Note: UMSL Events contains information about events that will occur in the seven days following publication (Saturday-Friday). 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.

Mass on Campus
Date/Time: December 11, 2011 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Location: Provincial House Chapel
Audience: Open
Description: Our Mass is student centered and built to empower and engage college students to be able to understand and share the gospel with their lives. Remember we have a Mass Guide online for anyone unfamiliar with Liturgy or anyone who wants to bring their friends who might be, too. All are welcome!
For Info: Rachelle Simon at 314-385-3455

Study Party
Date/Time: December 12, 2011 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: Century Rooms
Audience: Open
Description: With finals coming up, life is getting more and more stressful. The last thing you should have to worry about is where you or your group will study. Come join UPB for four hours of study madness! During this event, two Century Rooms will be reserved (one for quiet study and one for group study). These rooms will be joined in the middle by a snack bar with free snacks promoting brainpower and concentration. Come for breakfast and stay for the environment, you won’t regret it.
For Info: Scott Morrissey at 314-516-5531

Eight Brocade/Fire Dragon Qigong Practice @ NOON
Date/Time: December 12, 2011 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM
Location: JC Penney Conference Center (HAWTHORN ROOM)
Audience: Faculty/Staff/Students
Description: Fire Dragon Qigong and Eight Pieces of Brocade Qigong are combined into one set. This 30-minute session blends tapping motions, stretching, and slow deep breathing with an emphasis on the stretching. The practice is FREE and open to all UMSL faculty, staff, and students. It is suitable for people of all sizes, ages, and fitness levels. No previous experience or special clothing is needed.
For Info: Linda Gatson at 314-516-5091

Psychology Department Colloquium
Date/Time: December 12, 2011 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Location: 102 Benton
Audience: Open
Description: Jonathan Peelle, PhD, Department of Neurology, University of Pennsylvania, will discuss “The Dynamic Nature of Brain Networks Supporting Speech Comprehension.”
For Info: Jean Mayo at 314-516-5393

University Classic Holiday Concert
Date/Time: December 12, 2011 7:30 PM
Location: Anheuser-Busch Performance Hall, Touhill PAC
Audience: Open
Description: This ever-popular annual holiday concert is a mixed presentation by UMSL’s choirs and orchestras, pulling from an extensive catalog of classic holiday music, including many traditional favorites. Participating ensembles are the University Orchestra, directed by Dan Presgrave, the University Singers and Vocal Point, directed by James Henry, and the University-Community Chorus, directed by John Smith. The orchestra and both choruses join to perform the grand finale “Christmas Flourish” by Randol Bass.
For Info: Touhill Ticket Office at 314-516-4949

Late Night Breakfast
Date/Time: December 12, 2011 8:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Location: Pilot House
Audience: Open
Description: Need a break from studying? Stop by the MSC for a late night breakfast! FREE!
For Info: Tegan Klevorn at 314-516-5291

Travel and Expenses – Reimbursement & Approval
Date/Time: December 13, 2011 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Location: 65 JCP (formerly U. Center)
Audience: UMSL Only
Description: This session will cover entering travel and expense information, attaching receipts electronically, and approving expense reports.
For Info: Mary Brown at

Preparing for Promotion and Tenure
Date/Time: December 13, 2011 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Location: CTL Conference Room – 589 Lucas
Audience: Faculty
Description: Preparing for Promotion and Tenure Review for Tenure Track Faculty. Colleagues serving on tenure and promotion committees and those recently reviewed offer advice about documenting one’s accomplishments and preparing for review. Co-sponsor: Faculty Senate.
For Info: Margaret W. Cohen at 314-516-4508

Tai Chi Qigong Practice @ NOON
Date/Time: December 13, 2011 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM
Location: Hawthorn Room – J.C. Penney Conference Center
Audience: Faculty/Staff/Students
Description: This Qigong session is a blending of meditation, breathing, and slow fluid movements incorporated into a 30-minute set with an emphasis on the breathing. The practice is FREE and open to all UMSL faculty, staff, and students. It is suitable for people of all sizes, ages, and fitness levels. No previous experience or special clothing is needed.
For Info: Linda Gatson at 314-516-5091

Predicting Future Cash Needs
Date/Time: December 13, 2011 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: J.C. Penney Conference Center
Audience: Open
Description: Third in the Financial Management Series. Learn how to use a cash budget to predict future performance of your business. Business owners, managers, accountants, bankers and consultants will learn how to estimate future sources and uses of cash. You will also learn how to analyze those estimates to make more informed decisions related to expansion of the business, additions to the workforce, or capital expenditures. Cost: $99.
For Info: Erica Candela at 314-516-5908

Preparing for Promotion
Date/Time: December 13, 2011 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Location: CTL Conference Room – 589 Lucas Hall
Audience: Faculty
Description: Preparing for Promotion for Non-Tenure Track Faculty Members Colleagues share strategies for documenting effective teaching. Learn what constitutes evidence and how to collect and present it in a Teaching Portfolio. Co-sponsor: Faculty Senate.
For Info: Margaret W. Cohen at 314-516-4508

Faculty Senate Meeting
Date/Time: December 13, 2011 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location: 126 J.C. Penney Conference Center
Audience: Open
Description: This meeting is reflective of the long-standing commitment to shared governance at UMSL.
For Info: Loy Harvey at 314-516-6769

Mass and Soup
Date/Time: December 13, 2011 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Location: Catholic Newman Center
Audience: Open
Description: Every Tuesday we have 5:30pm Mass here at the Newman Center in our Living Room. All are welcome, we are a friendly group and would love to see you. The Mass is very relaxing, so you should check it out if you need some quality time with God. Also, we have a simple but delicious meal of homemade soup and bread available after Mass
For Info: Rachelle Simon at 314-385-3455

Mindfulness Meditation
Date/Time: December 14, 2011 12:15 PM to 12:45 PM
Location: Center for Student Success conference room — 225 MSC
Audience: Open
Description: Mindfulness Meditation is a proven—and increasingly popular—method for reducing stress, anxiety, insomnia, and a variety of medical conditions. Incorporating Mindfulness into your schedule can enhance your overall well-being and allow you to live your life more fully. These weekly, guided Mindfulness activities are free and open to beginning as well as experienced meditators.
For Info: Jamie Linsin at 314-516-5711

Chancellor’s Holiday Reception
Date/Time: December 14, 2011 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location: Century Rooms, MSC
Audience: Open
Description: Faculty, staff and students are invited to join in the holiday spirit at a campus-wide reception.
For Info: Jeri Peterson at 314-516-4898

Commuter Breaks
Date/Time: December 15, 2011 9:00 AM
Location: MSC Parking
Audience: Open
Description: Didn’t have time for Breakfast? Come get fueled up with UPB! Commuter Breaks. Come grab a quick bite to eat on your way to class.
For Info: Dominique Thimes at 314-516-5531

u.select
Date/Time: December 15, 2011 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Location: 65 J.C. Penney Conference Center
Audience: UMSL Only
Description: The Degree Audit department will be offering u.select training for advisers. The training is over the basic navigation of u.select, Course Equivalency navigation and requesting degree plans. Each workshop will last about an hour. For more information: umsl.edu/services/dars/train.
For Info: Tyrome Petty at

Tai Chi Qigong Practice @ NOON
Date/Time: December 15, 2011 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM
Location: Hawthorn Room – JC Penney Conference Center
Audience: Faculty/Staff/Students
Description: This Qigong session is a blending of meditation, breathing, and slow fluid movements incorporated into a 30-minute set with an emphasis on the breathing. The practice is FREE and open to all UMSL faculty, staff, and students. It is suitable for people of all sizes, ages, and fitness levels. No previous experience or special clothing is needed.
For Info: Linda Gatson at 314-516-5091

Psychology Department Colloquium
Date/Time: December 15, 2011 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Location: 120 Research Building
Audience: Open
Description: Katherine Mickley Steinmetz, PhD, postdoctoral fellow, Boston College, the University of Notre Dame Visiting Lecturer, Wellesley College, will discuss “Emotion, Memory, and the Brain: What We Remember and What We Forget.”
For Info: Jean Mayo at 314-516-5393

Monthly Surplus Tag Sale
Date/Time: December 16, 2011 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: JC Penney Bldg Dock (Inside)
Audience: Open
Description: Procurement Services is hosting our December surplus tag sale on Dec. 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. We will have desks, chairs, monitors, CPUs, file cabinets, Comfortmaker furnaces (75,000 BTU), limited quantity laptops and items too numerous to mention. New items arrive weekly. All sales are final. Cash and check only. Specials of the month: VCRs $1 and printers $5. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
For Info: Tangie Brooks at 314-516-5361

u.select
Date/Time: December 16, 2011 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Location: 65 JCP
Audience: UMSL Only
Description: The Degree Audit department will be offering u.select training for advisors. The training is over the basic navigation of u.select, Course Equivalency navigation and requesting degree plans. Each workshop will last about an hour. For more information, go to: umsl.edu/services/dars/train.
For Info: Tyrome Petty at

Tai Chi Qigong Practice @ NOON
Date/Time: December 16, 2011 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM
Location: Hawthorn Room – J.C. Penney Conference Center
Audience: Faculty/Staff/Students
Description: This Qigong session is a blending of meditation, breathing, and slow fluid movements incorporated into a 30-minute set with an emphasis on the breathing. The practice is FREE and open to all UMSL faculty, staff, and students. It is suitable for people of all sizes, ages, and fitness levels. No previous experience or special clothing is needed.
For Info: Linda Gatson at 314-516-5091

Finding Your Business
Date/Time: December 16, 2011 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: J.C. Penney Conference Center
Audience: Open
Description: Learn about various grant and loan programs, how the commercial lending process works and explain why it is so important to establish a banking relationship. This workshop will also provide information on Small Business Administration loan programs and how to apply for them. Cost: $59
For Info: Erica Candela at 314-516-5908

Golden Movie Night Hosted by Golden Key Honour Society
Date/Time: December 16, 2011 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Location: Pilot House
Audience: Open
Description: Stressed after all those exams? Come enjoy The Hangover 2, along with free cookies and hot chocolate, at the Pilot House. Admission is just one text or reading book or $1 per person. All proceeds will be donated to Better World Books campaign to support literacy in third world countries.
For Info: Jeanna at 314-516-5291