Active Minds Helps William Woods De-Stress
Jenny Finch, staff writer
May 13, 2013
In preparation for finals, the Active Minds club at William Woods University recently provided an opportunity for students to mellow out during an event... READ MORE »»
WWU Makes Donation to Animal Shelter
May 13, 2013
Donate $2 and you can vote for your favorite charity and wear jeans to work. That was the ploy used by the junior class at William Woods University to... READ MORE »»
Caption: Alicia Delaney, Amy Gibson and Mary Raines Scriber present a donation to Tina Barnes, animal control supervisor, at Garrett Animal Shelter.
Watson Receives High Honors at WWU
Danielle Propst, managing editor
May 13, 2013
Lucas Watson of Louisiana, Mo., received the President’s Award from Dr. Jahnae H. Barnett, president of William Woods University, during commencement... READ MORE »»
Caption: Dr. Jahnae H. Barnett, president of William Woods University, presents the President’s Award to Lucas Watson of Louisiana, Mo., during commencement ceremonies May 11.
Arbor Day Honors William Woods Student Leaders
Rebekah Savage, Editor-in-Chief
May 7, 2013
William Woods University celebrated Arbor Day April 30 by planting a tree in honor of a new student leadership organization. A redbud tree was dedicated... READ MORE »»
Caption: Members of the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) and children from Fulton Preschool gather for the annual Arbor Day tree planting.
ODK Members Announced
Dani Moritz, contributing editor
May 3, 2013
Fifteen students at William Woods University are new members of Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society (ODK). ODK was founded in 1914 and was established on... READ MORE »»
Caption: Newly initiated members of Omicron Delta Kappa.
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WWU to host International Saddle Seat Invitational
Rebekah Savage, editor-in-chief
William Woods University students this year have the rare opportunity to work beside the newly formed U.S. Saddle Seat Young Rider team. On April 4-6, saddle seat riders... read story
March 23, 2013 • 0 comments
Experts to Speak about Utilizing Social Media in the Equine Industry
Rebekah Savage, editor-in-chief
Many businesses today are utilizing social media to promote their products and services. The equine industry is no exception. William Woods University’s equestrian program... read story
February 25, 2013 • 0 comments
Saddling Up for Proficiencies
Rebekah Savage, editor-in-chief
Proficiencies: the one word that can instantly reduce an equestrian science major into a quivering heap of exhaustion, a stress level equivalent to the sky and an overworked... read story
February 24, 2013 • 0 comments
4-H and FFA Judging Clinic Returns to WWU
Rebekah Savage, editor-in-chief
William Woods University’s judging team will host the sixth annual 4-H and FFA Judging Clinic and Contest Feb. 16 in the heated UPHA arena on campus. Participants travel... read story
February 12, 2013 • 0 comments
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Owls Soccer Hosts Summer Camp In July
The William Woods University Summer Soccer Camp starts up again this summer and July 15-17 is the first day of camp for boys and girls ages 6-12. There will be plenty of coaches... read story
May 8, 2013 • 0 comments
Owls Women’s Golf Wins 10th Consecutive AMC Championship
The No. 4 ranked William Woods women’s golf team won their 10th consecutive American Midwest Conference Championship, as the Owls shot a 620 (313-307; +44), 93 shots... read story
May 8, 2013 • 0 comments
Owls Earn No. 3 Seed In The NAIA Softball Championship Opening Round
The (RV) William Woods softball team will be traveling down to Jackson, Miss., for the NAIA Softball National Championship Opening Round, as the team earns a No. 3 seed. The... read story
May 8, 2013 • 0 comments
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‘Cherry Sisters’ leads to loads of laughs
Madison Mincone, staff writer
Loads of laughs, two guys named Pops, pink undies, and a ton of flying food are what await you at “The Cherry Sisters Revisited.” The first thing I noticed about this... read story
April 26, 2013 • 0 comments
‘21 and Over’- Prepare to Laugh
Madison Mincone, staff writer
Get ready to laugh so hard that tears will come down your face. “21 and Over” is a fantastic movie. Filled with bad decisions, awkward moments, angry sorority girls,... read story
March 23, 2013 • 0 comments
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WWU Riders Win Ribbons at Class A Arabian Horse Show
Rebekah Savage, Editor-in-Chief
William Woods University equestrian students competed at the Missouri-Kansas Border Bonanza in Kansas City, Mo., April 27-29. Each year, the Eastern Kansas Arabian Horse Association partners with the Greater Kansas City Arabian Horse Association to present the Border Bonanza, a class A show. “It’s always exciting for me to take William Woods horses and riders to a horse show. I love showing off... read story
May 13, 2013
William Woods Hunter/Jumpers Compete in Tulsa Horse Show
Jenny Finch, staff writer
The Hunter Jumper Show Team from William Woods University recently competed in the week-long GO Tulsa Spring AA Show in Tulsa, Okla. Each of the 22 horse and rider pairs won ribbons in their respective classes, and two students earned Division Reserve Championships. Caydie Bennett, riding Gipeau Des Etisses, earned the Reserve Championship in the Low Child/Adult Jumpers and Elyse Nickless, riding Cleo,... read story
May 13, 2013
Commencement Ceremonies to Feature Two Alumni Speakers
Two William Woods University alumni have been invited to address graduates and their families May 11 during two separate ceremonies. The undergraduate commencement speaker, Kathleen Kunkler, is vice president and financial adviser for Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in Kansas City, Mo. A 1982 William Woods graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English communications, she is also a newly appointed... read story
May 7, 2013
Archuleta Receives Major Awards
Danielle Propst, managing editor
Ilana Archuleta of Fulton, Mo., received several major awards, including the Cockrell Award, at William Woods University April 24. The Cockrell Award is presented to the graduating senior who has participated in a variety of campus activities, serving as an officer or chair and who has held membership in honorary groups. The student must exemplify outstanding campus citizenship, contribute to society,... read story
May 3, 2013
Fourth-Graders Take ‘Road Trip’ to Learn Math Concepts
Abby Baker, staff writer
Fourth-graders from Fulton elementary schools were invited on a road trip through Missouri in April. Their tour guides were students majoring in education at William Woods University. The road trip was actually a math fair conducted by pre-service students enrolled in the course “Teaching Elementary Mathematics.” They put together stations designed to help the youngsters review math concepts... read story
May 3, 2013
Wortmann Receives High Honors
Danielle Propst, managing editor
Katherine Wortmann of Mexico, Mo., was recognized for her campus involvement during the Co-Curricular Honors Banquet at William Woods University April 24. Wortmann, who will graduate May 11 with a major in American Sign Language interpreting, received the Amy Shelton McNutt Award. The McNutt Award is given to the graduate whose consistency of purpose and selfless devotion to service were contributed... read story
May 3, 2013
Gannon receives Academic Service-Learning Award
Danielle Propst, managing editor
Katie Gannon of St. Louis, Mo., received the Academic Service-Learning Award at William Woods University during the academic convocation April 24. She was honored specifically for work she did with Callaway Senior Center to create a functional website. The Academic Service-Learning Award is presented to the student who has best exemplified an exceptional commitment to service-learning within a course... read story
May 3, 2013
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