Missouri Western’s search for a new Vice President for University Advancement accelerates Friday with the first finalist interview.

You are invited as the university’s current director of development Jerry Pickman, makes a presentation on the role of development at the school.

It’s scheduled at 2pm, Friday at the Kemper Recital Hall inside Leah Spratt Hall.

Dan Nicoson, Western’s current vice president for university advancement, will retire in June after eight years in the position.

A second candidate, Dr. Jonathan Yordy, will make his case on Tuesday. Yordy is the executive director of major gifts at Lewis University in Romeoville, Ill. His presentation is scheduled at two pm Tuesday.