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Immigration and the Ozarks, topic of second installment of OHRC Conversation Series – Celebrating 250 years of America in the Ozarks

2026 May 8 by University Communications

An image of Dr. Brooks Blevins wearing a red cap.

Immigration and the Ozarks is the second installment to "Celebrating 250 years of America in the Ozarks" Conversation Series, facilitated by Dr. Brooks Blevins, at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, at the Ozarks Heritage Research Center (OHRC) located inside Garnett Library, 304 W. Trish Knight St., in West Plains. The event is free and open to the public. The event will be … [Read more...] about Immigration and the Ozarks, topic of second installment of OHRC Conversation Series – Celebrating 250 years of America in the Ozarks

Filed Under: Campus Happenings Blog, News Releases, University/Community Programs Tagged With: Celebrating 250 years of America in the Ozarks, Dr. Brooks Blevins, OHRC, Ozarks Heritage Research Center

Annual report, library update topics of Friends of the Garnett Library luncheon on Friday, May 8

2026 April 30 by University Communications

Garnett Library

The annual report on the Friends of the Garnett Library and an update on the Garnett Library will be the topics of the organization’s meeting from noon to 1 p.m. on Friday, May 8, at the Garnett Library, 304 W Trish Knight St., in West Plains. Friends President Tiffany Young will give the annual report on the Friends activities and events during the past year, and Director … [Read more...] about Annual report, library update topics of Friends of the Garnett Library luncheon on Friday, May 8

Filed Under: Campus Happenings Blog, News Releases, University/Community Programs Tagged With: Friends of the Garnett Library, Garnett Library, Rebekah McKinney, Tiffany Young

OHRC to host “Enjoying the Rivers of the Ozarks” May 12

2026 April 28 by University Communications

Ozarks Heritage Research Center Presents: "Enjoying the Rivers of the Ozarks" by Marcus Allen; Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6 p.m.

Officials with the Ozarks Heritage Research Center (OHRC) at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) will host a presentation, “Enjoying the Rivers of the Ozarks” at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, at OHRC, which is located inside MSU-WP’s Garnett Library, 304 W. Trish Knight St., in West Plains. … [Read more...] about OHRC to host “Enjoying the Rivers of the Ozarks” May 12

Filed Under: Campus Happenings Blog, Homepage Articles, News Releases Tagged With: Floating the Ozarks, Marcus Allen, OHRC, Ozark Heritage Research Center, West Plains Council on the Arts

Area Youth Invited to Attend Grizzly Esports “Ursa Minor” summer camp June 16 – 18.

2026 April 21 by University Communications

Area middle school students are invited to participate in the Grizzly Esports Ursa Minor Summer Camp, set for June 16 –18 on the campus of Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP). The camp is hosted by Grizzly Esports coaching staff Nickales Lawson, head coach, and Spencer Spreutels, assistant coach, with support from additional staff and current players, offering … [Read more...] about Area Youth Invited to Attend Grizzly Esports “Ursa Minor” summer camp June 16 – 18.

Filed Under: Campus Happenings Blog, Homepage Articles, News Releases Tagged With: Grizzly eSports, Nickales Lawson, Spencer Spreutels, Summer Camps, Ursa Minor

“Meet our Graduates” to be the topic of the Friends of the Garnett Library luncheon on Friday, April 10.

2026 April 2 by University Communications

The April meeting of the Friends of the Garnett Library will be held on Friday, April 10, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Grizzly Bite cafeteria, inside the Grizzly Lofts at 665 Missouri Avenue. Dr. Angela Totty, Vice Chancellor of Student Services, will be in charge of the program. A few of our graduating students will speak about their campus experience at MSU-West Plains, … [Read more...] about “Meet our Graduates” to be the topic of the Friends of the Garnett Library luncheon on Friday, April 10.

Filed Under: Campus Happenings Blog, News Releases Tagged With: Dr. Angela Totty, Friends of the Garnett Library, Grizzly Bite, Grizzly Lofts

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