Well done, Bailee

When a hunter donates a harvested deer to a designated meat processor, the deer is processed just like beef. The meat is then given to charitable organizations to distribute to the needy directly and through meal outlets.

The Student Chapter of The Wildlife Society is designated by MDC to pick up loads of readied venison from the meat processors and deliver the meat to Second Harvest the region’s main charitable distribution center.

From 2010-2014, the Student Chapter of The Wildlife Society distributed an average of 1800 lbs. of venison annually. This enabled the serving of an average of 14,400 meals annually over this time period (based upon current USDA recommendations of 2 oz. meat protein/meal; USDA Food and Nutrition Service website: ).

In 2019, The Student Chapter of TWS distributed 3366 lbs. of venison to Second Harvest Food Bank, thereby enabling the delivery of a record 26,928 meals to the needy in the St. Joseph and surrounding area.

The annual Super Science Saturday event to benefit the St. Joseph Museums will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, in Agenstein and Remington Halls on the campus of ���߲�����.

Science educators from Missouri Western and local high schools will present a full day of hands-on interactive science activities for children of all ages. The event also includes weather-related experiments courtesy of KQ2 and KNPN Fox 26 as well as a math maze, glow wall, 3D holograph area and live reptiles.

Missouri Western’s chemistry faculty will present chemistry shows every 15 minutes starting at 10:30 a.m. There will also be weather center activities as well as a weather forecasting technology studio where participants can practice giving weather reports in front of a green screen. Reptile programs will be held at 11 a.m., noon, 1 pm. and 2 p.m. There will also be shows every 10 minutes in the Bushman Planetarium.

For more information, call (816) 232-8471.

Established in 1983, the Distinguished Faculty Award is given to a current faculty member by the ���߲����� Alumni Association in recognition of one’s lasting influence on students, excellence in teaching, professional/career accomplishments, and professional and ethical standards. /alumni/distinguished-faculty/

To attend the Alumni Awards Banquet, please register here: /alumni/awards-banquet-office-use/

Paul Landkamer is returning again
this year with his insect cuisine!
Health Department—Learn about
insects potentially harmful to humans
Preferred Pest Control—Get advice on
keeping your property bug-free
MWSU Biology Department—
Students and staff will teach our
guests about aquatic insects as well
as how to use a microscope
Much Much More…

Eighteen MWSU biology students and three biology professors attended the Missouri Natural Resource Conference in Osage Beach, Missouri. Students presented their own research and internship experiences, as well as attending seminars and networking with professionals. Dr. Cary Chevalier received the E. Sydney Stephens Award. The E. Sydney Stephens Award is the highest honor presented by the Missouri Chapter of The Wildlife Society to one of its members and dates back to 1969. It is annually presented to a voting member of the Missouri Chapter who has developed, applied, administered, or completed an especially significant program of management, education, research, or communication that results in an outstanding contribution to the wildlife resources of Missouri. Students and faculty were also able to spend time catching up with retired MWSU biology professor Dr. David Ashley.