includes a T-shirt giveaway, a picnic with food trucks at the Memorial Bell Tower, a "make-n-take" event, and a murder mystery party.

Katelyn Briggs, SAC president and junior psychology major from Eagleville, Missouri, stated: "Northwest Week is a time for the entire Bearcat community to come together and find joy in small and large events alike. These events allow us to not only celebrate our campus culture but also connect with one another, fostering a sense of unity and pride. Whether it’s through shared traditions, spirited competitions or simply enjoying each other's company, Northwest Week serves as a reminder of what makes our community truly special."

The SAC's spring lineup will conclude with an event on April 8 in collaboration with Owens Library for a night of miniature golf within the library premises.

SAC's mission is to enhance student life by providing social, recreational, and cultural activities throughout the year. Their offerings include concerts, lectures, movies, comedians, and late-night events aimed at enriching student experiences on campus.

For more details about SAC activities or Northwest Week events specifically, interested parties can contact SAC via phone at 660.562.1226.

Scheduled events during Northwest Week include:

- A T-shirt giveaway on March 24 from 8 to 11 a.m. on the second floor of J.W. Jones Student Union.

- A picnic featuring food trucks such as El Nopal and Kool Kats on the Memorial Bell Tower lawn.

- A make-n-take event from noon to 4 p.m. in the Student Union Living Room offering stuffed animals, caricature sketches, jellyfish air plants, and stuff-the-Bobby Bearcat activities.

- A Murder Mystery Party scheduled for March 27 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Student Recreation Center at Olive DeLuce Fine Arts Building.