John-Mark Scott, a sophomore accounting major at UMSL, is a scholarship recipient. UMSL donors have created 19 scholarships that will be offered for the first time this fall. (Photo by August Jennewein)

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.

The Need-Based Endowed Scholarship Matching Program was created last year when the governor released $1.1 million from state lottery proceeds to the UM System. The money would help establish 55 endowed, need-based scholarships for undergraduate students at the system’s four campuses.

In order to capture the scholarship dollars from the state, the individual campuses had to secure matching private funds. In the end, each endowed scholarship would total $40,000 – $20,000 from the state and $20,000 from private donors.

Based on the financial needs of its student body, UMSL was allotted 19 of the 55 scholarships from the UM System, and throughout the 2012-13 academic year, fundraisers in UMSL’s Division of University Advancement successfully cultivated matching donations, raising $380,000 in all.

“We did it, thanks to our amazing donors,” said Brenda McPhail, associate vice chancellor for development at UMSL. “We found donors for each of our 19 scholarships, which will be awarded annually in perpetuity to eligible students starting in the fall.”

And earlier this spring, McPhail learned the scholarship program would be expanded. The UM System announced that UMSL has up to 35 new scholarships to endow by April 30, 2014. McPhail said funding more than 30 additional endowed scholarships in one year will be challenging but she believes the university can do it.

“This match program is an amazing opportunity for donors to create a named scholarship and double their money,” she said. “It’s yet another way for someone to give back to UMSL, while helping a student in need.”

Just like the first round of 19 scholarships, donors must contribute increments of $20,000 to be eligible for the $20,000 matching funds.

For Terry and Stan Freerks, the Need-Based Endowed Scholarship Matching Program was an opportunity they couldn’t pass up. After learning about the first round of the program, the Freerks created two scholarships in honor of the educations they received at UMSL. Terry Freerks earned a bachelor’s degree in history in 1977, and Stan Freerks earned a master’s degree in business administration in 1992.

Both scholarships are housed in the Pierre Laclede Honors College. The first is designated for an undergraduate majoring in history. The second is for a business major.

And the Freerks aren’t stopping there. When the 35 new scholarship opportunities became available to endow this year, the couple agreed to contribute an additional $120,000 to create a full-ride scholarship in the honors college.

“This is a terrific opportunity to have your money make a significant impact on a student,” Terry Freerks said. “We feel very strongly that the honors college speaks to the academic excellence of the student.”

For more information on the Need-Based Endowed Scholarship Matching Program, please contact Brenda McPhail at 314-516-6503 or bmcphail@umsl.edu.

The 2012-2013 Need-Based Endowed Scholarship Matching Program scholarships are:

• Akerson Nursing Scholarship created by Dorothy and Alan Akerson

• Branahl Family Scholarship created by Erwin and Adeline Branahl

• College of Education Leadership Scholarship created by Friends of the College of Education

•  Davis-Johnson Family Scholarhsip in Political Science II created by Patrick Gadell and Marietta Abele

• Fine Arts and Communication Matching Scholarship created by Friends, Faculty and Staff of the College of Fine Arts and Communication

• Glen Hahn Cope Scholarship in Nursing created by Mary E. Walker

• International Business Studies Matching Scholarship created by Friends of International Business

• Lyle and Charlene Brizendine College of Business Administration Scholarship created by Lyle and Charlene Brizendine

• Marie Morheuser Casey Scholarship created by Marie Casey and Kenn Entringer

• Mark Burkhart College of Business Administration Scholarship created by Mark Burkhart

• Maureen Hoffman Nursing Scholarship created by Charlie and Maureen Hoffman

• Nidec Motor Corporation Engineering Scholarship created by Nidec Motor Corporation

• Pierre Laclede Honors College Leadership Council Endowed Scholarship Fund created by the Pierre Laclede Honors College Leadership Council

• Pre-Law Advisory Council Scholarship created by Friends of the Pre-Law Advisory Council

• Richard Earl “Dick” Davis Family Memorial Scholarship created by Davis Family

• Shirley A. Martin Nursing Scholarship created by Friends and Alumni of the College of Nursing

• Stanley and Terry Freerks Honors College Business Administration Scholarship created by Stan and Terry Freerks

• Stanley and  Terry Freerks Honors College of Arts and Sciences Scholarship created by Stan and Terry Freerks

• UMSL Alumni Association “Show Me Success” Endowed Scholarship created by UMSL Alumni Association

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.

Edward Bennett, associate professor of optometry, wrote the April 1 Contact Lens Spectrum article “A reporter from the 2013 GSLS meeting.”

Alumnus Aron Blanke, BM 1994 and MME 2004, was featured April 11 in the Ballwin-Ellisville (Mo.) Patch article “Which CCL teacher is Rockwood’s Elementary School Teacher of the Year?”

Amy Broadway, a student pursuing a master’s degree in philosophy, wrote the April 4 Psychology Today article “Living an ‘ordinary’ life with extraordinary abilities.”

Berit Brogaard, professor of philosophy, wrote the April 13 Psychology Today article “When the brain’s biological clock goes haywire.” Brogaard was wrote the April 22 in the Psychology Today article “Do you suffer from emotional pain or anxiety? Pop a Tylenol.” She wrote the April 20 Psychology Today article “Micro-inequities: 40 years later.” Brogaard wrote the April 23 Psychology Today article “‘I can easily beat black jack.’” She wrote the April 26 Psychology Today article “Struck by Lightning.”

Niyi Coker, the E. Desmond Lee Endowed Professor of African/African American Studies, was quoted April 14 in the Lawrence (Kan.) Journal-World article “Film festival at KU to showcase reality of Africa.”

Julie Dunn-Morton, senior manuscript specialist for the St. Louis Mercantile Library, was quoted April 20 in The Edwardsville (Ill.) Intelligencer article “St. Louis Mercantile Library plans annual show, sale.”

Cynthia Dupureur, professor of chemistry and biochemistry, was quoted April 4 in the Riverfront Times article “Adrenaline boost: Music is more than a soundtrack for sports.”

Tim Eby, general manager of St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU, was quoted April 19 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “KWMU, Beacon online publication merging soon?”

Thomas Eyssell, associate dean of the College of Business Administration, was quoted April 3 in the St. Louis Business Journal article “$1.3 million UMSL study tracks credit report errors.”

Chancellor Tom George was quoted April 18 in The St. Louis American article “AT&T invests in STEM at UMSL.” George was quoted April 24 in the Maryland Heights (Mo.) Patch article “Summer STARS program to draw students from across the nation to UMSL.”

Megan Green, director of new student programs, was quoted in the April 19 St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “10 necessities for college students.”

Alumna Kenya Haney, BSN 2010, was featured April 18 in The St. Louis American article “Health salute: Eight excellent awardees.”

Beth Huebner, associate professor of criminology and criminal justice, was interviewed on April 1 for a KMOX (1120 AM) story about St. Louis gun crimes and gangs. The story was picked up by the Associated Press, appearing in news media outlets throughout the United States.

Dan Isom, professor of policing and the community, was featured April 3 in the St. Louis Review article “Former Police Chief Dan Isom says Catholic faith has played a role in his career.”

David Kimball, professor of political science, was quoted April 6 in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article “Voting change helped the GOP.”

David Klinger, associate professor of criminology and criminal justice, was quoted in the April 16 KTVI (Channel 2) story “Boston bombs meant to maim and kill; easy to build.” Klinger was interviewed for the April 19 KPLR (Channel 11) story “Terrorism expert breaks down Boston bombings.” He was quoted April 23 in The Los Angeles Times article “Women shot during Dorner manhunt to receive $4.2 million from L.A.”

Martin Leifeld, vice chancellor for university advancement, was quoted April 19 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “KWMU, Beacon online publication merging soon?”

Kristian Marlow, a student pursuing a master’s degree in philosophy, wrote the April 10 Psychology Today article “OCD, Tourette’s syndrome and addition: A real distinction?” Marlow wrote the April 17 Psychology Today article “Does colorblindness discriminate?”

Stephanie Merritt, assistant professor of psychology, co-wrote the April 8 St. Louis Post-Dispatch letter to the editor “Workplace smoking: The cost of perceived fairness and performance.”

Matthew Milunski, research assistant in the College of Nursing, co-wrote the April 8 St. Louis Post-Dispatch letter to the editor “Workplace smoking: The cost of perceived fairness and performance.”

Deb Moberly, adjunct associate professor of secondary and K-12 education, was featured April 22 in the Creve Coeur (Mo.) Patch article “Ask the Patch pro: Early childhood development expert to answer questions Thursday.” Moberly was featured in the article “Ask the Patch pro: Early childhood development expert to answer questions,” which appeared April 25 on several St. Louis-area Patch websites.

Charles Nowell, a junior majoring in studio art, was mentioned April 11 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Beer love goes from Soulard to Edwardsville and beyond.”

Hannah Perryman, a freshman softball player majoring in criminology and criminal justice, was featured April 6 in the Elgin (Ill.) Courier News article “College report: Hannah Perryman in top form at UMSL.”

Andrea Purnell, communications coordinator at Missouri Institute of Mental Health, was featured April 4 in the Ladue (Mo.) News article “2013 Visionary Awards.”

J. Martin Rochester, Curators’ Teaching Professor of Political Science, wrote the letter to the editor “Terrorist require different treatment than garden-variety criminals,” which ran April 24 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Rick Rosenfeld, Curators’ Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, was quoted April 20 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Success of Boston surveillance photos cited in support for broader system here.”

Vicki Sauter, professor of information systems, was interviewed for the April 29 KTVI (Channel 2) story “Contact 2: Schnucks Cyber Attack.”

Staci Shelton, a junior majoring in public policy and administration, was quoted April 6 in the St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU story “At global conference, students inspired to tackle local problems.”

Helene Sherman, associate dean of the College of Education, discussed why improving math literacy in the U.S. is important at a young age on the April 9 episode of “St. Louis on the Air,” a program on St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU.

Matt Taylor, assistant professor of psychology, was interviewed for the April 29 KSDK (Channel 5) story “Professor talks about affect Collins will have on athletes.”

Kenneth Thomas, professor of political science, was quoted April 3 in the Florida Watchdog article “Not everyone agrees with Scott’s corporate tax cuts.” Thomas wrote the April 10 U.S. News & World Report column “Want jobs back? Axe business tax subsidies.” He wrote the April 11 Business Insider article “Obama could undo all progress made against senior poverty since 1965.” Thomas was quoted April 12 in the Moneynews.com article “Using chained CPI risks a senior poverty crisis.” He wrote the April 14 Business Insider article “There’s been a big global move against tax havens in the past week.” Thomas wrote the April 24 U.S. News & World Report column “The beginning of the end for austerity” He wrote the April 26 Business Insider article “Germany’s aggressive hunt for tax evaders is paying off.”

Whittney Thompson, a junior majoring in psychology, was quoted April 14 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Reality of clean-up eclipses excitement from Hazelwood tornado.”

Mark Tranel, director of the Public Policy Research Center, was quoted April 21 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Sales taxes in St. Louis relentlessly on the rise.”

Student performance group Vocal Point was featured in an Associated Press photograph while singing by a makeshift Boston Marathon bombing memorial in Boston. The photo ran in newspapers and media websites throughout the United States.

Alumnus Brant Walker, BSBA 1987, was quoted April 10 in the Belleville (Ill.) News-Democrat article “Write-in candidate defeats Alton mayor.”

Eamonn Wall, Smurfit-Stone Corporation Professor of Irish Studies, was featured March 27 article “Wall sees parallels in our two Wests.” Wall was quoted April 23 in The Portland (Maine) Daily Sun article “Spring poet at UNE raises timely issues of identity and place.”

Jim Widner, director of jazz studies, discussed the 10th annual Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival April 12 on “Cityscape,” a program on St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU. Widner was quoted April 17 in the St. Louis Beacon article “Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival celebrates a strong decade.” He was interviewed on April 17 by KPLR (Channel 11) about the Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival.

Abigail Wood, a junior, was featured on April 15 by West Newsmagazine (St. Louis County).

Ron Yasbin, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted April 5 in the University City (Mo.) Patch article “U City student receives award from UMSL.” Yasbin was quoted April 12 in the Town and Country-Manchester (Mo.) Patch article “Parkway South student honored for foreign language excellence.” He was quoted April 5 in the Sunset Hills-Crestwood (Mo.) Patch article “Student’s foreign language achievement leads to award at UMSL.”

Dan Younger, professor of art, was featured April 12 in the University City (Mo.) Patch article “U City resident, UMSL professor to appear on C-SPAN.”

Three generations of Brenda Scott’s family have called UMSL home. Scott (left), her granddaughter Jessica Lake (center) and Scott’s daughter Deborah Lake each earned a bachelor’s degree at the university. (Photo by August Jennewein)

Jessica Lake has spent the past seven years at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. The 25-year-old graduate student says UMSL feels like home and for good reason.

“I was actually on the UMSL campus before I was even born,” Lake says with a smile. “My mom was working on her degree in psychology when I was born. She even had to miss a few finals to have me.”

Growing up at UMSL isn’t unique to Lake, who earned a bachelor’s degree in social work here in 2010 and is pursuing master’s degrees in social work and public policy administration. The university celebrates its 50th anniversary this year and boasts more than 85,000 alumni and more than 500 families that include multiple generations of alumni.

For Martin Leifeld, vice chancellor for advancement at UMSL, two and three generations of family members choosing and graduating from the university is, perhaps, the best indicator of UMSL’s success and strength.

“It demonstrates the impact we’ve had throughout the region and that we’re doing what we were created to do,” Leifeld says. “We – UMSL and St. Louis – have grown up together.”

The Scott-Lake family: 3 pathways for 3 women

Jessica Lake’s mother is Deborah Lake, BA psychology 1989. Deborah’s mother and Jessica’s grandmother is Brenda Scott, BSN 1990. And despite being part of a family with three generations of UMSL alumni, the notion of a legacy family was one that Deborah says she hadn’t considered.

“I guess we really never thought about being a legacy family,” she says. “We’re very proud of, and thankful to, UMSL for making each of us successful in our given paths.”

Those paths started to form in the 1960s when Scott began taking nursing courses taught by UMSL instructors at St. Louis City Hospital, a site that now houses the Georgian Condominiums on Lafayette Avenue.

“We really were the last of the Florence Nightingales,” Scott says. “We wore starched uniforms and hats. We practiced strict hand washing to prevent transfer of disease. In addition, we had strict curfews.”

After taking a few UMSL courses and earning a registered nursing degree at the city hospital, Scott began working as a registered nurse and says she was in no rush to complete a bachelor’s degree in nursing. She continued to work, got married and started a family.

But when her daughter Deborah began working toward a bachelor’s degree in psychology in the 1980s at UMSL, Scott says she decided it was time to go back to school and complete a bachelor’s degree in nursing.

“Deb was going to school, she got married and was pregnant with Jessica,” Scott says. “She had Jess and graduated in 1989. I then earned my BSN in 1990.”

Deborah went on to earn a law degree from Saint Louis University in 1993 and has practiced law ever since. She focuses on family law.

Jessica says knowing her mother and grandmother had found a home at UMSL made the decision to pursue her first degree here easy.

“Choosing UMSL for the second time was also right for me, because I wanted to study both social work and public policy administration,” she says. “These two departments had an overlapping concentration – nonprofit management and leadership, which helped me to combine the two programs into one that met all my educational goals.”

The Steimel family: love and marriage, twice

Norman Steimel grew up in Black Jack, Mo., the oldest of 11 children. After graduating from Rosary High School in Spanish Lake, Mo., in 1972, he was the first of his siblings to attend college.

He was on his own to fund his education, so Steimel searched the St. Louis area and says UMSL was the right fit for him. He started his first classes and continued to work part time.

In fall 1973, after struggling through several semesters of college preparatory mathematics in high school, Steimel says he needed to find an alternative to math to fit his general education requirements. He enrolled in French 101.

“After the first test, I spied a big red A on the paper of a petite blonde in the first row,” Steimel says. “A plan to successfully get through the course began to hatch in my mind. It involved me stopping that comely classmate to suggest that she and I study our French lessons together. The rest, as they say, is history.”

That unsuspecting classmate would become Libby Steimel, BA psychology 1975, when the two were married in 1978. Norman went on to graduate that same year with a law degree from Washington University in St. Louis. He’s an associate circuit judge for the 11th Judicial Circuit Court in St. Charles County, Mo. The couple had nine children between 1979 and 1993.

“I consider Norm the best thing that ever happened to me and that happened at UMSL,” Libby says.

When it was time for Nathan, the Steimels’ oldest child, to attend college, his parents encouraged him to look into UMSL, and he did.

While taking business courses here, Nathan met Melissa Shumate. The two began dating and were later married. Nathan earned a bachelor’s degree in finance in 2002. He then attended law school and now has a private practice in St. Charles, Mo. Melissa earned a bachelor’s degree in management information systems in 2001. She’s a stay-at-home mother to the couple’s three small children.

Libby says, “It is very touching to me to have met Norm at UMSL and have that common history, then to have Nathan and Melissa meet in similar fashion and have that further common history.”

Following in the footsteps of the older Steimels, six of their nine children attended UMSL.

Susanna Steimel Stark earned a bachelor’s degree in communication and French in 2010. She works at FM Global, an international insurance company in Creve Coeur, Mo.

Jason Steimel enrolled in 2004. He then enlisted in the U.S. Army and served for six years, including two combat tours in Afghanistan. He returned to UMSL and completed a bachelor’s degree in marketing and management in 2012. He and Amber, his wife, have a son and are expecting their second child this summer.

Kathryn Steimel completed several semesters at UMSL in the College of Nursing. She was on schedule to complete a bachelor’s degree in nursing in 2012, but after enlisting in the U.S. Navy, her orders took her to Great Lakes, Ill., for training before her final semester was complete. She’s an electronics technician in the Navy and says she plans to finish her degree once her naval training is complete.

Norman and Libby Steimels’ two youngest children are also students at UMSL. Marissa, a junior communication major, and Priscilla, a sophomore nursing major, say they almost didn’t choose UMSL specifically because of their family’s history with the university.

“It was both an easy and a hard choice,” Priscilla says. “On the one hand, I knew it would be cool to be going to the same university as my parents and siblings because that would create an even stronger bond or connection between us all. On the other hand, I wanted to be unique and not just be another Steimel.”

Marissa agrees. She wanted to make her own mark, but after touring campus, she says she was hooked.

“I chose UMSL, because I loved the atmosphere here when I first visited,” she says. “I immediately felt welcomed. Everyone was willing to talk to me and make me feel like part of the UMSL community. It just felt right.”

This story was originally published in the spring 2013 issue of UMSL Magazine.

Amanda Cafazza, a senior nursing major at UMSL, takes the blood pressure of Pat Miller, of St. Louis, on April 11 at the St. Alphnosus “Rock” Catholic Church in St. Louis. (Photo by Myra Lopez)

A normal blood sugar reading drew a sigh of relief from one woman. Another promised to follow-up with a doctor after being told her headaches are likely related to her high blood pressure.

A free health fair for older adults April 11 at the St. Alphnosus Liguori “Rock” Catholic Church in St. Louis helped more than 100 people. The event was organized by the College of Nursing at the University of Missouri–St. Louis and St. Louis Housing Authority.

Fifty College of Nursing students and a handful of volunteers from the College of Optometry at UMSL carried out the screenings, which included blood pressure, diabetes, vision and cholesterol.

“I enjoy helping out the community,” said Kaylene Pendleton, a senior nursing major at UMSL. “I’m just really glad to be able to help people better their health.”

She conducted a blood sugar test on Pat Miller, of St. Louis, who called the free health fair “a blessing” and “positively wonderful.”

“I think this is just tremendous of them to equip us with tools to further our life,” Miller said.

Nearly 30 vendors set up booths at the fair offering participants advice on healthy eating, housing options and screenings for depression.

Emily Pike, a third-year optometry student at UMSL, said there’s real value in offering free vision screenings to the community.

“It gives people a chance to get some type of health screening done who may not go for ordinary health care,” Pike said. “It also gives you a nice warm feeling that you’ve helped someone.”

She’ll discuss “Nursing Leadership: From the Bedside to the Boardroom” at 5 p.m. April 23 at the E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater in the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. A reception will follow the lecture.

Disch, a clinical professor at the University of Minnesota School of Nursing  in Minneapolis and president of the American Academy of Nursing will deliver the lecture on behalf of the Elizabeth McIntosh and Jerry Durham-College of Nursing Alumni Endowed Lecture in Nursing Science at UMSL.

Disch serves on the boards of Aurora Health Care and the National Center for Healthcare Leadership. From 2006-08 she served as a board member and then chairman of the national board of AARP, formerly known as the American Association of Retired Persons. She also served as president of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses.

Her research has centered on nurse-physician relationships and quality and safety within health-care organizations.

The event is free and open to the public, however, reservations are requested. Call 314-516-6849 or e-mail gillettem@umsl.edu.

The Elizabeth McIntosh and Jerry Durham College of Nursing Alumni Endowed Lecture in Nursing Science was established in 1999 in honor of the original director of the Barnes School of Nursing, once housed at UMSL, and the former dean of the College of Nursing, respectively.

Margaret Barton-Burke, the Mary Ann Lee Endowed Professor of Oncology Nursing at UMSL, has been elected president-elect of the Oncology Nursing Society. (Photo by August Jennewein)

The Oncology Nursing Society has named Margaret Barton-Burke, the Mary Ann Lee Endowed Professor of Oncology Nursing at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, president-elect of the organization.

She’ll begin her term on April 27, and serve for one year. In 2014, she’ll serve a two-year term as the society’s president.

Barton-Burke has been a member of the society for 30 years, serving in several capacities, including on the board of directors.

The Oncology Nursing Society is comprised of more than 35,000 registered nurses and other health-care providers dedicated to excellence in patient care, education, research and administration in oncology nursing. Since its official incorporation in 1975, the society has become a leader in cancer care. It has grown to include 231 chapters and 27 special interest groups. The organization’s mission is to promote excellence in oncology nursing and quality cancer care.

Barton-Burke has been a pioneer in breast cancer research, especially among black women. She joined the UMSL faculty in 2008. In October 2012, she was inducted as a fellow in the American Academy of Nursing.

Judith Paice, research professor of medicine at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, will discuss “Looking Outside the Box: Innovations in Pain,” from 7 to 8 p.m. April 15 at UMSL.

Judith Paice, a research professor of medicine at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, has traveled the world educating health-care professionals on cancer pain relief and palliative care.

Paice will discuss “Looking Outside the Box: Innovations in Pain,” from 7 to 8 p.m. April 15 in the Century Rooms at the Millennium Student Center at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. A reception will begin at 6 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Reservations are required, by calling 314-516-6074.

The lecture is part of the Mary Ann Lee Endowed Lectureship in Oncology Nursing at UMSL. It is sponsored by the Des Lee Collaborate Vision at UMSL, St. Louis Chapter of the Oncology Nursing Society and the St. Louis Regional Chapter of the American Society for Pain Management Nursing.

Paice is director of the Cancer Pain Program in the Division of Hematology-Oncology at Northwestern University. She has served as president of the American Pain Society and as secretary of the International Association for the Study of Pain. Much of her clinical work has been in the relief of pain associated with cancer and HIV disease.

She serves as associate editor of the Journal of Pain and on the editorial boards of the Clinical Journal of Pain and Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. She’s the author of more than 150 scientific manuscripts.

More than five million people today are living with Alzheimer’s disease, and as many as 16 million will have the disease in 2050. While symptoms are similar among all people, effects can differ based on racial, cultural or ethnic background.

“Health Disparities in Cognitive Aging: Perspectives on Memory Loss from Science & an Examination of Minority Cultures“ will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. April 3 in the auditorium at the J.C. Penney Building/Conference Center at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.

Dorothy Edwards, professor of kinesiology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, will be the keynote speaker. Edwards uses neurological, neuropsychological, occupational performance and outcomes research methods to explore the effects of cognitive impairment and racial disparities in adults with stroke and Alzheimer’s disease. She will discuss disparities in cognitive aging occur, potential causes and how clinicians and researchers are working to bring about change.

Tom Meuser, director of the gerontology program at UMSL, will moderate a panel discussion after Edward’s speech.

Panelists will include:

• Steve Jones, professor of cultural anthropology at Murray State University in Kentucky
• Yakima Young‐Shields, assistant teaching professor of nursing at UMSL
• B. Joy Snider, associate professor of neurology at Washington University School of Medicine

A reception will begin at 6 p.m. The discussion is the Hellen and Will Carpenter Series on Contemporary Issues in American Society, and is sponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences at UMSL. It is free and open to the public, but reservations are required.

(Photo by Danny Reise)

University of Missouri–St. Louis junior pitcher Zach Standefer (pictured) has been named Great Lakes Valley Conference baseball Pitcher of the Week, as announced by the league office on Monday.

On the mound, Standefer pitched a complete game, three-hit shutout with nine strikeouts in a 7-0 win over Saint Joseph’s College (Rensselaer, Ind.) on Saturday. The Bethalto, Ill., native went the full seven innings and issued only one walk against the Pumas. 

This is the first weekly honor for Standefer, who is majoring in nursing, and the second for a UMSL Tritons pitcher this season as senior Kyle Renaud took home the honor on March 11. 

UMSL (6-8, 3-3 GLVC) returns to action Wednesday in a nonconference contest at McKendree University (Lebanon, Ill.) before traveling to Missouri University of Science and Technology (Rolla) on Friday and Saturday for a four-game GLVC series.

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.

Teresa Balestreri, director of career services, was quoted Jan. 24 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Assessment tests offer students direction in choosing careers.”

Lawrence Barton, professor emeritus of chemistry, was quoted Jan. 31 in the St. Louis Beacon article “At age 50, UMSL looks back and ahead.”

Berit Brogaard, professor of philosophy, was interviewed about synesthesia for the Jan. 24 episode of “St. Louis on the Air,” a program on St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU. Brogaard wrote the Jan. 24 Psychology Today article “Whatever happened to the debate about aspirin and Reye’s?”

Alan Byrd, dean of enrollment services, was quoted Jan. 24 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Visiting colleges crucial before making decision.”

The Dickson String Quartet, composed of UMSL Pierre Laclede Honors College students Ashley, Brandon, Benjamin and Daniel Dickson, were interviewed Jan. 18 on the St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU program “Cityscape.”

J. Frederick Fausz, associate professor of history, was quoted throughout the article “Louis, Louis, Loo-ey: Recovering memories of St. Louis’ French heritage,” which ran in the January issue of St. Louis Magazine.

Chancellor Tom George was quoted Jan. 15 in the St. Louis Business Journal article “UMSL and World Trade Center partner for online education for international trade certificate.” George was interviewed about UMSL’s Jubilee and higher education trends Jan. 23 on “St. Louis on the Air,” a program on St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU. He was quoted Jan. 31 in The St. Louis American article “Access and excellence at UMSL.” George was quoted Jan. 31 in the St. Louis Beacon article “At age 50, UMSL looks back and ahead.”

Alumnus Douglas Harms, MPPA 1982, was featured Jan. 4 in the Webster-Kirkwood (Mo.) Times article “Harms, Kurila given UMSL distinguished alumni award.”  

Dan Isom, the E. Desmond Lee Professor of Policing and the Community, was featured in the January St. Louis Magazine article “St. Louis Police Chief Dan Isom bids adieu.”

Terry Jones, professor of political science, provided analysis of Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon’s State of the State address and upcoming legislative session on the Jan. 29 episode of “St. Louis on the Air,” a program on St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU. Jones discussed Missouri lawmakers in 2013 on the Jan. 7 episode of “St. Louis on the Air,” a program on St. Louis Public Radio.

David Klinger, associate professor of criminology and criminal justice, was quoted Jan. 17 in the Associated Press article “Suspect in St. Louis school shooting had warrant,” which scores of media outlets throughout the country published.

Alumna Elizabeth Kurila, MPPA 2002, as featured Jan. 4 in the Webster-Kirkwood (Mo.) Times article “Harms, Kurila given UMSL distinguished alumni award.”

Haim Mano, associate professor of marketing, was quoted Jan. 15 in the St. Louis Business Journal article “Panera’s ‘hidden menu’ comes alive on social media.”

Kristian Marlow, a student pursuing a master’s degree in philosophy, was interviewed about synesthesia for the Jan. 24 episode of “St. Louis on the Air,” a program on St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU. He wrote the Jan. 25 Psychology Today article “What’s this thing called ‘synesthesia’?”

Shirley Martin, dean emeritus of the College of Nursing, was quoted Jan. 31 in the St. Louis Beacon article “At age 50, UMSL looks back and ahead.”

Alumnus Lawrence Miskel, BA political science 2001, BA German 2001 and MPPA 2006, was featured Jan. 17 in the Webster Groves (Mo.) Patch article “Webster Groves will be represented in President Obama’s inaugural parade.”

Kathleen Butterly Nigro, associate teaching professor of English, was quoted Jan. 6 in The Korea Times (Seoul) article “‘Madam is more appropriate.’”

Briona Perry, a sophomore majoring in biochemistry and Pierre Laclede Honors College student, was featured Jan. 31 in The St. Louis American article “Access and excellence at UMSL.”

Dave Robertson, Curators’ Teaching Professor of Political Science, was quoted Jan. 21 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Inauguration on MLK Day to be a convergence of a ‘hope’ and a ‘dream.’” Robertson was interviewed for the Jan. 25 Truthloader (London) article “How fascists plotted to overthrow the US government.” He was quoted Jan. 4 in the St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU story “Political spending ‘arms race’ makes it a good year for TV stations.” Robertson was quoted Jan. 7 in the St. Louis Public Radio story “Nixon, Mo. lawmakers, ready for 2013 legislative session.” He was quoted Jan. 9 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Ed Martin’s GOP takeover could signal continued rightward shift.”

J. Martin Rochester, Curators’ Teaching Professor of Political Science, wrote the Jan. 23 St. Louis Jewish Light article “Reform parents learn to adapt after son embraces Orthodox Judaism.”

Richard Rosenfeld, Curators’ Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, was quoted Jan. 16 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “St. Louis city, county police report overall crime down in 2012.” Rosenfeld was quoted Jan. 16 in the KMOX (1120 AM) story “Dotson: St. Louis crime drops 12.4 percent in 2012.” He was interviewed about St. Louis crime statistics for the Jan. 22 episode of “St. Louis on the Air,” a program on St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU.

Steven Rowan, professor of history, was quoted Jan. 4 in The Kansas City (Mo.) Star article “Early Western maps traced ‘thoughts of God.’”

John-Mark Scott, a freshman majoring in accounting and Pierre Laclede Honors College student, was featured Jan. 31 in The St. Louis American article “Access and excellence at UMSL.”

Wally Siewert, director of the Center for Ethics in Public Life, was quoted Jan. 13 in the Detroit Free Press article “Wayne County short on cash, but not on appointees.”

Kenneth Thomas, associate professor of political science, wrote the Jan. 14 Business Insider article “This is an insane time to consider cutting Social Security.”  Thomas was quoted in the article “States double down on incentives to woo companies,” which ran in the January issue of Governing. He was quoted Jan. 29 in the Columbia Journalism Review article “Praise, and criticism, for an NYT series on corporate welfare.” Thomas wrote the Jan. 30 Business Insider commentary “America wastes billions of dollars paying companies to move between states.”

Erin Tinker, a senior majoring in psychology, was featured Jan. 31 in The St. Louis American article “Access and excellence at UMSL.”

Chancellor Emeritus Blanche Touhill was quoted Jan. 31 in the St. Louis Beacon article “At age 50, UMSL looks back and ahead.”

Ron Yasbin, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted Jan. 24 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article “Exploratory classes broaden college students’ knowledge.”

Lara Zwarun, associate professor of communication, was quoted Jan. 22 in The Korea Times (Seoul, South Korea) article “Don’t be duped by tricky statistics.”