The MWSU Ambassadors organization is composed of campus and community members who provide a bridge between the campus and community. The Ambassadors focus is to raise funds for scholarships targeting nontraditional students.
Scholarship Programs
The MWSU Ambassadors selected nontraditional students as its primary focus and established a scholarship fund specifically targeted for them. Fundraisers are held throughout the year—as well as the Scholarship Champion giving society to raise funds for scholarships. Since 1989, the group has distributed over $400,000 to more than 650 students.
Scholarship Champion Society
The Scholarship Champion Giving Society benefits Non-Traditional/contemporary students at MWSU and goes directly towards the Ambassadors Non-Traditional/Contemporary student scholarship fund. Dues are paid on an annual basis and annual reminders are sent out each year. 100% of your donation goes directly to students. The scholarships are awarded each summer for the following school year. Join today at one of three levels
Gold – $1000 +
Silver – $500
Bronze – $250 (Approximately the cost of 1 credit hour)
Meetings and Dues
Four membership luncheon meetings are held each academic year. Each luncheon has a guest speaker who informs the organization of topics related to Missouri Western or the community and helps increase the community’s awareness of the educational, cultural and financial benefits that Missouri Western brings to the greater St. Joseph area.
Dues are $25 per year.
Board Members
Title | Name |
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President | Christina Lund |
Vice President | Deborah Borchers |
Corresponding Secretary | Linda Barbosa |
Treasurer | Donna Jackson |
At-Large Members | Lori Boyer, Janice Cobb, Mona Dastmalchian, Angela Fenwick, David Jordan, Pam Klaus, Mary Shuman, Judy Skoch |
University Liaison | Jennifer Vanourney |


Membership Luncheons
September 18, 2025
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Enright Community Room Spratt Hall 214-216
November 13, 2025
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Enright Community Room Spratt Hall 214-216
March 12, 2026
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Enright Community Room Spratt Hall 214-216
May 14, 2026
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Enright Community Room Spratt Hall 214-216
September 10, 2026
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Enright Community Room Spratt Hall 214-216
November 12, 2026
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Enright Community Room Spratt Hall 214-216
For more information, contact:
Jennifer Vanourney, University Liaison
Spratt Hall 105
(816) 271-5920
jvanourney@missouriwestern.edu