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Land of Egypt Tour

aotto — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 17:23:02 +0000

Please join the Alumni Association and Dr. Jimmy Albright for an unforgettable tour of Egypt.

On May 20-31, 2020, we will spend 12 days touring “Ancient Egypt and the Nile River” from Cairo to Aswan.

The cost of the trip is $4,299 per person. Included in the cost is: air ticket, touring, 4-star hotels, breakfast and dinner daily and five lunches. Not included: tips, carrier surcharges, Egypt entrance Visa, three lunches, drinks, optional travel insurance and items of a personal nature.

Download Informational Flyer (pdf)

Please contact the Alumni Relations office at (816) 271-5670 to sign up or with questions.

Proposed Itinerary

Day 1: Flight to Cairo – May 20, 2020
Depart USA to Cairo. Enjoy a hot dinner aboard the airplane.

Day 2: Arrival in Egypt
Welcome to Egypt! Our representative will meet and greet you at the airport after you clear customs and then will escort you to your hotel in Giza. The rest of the day is free. Dinner and overnight in Cairo.

Day 3: The Pyramids and the Sphinx
After breakfast, you will meet your tour director, also a professional Egyptologist and an expert in the history and anthropology of Egypt. Today, your tour takes you to fascinate sites of ancient Egypt. The pyramids of Giza are the only “Wonder of the Ancient World” to have survived the modern era. Your guided sightseeing tour introduces you to the three pyramids here, including the stunning Great Pyramid of Cheops. Then visit the enigmatic Sphinx. Continue to Saqqara and Memphis, which was the ancient capital of Egypt. Dinner and overnight in Cairo.

Day 4: Tour of Alexandria
After breakfast we will tour Alexandria (weather permitting), where you’ll see the new Library of Alexandria, the Catacombs, Montana and the Amphi Theatre. Dinner and overnight in Cairo.

Day 5: Cairo
After breakfast, you will visit Old Cairo, Moallakah Church, and Saint Sergius. In the afternoon, enjoy some shopping time in the Bazaar.

Day 6: Luxor and Cruise on River Nile
Fly to Luxor to begin the cruise portion of your Egyptian tour. Spend the day touring the Nile’s West Bank. Your tour director/Egyptologist leads you to the Valley of the Kings, a series of tombs hidden in the Theban Hills. This “Place of Truth,” as the ancient Egyptians called it, is the location of the tombs of Pharaohs Turankhamun and Ramses. You’ll enter the tombs for a tour. Then visit and tour the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, devoted to one of the few female pharaohs. Also view the 64-foot-high Colossi of Memnon and tour the Valley of Nobles, whose temples depict amazing scenes of daily Egyptian life. Tonight, attend a sound and light show. Overnight aboard cruise ship.

Day 7: West Bank
This morning, explore the painstakingly excavated Temples of Karnak and Luxor, once connected by an avenue of sphinxes. Your tour director/Egyptologist takes you inside the temples for guided tours. Later, sail towards Edfu. Overnight aboard cruise ship.

Day 8: Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan
This morning, visit the Temple of Horus. Built nearly 2,000 years ago, this amazingly well-preserved temple is a perfect example of the architecture of its era. Next, sail to Kom Ombo. Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, built during the Greco-Roman period. The temple is noted for its twin deities, Sobek and Horus. Arrive later today in Aswan. Overnight aboard cruise ship.

Day 9: Aswan Dam
Enjoy a visit to the Aswan Dam, on e of the greatest engineering projects of the 20th century. Also view the Temple of Isis at Philae and the “unfinished Obelisk,” once destined to be the largest structure of stone in the world. In the afternoon, you’ll take a felucca (boat) ride past Elephantine Island, on which lies the frontier fortress of Egypt. The island takes its name from the dark granite rocks at its southern end, which resemble a herd of elephants bathing on the river. Also view the mausoleum of Agha Khan, which is situated on a hill with panoramic views. Overnight aboard cruise ship.

Day 10: Aswan
Your cruise ends with disembarkation this morning in Aswan. Fly from Aswan to Abu-Simbel. Visit the temples of Abu-Simbel. Return from Abu-Simbel to Cairo either directly or via Aswan (connecting flights) depending on availability. Tonight, attend an Egyptian Folklore Evening, dinner an overnight in Cairo.

Day 11: Sightseeing of Cairo
Your tour director/Egyptologist will lead a sightseeing tour of Cairo. The city’s mosques, of which there are more than 500, display some of the finest examples of Islamic architecture in the world. Visit the citadel and Mohammed Ali Mosque, also known as the Alabaster Mosque. Built in the 12th center by mighty Salah el-Din. The Citadel was originally used as a fortress and was the residence of the Sultans until 1850. Also visit the Egyptian Antiquities Museum, which houses the famous masks of Tutankhamen. Later, roam through the winding streets and alleyways of the Khan-el Khalili Bazaar. Dinner and overnight in Cairo.

Day 12: Return Home – May 31, 2020
Transfer to Cairo airport for your flight back to USA. Arrive home.

Learn More Facts about Egypt, provided by Dr. Jimmy Albright (pdf)

Alumni Directory- 2020

aotto — Mon, 13 May 2019 17:00:15 +0000

In 2020, the Missouri Western Alumni Association is celebrating its 50th anniversary! To commemorate this milestone, we partnered with Publishing Concepts (PCI) on a data collection and print directory project.

PCI has verified the accuracy of alumni data currently on file and updated as directed. Thank you to everyone who participated in the directory project. If you purchased a printed or digital directory or Missouri Western Alumni merchandise, you should be receiving your orders soon.

PCI is a trusted partner of Missouri Western and is strictly using our alumni contact information for this project only. They will not retain this information nor will they share it with third-party vendors.

If you have questions or concerns, please call Kim at 816-271-5648 or email weddle@missouriwestern.edu.

Men’s and Women’s Basketball

aotto — Fri, 11 Jan 2019 17:04:26 +0000

The Griffon basketball teams faced MIAA-rival Washburn University at home last week. The men lost in an overtime shootout, 95-94, and the women lost 65-54. The men’s record now stands at 8-8 and 2-3 in the MIAA, and the women’s record is 7-7, 2-3 in the MIAA.

Results of their games on Sunday, Jan. 13 against Emporia State will be in next week’s Griff Gab.

Next up are home games against Northwest Missouri State at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19. It is student athlete honors night. Then the Griffons play two conference games on the road Jan. 24 (Fort Hays State) and Jan. 26 (University of Nebraska Kearney).

Three Griffons named Don Hansen All-region

aotto — Fri, 11 Jan 2019 17:03:47 +0000

Three members of the Griffon football team were named to the Don Hansen All-Super Region Three Team. was named first-team return specialist and third-team defensive back. was named second-team kicker and was named to the third-team offensive line.

Dandridge was also a first-team All-MIAA selection as a returner and a second-team selection at defensive back. The senior averaged 13 yards per punt return with one touchdown and a long return of 58 yards. At cornerback, Dandridge led the MIAA with 15 passes defended and was tied for second in the conference with four interceptions.

Basch was also a second-team All-MIAA selection at kicker. In his senior season, Basch went 13-for-17 on field goal attempts, including an MWSU record tying 58-yard field goal in the Agent Barry Live United Bowl.

Eatinger picked up his second postseason honor of 2018 after being named first-team All-MIAA. The junior center started all 11 games on an offensive line that helped pave the way for the Griffons’ 229-yard per game rushing average and an MIAA-best 5.6 yards per carry average. Eatinger also anchored the group that allowed an MIAA-low six sacks all season.

The Don Hansen team carries out the legacy of long-time small college football advocate Don Hansen, who passed away at age 75 in 2010. Hansen started and published Don Hansen’s National Weekly Football Gazette for three decades, selecting NCAA Division II All-America teams for the first time in 1988. Hansen’s Gazette began selecting Division II All-Region squads in 2003.

The first-team and second-team All-Region selections advance to a national ballot from which the 2018 Don Hansen NCAA Division II All-America team will be selected.

Potter Art Gallery Exhibition

aotto — Fri, 11 Jan 2019 17:03:13 +0000

The Potter Art Gallery’s latest exhibit begins today, Jan. 14! The exhibit, “Selections from the Eickhorst Print Collection,” will run until Feb. 15.

Regular gallery hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. This exhibit coincides with a showing at the collection’s permanent location in the University Gallery, located in Spratt 211, with gallery hours 8 a.m-4 p.m.

Tea & Talk – International Center

aotto — Fri, 11 Jan 2019 17:02:37 +0000

Alumni are welcome to join the international students for their monthly Tea & Talk, held from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the International Center, Blum 210. The next one will be on Tuesday, Jan. 29.

Refreshments and conversation starters will be provided!

Women’s Basketball Loss Jan. 3

aotto — Fri, 04 Jan 2019 18:30:31 +0000

Missouri Western women’s basketball fell on the road to Central Oklahoma on Jan. 3. The Griffons took a one-point lead into the fourth quarter, but were outlasted in the final period and lost 69-56 to the Bronchos. On Dec. 30, the women beat Adams State University at home 73-54, which was their third straight win.

The women played at Northeastern State in Oklahoma on Jan. 5.

Next up, the Griffons play Washburn University at home at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 9.

Men’s Basketball Wins in Oklahoma

aotto — Fri, 04 Jan 2019 18:29:58 +0000

Griffon men’s basketball (7-7, 1-2 MIAA) picked up its first conference win at Central Oklahoma (7-5, 0-3 MIAA) 85-80 on Jan. 3. The Griffons used excellent free-throw shooting and key stops in the final minutes to improve to .500 on the season. The men lost to University of Illinois Springfield 89-81 in a home game Dec. 30.

On Saturday, Jan. 5,

Next up, the Griffons play at home against Washburn University — 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 9.

Meet the World!

aotto — Fri, 04 Jan 2019 18:29:10 +0000

Missouri Western’s International Center will host a an International Student Speed Meeting that is open to the public and all students and faculty. Join in the fun activity to meet the University’s new and returning international students for Spring 2019.

2018 Meet the World event

Come meet people from 20+ countries from 4-5 p.m. in Tuesday, Jan. 22 in Blum 222-223. Refreshments will be served.

The International Center will also host its first Tea and Talk of the spring semester at noon on Jan. 29 in the center, Blum 210. This is a chance to visit with international students and enjoy lunch together.

Campus Preschool Openings

aotto — Fri, 04 Jan 2019 18:28:39 +0000

The Y’s Kid’s World Preschool on Missouri Western’s campus has openings for 3-5 year-olds. The preschool provides a curriculum-based learning environment through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

The preschool abides by the YMCA of the USA Physical Activity Standards. Please contact Ronica Vigliaturo for a tour at (816) 271-4462. Special rates are available for MWSU staff/5-day full time, and 2-day part-time. Receive a free YMCA Family Membership with your full-time (5 day) rate. Financial assistance is available based on need.

YMCA Mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.