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Field trip gives students insight into geographic learning

2013 November 22 by wpadmin

STUDENTS IN DR. RAJIV THAKUR’S World Regional Geography (GRY 100) classes at Missouri State University-West Plains recently traveled to Springfield to visit with experts from the Springfield Chamber of Commerce and the City of Springfield’s planning department to learn about the significance of geographic learning and the applications of geographic information systems (GIS). They also toured historic Walnut and Commercial Streets and met with representatives from the geography, geology and planning department at Missouri State University. Front row from left are Kyle Taylor, West Plains; Kaitlyn Lamkin, Wappapello; April Hogan White, Willow Springs; Jane Halsey, West Plains; Gloria Wood, Thayer; Rebecca Malam, Houston; Lea Harris, Licking; Kendra Belcher and Caitlin Gross, both of West Plains; Elizabeth Hayes, Houston; Krya Bunch, Willow Springs; Tiffany Braswell, St. Louis; and Thakur. Back row: Mary Davis, Nixa, member of the geology faculty at Springfield; Jennifer James, Paul Bradshaw, Robert Sands and Keith Seeley, all of West Plains; Sylest Christopher, Mtn. View; Whitney Slaughter, Thayer; David Miller, West Plains (partially hidden); Bucky Rodriguez, Yucca Valley, Calif.; Amanda Collins, West Plains; and Hannah Hurst and Blake Horton, both of Thayer. (Photo provided)

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Grizzlies fall to Hillsborough in 1st round of national tournament

2013 November 22 by wpadmin

CASPER, Wyo. – Dreams of a national championship will have to wait one more year for the Missouri State University-West Plains Grizzly Volleyball team. The Grizzlies (23-13) lost to Hillsborough Community College of Tampa, Fla., 23-25, 13-25, 20-25 Thursday, Nov. 21, in the first round of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I Women’s National … [Read more...] about Grizzlies fall to Hillsborough in 1st round of national tournament

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Missouri State-West Plains receives 3rd TRIM Grant from MDC

2013 November 22 by wpadmin

WEST PLAINS, Mo. – Missouri State University-West Plains recently received a third $10,000 Tree Resource Improvement and Maintenance (TRIM) Grant from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) to aid in assessing, maintaining and renewing the urban forest in and around campus, university officials announced. The university received $10,000 TRIM awards in fall 2008 and fall … [Read more...] about Missouri State-West Plains receives 3rd TRIM Grant from MDC

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Landmark Bank 1st business to sponsor 2014 Annual Auction

2013 November 22 by wpadmin

LANDMARK BANK in West Plains became the first official sponsor of the 2014 Annual Auction at Missouri State University-West Plains when President Joyce James presented a $500 donation to the university. The auction, which will have a “Mad Hat” theme, is set for 6 p.m. April 11 at the West Plains Opera House. On hand to thank James for the donation with a tip of their hats are, front row from left, auction committee members Taler Sutherland and Joe Kammerer, James, and committee member Dakota Bates; second row, committee members Marc Hubbell, Cindy McFarland and Barbara Nyden; third row, committee members Susan Turner, Debra Mosley and Aimee Staggenborg; back row, committee members Melody Hubbell, Debbie Martin and Amanda Niemotka. Area residents or businesses that would like to sponsor the event or donate an item to sell at the auction can contact the development office at 417-255-7240 or WPDevelopment@MissouriState.edu. (Missouri State-West Plains photo)

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University officials mourn passing of former Chancellor Fred Marty

2013 November 21 by wpadmin

Former Chancellor Fred Marty

WEST PLAINS, Mo. – Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains today are mourning the passing of former chancellor Fred Marty. Marty, who served as chancellor from 1998 to 2001, passed away Wednesday in Springfield at the age of 71 following a year-long battle with cancer, according to officials with the City of Springfield, where he had worked until his retirement … [Read more...] about University officials mourn passing of former Chancellor Fred Marty

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