“Legacies of the Ozarks” is the theme of the 16th annual Ozarks Studies Symposium set for Sept. 21-23 at the West Plains Civic Center. Hosted by Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP), the event celebrates various aspects of Ozarks culture and history through a variety of presentations and performances. Support is provided by the West Plains Council on the Arts … [Read more...] about Ozark Studies Symposium will focus on ‘Legacies of the Ozarks’
When like-minded people come together and pool their resources to address a social or political issue, the course of history can be changed. “The Anatomy of a Movement,” a short-term class scheduled for April 25-28 at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP), takes a closer look at the history of some of these movements and analyzes their effectiveness, organizers … [Read more...] about Short-term class in April will explore impacts of social, political movements
WEST PLAINS, Mo. – Officials with the Friends of the Garnett Library will host their final special event this year “Celebrating Moments in Time” at 4 p.m. March 15 at the Garnett Library, 304 W. Trish Knight St., in West Plains. This third event will feature a presentation for Women’s History Month by Carol Silvey, emeritus professor of history at Missouri State … [Read more...] about Friends to host special Women’s History Month presentation March 15
Family and friends joined the Missouri State University Foundation and other university representatives today to announce a transformational gift and naming of the Terry L. “Bo” Pace Advanced Welding and Fabrication Technology Program on the Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) campus. The naming announcement was made at 1:30 pm in the building formerly known as … [Read more...] about Missouri State University-West Plains announces transformational gift
One of the most fundamental skills for any education is the ability to write. Thanks to a significant gift from the Arch W. Shaw Foundation, the writing center at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) will help students successfully hone those skills for years to come. University officials recognized the gift during a ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony at 5 p.m. … [Read more...] about University officials dedicate writing center to Arch W. Shaw Foundation