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Missouri Jr. Science, Engineering and Humanities Symposium
Date/Time: March 17, 2012 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: J.C. Penney Building
Audience: Faculty
Description: The 39th Annual Missouri Regional Junior Science, Engineering and Humanities Symposium is being held March 15-17. Two hundred high school science students and 50 accompanying teachers will attend the three-day symposium here on campus. Participants will have the opportunity to visit facilities of such groups as Alberici, Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, Innoventor, LMI Aerospace, Monsanto Company, Sigma-Aldrich, Solutia Inc., and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineering. The departments of biology, chemistry, physics and astronomy, nanoscience, nursing and optometry will sponsor research open houses to give students an opportunity to acquaint themselves with the nature and scope of university research. Contact diley@umsl.edu or call 314-516-6226 for more information.
For Info: Nancy Diley at 314-516-6226

Making the Cut – Graduate/Professional School Preparation
Date/Time: March 17, 2012 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: Millennium Student Center, SGA Chambers
Audience: Student
Description: Do you need graduate or professional school to move into your desired career? If so, come to MCR’s graduate school workshop to learn success strategies for getting into and completing graduate or professional school. A panel of MCR alumni in a broad range of fields will share their experiences and provide tips for success.
For Info: Office of Multicultural Relations at 314-516-6807

Tartuffe: UMSL Theatre Production
Date/Time: March 17, 2012 7:30 PM
Location: Lee Theater, Touhill Performing Arts Center
Audience: Open
Description: Moliere’s classic farce comes to life in a bold, new production at UMSL’s Touhill Performing Arts Center. The religious hypocrite Tartuffe has wormed his way into the once ordered household and vulnerable heart of substantial merchant Orgon. Under the guise of piety, he looks set to succeed in driving away the son, marrying the daughter, seducing the wife, imprisoning Orgon and leaving the family destitute. Railed against as a sacrilegious outrage by the church, the play was banned from public performance by Louis XIV in 1664. Tickets are $5 with student ID and $10 for the general public.
For Info: Touhill Ticket Office at 314-516-4949

Tartuffe: UMSL Theatre Production
Date/Time: March 18, 2012 3:00 PM
Location: Lee Theater, Touhill Performing Arts Center
Audience: Open
Description: Moliere’s classic farce comes to life in a bold, new production at UMSL’s Touhill Performing Arts Center. The religious hypocrite Tartuffe has wormed his way into the once ordered household and vulnerable heart of substantial merchant Orgon. Under the guise of piety, he looks set to succeed in driving away the son, marrying the daughter, seducing the wife, imprisoning Orgon and leaving the family destitute. Railed against as a sacrilegious outrage by the church, the play was banned from public performance by Louis XIV in 1664. Tickets are $5 with student ID and $10 for the general public
For Info: Touhill Ticket Office at 314-516-4949

An Evening With Herbie Hancock and His Band
Date/Time: March 18, 2012 8:00 PM
Location: Anheuser-Busch Performance Hall, Touhill PAC
Audience: Open
Description: Throughout his explorations, Herbie Hancock has transcended limitations and genres, all while maintaining his unmistakable voice. With an illustrious career spanning five decades and 14 Grammy® Awards including the 2008 Album Of The Year for ‘River: The Joni Letters’, he continues to amaze audiences. Hancock’s latest album, “The Imagine Project,” features vocals from James Morrison, India Arie, Pink and Seal and guitar work from Jeff Beck. Tickets start at $10 with UMSL Student ID (limited quantities).
For Info: Touhill Ticket Office at 314-516-4949

Tai Chi Qigong Practice @ NOON
Date/Time: March 19, 2012 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM
Location: OUTSIDE at Bugg Lake (next to the West Drive Garage)
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. If it rains, the practice will be held in the Cypress Room of the J.C. Penney Conference Center.
For Info: Linda Gatson at 314-516-5091

Modern American Dance Company
Date/Time: March 19, 2012 12:15 PM to 1:15 PM
Location: 402 J.C. Penney Building/Conference Center
Audience: Open
Description: MADCO is proud to be the Professional Dance Company in Residence at the Touhill Performing Arts Center. Explore the Touhill and visit the company behind the scenes in the Whitaker Rehearsal Hall, where MADCO develops new work and practices daily. Engage in conversation with Artistic Director Stacy West and experience the excitement of seeing dancers perform in a close-up, informal setting. You won’t want to miss this sneak peek of the company’s 35th Anniversary Concert, to be held at the Touhill’s Lee Theater March 29–31, 2012.
For Info: Karen Lucas at 314-516-5698

Research Papers without Tears
Date/Time: March 19, 2012 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM
Location: Clark 214
Audience: Open
Description: What you need to know about APA or MLA style. Learn how to introduce quotes and how to cite, both in your text and at the end of your paper.
For Info: Nancy Mayer at 314-516-5182

Test-Taking Strategies
Date/Time: March 19, 2012 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM
Location: Center for Student Success (Millennium Student Center 225)
Audience: Student
Description: Learn tips about taking certain formats of tests (multiple choice, essay, true/false, etc). Get information to make your test preparation more productive and how to better manage test-taking jitters.
For Info: Antionette Sterling at 314-516-5300

How Does Your Personality Work?
Date/Time: March 19, 2012 5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Location: Center for Student Success (Millennium Student Center 225)
Audience: Student
Description: Understand yourself and others better by learning how you prefer to focus your attention, take in information, make decisions, and manage your life. Identifying these preferences can help you get the most out of your college experience and out of life in general.
For Info: Antionette Sterling at 314-516-5300

Personal Finance Presentation – All Welcome
Date/Time: March 19, 2012 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: 402 J.C . Penney Building/Conference Center
Audience: Open
Description: Finances Got You Down? Take action and join the Young Alumni Chapter for a Personal Finance Presentation. Students and Young Alumni – this night is for YOU! Guest Speaker, UMSL alumnus Charlie Bright. Come with questions about student loans, and managing and saving your money. Refreshments will be served. Registrations are required. Charlie Bright graduated with honors, BA in English ’03 and MFA in Creative Writing, ’07. He was a writer for The Current, and taught both on the main campus and in Pierre Laclede Honors College. In August 2008, he left the academic world to join the St. Louis office of New York Life Insurance Company.
For Info: Celeste Marx at 314-516-4738

‘Women and Science: Shifting Paradigms’
Date/Time: March 19, 2012 7:30 PM
Location: Saint Louis Zoo (Living World, North)
Audience: Open
Description: Prior to the 1970s, most practitioners of animal behavior in the U.S. were men and existing paradigms reflected primarily a male perspective. Presently there are approximately equal numbers of men and women in the field, and the contributions of pioneering women are widely accepted. Dr. Zuleyma Tang-Martinez, one the 100 most influential Hispanics in the U.S. for 2011, will use case histories to illustrate factors that brought about this paradigm shift.
For Info: Dr. Sally Ebest at 314-516-5581

Music Day with HISLA
Date/Time: March 20, 2012 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Location: Right outside of the NOSH in the MSC
Audience: Open
Description: Come and listen to Spanish music including salsa, bachata, merengue, reggaeton, cumbia with the Hispanic Latino Association! We will be giving out prizes and you will have an opportunity to speak with our friendly, diverse members, who can tell you what our organization does, what events we have coming up and how you can join!
For Info: Dayanna Nieto at 314-620-6995

PPRC Photography Exhibit Opening: Fathers’ Support Center
Date/Time: March 20, 2012 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Location: 427 Social Sciences/Business Building
Audience: Open
Description: An exhibit in the PPRC Photography Project series. This community photography project includes images highlighting milestones reached by one group of men working through the Fathers’ Support Center program.
For Info: Rebecca Pastor at 314-516-5277

Tai Chi Qigong Practice @ NOON
Date/Time: March 20, 2012 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM
Location: J.C. Penney Conference Center (HAWTHORN ROOM)
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

Making MyGateway Work for You
Date/Time: March 20, 2012 12:30 PM to 1:45 PM
Location: 103 Express Scripts Hall
Audience: UMSL Only
Description: What would you like to know about MyGateway? If you’re new to MyGateway or would just like a refresher, plan on joining us for this basic 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 this session. Topics include: uploading files, making your own Faculty information page, posting announcements, interface features (reorder course menu options, drag and drop capability, banner design), sending/receiving email, creating Assignments, introduction to Grade Center functions and student view of MyGateway.
For Info: Tom Roedel, Jennifer Simms and Paul Wilmarth at

LinkedIn Workshop
Date/Time: March 20, 2012 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: 278 MSC, Career Services
Audience: Student
Description: LinkedIn Workshop: An introduction to LinkedIn, March 20, Tuesday, 2-3 p.m., 278 MSC, Career Services. What is it, how does it work, and do I need it? Have you heard of LinkedIn, but aren’t sure what it is, why it exists, and how you can use it? Join us for a discussion of the basics of this professional social networking tool.
For Info: Career Services at 314-516-5111

Teaching with Technology Workshop III
Date/Time: March 20, 2012 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: UMSL South Campus, SCB 102
Audience: Open
Description: Present with Presence: Step up your lectures with simple media.
For Info: Margaret W. Cohen at 314-516-4508

It’s about Time (Management)!
Date/Time: March 20, 2012 2:30 PM to 3:15 PM
Location: Center for Student Success (Millennium Student Center 225)
Audience: Student
Description: Learn how to improve grades, improve your quality of life and divide time between work and recreation. This workshop will help you examine how you spend your time and how you might be able to become more efficient in your role as a student.
For Info: Antionette Sterling at 314-516-5300

Faculty Senate Meeting
Date/Time: March 20, 2012 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location: 202 J.C. Penney Building/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

Introduction to Voiceover
Date/Time: March 20, 2012 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: 229 J.C. Penney Building/Conference Center
Audience: Open
Description: Have you ever wanted to be the voice everyone hears on TV and radio commercials, or documentary or audio book narrations? You too can become a Professional Voiceover Artist! This fun, informative, and empowering class will teach you the basics of the voice over industry to help you decide if it is something you would like to pursue. We will discuss the many different types of voiceovers and what it takes to get started as a voice actor. Your voice will be recorded as you read from real scripts so you can receive a professional voice evaluation later.
For Info: Raina Traore-Gress at 314-516-5974

Political Science Academy Meeting
Date/Time: March 20, 2012 7:30 PM to 8:45 PM
Location: Olivette
Audience: Faculty/Staff/Students
Description: Join us for lively conversation and “civic engagement” over a topic of great local interest that has been very much in the news lately — the political football that is the Rams and the stadium lease issue. We will look at both the public policy history of how St. Louis obtained an NFL franchise as well as speculate about the future likelihood of keeping the team here. The meeting will be held at the home of Prof. Andy Glassberg, 733 Elkington Lane in Olivette, Mo. Maps will be available in the political science department office in 347 SSB.
For Info: Adis Alagic at 314-769-6631

Mindfulness Meditation
Date/Time: March 21, 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 516-5711

SisterScholars-In-Training
Date/Time: March 21, 2012 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Location: MSC Room 313
Audience: Open
Description: As part of the Access to Success 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

Staff Association – Staff Council Monthly Meeting
Date/Time: March 21, 2012 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: JCP 402
Audience: Open
Description: Meetings open to all UMSL staff members.
For Info: Sandra Crawshaw at 314-516-7298

Teaching with Technology Workshop
Date/Time: March 21, 2012 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: UMSL North Campus, SSB 449
Audience: Faculty
Description: Present with Presence: Step up your lectures with simple media.
For Info: Peggy Cohen at 314-516-4508

Resume Writing Workshop
Date/Time: March 21, 2012 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: 278 MSC, Career Services
Audience: Student
Description: Resume Writing Skills Workshop, Wednesday, March 21, 2-3 p.m., 278 MSC, Career Services. Your resume is an important job-hunting tool. Its purpose is to market yourself to potential employers. Learn how to write a job specific resume.
For Info: Career Services at 314-516-5111

Hispanic Latino Association General Meeting
Date/Time: March 21, 2012 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Location: MSC 316
Audience: Open
Description: HISLA will be holding a general meeting for all members and potential members. If you have any questions, e-mail dcnz98@umsl.edu.
For Info: Dayanna Nieto at 314-620-6995

Building Rapport with Professors: Effective Communication
Date/Time: March 21, 2012 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
Location: Center for Student Success (Millennium Student Center 225)
Audience: Open
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

SisterScholars-In-Training
Date/Time: March 21, 2012 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Location: MSC Room 313
Audience: Open
Description: As part of the Access to Success 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

Tartuffe: UMSL Theatre Production
Date/Time: March 21, 2012 7:30 PM
Location: Lee Theater, Touhill Performing Arts Center
Audience: Open
Description: Moliere’s classic farce comes to life in a bold, new production at UMSL’s Touhill Performing Arts Center. The religious hypocrite Tartuffe has wormed his way into the once ordered household and vulnerable heart of substantial merchant Orgon. Under the guise of piety, he looks set to succeed in driving away the son, marrying the daughter, seducing the wife, imprisoning Orgon and leaving the family destitute. Railed against as a sacrilegious outrage by the Church, the play was banned from public performance by Louis XIV in 1664. Tickets are $5 with student ID and $10 for the general public.
For Info: Touhill Ticket Office at 314-516-4949

University Wind Ensemble Concert
Date/Time: March 21, 2012 7:30 PM
Location: Anheuser-Busch Performance Hall, Touhill PAC
Audience: Open
Description: The University of Missouri-St. Louis Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band will present a varied program of repertoire for the wind band that will feature two St. Louis composers. We are proud to present the premiere of ”One of Ours-A Cather Symphony,” a transcription for wind band by UMSL’s Dr. Barbara Harbach of her original symphony. The Wind Ensemble also will perform “Sasha Takes A Train,” by Kim Portnoy of Webster University. We are excited to feature UMSL tubist, senior Charles Wilkes on the 1st Movement of the Gregson “Concerto for Tuba and Wind Band.” Other selections include “Easter Monday on the White House Lawn,” by Sousa, and “Pageant,” by Perschetti.
For Info: Touhill Ticket Office at 314-516-4949

Tai Chi Qigong Practice @ NOON
Date/Time: March 22, 2012 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM
Location: J.C. Penney Conference Center (HAWTHORN ROOM)
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

Do’s and Don’ts for Nonprofits – The BBB’s perspective
Date/Time: March 22, 2012 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location: 126 J.C. Penney Conference Center
Audience: Open
Description: Do you want to know how to run, or be part of, a better nonprofit, tax-exempt organization? Come learn about good governance and oversight from the Better Business Bureau. Cost to attend is $10. More info at: umsl.edu/divisions/graduate/ppa/npml/.
For Info: Dan Sise at 314-516-6378

How’s Your Financial Fitness?
Date/Time: March 22, 2012 2:30 PM to 3:15 PM
Location: Center for Student Success (Millennium Student Center 225)
Audience: Student
Description: Are you concerned about having enough money to cover everything? Do you know the impact of student loan payments on your credit scores? Learn how to create a personal budget to help manage your college expenses and prepare for your financial future beyond college.
For Info: Antionette Sterling at 314-516-5300

Tartuffe: UMSL Theatre Production
Date/Time: March 22, 2012 7:30 PM
Location: Lee Theater, Touhill Performing Arts Center
Audience: Open
Description: Moliere’s classic farce comes to life in a bold, new production at UMSL’s Touhill Performing Arts Center. The religious hypocrite Tartuffe has wormed his way into the once ordered household and vulnerable heart of substantial merchant Orgon. Under the guise of piety, he looks set to succeed in driving away the son, marrying the daughter, seducing the wife, imprisoning Orgon and leaving the family destitute. Railed against as a sacrilegious outrage by the church, the play was banned from public performance by Louis XIV in 1664. Tickets are $5 with student ID and $10 for the general public.
For Info: Touhill Ticket Office at 314-516-4949

IC Short Course – Microsoft Excel 2010 Basics Session 1
Date/Time: March 23, 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 MS 2010 Excel. Learn how to use this application for creating spreadsheets, financial reports, papers and more that may be required for classes, your job or for your own record keeping. Topics include: number manipulation, automatic adding of a column of numbers, proper font size and type, cell margin settings, inserting tables for formatting purposes, renaming spreadsheets, etc.
For Info: Dale/Instructional Computing Staff at

IC Short Course – Microsoft Excel 2010 Basics Session 2
Date/Time: March 23, 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 Excel. Learn how to use this application for creating spreadsheets, financial reports, papers and more that may be required for classes, your job or for your own record keeping. Topics include: Inserting data to create a database, managing & manipulating a database, using drop down menus, and creating a home budget.
For Info: Dale/Instructional Computing Staff at

Tai Chi Qigong Practice @ NOON
Date/Time: March 23, 2012 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM
Location: J.C. Penney Conference Center (HAWTHORN ROOM)
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

Financing Your Business
Date/Time: March 23, 2012 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: J.C. Penney Conference Center, Oak Room
Audience: Open
Description: Learn about various grant and loan programs, how the commercial lending process and why it is so important to establish a banking relationship. This workshop will also provide information on Small Business Administration (SBA) loan programs and how to apply for them. Fee: $59.
For Info: Erica Candela at 314-516-5908

Tartuffe: UMSL Theatre Production
Date/Time: March 23, 2012 7:30 PM
Location: Lee Theater, Touhill Performing Arts Center
Audience: Open
Description: Moliere’s classic farce comes to life in a bold, new production at UMSL’s Touhill Performing Arts Center. The religious hypocrite Tartuffe has wormed his way into the once ordered household and vulnerable heart of substantial merchant Orgon. Under the guise of piety, he looks set to succeed in driving away the son, marrying the daughter, seducing the wife, imprisoning Orgon and leaving the family destitute. Railed against as a sacrilegious outrage by the church, the play was banned from public performance by Louis XIV in 1664. Tickets are $5 with student ID and $10 for the general public.
For Info: Touhill Ticket Office at 314-516-4949