Work on the new amphitheater at Missouri State University-West Plains is underway. Crews with DeWitt & Associates, Inc., in Springfield began preparing the site for construction Friday, March 15, just west of the Smith-London Centennial Bell Tower. University officials said the $585,000 project should be completed by the end of the summer. “We are excited about the … [Read more...] about Work begins on new amphitheater
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The Friends of the Garnett Library partnered with Wendy’s of West Plains to raise more than $1,000 to benefit the library at the group’s annual chili supper Feb. 9 at the West Plains Civic Center Magnolia Room. The supper was attended by approximately 120 people. The event was among several activities taking place prior to the annual homecoming game between the Missouri … [Read more...] about Friends raise over $1,000 for Garnett Library at annual chili supper
Three students from Missouri State University-West Plains are spending the spring semester studying at the university’s branch campus on the Liaoning Normal University (LNU) campus in Dalian, China. They are attending classes at LNU as part of the China Semester Study Away Program. In addition to taking classes, they also are working as interns in the branch campus’ … [Read more...] about 3 students spending the spring semester in China
An estimated 800 non-perishable food items recently were donated to the Samaritan Outreach Center in West Plains. They were collected by members of the Student Government Association (SGA), Student Nurses Association (SNA) and Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) student business organization. The organizations conducted a campus-wide drive Feb. 4-8. SGA members also asked area … [Read more...] about Student organizations collect food items for Samaritan Outreach Center
West Plains Mayor Jack Pahlmann recently signed and presented a proclamation to members of Missouri State University-West Plains’ TRiO Student Support Services designating Feb. 23 as National TRiO Day in West Plains. The day is designed for TRiO students to show their appreciation for the community’s support of the program by giving back to the community. The university’s … [Read more...] about National TRiO Day Proclaimed in West Plains