(Neosho, MO) – Crowder College Social Sciences division once again is presenting its History Symposium series for the 2026–2027 academic year. These events are free and open to the public.
The symposiums begin on Thursday, September 3 at 6:00 pm in the Wright Conference Center, located inside the Arnold Farber Hall (601 Laclede Avenue).
This first in the series is titled “Ware Pigeon! Missouri’s Role in the Training of Pigeons and Pigeoneers in WWII.” It will be presented by Lieutenant Colonel Tim Scherrer. Come explore the fascinating history of the U.S. Army Pigeon Corps and its training program at Camp Crowder in Neosho.
Scherrer is a native of Quincy, Illinois. He received his B.A. and M.A. in History from Truman State University where he was also a Distinguished Military Graduate of the Army ROTC program.
Funding for the symposiums was made possible by the Missouri Humanities Council.
About Crowder College:
Crowder College was established in April 1963, as the voters of Newton and McDonald counties passed the issue to create a community college (formerly junior college) on the land formerly known as Camp Crowder. Today, the college provides services to a nine-county service region in southwest Missouri with locations in Neosho, Cassville, Joplin, McDonald County, Nevada, and Webb City. The student population exists from within the four-state region, and around the globe. With over 80 degree and program options, the college is a great place to train for a career or transfer to a university.
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