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Cottey Gains Membership in NAIA

Cottey College was granted full membership into the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) on April 17, 2018, at the 77th NAIA National Convention held in Kansas City, Missouri. Describing the 10-month application and approval process, Cottey President Jann Weitzel said, “Cottey College has taken another major step forward by being accepted into the National … More

Whosah to Perform April 21

Musical group Whosah will perform on Saturday, April 21, at 8 p.m. in Raney Dining Room on the Cottey College campus. Known for their creative blend of unique sound and musical versatility, Whosah balances its original material with cover content ranging anywhere between Ben E. King and Beyoncé. With a sound described as a dance-pop … More

Co-Motion Dance Concert April 13-14

The Cottey-in-Motion (Co-Motion) Dance Company will hold its spring concert on Friday and Saturday, April 13 and 14, in the Auditorium of the Haidee and Allen Wild Center for the Arts. The concert will begin at 8 p.m. on Friday and at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Saturday. The concert will feature the dance … More

Whosah @ Raney Dining Room

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Apr 21 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Known for their creative blend of unique sound and musical versatility, Whosah balances their original material with cover content ranging anywhere between Ben E. King and Beyoncé. With a sound described as a dance-pop twist on Walk the Moon and The 1975, Whosah’s newest release “Work” is centered on an optimistic and spunky attitude, savoring the conflict between finding purpose in the daily routine and longing for a life beyond the known. Their most recent record has been featured on popular TV like Netflix’s Unbreakable Kimmy Schmitt, MTV’s Snookie & JWoww, and Target’s Back-to-School campaign.

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Student Recital @ Missouri Recital Hall

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Apr 23 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Student Recital Monday April 23 at 7:00 pm in Missouri Recital Hall

Cottey Chamber Singers Concert @ Missouri Recital Hall

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Apr 27 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

This spring concert will be under the direction of Prof. Theresa Forrester Spencer. The featured music will represent a wide variety of styles and eras.

Cottey Wind and Jazz Ensembles Concert @ Auditorium

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Apr 29 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

This band concert will feature the Cottey Wind Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble performing music from a variety of styles, under the direction of Dr. Jackie Lordo and Prof. Gary Johnson.

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