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Funding Your Neighborhood Project
Date/Time: February 4, 2012 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Location: 202 J.C. Penney Conference Center
Audience: Open
Description: Join us to learn the tools and techniques to secure funding for your neighborhood project. Learn how to seek out a variety of funding opportunities and sources specific to your project. Become skilled in the art of persuasive writing as a tool for making your funding request successful. Cost: $40
For Info: Jennifer Clemente at 314-516-5994

Experience St. Louis: Ice Skating at Steinberg Ice Rink
Date/Time: February 4, 2012 6:15 PM to 9:30 PM
Location: Steinberg’s Skating Rink
Audience: Open
Description: Do you like bonfires? Do you like ice-skating? Do you like doing all that for free? Me too! Which is why you should join UPB on Saturday, Feb. 4, at 6:30 p.m. for a trip to Steinberg unique outdoor ice rink right in the middle of historic Forest Park! Everything will be free of charge, all you have to do is get to UMSL by 6:30 and your ride and ice skates and skating fees will be provided! Meet in front of Provincial House no later than 6:20 p.m. The bus will drive us to the ice rink and take us back to Provincial House no later than 9:30 p.m. Ride, skates, and skate fees are provided for free, food and drink will be offered at the rink (including hot chocolate! yum!) but are an extra cost to you, and Steinberg is cash only, so if you plan on getting hungry or thirsty, make sure to bring some of that cash! Sign up at the front desk of the Office of Student Life.
For Info: Scott Morrissey at 314-516-5531

‘Intimate Apparel’ – UMSL Dept. of Theatre, Dance & Media Studies
Date/Time: February 4, 2012 7:30 PM
Location: Lee Theater, Touhill Performing Arts Center
Audience: Open
Description: In 1905 Manhattan, New York City, Esther, seamstress of Intimate Apparels, is a lonely 35 year-old spinster. She resides in a boarding house owned by a widower, Mrs. Dickson. Among other residents in the boarding house is Mayme, an attractive “lady of the night,” who had once aspired to be a concert pianist. Lonely Esther receives a letter from George, a Bajan laborer working on the Panama Canal. Esther’s response to George’s letters, written on her behalf by both Mrs. Van Buren and Mayme, set her life on a romantic collision with George. They wed, and she struggles to hold the relationship together. Tickets are $5 with a student ID and $10 general admission
For Info: Touhill Ticket Office at 314-516-4949

Super Bowl Party!
Date/Time: February 5, 2012 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: Oak Hall Game Room
Audience: Open
Description: Super Bowls can be fun, but you know what is more fun!? Free stuff!!! Not only will this Super Bowl party be fully equipped with free Super Bowl style food and drinks (hot wings, chips and dip, mini tacos, soda, etc..) but there will also be tons of awesome prizes! The grand prize, a huge football movie package (Water Boy, Remember the Titans, The Longest Yard, and a bunch of others) will be given to the person who can guess closest to the ending score of the game, an enormous array of other prizes (everything from official NFL footballs, to a Super Bowl clock, inflatable cooler, and official NFL Super Bowl cups) will be raffled off as door prizes for the rest of the event!
For Info: Scott Morrissey at 314-516-5531

Eight Brocade/Fire Dragon Qigong Practice @ NOON
Date/Time: February 6, 2012 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM
Location: Hawthorn Room, J.C. Penney Conference Center
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

The Might Have Been: A Reading
Date/Time: February 6, 2012 12:15 PM to 1:15 PM
Location: 402 JC Penney Conference Center
Audience: Open
Description: Joseph M. Schuster reads from and discusses his novel, The Might Have Been (Ballantine Books, March 2012). Chair of the Department of Communications and Journalism at Webster University, Schuster has published short fiction in the Iowa Review, Kenyon Review and Missouri Review, among other literary journals.
For Info: Karen Lucas at 314-516-5698

The Criminology of Place
Date/Time: February 6, 2012 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: Millennium Student Center, Century Room C
Audience: Open
Description: The Criminology of Place: Street Segments and Our Understanding of the Crime Problem The study of crime has focused primarily on why particular people commit crime or why specific communities have higher levels of crime. In this presentation Professor David Weisburd presents findings from a forthcoming book that identifies a different way of looking at the crime problem by examining why specific streets in a city have specific crime trends over time. This study of the “criminology of place,” focuses our attention on small units of geographic analysis, or micro communities. The study shows that much information about crime is necessarily lost by focusing on larger units, such as neighborhoods or communities. The authors identify a large group of possible crime risk and protective factors of street segments. David Weisburd is a distinguished professor at George Mason University and director of the Center for Evidence Based Crime Policy.
For Info: Criminology & Criminal Justice at 314-516-5031

Winning the Procrastination Battle
Date/Time: February 6, 2012 2:30 PM to 3:15 PM
Location: Center for Student Success (Millennium Student Center 225)
Audience: Open
Description: How many times have you become sidetracked from doing an assignment? College students can easily fall into a cycle of procrastination. Understanding why you procrastinate is the key. This workshop will illustrate steps and techniques for avoiding procrastination.
For Info: Antionette Sterling at 314-516-5300

Make the Most of Your Learning Style
Date/Time: February 6, 2012 5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Location: Center for Student Success (Millennium Student Center 225)
Audience: Student
Description: Find out how you learn and process information best. Do you learn easily by listening, watching or doing? Maybe a combination of all three is best. Hemispheric dominance (right or left-brain) will be explained. Understanding more about how our brains work helps us become more engaged, more confident and higher achievers. Specific studying, note-taking, and learning strategies for each learning style are provided.
For Info: Antionette Sterling at 314-516-5300

Tai Chi Qigong Practice @ NOON
Date/Time: February 7, 2012 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

B.Y.O. Banana: How does SEX make the news?
Date/Time: February 7, 2012 12:15 PM to 1:30 PM
Location: Century Room A
Audience: Open
Description: News @ Noon presents, B.Y.O. Banana: How does SEX make the news? Dr. Jennifer Siciliani will be presenting. Free lunch is provided. Prizes will also be given out, as well as information on services provided by the UMSL health, wellness and counseling services.
For Info: Lauren Masterson at 210-862-4523

Resume Writing Workshop
Date/Time: February 7, 2012 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: 278 MSC, Career Services
Audience: Student
Description: Resume Writing Skills Workshop February 7: Tuesday 2:00pm-3:00pm 278 MSC, Career Services Your resume is an important job-hunting tool; its purpose is market yourself to potential employers. Learn how to write a job specific resume.
For Info: Career Services at 314-516-5111

Study Skills That Make a Difference
Date/Time: February 7, 2012 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM
Location: Center for Student Success – 225 Millennium Student Center
Audience: Student
Description: Find out about effective techniques for note-taking, goal setting for studying, concentration, reading a textbook, and basic test preparation.
For Info: Antionette Sterling at 314-516-5300

Queer People of Color Panel
Date/Time: February 7, 2012 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Location: Century Room C, MSC
Audience: Open
Description: Queer People of Color Panel & Discussion. A discussion on the dynamics of the queer community and people of color. Sponsored by PRIZM. Century Room C. 6:30 p.m. Open to everyone. Snacks will be provided.
For Info: PRIZM at 314-516-5013

PLHCSA Casino Night
Date/Time: February 7, 2012 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Location: Museum Room
Audience: Open
Description: Come to PLHCSA’s Annual Casino Night! Free food, fun games, and great prizes, including an Amazon Kindle! Please bring canned goods to donate to the St. Patrick Center.
For Info: Jessica Bleile at 314-640-0594

Exploring MyGateway Tools
Date/Time: February 8, 2012 11:00 AM to 12:15 PM
Location: 104 Express Scripts Hall
Audience: UMSL Only
Description: If you’re comfortable with MyGateway and would like to explore additional features to enhance student learning and expand levels of collaboration this is the workshop for you! MyGateway has a selection of tools which foster engagement and partnership between faculty and students. Please join the FRC staff for this hands-on workshop. Some of the topics we will cover are listed below, but please bring your own questions and suggestions because FRC staff will be available to work with you individually during the session. Topics include: Panopto, Wimba Classroom, Wikis, Blogs and Journals.
For Info: Tom Roedel, Jennifer Simms and Paul Wilmarth at

Mindfulness Meditation
Date/Time: February 8, 2012 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

SisterScholars-In-Training
Date/Time: February 8, 2012 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Location: 313 MSC
Audience: Open
Description: As part of the Access to Success (A2S) Initiative, the purpose of this group is to provide a space for African American female students to enhance their intellectual and personal identities as they work toward degree attainment.
For Info: Dr. Angela Coker at 314-516-6088

SisterScholars-In-Training
Date/Time: February 8, 2012 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Location: 313 MSC
Audience: Open
Description: As part of the Access to Success (A2S) Initiative, the purpose of this group is to provide a space for African American female students to enhance their intellectual and personal identities as they work toward degree attainment.
For Info: Dr. Angela Coker at 314-516-6088

Getting the Most from Note-Taking
Date/Time: February 8, 2012 5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Location: Center for Student Success – 225 Millennium Student Center
Audience: Student
Description: Learn how to format and organize your notes to be the most beneficial for you.
For Info: Antionette Sterling at 314-516-5300

P & Z: Transportation and Land-Use Connections
Date/Time: February 8, 2012 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: J.C. Penney Conference Center
Audience: Open
Description: Gain an understanding of the interaction of transportation infrastructure with adjacent land use, and why land use can be a transportation strategy in and of itself. Learn about the benefits of a multimodal system, mixed land uses in a single area and density. Fee: $70 per module; $350 per course; $625 for both courses.
For Info: Jennifer Clemente at 314-516-5994

Tai Chi Qigong Practice @ NOON
Date/Time: February 9, 2012 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

Niall Wall – Sean Nos Singing
Date/Time: February 9, 2012 12:30 PM to 1:45 PM
Location: 331 SSB
Audience: Open
Description: Niall Wall, 2007 winner of the All-Ireland Men’s Senior Singing title, will talk about traditional Irish singing.
For Info: Bob Ell at 314-516-7299

Building Rapport with Your Professors
Date/Time: February 9, 2012 2:30 PM to 3:15 PM
Location: Center for Student Success – 225 Millennium Student Center
Audience: Student
Description: Are you sabotaging relationships with your professors? Do you fully participate in the classroom? Effective communication skills and participation are both critical in college. Understanding faculty expectations is a key to your success and intentional participation will yield great rewards. Learn how to facilitate effective communication with your professors in a variety of situations and learn about the benefits of classroom participation.
For Info: Antionette Sterling at 314-516-5300

IC Short Course – Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 Basics
Date/Time: February 10, 2012 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Location: SSB 102
Audience: UMSL Only
Description: This course is designed to teach you the basic beginning steps of Microsoft 2010 PowerPoint. Learn how to use this application for giving presentations or develop slide shows that may be required for classes, your job or for fun. Topics include: inserting images, what a RIBBON is and how are they used, how to use clip art, how to design a presentation, custom animation, special effects, ideas for better presentation skills, how to print your slides, etc.
For Info: Dale/Instructional Computing Staff at

Using SMART Technology
Date/Time: February 10, 2012 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: 104 ESH
Audience: UMSL Only
Description: This one hour fun and interactive session will provide an introduction to using the SMART technology found in various classrooms at UMSL. On completion of this workshop, you will have a basic understanding on the technology and be able to integrate tools from SMART Notebook to enhance student engagement. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Instructors who are interested in using SMART technology
For Info: SMART Technical Trainer at

IC Short Course – Microsoft Word 2010 Basics
Date/Time: February 10, 2012 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: SSB 102
Audience: UMSL Only
Description: This course is designed to teach you the basic beginning steps of MS 2010 Word. Learn how to use this application for typing papers and more that may be required for classes, your job or for fun. Topics include: how to save from older versions, what a RIBBON is and how it is used, inserting images, how to change font size and type, inserting tables for formatting purposes, inserting Headers and Footers, page numbers, etc.
For Info: Dale/Instructional Computing Staff at

Tai Chi Qigong Practice @ NOON
Date/Time: February 10, 2012 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

Starting a Small Business: The First Steps
Date/Time: February 10, 2012 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: Oak Room, J.C. Penney Conference Center
Audience: Open
Description: If you are thinking of starting a small business, this course will provide you with an overview of the critical first steps. You will assess your strengths and weaknesses, learn about the importance of planning, discuss legal and regulatory requirements, and identify sources of funding. Following this workshop, it is recommended that you register for “The Basics of Writing a Business Plan.” Fee: $50.
For Info: Erica Candela at 314-516-5908

Pro Arte Quartet welcomed by the Arianna String Quartet
Date/Time: February 10, 2012 8:00 PM
Location: Lee Theater, Touhill Performing Arts Center
Audience: Open
Description: The legendary Pro Arte Quartet, the oldest string quartet in continuous existence, celebrates a centennial in 2012. For the quartet’s rich anniversary season, Pro Arte has commissioned many works, will release a CD, a book, and tour extensively nationally and internationally. Renowned for championing new music while embracing standard classical repertoire, the quartet was the first artist ensemble residency ever at a major American university (Wisconsin), a model since emulated by most major string quartets. A limited number of free tickets will be available to UMSL students.
For Info: Touhill Ticket Office at 314-516-4949