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.

Meetings and Dues

Four membership luncheon meetings are held each academic year in the Hall of Fame room in Spratt Stadium. 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
President Connie Wollenman
Vice President Victoria Sample
Recording Secretary Janice Cobb
Corresponding Secretary Mona Dastmalchian
Treasurer Mary Shuman
Membership Committee Lori Boyer
At-Large Members Linda Barbosa, Deborah Borchers, Kimberly Chilton, Donna Jackson, Pam Klaus, and Christina Lund
University Liaison Kim Weddle

Membership Luncheons

September 22, 2022
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

November 17, 2022
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

March 16, 2023
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

May 18, 2023
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

For more information, contact:

Jennifer Vanourney, University Liaison
Spratt Hall 105
(816) 271-5920
jvanourney@missouriwestern.edu