Northwest Alumni Center project funding on hold May 5, 2008
During a recent county meeting, commissioners agreed to half of the plans from the foundation that include improvements to Bearcat Stadium, construction of a new studio theater and renovating the Valk classroom building all at Northwest Missouri State University. However, they also agreed that too many questions have been left unanswered concerning a proposal pertaining to the purchase and construction of a new alumni enter that would be owned and operated by the foundation located at the... (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)
Jack-of-all-trades May 5, 2008
Walter Redden, a 17-year-old freshman at Northwest Missouri State University from Ravenwood, was recently named the State FFA President ... Redden was recently named the State FFA President, a duty he will carry on as a freshman at Northwest Missouri State University where he will major in agriculture education and minor in horticulture this fall. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)
PSU takes second at MIAA track May 5, 2008
Sports After the first day of the MIAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships at Northwest Missouri State University, the PSU men's squad was sitting in second with several teams breathing down their neck. 050508 SPORTS 2 THE MORNING SUN After the first day of the MIAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships at Northwest Missouri State University, the PSU men's squad was sitting in second with several teams breathing down their neck ... After the first day of the MIAA Outdoor Track and Field... (SunOnline)
PSU men second after first day May 4, 2008
Sports The first day of field events at the MIAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships at Northwest Missouri State University proved to be a solid day for the Pittsburg State Gorillas. 050408 SPORTS 2 THE MORNING SUN The first day of field events at the MIAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships at Northwest Missouri State University proved to be a solid day for the Pittsburg State Gorillas ... The first day of field events at the MIAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships at Northwest Missouri... (SunOnline)
Delve into the other side of death? May 2, 2008
Bram graduated from Maryville High School in 1981, attended Northwest Missouri State University from 1981 to 1983, after which he graduated from the Dallas Institute of Funeral Service in 1984. He has been a licensed funeral director since 1984, and a licensed embalmer since 1985. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)
Board of Regents to meet Friday May 2, 2008
Increasing student fees, plans for adding new staff and other matters will be put before the Board of Regents of Northwest Missouri State University as they finish out the 2007-08 school year. During a meeting at 1 p.m. Friday, May 2, in the board room of the J.W. Jones Student Union, Board of Regents members will host their end of the school year meeting. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)
No shake-up in Maryville May 2, 2008
Dr. John Pope, a geologist with Northwest Missouri State University, confirmed that it s unlikely Maryville would experience a large enough earthquake or even one that would result in extensive damage to area buildings. "It s possible there might be some slight damage, but the earthquake would have to be something really significant to have, say a building collapse," Pope said. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)
University, area says goodbye May 2, 2008
Thirty-seven undergraduates, along with 10 graduate and special degree students from Nodaway County are expected to receive diplomas Saturday during Northwest Missouri State University s graduation ceremony. A 10 a.m. ceremony will be held Saturday, May 3, for students from the Melvin D. and Valorie G. Booth College of Business and Professional Studies and candidates for advanced degrees from the Graduate School in the Bearcat Arena on campus. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)
Ribbon cutting, tour Thursday at Midland GIS Solutions May 2, 2008
They are also working with Northwest Missouri State University on a GIS project ... Sorensen said he believes the company has been successful in the area because there are 18 full time employees who have four-year degrees in the related fields of geography or GIS from Northwest Missouri State University. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)
NW professors bring hope, water to children of Haiti May 2, 2008
There the orphaned would capture his heart and spark in him an idea of how to use his knowledge as an associate chemistry professor at Northwest Missouri State University to better serve the mission of "House of Hope Haiti.". Bellamy quickly realized the mission needed to look beyond basic efforts of providing relief from hunger, homelessness and ignorance. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)
Three in county treasurer race May 2, 2008
He graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with an Agri-business degree ... He is employed at Northwest Missouri State University as a warehouse supervisor under the purchasing umbrella. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)
Cameron R-I honored May 2, 2008
This event is sponsored by the Department of Elementary and Secondary education and the Regional Professional Development Center at Northwest Missouri State University. The banquet and awards ceremony was held on Monday evening, April 21, at the Student union. (Cameron Observer, MO)
Northwest names KXCV manager Apr 22, 2008
Rodney D. Harris, Albany, has been named general manager of KXCV/KRNW, the 100,000-watt National Public Radio voice of Northwest Missouri State University. Harris, who studied broadcasting at Northwest before graduating in 1978, is a veteran commercial radio professional who has long been associated with KAAN AM-FM in Bethany and KMRN-AM and KKWK FM, in Cameron. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)
Saving fuel costs and the environment Apr 22, 2008
MEGAN CRAWFORD/Daily Forum James Lajcak, a driver for Environmental Services at Northwest Missouri State University, loads pellets formed from paper products into a university truck ... With today being Earth Day, Northwest Missouri State University President Dean Hubbard said this concept is something the university was doing years ago with the burning of wood chips beginning in 1982 in order to generate most of the power needed to heat and cool campus facilities. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)
Praising heaven and earth on Earth Day Apr 22, 2008
The high school group spent time touring the Community Garden and green houses at Northwest Missouri State University on Sunday. Rego Jones led the tours and taught the students about a variety of vegetables and ornamental plants. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)
Restoring an arboretum Apr 21, 2008
MEGAN CRAWFORD/Daily Forum Northwest Missouri State University Environmental Services employees Travis Stokes (left) and Adam Stone pack soil and water around the newly planted White Fir ... After last week's snow and this week's rain, it was questionable if Northwest Missouri State University would be able to plant trees Friday at their already rescheduled Project-Plant-A-Tree event. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)
Laptop theft may have compromised student info. Apr 18, 2008
The theft of a laptop computer in New York could potentially put personal information about Northwest Missouri State University students and alumni in the wrong hands. SunGard Higher Education has notified Northwest of the theft of a laptop computer owned by one of SunGard s employees that may have put the personal information of students and former students at risk. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)
Money raised for worker’s compensation Apr 14, 2008
The Northwest Missouri State University organization, Northwest Advocates for Animal Awareness, sponsored the event this year. Members of the Humane Society, as well as volunteers for the shelter, the Northwest Equestrian team, local artists and community members put work into making the event a success, Kristina Martinez, NWAAA sponsor and Humane Society board member, said. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)
Blunt honors college ‘Teachers of the Year' Apr 14, 2008
Terry M. Coalter Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville. Marcia Nahikian-Nelms Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Calling all artists Apr 11, 2008
Maryville Daily Forum - News. Friday, April 11, 2008. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)
Taking steps to cure MS Apr 10, 2008
SUBMITTED PHOTO Area participants from last year's Walk MS event gather behind the Student Union on the Northwest Missouri State University campus ... Registration for the walk is at 9 a.m., Saturday, April 12, at the J.W. Jones Student Union on the Northwest Missouri State University campus ... "Northwest Missouri State University has done a beautiful job of working with us," Dunlap said. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)
In your face for shelter pets Apr 9, 2008
Northwest Missouri State University football players will put their minds where their mouths are with the use of a former classroom project to raise funds for the New Nodaway Humane Society ... Northwest Missouri State University football player Sean Paddock said he likes the name "Pies for Pups," and from there, his idea for a pie eating contest emerged. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)
American Dream Grant helps build a future Apr 3, 2008
-Photo Courtesy Northwest Missouri State University Northwest's needs-based American Dream Grant is making college affordable for Alex Wray, right, and his mother Sherry Wray ... Northwest Missouri State University and the Northwest Foundation are working hard to ease the burden on students from lower-income families while they strive to make their American dreams come true. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)
PSU finalizes 2008 football schedule Mar 29, 2008
Other noteable contests on the 2008 schedule include a Sept. 6 road game against Chadron State College at 1 p.m. and The Fall Classic at Arrowhead VII match-up against Northwest Missouri State University at Kansas City, Mo. at 5 p.m. on Oct. 4. (SunOnline)
Northwest graduate establishes scholarship Mar 24, 2008
Beverly Holt Shelton, a 1946 Northwest Missouri State University alumna, recently made a 31,000 donation to the Northwest Foundation to benefit current and future generations of Bearcats with a passion for music and education ... The Northwest Foundation Inc. was created to promote the welfare, goals and programs of Northwest Missouri State University. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)
Two area Scouts receive awards Gold and Silver Awards to be given Saturday Mar 24, 2008
is a sophomore at Northwest Missouri State University. She has participated in Girl Scouts for 13 years and is a member of Troop No. 8183, Service Unit 813. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)
PSU to host Wendy's PSU open today Mar 22, 2008
MIAA rival Northwest Missouri State University compete in the small meet, along with Drury University, Evangel University, Allen County Community College and Fort Scott Community College. A handful of athletes from Missouri Southern State University also are entered in the competition. (SunOnline)
Northwest Foundation Board approves alumni project Mar 21, 2008
While things are moving forward for the new Northwest Missouri State University Alumni Center project, residents who live near the proposed building site are still unsettled about certain terms. Members of the Northwest Foundation Board along with members of the National Alumni Associate Board of Directors discussed the Northwest alumni project and reviewed architectural drawings for the new center last week. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)
Local students job shadow Mar 20, 2008
This year's concluding speaker was Dr. Leslie Galbreath, director of the Talent Development Center at Northwest Missouri State University. Members of the job shadowing committee include Karma Metzgar, Nina Schneider, Monica Mauzey, Mary Noel and Sandy Maxwell. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)
St. Gregory’s to raise money for Ministry Center Mar 15, 2008
Fifth through eighth grade students are invited to a St. Patrick's Day Dance from 7 to 10 p.m., Friday, in the Board Room on the third floor of the Student Union on the campus at Northwest Missouri State University. The dance will be well chaperoned. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)
Fraternity offers free Easter egg hunt to community Mar 15, 2008
A Northwest Missouri State University fraternity will be having a children's Easter egg hunt for the city of Maryville this weekend. The Phi Delta Theta fraternity from Northwest decided on an Easter Egg Extravaganza as a philanthropic project for this year, and hope to make it a permanent event, said Phi Delta member Wesley Miller. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)
Services to be Saturday for Dr. Robert P. Foster Mar 15, 2008
Dr. Robert P. Foster, seventh president of Northwest Missouri State University, died March 10 at his home in Kansas City ... New facilities, expanded academic programs and a student population that grew from 500 when Foster first came to Northwest to more than 6,000 during Foster s tenure at the university, led to an institutional name change in 1972 from Northwest Missouri State College to Northwest Missouri State University. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)
Opal Eckert walk Mar 15, 2008
Those years included teaching in rural schools while she finished her degree, then teaching English and journalism at Pickering High School, Maryville High School and Northwest Missouri State University ... Following retirement from Northwest Missouri State University, Eckert continued her journalistic efforts and started writing a weekly column for the Maryville Daily Forum titled "Grassroots Reflections.". (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)
NW speakers at Rotary Peace Workshop Mar 15, 2008
The gathering, which will include presentations by Northwest Missouri State University faculty, is being co-sponsored by the Liberty and Maryville Rotary clubs, which, along with Northwest, are providing financial and programmatic support ... Located in an office building adjoining the Liberty High School campus, the Northwest Kansas City Center is an academic facility offering degree programs and courses through Northwest Missouri State University. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)
Hill-Wolfe Wedding Vows Read Mar 8, 2008
He is now pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in management information systems from Northwest Missouri State University. He also is a squad leader with the U.S. Army. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Horace Mann partners with school in Saipan Mar 7, 2008
Over the last two weeks Yong Naka Park, his wife Anne Kim and their two children Kevin and Michael, have been visiting Maryville and learning more about the curriculum and classroom teaching style of the Horace Mann Elementary School on the Northwest Missouri State University campus. Park, who runs the Ladera International School of Saipan on the island of Saipan of the United States Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, chose Northwest as a school to partner with because of its teaching... (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)
Remembering Jay G. Baker: businessman, leader, family guy Mar 7, 2008
Baker was a 60-year member of the Nodaway Masonic Lodge 470 A.F. and A.M., he helped found the Maryville Optimist Club, he was a member of the Veterans of Foreign War and a lifetime member of the Northwest Missouri State University Alumni Association. "Jay was a very admired man and a very avid Bearcat and Northwest fan," Steve Sutton, director of alumni relations, said. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)
NWMFCA meets in Cameron Mar 1, 2008
Mel Tjeerdsma, the head football coach at Northwest Missouri State University spoke with the Northwest Missouri Football Coaches Association in Cameron on Wednesday ... Mel Tjeerdsma, the head football coach at Northwest Missouri State University spoke with the Northwest Missouri Football Coaches Association in Cameron on Wednesday. (Cameron Observer, MO)
Fighting back: what to know Feb 29, 2008
Kristina Martinez, Northwest Missouri State University Campus Safety officer, said the Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) System goes beyond that basic concept and educates participants about avoidance and escape. The rape aggression defense class is a 20-year-old self-defense system to teach women about defending themselves from physical attacks. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)
Thomsen seeks public administrator position Feb 28, 2008
Thomsen is a graduate of North Nodaway High School and earned a B.S. degree in office administration from Northwest Missouri State University. Currently, Thomsen has half ownership in a home-based jewelry and fashion accessory business known as The Fashion Chicks, which has been in business for nearly six years. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)
Teachers of year named Feb 27, 2008
Stickels married a teacher in 1978, and finished her bachelor's degree at Northwest Missouri State University shortly afterward. She has three grown children, one of whom has taught middle school for five years. (Suffolk News Herald, VA)
Experience being a kid again Feb 26, 2008
The Friendship Foundation Social is another event that will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 28 at the J.W. Jones Student Union Boardroom at Northwest Missouri State University. BBBS are looking for financial supporters to help ensure the future of the organization in Nodaway County. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)
Northwest hosts annual Feast of Languages event Feb 25, 2008
The Department of Communications, Theatre, and Languages at Northwest Missouri State University is hosting its annual Feast of Languages event on Saturday, March 1 at 6 p.m. in the J.W. Jones Student Union Ballroom, located on the campus. This year s theme is Greetings from Around the World and will honor the Spanish, French and American Sign Language (ASL) cultures. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)
Sign Language Club educates local youth during annual workshop Feb 25, 2008
-Photo by MEGAN CRAWFORD/Daily Forum Marcy Roush, communications instructor at Northwest Missouri State University, with the help of several of her students, taught 35 children basic American Sign Language during a January workshop ... Marcy Roush, a communications instructor at Northwest Missouri State University, learned ASL when she was a teenager. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)
Ethan Sickels, principal at Parkview, is leaving the district after this year. (Photo by Bill Arthur) Feb 21, 2008
Ethan went back to school in 2001 to obtain his master's degree in Education Leadership, at Northwest Missouri State University, and he was awarded a Graduate Assistantship at Horace Mann Elementary on the university campus. After earning his master's degree Sickels took a position at Plattsburg for the 2002-03 school year, teaching elementary and high school math, he also was the coach of the Girl's Varsity Basketball and Track. (Cameron Observer, MO)
There' s no place like homeschooling Feb 19, 2008
In March, the group plans to enjoy the art displays at Northwest Missouri State University, after which they will do art activities together. April's activity will be a science night with a variety of science-related activities for the children. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)
In Monday's NT AHS Alumni to be part of "Pops!" Concert Tuesday Feb 18, 2008
Shouse is a trumpeter as well as a senior Music Education Major at Northwest Missouri State University. He is a member of the Bearcat Marching Band (BMB), and participates in the Wind Symphony, Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, along with multiple small ensembles. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Haake signs with NWMSU Bearcat football Feb 16, 2008
Last week, the son of Darin and Tammy Haake, Harlan, signed a national letter of intent to play football at Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville. Recruited as a placekicker, Haake will redshirt in football this fall and likely join the Bearcat basketball team as a walk-on. (Harlan Tribune, IA)
Northwest Regents approve maintenance building contractor Feb 15, 2008
The Northwest Missouri State University Board of Regents voted unanimously Wednesday, Feb. 13, to award a construction contract for a new facility services maintenance building to Lee Grover Construction Co. of St. Joseph. The winning bid of just over 1. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)
V-Day another way Feb 14, 2008
The Northwest Missouri State University student chapter of Amnesty International and the Office of Campus Safety will present three performances of The Vagina Monologues at the Wesley Center, 549 West 4th Street in Maryville. "The Vagina Monologues" began when Ensler interviewed hundreds of women who shared with her stories about rape, incest, domestic battery and genital mutilation. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)
Johnston is new football coach at CHS Feb 14, 2008
Johnston played football in high school and at Northwest Missouri State University, where he majored in Social Studies and received certification in Physical Education. He currently resides in Lexington with his wife Jamie and sons Jack, 7, and Tyler, 5, but said he plans to move his family to the California area. (California Democrat, MO)
Jaguars send large group to next level Feb 10, 2008
All-Area lineman Zach Wilson will join the offensive line crew at NCAA Division II powerhouse Northwest Missouri State University. All-Area linebacker Steven Brooks will switch to the defensive secondary at Division I-AA Drake in Des Moines, Iowa. (The Examiner)
Jessie Dewaele graduated from the Le Cordon Bleu College, magna cum laude Feb 7, 2008
Jessie Dewaele, a 2000 graduate of Missouri Valley High School and 2004 graduate of Northwest Missouri State University, graduated Saturday, Jan. 19, with an Associate of Occuptional Science Degree in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts, Atlanta, Ga. Le Cordon Bleu College awarded Jessie a red cravat to recognize the honor of Magna Cum Laude based on the cumulative grade point average for the entire program. (Missouri Valley Times News, IA)
Foundation officials describe plans for new alumni center Feb 5, 2008
Northwest Missouri State University staff representing the Northwest Foundation met with homeowners Thursday to discuss plans for a new alumni center to be constructed on the corner of College Ave. and North Munn Ave. ... The Northwest Foundation Inc. was created to promote the welfare, goals and programs of Northwest Missouri State University. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)
Overcoming a bad rep Feb 5, 2008
Christina Keller, Northwest Missouri State University senior and member of the Northwest Advocates for Animal Awareness group, has been volunteering her time for the past two Saturdays to take a mixed pit bull, Precious, who is currently staying in a foster home, to the obedience training course. "She has been volunteering her time to help train this foster dog, and I think it is extremely commendable," Mathias said. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)
Copenhaver named president of music association Feb 2, 2008
He has done additional graduate work at Truman State University, University of Missouri-Columbia, University of Missouri-Kansas City, University of Kansas, and Northwest Missouri State University. During his 33-year tenure with the Moberly Public Schools, Paul taught instrumental music in grades 6 through 12, and served as Fine Arts/Practical Arts Department Chairperson, Music Curriculum Chairperson, Instructional Coordinating Council Chairperson, and on the Salary/Welfare Committee. (Moberly Monitor-Index, MO)
Russell Runge accepts position of economic development director Feb 1, 2008
Runge is a 1989 graduate of Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville. He received his bachelor of science degree in political science. (Mexico Ledger, MO)
AEL Center offers GED Jan 31, 2008
The Adult Education and Literacy Center, located in the Thompson-Ringold Building on the Northwest Missouri State University campus offers free classes in literacy, English as a second language improvement and general education development preparation. "We want adults in our community to know this is a free service available to them," AEL/GED Director Linda Stephens said. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)
Carlson Executive Joins Blue Cross Board of Trustees Jan 23, 2008
Porter is a graduate of Northwest Missouri State University and a longtime resident of the Minnesota community. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, with headquarters in the St. Paul suburb of Eagan, was chartered in 1933 as Minnesota's first health plan and continues to carry out its charter mission today: to promote a wider, more economical and timely availability of health services for the people of Minnesota. (PR Newswire)
Regents to consider retail development near campus Jan 22, 2008
Northwest Missouri State University Board of Regents will be asked Friday to consider the feasibility of an urban-style, mixed-use village that could be developed in conjunction with the Northwest Foundation near the campus. The development would provide space for retail stores, restaurants and offices to complement a mix of single-family housing, townhouses and loft-style condominiums. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)
Campus organization working toward educating the public about animal needs Jan 18, 2008
Over the past several months one Northwest Missouri State University organization has been doing their part to educate people about animal advocacy. One of the major areas of concentration within the Northwest Advocates for Animal Awareness (NWAAA) group is their feral (wild) cat program. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)
Area students to celebrate MLK Day at Northwest Jan 17, 2008
Northwest Missouri State University will host a Day of Civic Engagement on Monday, Jan. 21, the observed birthday of civil rights giant Martin Luther King Jr.. The event is being sponsored by the Northwest's Minority Affairs and Office of Volunteerism and Service Learning. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)
Bearcat bands make a big bang in London Jan 17, 2008
-Courtesy Photo Over the holidays, members of the Bearcat Marching Band, Wind Symphony and Jazz Ensemble at Northwest Missouri State University went to London to perform in the New Years Day Parade London 2008 ... Members of Northwest Missouri State University's Bearcat Marching Band, Wind Symphony and Jazz Ensemble spent their New Year's Day marching past the Houses of Parliament and the Piccadilly Circus in London. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)
City Council approves capital improvement tax for April ballot Jan 16, 2008
Northwest Missouri State University will accept the tree debris, which is estimated to be approximately 50,000 cubic yards. The contractor, who the city will eventually go out to bid for, will be picking up the debris from neighborhood curbs and transporting them to the collection site at Donaldson Westside Sports Complex. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)
Saving lives one pint of blood at a time Jan 16, 2008
This is compared to the just over 2,000 units that were produced in the entire northwest Missouri from drives at the Eagles Lodge, Deluxe, Maryville High School, Maryville Treatment Center, Energizer, Northwest Missouri State University, Ravenwood, Mo. and Hopkins, Mo. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)
