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Tours

  1. School Tours

    • Natural Sciences

      Check out the facilities of the Department of Natural Sciences.

      Stops

      1. Garrett-Strong Science Building

        Garrett-Strong is home to laboratories, large lecture halls and classrooms, and faculty offices.

        Academic Departments:

      2. Dean L. Hubbard Center for Innovation

        The Hubbard Center is a high-technology building with classroom and laboratory space as well as faculty offices.

        Academic Departments:

      3. M.O.E.R.A.

        The Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area (MOERA) is a 320-acre parcel of land situated on beautiful Mozingo Lake. MOERA is operated by the School of Health Science and Wellness and provides a variety of outdoor education and recreation opportunities, including:

        • The MOERA Challenge Course
        • Shooting Sports (Trap and Archery)
        • Canoes and Kayaks
        • Other Outdoor Experiences
        • Observatory (operated by the Department of Natural Sciences)
        • Outdoor Research Areas (conducted by a variety of departments)

        It provides safe, fun and engaging experiential education opportunities, whether you are interested in learning new outdoor skills, staying physically active, or developing teamwork, communication or leadership skills.


        To learn more visit:
        www.nwmissouri.edu/recreation/moera or to schedule a program at MOERA, contact Campus Recreation at crec@nwmissouri.edu or 660.562.1606.

      4. Jim Smeltzer Astronomy Observation Area

        Located at the Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area (MOERA), the Northwest Observatory offers students and visitors a place to explore the night sky through telescopic observation and astronomy programs led by the School of Natural Sciences.