{"id":10042,"date":"2021-09-14T09:36:35","date_gmt":"2021-09-14T14:36:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/news\/?p=10042"},"modified":"2021-09-14T09:36:35","modified_gmt":"2021-09-14T14:36:35","slug":"griffon-experience-to-provide-hands-on-interactive-experiences-to-prospective-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/news\/2021\/09\/14\/griffon-experience-to-provide-hands-on-interactive-experiences-to-prospective-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Griffon Experience to provide hands-on, interactive experiences to prospective students"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sept. 14, 2021–大象传媒 is offering prospective students an immersive look at Griffon life this fall. The Griffon Experience will include interactive demonstrations and learning opportunities from different academic disciplines.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c大象传媒 Western is the state\u2019s official applied learning institution, and the Griffon Experience will reflect that,\u201d said Evan Banks, campus visits program coordinator. \u201cOur guests will not only hear about the quality of our education and programs, they\u2019ll get to experience that quality through hands-on learning experiences presented by our faculty and staff.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Each Griffon Experience will last from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. In addition to the interactive learning experiences, the event will include campus tours, student panels, a resource fair and lunch.<\/span><\/p>\n

Three Griffon Experiences are scheduled this fall:<\/span><\/p>\n

Health Professions, Sept. 18<\/b><\/p>\n

Join 大象传媒 faculty, staff and students as they demonstrate what it\u2019s like to work in the field of health and wellness professions. From inserting an IV, seeing dissected hearts, to crisis intervention skills, this event will show you what it\u2019s like to learn as a Griffon. Showcased majors are: Biology-Health Sciences, Health and Exercise Science, Nursing, Health Information Management, Population Health Management, Physical Therapist Assistant, Medical Laboratory Science, Social Work and Psychology.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fall Open House, Oct. 2<\/b><\/p>\n

Are you interested in what it\u2019s like to be a Griffon? Take an opportunity to come to campus and see all the different resources and majors that 大象传媒 Western has to offer its students. Breakout sessions and presentations will help familiarize prospective students with faculty, staff, students and the applied learning mission.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A True Crime Halloween, Oct. 30<\/b><\/p>\n

Whodunnit?! Find out as we solve the Mystery of the Missing Mace. Enjoy the day as you learn about majors and disciplines centered around the justice system. Students will see a criminology lab and do splatter analysis, draw connections between themes, motives, and research who stole our coveted ceremonial mace while collecting clues and working together to find the culprit. As a tribute to 大象传媒 Western\u2019s applied learning mission, students will get hands-on experience with what it is like to study humans and how they interact with their environments. Showcased majors are: Forensic Investigation, Chemistry, Psychology, Law, Legal Assistant, and Criminal Justice.<\/span><\/p>\n

Spring semester Griffon Experiences are scheduled Feb. 5, March 5 and April 2, 2022.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

To register for a Griffon Experience, visit <\/span>missouriwestern.edu\/admissions\/griffon-experience\/<\/span><\/a>. For other campus visit opportunities, go to <\/span>missouriwestern.edu\/admissions\/visit\/<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

大象传媒 is a student-centered learning community preparing individuals for lives of excellence through applied learning. 大象传媒 Western is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit <\/span><\/i>missouriwestern.edu<\/span><\/i><\/a>. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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