WEST PLAINS, Mo. – Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains want to capture history in the making, and they are asking area residents to help. They are collecting items for a time capsule that will be part of the 50th anniversary celebration Sept. 16 at the Smith-London Centennial Bell Tower on Franklin Street just west of the Lybyer Technology Center. Area … [Read more...] about Items sought for time capsule at 50th anniversary celebration
WEST PLAINS, Mo. – Sept. 16 will mark the day 50 years ago that Missouri State University-West Plains first opened its doors to students, and university officials invite all to help them honor the milestone with a celebration beginning at noon at the Smith-London Centennial Bell Tower on Franklin Street just west of the Lybyer Technology Center. The celebration will include a … [Read more...] about Missouri State-West Plains invites all to anniversary celebration Sept. 16
WEST PLAINS, Mo. – Missouri State University-West Plains will continue its year-long 50th anniversary celebration by hosting a 1963-themed gala beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, in the Magnolia Room of the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St. Organizers promise guests a fun evening filled with good food and entertainment, including interactive, period-based … [Read more...] about 50th anniversary celebration continues Sept. 12 with 1963-themed gala
WEST PLAINS, Mo. – It’s been nearly 50 years since Thayer residents Virginia (Jenny) Underwood and Winnie Marie (Dills) Russell joined over 100 other area residents to take the first classes offered by Missouri State University-West Plains in fall 1963, but their memories of that experience remain as fresh as if they had happened yesterday. “We graduated from Thayer High … [Read more...] about Students from 1963 recall early days of Missouri State-West Plains