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Income Tax Planning
Date/Time: September 29, 2012 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Location: J.C. Penney Conference Center
Audience: Open
Description: Because taxes affect virtually every financial decision, having timely knowledge of tax laws and issues greatly enhances your effectiveness as a financial professional–and broadens your opportunities to do business. This course emphasizes the fundamentals of individual income taxation, the tax implications of various types of businesses, tax-advantaged investments, employee compensation issues and planning, alternative minimum tax, tax traps and more. Fee: $995.
For Info: Erica Candela at 314-516-5908
Apples to Apples to Apples
Date/Time: September 29, 2012 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: Meet at CNC, carpool to Eckhert’s Orchard
Audience: Open
Description: Get in the mood for fall as we go to Eckert’s Orchard to pick apples together and enjoy the Applefest! Meet at the CNC at 10 a.m. to carpool over to the festival. Then we’ll all come back, play Apples to Apples and try to bake something with our delicious apples as a reward! Make sure to bring $10 for admission.
For Info: Rachelle Simon at 314-385-3455
The Improvised Shakespeare Company
Date/Time: September 29, 2012 5:00 PM, 9:00 PM
Location: Lee Theater, Touhill Performing Arts Center
Audience: Open
Description: Returning to the Touhill by popular demand! Based on one audience suggestion The Improvised Shakespeare Co. creates a fully improvised play in Elizabethan style. Each play is completely improvised, so each play is entirely new. “Their experience doing Shakespeare flowers in the language: they relish iambic dialogue, execute perfectly timed asides, occasionally utter rhyming couplets, and drop parodic phrases, and well-placed anachronisms. Even the ending echoed the real plays: story lines resolved tidily—and uproariously” – The Chicago Reader. Discount student, faculty and staff tickets are available, but quantities are limited.
For Info: Touhill Ticket Office at 314-516-4949
Homecoming Kickoff Fair
Date/Time: October 1, 2012 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: Thomas Jefferson Library Lawn
Audience: Open
Description: Homecoming officially begins with our kickoff fair. Enjoy food, games, activities and more. Start off Homecoming Week with a fun-filled day and celebrate with UMSL students, faculty and staff.
For Info: Homecoming Steering Committee at 314-516-5291
The Inverted Forest: A Reading
Date/Time: October 1, 2012 12:15 PM to 1:15 PM
Location: J. C. Penney Conference Center
Audience: Open
Description: John Dalton reads and discusses his new novel, “The Inverted Forest,” a story of unlikely devotion and sudden crisis at an isolated Missouri summer camp. Published by Scribner and just released in paperback, “The Inverted Forest” was chosen by the Wall Street Journal Book Lover and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch as a best novel of the year. Dalton directs the Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. He is also the author of “Heaven Lake.”
For Info: Karen Lucas at 314-516-5698
Targeted Resume Writing Workshop
Date/Time: October 1, 2012 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: Career Services, 278 MSC
Audience: Student
Description: Your resume is an important job-hunting tool; its purpose is to market yourself to potential employers. Learn how to write a targeted resume. Bring your resume for a review after the workshop. Please register for this workshop at careers.umsl.edu.
For Info: Rachel Boehlow at 314-516-5317
Greeks, Mathematics and Neuroscience
Date/Time: October 1, 2012 7:40 PM
Location: MSC Century Room A
Audience: Open
Description: In ancient Greece there were two opposing views about the human mind: Plato thought that every human being possesses a priori knowledge, whereas Aristotle emphasized that the mind is a “tabula rasa,” which is inscribed through experience. In this lecture, Thanasssis Fokas, chair in nonlinear mathematical science at the University of Cambridge, UK, will discuss some of the philosophical theories of the Ancient Greeks about mathematics, within the context of the astounding modern achievements of neuroscience. Such theories include “bottom up” processes (which are basically innate) and “top down” processes (which rely on experience stored in memory). Fokas will also talk about the importance of different time scales in the conscious and unconscious processes of our minds and will show how modern brain imaging techniques are a prime example of the crucial role played by Mathematics in understanding many phenomena, a fact which was philosophically appreciated first by Pythagoras.
For Info: Bob Ell at 314-516-7299
Homecoming Outdoor Movie: Brave
Date/Time: October 1, 2012 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Location: Thomas Jefferson Library Lawn
Audience: Open
Description: Join the Homecoming Committee for a free movie, free snacks, and free fun. Bring your own blanket or lawn chair. Movie will begin at dusk.
For Info: Homecoming Steering Committee at 314-516-5291
SisterScholars-In-Training
Date/Time: October 2, 2012 12:30 AM 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: Angela Coker at 314-516-6088
Homecoming Blood Drive/Bone Marrow Donor Registration
Date/Time: October 2, 2012 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: Summit Lounge, J.C. Penney Conference Center
Audience: Open
Description: Please join the Office of Student Life for our Homecoming Blood Drive. Our campus goal is 52 units! Students representing student organizations for Spirit Points will sign in at the blood drive. Are you unable to donate blood? You can donate five canned goods for Spirit Points. Five canned goods equal one person. All donations go to the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center, which serves the needs of the St. Louis area and the Midwest. Please note, there must be at least 56 days between each donation. Your last blood donation must have been on or before Aug. 7, 2012. To schedule an appointment, stop by 366 MSC, call the Office of Student Life at ext. 5291, log on to the Student Life website (sponsor code: 9275), or walk in at the drive. Be the Match Bone Marrow Registry will also be present for anyone who would like to become a bone marrow donor. The procedure is a simple swab in the mouth and additional information will be provided, along with a staff member present to answer all questions.
For Info: Ashlee Roberts at 314-516-5291
40-Yard Dash
Date/Time: October 2, 2012 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: Mark Twain Recreation Field
Audience: Faculty/Staff/Students
Description: Test your speed. Campus Rec’s 40-Yard Dash competition is 1 to 4 p.m. today at the Mark Twain Rec Field. T-shirts will be awarded to the fastest men and women sprinters. No advance registration is needed; just show up. Open to students, faculty and staff.
For Info: Campus Recreation Office, 203 MT at 314-516-5326
Part 2: What you don’t know could hurt you? Academic Integrity
Date/Time: October 2, 2012 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Location: MSC 316
Audience: Open
Description: Do’s and Don’ts on a college campus? Come and experience an interactive session to prevent you from falling victim to student sabotage, plagiarism, cheating and unauthorized collaboration. Save your academic career and don’t miss this session.
For Info: Office of Multicultural Relations at 314-516-6807
Executive Fellows Mentoring Project – Gary Lee
Date/Time: October 2, 2012 2:00 PM to 3:15 PM
Location: 427 SSB
Audience: Open
Description: The purpose of this mentoring project is to help students meet their career goals after graduation. Executive fellows facilitate three sessions per program with small groups of three-to-five students. Students must attend all three sessions. All students can participate regardless of major and classification.
For Info: Dr. Malaika Horne at 314-516-4749
Mass and Soup
Date/Time: October 2, 2012 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Location: Catholic Newman Center
Audience: Open
Description: Every Tuesday we gather at the Newman Center in our Living Room. All are welcome, we are a friendly group and would love to see you. Also, we have a simple but delicious meal of homemade soup and bread available afterwards.
For Info: Rachelle Simon at 314-385-3455
Founders Dinner
Date/Time: October 2, 2012 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Location: Ritz Carlton – St. Louis
Audience: Open
Description: The 2012 Founders Dinner will celebrate the completion of the Gateway for Greatness Campaign. In addition, the 2012 Distinguished Alumni Awards will be presented, and we will honor our major donors. Reservations are required – tickets are $65 per person.
For Info: Cindy Vantine at 314-516-5442
Homecoming Almost Midnight Breakfast
Date/Time: October 2, 2012 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Location: Oak Hall Lawn
Audience: Open
Description: Join your fellow Tritons for biscuits with gravy, scrambled eggs, bacon and sausage at our almost midnight breakfast. Live music from Goodnight Argent. Bring your friends and your appetite!
For Info: Homecoming Steering Committee at 314-516-5291
Homecoming Shopping Cart Parade
Date/Time: October 3, 2012 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Location: MSC Nosh & Patio
Audience: Open
Description: All student organizations and campus departments have the opportunity to participate in this quirky take on a campus tradition. Organizations and departments are encouraged to decorate a shopping cart to match the Homecoming theme “Here & Now.” The best organization and department carts win bragging rights for the year!
For Info: Homecoming Steering Committee at 314-516-5291
Mindfulness Meditation
Date/Time: October 3, 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, depression, 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
Free Depression Screening
Date/Time: October 3, 2012 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Location: 2nd floor of the MSC outside the radio station
Audience: Open
Description: University Health, Wellness and Counseling Services is offering free confidential screenings for depression, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder to all members of the UMSL community. Immediate feedback is provided.
For Info: Chris Sullivan at 314-516-5711
Synesthesia
Date/Time: October 3, 2012 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location: Gallery Visio
Audience: Open
Description: UMSL graduate Rebecca Haas displays a collection of vivid and dramatic portrait photography combined with live art elements. This experience will play on the senses and invite the viewer to be a participant in the exhibit.
For Info: Stephanie Sivils at 314-516-7922
Catholic Volunteer Network Speaker
Date/Time: October 3, 2012 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Location: Catholic Newman Center
Audience: Open
Description: Do you have a passion for service? Have you always wanted to volunteer and travel? Whether you have one week or a month, want to work with kids or the homeless, have money or don’t, there are volunteer organizations that need you for the summer or for a year after graduation. Come get resources and learn more. All are welcome.
For Info: Rachelle Simon at 314-385-3455
Breakfast and Business
Date/Time: October 4, 2012 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
Location: World Trade Center St. Louis, 121 South Meramec, Clayton, MO
Audience: Open
Description: Breakfast and Business is sponsored by the College of Business Administration. The discussion topic for the event is “Midwest Cargo Hub Update.”
For Info: Jane Ferrell at 314-516-5883
National Student Day
Date/Time: October 4, 2012 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: UMSL Bookstore
Audience: Faculty/Staff/Students
Description: Join us as we celebrate National Student Day! Participants can enjoy refreshments and a 25 percent discount on UMSL clothing and gifts. The winner of the National Student Day contest will also be announced. Students can be nominated on the basis of their volunteerism and service to the community. The winner will receive a $500 course materials scholarship from the UMSL Bookstore, which can be used on textbooks or required software.
For Info: Stephanie Eaton at 314-516-5765
Eastern District Court of Appeals
Date/Time: October 4, 2012 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Summit Lounge, J.C. Penney Building
Audience: Open
Description: The Eastern District Court of Appeals travels the state of Missouri to give students and the general public a chance to witness court proceedings.
For Info: Karen Pierre at 314-516-5823
Free Depression Screening
Date/Time: October 4, 2012 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: 2nd floor of the MSC outside the radio station
Audience: Open
Description: University Health, Wellness and Counseling Services is offering free confidential screenings for depression, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and post- traumatic stress disorder to all members of the UMSL community. Immediate feedback is provided.
For Info: Chris Sullivan at 314-516-5711
Internships 101
Date/Time: October 4, 2012 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: Career Services, 278 MSC
Audience: Student
Description: What exactly is an internship? How do you find one? This workshop provides an introduction to internships and explains the internship search process. Please register for this workshop at careers.umsl.edu.
For Info: Rachel Boehlow at 314-516-5317
Homecoming Greek vs. Roman Volleyball
Date/Time: October 4, 2012 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location: Oak Hall Volleyball Court
Audience: Open
Description: UMSL Greeks (all social Greek-lettered UMSL organizations) take on the UMSL Romans (students not affiliated with a social Greek-letter organization). Whether you are Greek or Roman, you are sure to have fun and a great time. Who will take the title of champion? You have to attend to find out.
For Info: Homecoming Steering Committee at 314-516-5291
Homecoming Chili Supper
Date/Time: October 4, 2012 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Location: Oak Hall Volleyball Court
Audience: Open
Description: Immediately following the Greek vs. Roman Volleyball Tournament, make sure to stop by the annual Chili Supper. Come enjoy great chili, yummy toppings and hot dogs. Make plans to attend with friends, classmates, or your family.
For Info: Homecoming Steering Committee at 314-516-5291
Free Strategy Workshop for Graduate Record Exam
Date/Time: October 4, 2012 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Location: 404 J.C. Penney Conference Center
Audience: Open
Description: The School of Professional and Continuing Studies is sponsoring a Free Strategy Workshop for GRE. Details about the types of questions you will face on the exam, comprehensive information about the registration and test taking process, and more will be discussed by the area best test preparation instructions.
For Info: Brenda Shannon-Simms at 314-516-5656
Homecoming Lip Sync Competition
Date/Time: October 4, 2012 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: MSC Pilot House
Audience: Open
Description: Think you’ve got what it takes to win the Lip Sync competition? Then grab your closest friends or your student organization and start practicing!
For Info: Homecoming Steering Committee at 314-516-5291
Homecoming Tailgate
Date/Time: October 5, 2012 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Location: Mark Twain, Parking Lot M
Audience: Open
Description: Gear up for the Homecoming Soccer Games at the annual Homecoming Tailgate. Enjoy free food, music and a chance to win great door prizes including an iPad.
For Info: Homecoming Steering Committee at 314-516-5291
International fun game night
Date/Time: October 5, 2012 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Location: International I-house, right across the church near UMSL
Audience: Faculty/Staff/Students
Description: Come and enjoy international fun game night. We have board games and international games.
For Info: Iris Sun at 314-600-5490
PNC Arts Alive New Dance Horizons: A Dance St. Louis Production
Date/Time: October 5, 2012 8:00 PM
Location: Anheuser-Busch Performance Hall, Touhill PAC
Audience: Open
Description: Dance St. Louis opens its 47th season with the ultimate quartet of collaborations. Four renowned choreographers and four local dance companies will collaborate to produce four world-premiere productions. Saint Louis Ballet, Leverage Dance Theater (formerly aTrek Dance Collective), MADCO and Common Thread Contemporary Dance Company are the area troupes. The choreographers are post-modernist Pam Tanowitz, the subversive Victoria Marks, the ballet artist Gina Patterson and the expressive Jessica Lang. The world-premiere event is the first of its kind for Dance St. Louis. Discount student and faculty/staff tickets are available, but quantities are limited.
For Info: Touhill Ticket Office at 314-516-4949
