ST. JOSEPH - With finals week almost complete, Griffon Women's Basketball will return to action this Monday, Dec. 16 as they host Peru State in non-conference action with a special tip time set for 11:30 a.m. That start time will help facilitate Education Day, a collaborative effort between Griffon Athletics, the St. Joseph School District and Missouri Western State University faculty that will bring educational opportunities to district third and fourth grade students and admission to the basketball game. 
 
In partnership with the St. Joseph School District and faculty members from Missouri Western's Biology, Chemistry, Engineering Technology and Mathematics Departments, all third and fourth grade students will attend the game and in addition, a select number of students, will take part in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) related activities prior to the game.
 
Beginning at 9:15 a.m., MWSU faculty will facilitate eight different activities in Agenstein/Remington Hall exposing students to different elements of STEAM. Then at halftime of the game, KQTV Chief Meteorologist Mike Bracciano will emcee an interactive halftime show which will encompass two science and weather related contests.
 
All students will receive a Griffon Gold Rally Towel upon entry to the fieldhouse compliments of Rogers Pharmacy. 
 
Doors to the fieldhouse will open 90 minutes prior to tip time, game tickets are on sale at gogriffons.com.