Ryan Barrett, interim director of the UMSL Veterans Center and a student pursuing a doctoral degree in political science at UMSL, discussed the center on May 28 on “St. Louis on the Air,” a program on St. Louis Public Radio.
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UMSL Events for May 31-June 6, 2013
UMSL Events contains information about events that will occur in the seven days following publication (Friday-Thursday). It contains information compiled from the UMSL Campus Calendar. No submissions are accepted, and since the calendar is self-populated, University Marketing and Communications is not responsible for the content that appears here or its accuracy. If you would like to receive UMSL Events via e-mail, you can subscribe to UMSL Daily or UMSL Daily Events.
Eye on UMSL: Toastmasters
John Barry (far right) was the Toastmaster of the day at the founding meeting of the UMSL Toastmaster’s Club. More than 30 people attended the meeting in the Alumni Center at Woods Hall.
New SCORE Scholarship on campus
University of Missouri–St. Louis awarded the inaugural SCORE scholarship May 8 in the amount of $1,000 to marketing and Pierre Laclede Honors College student Sumedha Rao.
Perryman earns First Team All-Midwest Region Honors; Zbaraschuk tabbed to Second Team
Freshman pitcher Hannah Perryman, of the University of Missouri–St. Louis softball team, has been named First Team All-Midwest Region by both the National Fastpitch Coaches Association and Daktronics, Inc. Additionally, sophomore catcher Madison Zbaraschuk was tabbed to the Second Team All-Midwest Region by both groups.
Hoag named GLVC Golfer of the Month
Freshman Tayler Hoag of the University of Missouri–St. Louis women’s golf team has been named the Great Lakes Valley Conference Women’s Golf Player of the Month for April, following a vote from the league’s head coaches.
UMSL donors create 19 scholarships; 35 more in the works for next year
University of Missouri–St. Louis students will have 19 new scholarship options to help pay for school this fall thanks to university donors and a program established by Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon and implemented by the University of Missouri System.
Cambio Center to hold Latinos in the Heartland conference at UMSL
The Cambio Center at the University of Missouri–Columbia will hold the 12th annual Cambio de Colores (Change of Colors) Conference June 12-14 at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
UMSL political scientist to discuss US Constitution’s origin at book-signing event
UMSL political scientist David Robertson will discuss and sign copies of his new book at 7 p.m. June 6 in the auditorium of the University City (Mo.) Public Library, 6701 Delmar Blvd.
UMSL historian to be featured on C-SPAN
Adell Patton, associate professor of history at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, will draw on personal observations and years of extensive research as a panelist discussing poverty in America in a segment to be featured on C-SPAN’s history.
UMSL political scientists weigh in on wrapped Missouri legislative session
With the conclusion of the annual session, two University of Missouri–St. Louis political scientists weighed in on the year in state politics and discussed what the future might hold.
UMSL biologist helps shed light on why penguins lost their ability to fly
A team of researchers examined two diving seabird species that still have some ability to fly – the thick-billed murres, which are wing-propelled divers, and the pelagic cormorant, which are foot-propelled divers.
UMSL Events for May 24-30, 2013
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Connection to Hungary spurs scholar’s passion for cultural engagement
Rita Csapó-Sweet grew up a first-generation Hungarian-American. Her parents came to the United States after World War...
UMSL criminologists team up with community leaders to reduce violence
With 24 years of experience in law enforcement, Dan Isom understands the problems facing St. Louis residents.
Abolt named to All-GLVC Men’s Golf Team, joins Atkisson and Smith on list
Freshman David Abolt of the University of Missouri–St. Louis has been named to the All-Great Lakes Valley Conference Men’s Golf Team, as announced by the league office.
UMSL experts discuss what to expect after graduation
Three University of Missouri–St. Louis scholars were recently featured on “Stay Tuned,” a weekly live program that airs on KETC (Channel 9). Keith Womer, dean of the College of Business Administration, Alan Byrd, dean of enrollment services, and Carl Hoagland, the Emerson Electric Endowed Professor of Teaching and Learning, took part in the show “Graduation Season: What’s Next?”
UMSL professor joins advisory group at Peruvian university
Tom McPhail, professor of media studies and chair of the Department of Theatre, Dance and Media Studies at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, has accepted an invitation to join an advisory group at the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru.
UMSL China scholar discusses wage disparity with Bloomberg Businessweek
Of the 20 richest individuals in China, three are self-made female billionaires. But the ranking certainly isn’t a norm. In fact, China has a growing gender pay disparity, which Chinese expert Susan Brownell told Bloomberg Businessweek harkens back to the country’s male-oriented work traditions.
Spring to Dance Festival returns to Touhill
What started out as just an idea of Dance St. Louis Artistic and Executive Director Michael Uthoff has exploded into one of the hottest dance festivals in the country. Thirty professional dance companies, three nights, $15 tickets – the Memorial Day Weekend phenomenon, Spring to Dance Festival, returns for its sixth year at the University of Missouri–St. Louis with a smorgasbord of dance styles, including everything from cutting-edge contemporary dance and tap to classical ballet, modern and more.
Eye on UMSL: ‘Bass Ostinato’
University of Missouri–St. Louis music students Thomas Winkler (piano), Charles Clements (bass) and Corey Axelson...
Baseball has 8 earn All-GLVC honors
The University of Missouri–St. Louis baseball team had eight players earn All-Great Lakes Valley Conference honors.
UMSL student to earn first Actuarial Studies Certificate
A variety of studies and media outlets agree: the actuarial field is booming even among these tough economic times. A recent analysis put together by CareerCast, a job search portal that says its analysis is a quarter century in the making, states that growth in the actuarial field is set to outpace all other professions. Keeping true to its commitment to prepare students for the changing job market, UMSL now offers a Certificate in Actuarial Studies through the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science. And given the profession’s booming future, it’s perhaps no surprise the first recipient of the certificate, Nicholas Brune, is completing his entire undergraduate curriculum in only three years.
UMSL offers new program in digital media marketing
The College of Business Administration and School of Professional & Continuing Studies at the University of Missouri–St. Louis announced a new program that offers a Certificate in Digital Media Marketing. Courses will begin in June with a curriculum that offers marketers a chance to amplify their skills in the digital world, including social media, web analytics, media buying, mobile marketing and more. This fall, the university will be adding social media marketing to its graduate level curriculum.
UMSL Events for May 17-May 23, 2013
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UMSL biology student to research great kiskadee bird population in South America
When Serene Darwish made the switch from pre-med to biology she knew it was a better fit, but the move came as a surprise to her family. Now, any lingering doubts have been quashed.
Hershey, Pa., bound! Men’s golf earns spot in NCAA Championship
For the second time in three years, the University of Missouri–St. Louis men’s golf team has earned a spot in the NCAA Division II Championship.
Creative writers to give one last reading as students
A day before they graduate from the University of Missouri–St. Louis with an MFA in creative writing, nine students will read their original works. The semiannual MFA Graduate Reading will begin at 7:30 p.m. May 17 at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center at UMSL. The reading is free and open to the public.
Multicultural festival celebrates UMSL’s rich diversity
Gospel choirs, an Afro-Cuban ensemble and dancing from Latin America, Hawaii and the Middle East lent a festive air May 2 to the University of Missouri–St. Louis. About 500 students, faculty, staff and community members were on hand to participate in a celebration of the many cultures found at UMSL..
UMSL student says Bridge Program helped in ‘so many ways’
When her mother proposed a program that included Saturday morning classes, Tobi Williams reacted like many high school sophomores.
UMSL is 3rd in GLVC Commissioner’s Cup, marking Athletic Department’s highest finish
The University of Missouri–St. Louis finished third in the Great Lakes Valley Conference Commissioner’s Cup, as announced by the league office on Tuesday, marking the athletic department’s highest finish ever.
Media Coverage: April 2013
Media Coverage highlights some of the top coverage, but does not serve as a comprehensive listing. This post will be updated with new highlights throughout the month and beyond.
UMSL chancellor looks back, ahead in community report
The University of Missouri–St. Louis looks pretty good from where UMSL Chancellor Tom George stands. Fifty years ago, the university’s founders crammed 672 students and 32 faculty members into what was the clubhouse of the former Bellerive Country Club. Today, UMSL has nearly 17,000 students, more than 85,000 alumni and an outstanding reputation regionally and nationally. The university is also celebrating its Jubilee with events throughout 2013.
Passion for technology wins UMSL professor award for innovative teaching
Carl Hoagland is a visionary. As the Emerson Electric Endowed Professor of Teaching and Learning at the University of...
UMSL records its highest finish in GLVC All-Sports Trophy
The University of Missouri–St. Louis recorded its highest finish ever in the race for the Great Lakes Valley Conference All-Sports Trophy.
PPRC photo exhibit focuses on Normandy School District
Past and present students of the Normandy (Mo.) School District are both the subjects and photographers for a new University of Missouri–St. Louis exhibit. Participants included Normandy High School alumni and current students at schools in the Normandy district. Their photos resulted in an exhibit that is the latest in the Public Policy Research Center Photography Project series.
Eye on UMSL: Spring returns
University of Missouri–St. Louis students walk along the ponds to the south of the Millennium Student Center on May 7....
Vicki Sauter wins UM President’s Award for University Citizenship
When Vicki Sauter was 18 years old, her father fell victim to an attempted armed robbery on the street outside her...
Shweta Galande advances to 3rd NCAA Women’s Golf Championship as an individual
Senior Shweta Galande (pictured) of the University of Missouri–St. Louis women’s golf team has earned a spot in the NCAA Championship for the third time in her career as the UMSL Tritons wrapped up play in the East Regional on Tuesday at the Joliet (Ill.) Country Club.
Summer camp to immerse students in singing
The College of Fine Arts and Communication at the University of Missouri–St. Louis announces Acappellooza Summer Camp, an a cappella music camp for students in grades 9–12. For four days, from July 16–19 students will be immersed in singing led by some of the world’s most prominent names in a cappella music, including members of the internationally famous Ambassadors of Harmony and Jim Henry, director of choral studies at UMSL.
Improv Shop to feature UMSL chancellor as guest monologist at Touhill
The Improv Shop, featuring guest monologist Tom George, chancellor of the University of Missouri–St. Louis, will bring its improvisational comedy to UMSL. The show will begin at 7:30 p.m. May 15 at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
Softball cracks NFCA Division II Poll at No. 22
The University of Missouri–St. Louis softball team has cracked the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Division II Top 25 Poll for the first time this season, coming in at No. 22 in the latest poll, released on May 8.
UMSL political scientist talks fundraising by career politicians on KMOX
Dave Robertson, Curators’ Teaching Professor of Political Science at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, spoke with the radio station about fundraising by career politicians.
UMSL Events for May 10-May 16, 2013
UMSL Events contains information about events that will occur in the seven days following publication (Friday-Thursday). It contains information compiled from the UMSL Campus Calendar. No submissions are accepted, and since the calendar is self-populated, University Marketing and Communications is not responsible for the content that appears here or its accuracy. If you would like to receive UMSL Events via e-mail, you can subscribe to UMSL Daily or UMSL Daily Events.
UMSL names new dean of College of Fine Arts and Communication
Jean M.K. Miller has been named dean of the College of Fine Arts and Communication at the University of Missouri–St....
Bob Sundvold introduced as UMSL head men’s basketball coach
Bob Sundvold, a veteran coach with more than 30 years of experience as both a head coach and assistant coach, has been named the head men’s basketball coach at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
GLVC champions: Softball wins program’s first-ever GLVC title on a Katie Wood walk-off home run
Sophomore Katie Wood delivered a two-out walk-off home run in the eighth inning to give the University of Missouri–St. Louis softball team the 2013 Great Lakes Valley Conference Tournament championship on Sunday with a 3-2 win over Lewis University (Romeoville, Ill.).
Education dean talks about curriculum changes on KSDK
Carole Basile, dean of the College of Education at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, talked with KSDK (Channel 5) education reporter Sharon Stevens about the changes and how it will affect the way educators are trained.
Reuters quotes UMSL transportation expert on proposed federal funding for upgrades to waterways
Donald Sweeney, associate director of the Center for Transportation Studies at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, was quoted in an article about the proposed improvements and their cost.
UMSL psychologist wins Governor’s Award for Excellence in Education
Described by fellow faculty members as a "teacher's teacher," Ann Steffen is a passionate and committed educator and...