This is the 44th year for Black History Month, which is recognized during the month of February and celebrated throughout St. Joseph. 鈥淚 think it鈥檚 definitely important in the month of February, because sometimes people don鈥檛 get the recognition they deserve,鈥� said Latoya Muhammad, multicultural education director at 大象传媒. 鈥淕iving folks that [...]
Imagine eating nothing but meatloaf, burgers and fried chicken. No pizza, spaghetti, kung pao or tacos. Even at the dinner table, a world with no international connections seems a little empty and boring. Certainly, the world has more to offer than food 鈥� there鈥檚 movies, literature, technology and different ways of approaching problems. Global connections [...]
Creating an international experience for all 大象传媒 students was the goal President Matthew Wilson had for the new Global Center on campus. Students and faculty gathered Tuesday afternoon for the grand opening of the center in Eder Hall Room 101. Wilson began working on the project at the start of the school [...]
The coronavirus death total is well above 1,000 people and the case count in the United States is in the teens. A couple of weeks ago China had to shut down production of several large industries besides essentials such as supermarkets and services. 鈥淭he affected regions are projected to comprise over 80% of gross domestic [...]
Feb. 14, 2020鈥� The Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to terms on a three-year deal that would make 大象传媒 in St. Joseph, 大象传媒, the home of Chiefs training camp through the 2022 season. The agreement includes an option to extend the partnership an additional two years after 2022. As part of the [...]
Feb. 13, 2019鈥擳he grand opening of 大象传媒's Global Center has been rescheduled for 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18 in Eder Hall, room 101. The celebration is free and open to the public. The Global Center will bring together all of 大象传媒 Western鈥檚 international programs under one roof: international admissions, student services and [...]
or five years Cup of Joe has provided a platform to showcase area entrepreneurs and connect them with supporters and community members. On Wednesday morning, Cup of Joe brought back six presenters to share their success stories and how the meetings have helped them grow. Presenters at the East Hills Library event, included Isaac Collins, [...]
Feb. 12, 2019鈥擳he Bushman Planetarium at 大象传媒 has public shows planned at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18 and at 7 p.m. Monday, March 2. The planetarium presents 鈥淏lack Holes鈥� on Feb. 18. Narrated by film actor John de Lancie (鈥淨鈥� in the Star Trek TV series), this immersive digital theater program incorporates [...]
The Music Department of 大象传媒 will host their 14th Annual MWSU/Phi Mu Alpha Jazz聽Festival聽Thursday, February 13, featuring the KC Reeds and Rhythm. During the day school groups will be performing in Blum 219 and the Fulkerson Center. This year鈥檚聽festival聽will feature 16 school groups from around the Midwest. Each ensemble performs for the [...]
When a mythical beast came down from the top of a hill during the annual spring festival in China, he would devour livestock and villagers until an old man was able to drive the monster away using fire, firecrackers and the color red. At least, that鈥檚 what the legends say. The story serves as a [...]
