When it comes to the Ozarks, perceptions don’t always reflect the truth. Presenters at this year’s Ozarks Studies Symposium shed some light on these differences during the free, three-day event Sept. 19-21 at the West Plains Civic Center. The event opened with a reception Sept. 19 at the civic center for area art teachers whose work was highlighted in an exhibit hosted by … [Read more...] about Ozarks Studies Symposium sheds light on faulty perceptions of the region
Students and faculty in the nursing department at Missouri State University-West Plains celebrated the third annual Global Healthcare Simulation Week Sept. 16-20. The event is sponsored by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH). It is designed to increase public awareness of the importance of simulation in healthcare training and outcomes, according to Carla … [Read more...] about Nursing students, faculty celebrate Global Healthcare Simulation Week
Students at Missouri State University-West Plains can learn more about Costa Rica during a short-term, study away opportunity scheduled for summer 2020. Ana I. Estrella, assistant professor of biology and biomedical sciences, will lead a group of students on a trip to the Central American country to study leatherback sea turtles and tropical ecology in a three-credit-hour … [Read more...] about Study away trip to Costa Rica scheduled for summer 2020
New officers have been announced for the Friends of the Garnett Library during the 2019-2020 academic year. They are: Carolyn Gerber, president Dr. Surinder Datta, vice president Janet McClure, secretary Dr. Dennis Lancaster, program chair Sally Watkins, membership chair Gale and Linda Wooten, publicity co-chairs Kay Garrett, project chair Miriam … [Read more...] about New officers for the Friends of the Garnett Library announced
A $300,000 commitment from Ozarks Medical Center (OMC) will help Missouri State University-West Plains expand its Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) degree program beginning next spring. The commitment will be paid in $100,000 installments each year for the next three years, according to a memorandum of understanding (MOU) approved by officials from OMC and Missouri State … [Read more...] about $300,000 commitment from OMC will help expand nursing program