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Pazazz Gala 2013
Date/Time: February 17, 2013 7:00 PM
Location: Lee Theater, Touhill Performing Arts Center
Audience: Open
Description: Pazazz Performers of St. Louis Academy of Dance is thrilled to be hosting its Third Annual Gala! Shared proceeds from the Gala will benefit Drea’s Dream, a dance therapy and expressive movement program for children with cancer and special needs, as well as help support and fund Pazazz Performers. The Gala will also give the Pazazz dancers the unique opportunity of performing on a professional stage in their own concert. Pazazz is thrilled to announce The Big Muddy Dance Company, along with Common Thread Contemporary Dance Company, will be performing at the Pazazz Gala! The evening will include ballet, tap, jazz, modern performances and more! Discounted SNAP student and faculty and staff tickets are available, but quantities are limited.
For Info: Touhill Ticket Office at 314-516-4949

Sunday Mass
Date/Time: February 17, 2013 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. We celebrate Mass every Sunday at 8:30 p.m. 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! Check our website for directions. Anyone who wants to lector, sing or serve as Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist, email Kristin Williams, the Liturgy Chair, at kw2nd@mail.umsl.edu.
For Info: Rachelle Simon at 314-385-3455

Battle of the Bands sign-up Deadline
Date/Time: February 18, 2013
Location: Pilot House
Audience: Open
Description: Calling all bands: Want more publicity for your band? Want to have fun while raising money for charity? Sign up for the PLHCSA annual Battle of the Bands! The event is 7 p.m. Thursday, April 11, and is open to the entire UMSL community and guests. The deadline to sign up is Monday, March 18. Contact Marty at mjid4f@mail.umsl.edu or Jessie at jnbleile@mail.umsl.edu to sign up.
For Info: Jessica Bleile at 314-640-0594

A Discussion of the Musical Creative Process
Date/Time: February 18, 2013 12:15 PM to 1:15 PM
Location: J.C. Penney Conference Center
Audience: Open
Description: Martin Kennedy, assistant professor of composition at Washington University in St. Louis, will discuss the creation of his recent compositions and describe the role of the composer in the contemporary classical music world. A doctoral graduate of The Juilliard School, Kennedy has received such prestigious awards as the ASCAP Rudolf Nissim Prize and First Prize in the “2 Agosto” International Composing Competition. Kennedy’s music has been performed by orchestras worldwide and is published by G. Schirmer and Theodore Presser Co.
For Info: Karen Lucas at 314-516-5698

Math Anxiety
Date/Time: February 18, 2013 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Location: Room 314 MSC
Audience: Open
Description: If you are afraid or nervous about learning math, this workshop will help you to learn and master the subject.
For Info: Rochelle DeClue at 314-516-5532

Effective Studying Workshop
Date/Time: February 18, 2013 2:30 PM to 3:15 PM
Location: 225 MSC (Center for Student Success Conference Room)
Audience: Open
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 314-516-7994

Relay For Life Team Captains’ Meeting
Date/Time: February 18, 2013 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Location: SGA Chambers
Audience: Open
Description: Have you ever participated in Relay For Life before and are looking to participate again? Are you interested in what it is and how it works? Then come to our first Team Captains’ Meeting held by Colleges Against Cancer and find out. This is an open meeting, so we welcome everyone to come, even if you are not signed up yet. We will be providing dinner and prizes for those interested in joining a great cause.
For Info: Sara Gerberding at 217-416-5600

Weight Watchers at Work
Date/Time: February 19, 2013 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: 225 MSC, Conference Room
Audience: Open
Description: Come join Weight Watchers at Work on-campus any Tuesday. A group of faculty and staff meet with a Weight Watchers facilitator on a weekly basis. Can’t make the Open House but want to join? To initiate the process, follow the instructions below: Go to wellness.weightwatchers.com. Enter Company ID: 46814. Enter Company Passcode: WW46814. Register as a new member. General information: Meetings are 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesdays in 225 MSC. Cost is $39.95 per month and includes free access to E-Tools, an online resource to help with your success. Contact Teresa Balestreri at 314-516-5002 or tkb@umsl.edu for more information.
For Info: Teresa Balestreri at 314-516-5002

Pursuing Degrees & Exploring Careers
Date/Time: February 19, 2013 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: 278 MSC, Career Services Conference Room
Audience: Student
Description: Have you questioned your choice of major or career path? Come learn about misconceptions and career development strategies and resources that can assist you in the career decision-making process. Please register at careers.umsl.edu.
For Info: Rachel Boehlow at 314-516-5111

University Assembly/Faculty Senate Meeting
Date/Time: February 19, 2013 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location: 202 J.C. Penney Building
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

Time Management Workshop
Date/Time: February 19, 2013 5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Location: 225 MSC (Center for Student Success Conference Room)
Audience: Open
Description: Learn how to improve your grades, quality of life, and divide time between work and recreation.
For Info: Antionette Sterling at 314-516-7994

Mass and Soup
Date/Time: February 19, 2013 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. Everyone is 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

PLHCSA Casino Night
Date/Time: February 19, 2013 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: Provincial House Museum Room
Audience: Open
Description: Come to the Pierre Laclede Honors College Student Association’s annual Casino Night! The event is free and features free food. At the end of the night, add up your winnings and bid on awesome prizes! Please consider donating two personal hygiene items for our charity, Lydia’s House, at the door for admission.
For Info: Jessica Bleile at 314-640-0594

Basic Conversational Bosnian
Date/Time: February 19, 2013 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Location: Room 57, Lindbergh High School, 5000 S. Lindbergh Blvd. 63126
Audience: Open
Description: This six-week practical course provides a comprehensive introduction to modern Bosnian for those who would like to speak the language or use it for reading or research. All four major communicative skills — reading, writing, listening comprehension, and speaking — are stressed. Bosnian culture will also be stressed. This class is perfect for someone with no prior knowledge of the language. Fee: $89.
For Info: Jennifer Clemente at 314-516-5994

Ferguson Lunch Trolley
Date/Time: February 20, 2013 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: Three Pickup Locations on Campus
Audience: Open
Description: The free Ferguson Lunch Trolley is back! Don’t lose your parking spot. The Lunch Trolley provides free round-trip shuttle service to Ferguson Citywalk restaurants for lunch on Wednesdays. The trolley will make four continuous loops between 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sandwich board signs will be placed at trolley pickup sites. Campus pickup locations: Woods Hall (west side), MSC (east side), and Marillac Hall (main entrance). Ferguson restaurants: Celebrity Southern Soul Food; Corner Coffee House; El Palenque; Faraci Pizza; Ferguson Brewing Co.; Imo’s Pizza; KFC; Little Caesar’s Pizza; Marley’s Bar & Grill; Mimi’s Subway Bar & Grill; New Chinese Gourmet; Popeye’s Chicken; Queen’s Chinese Restaurant; Quizno’s; Subway; Vincenzo’s Italian Ristorante.
For Info: Mary Haux at 314-332-5546

Mindfulness Meditation
Date/Time: February 20, 2013 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

Executive Fellows Mentoring Project – Robert Muldoon
Date/Time: February 20, 2013 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. Contact Malaika Horne by email or phone to sign up.
For Info: Dr. Malaika Horne at 314-516-4749

Writing a Targeted Resume
Date/Time: February 20, 2013 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: 278 MSC, Career Services Conference Room
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 job-specific resume. Please register at careers.umsl.edu.
For Info: Rachel Boehlow at 314-516-5111

Economics Guest Speaker John C. Goodman
Date/Time: February 20, 2013 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Location: 331 SSB – McDonnell Conference Room
Audience: Faculty/Staff/Students
Description: Economics guest speaker John C. Goodman will discuss “Why Obamacare Won’t Work.” Goodman is president and CEO of the National Center for Policy Analysis in Dallas and author of more than 50 published studies and 10 books, including “Priceless: Curing the Healthcare Crisis.” He is widely known as the “Father of Health Savings Accounts” and Modern Healthcare named him as one of four people who have most influenced the modern health care system. His presentation will include a Q&A session. All viewpoints are welcome, so we hope all will feel free to come and join the discussion.
For Info: Judy Cates at 314-516-5353

Winning the Procrastination Battle
Date/Time: February 20, 2013 2:30 PM to 3:15 PM
Location: 225 MSC (Center for Student Success Conference Room)
Audience: Open
Description: Explore the causes of procrastination and techniques for avoid putting things off to last possible moment.
For Info: Antionette Sterling at 314-516-7994

St. Louis Rotary Club Ethics Panel
Date/Time: February 20, 2013 5:30 PM to 6:45 PM
Location: Summit Lounge, J.C. Penney Conference Center
Audience: Open
Description: A panel of leaders, St. Louis Rotary Club members and other professionals will discuss professional ethics with students and faculty. Faculty can give credit for student participation. Also, faculty can reserve for an entire class to attend.
For Info: Dr. Malaika Horne at 314-516-4749

Jubilee Web Conference: Driving Retirement
Date/Time: February 21, 2013 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Location: 5400 Arsenal St. 63139
Audience: Open
Description: In celebration of UMSL’s 50th Jubilee, the Missouri Institute of Mental Health proudly announces a special series of Web conferences highlighting just a few of the university’s contributions to the fields of mental and behavioral health. These programs are free to watch online at MIMHTraining.com. CEUs are still only $10 per person. A later release of enduring versions of these topics is also planned.
For Info: Thom Pancella at 314-877-6416

Executive Fellows Mentoring Project – Gary Lee
Date/Time: February 21, 2013 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. Contact Malaika Horne by email or phone to sign up.
For Info: Dr. Malaika Horne at 314-516-4749

Getting the Most from Note-taking
Date/Time: February 21, 2013 2:30 PM to 3:15 PM
Location: 225 MSC (Center for Student Success Conference Room)
Audience: Open
Description: Learn how to format and organize your notes to benefit your studying and a technique for determining what to record in your notes.
For Info: Antionette Sterling at 314-516-7994

MSNA 3rd Annual Black History Month Movie Night
Date/Time: February 21, 2013 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Location: Century Room C, MSC
Audience: Faculty/Staff/Students
Description: The UMSL Minority Student Nurses Association will have its third annual Black History Month Movie Night. This year’s film is “The Long Walk Home,” based upon the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Come enjoy the evening with us! Free food and drinks will be provided. Also, please assist us in our efforts to give back to the community by bringing toiletries to donate to Doorways St. Louis. A discussion of the movie will be held immediately following.
For Info: Ammie Leachman at 314-516-5291

‘Carmina Burana’
Date/Time: February 21, 2013 8:00 PM
Location: Anheuser-Busch Performance Hall, Touhill PAC
Audience: Open
Description: Every so often, performers from across the spectrum of artistic media have the opportunity to collaborate on a masterpiece production. The Dance St. Louis 2012-2013 season offers that kind of production in “Carmina Burana.” Considered one of the most popular pieces of music ever written, “Carmina Burana” brings together Nashville Ballet, UMSL’s University Orchestra and University Singers, Bach Society of Saint Louis and St. Louis Children’s Choirs into a firework of live music and riveting dance. The opening act is Bach Cantata No. 10, performed by UMSL’s University Orchestra and University Singers and Bach Society of Saint Louis with choreography by Dance St. Louis’ own Michael Uthoff and performed by MADCO. Discounted SNAP student and faculty and staff tickets are available, but quantities are limited.
For Info: Ticket Office at 314-516-4949

Procurement’s Monthly Surplus Property Sale
Date/Time: February 22, 2013 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: SCCB Garage (LOT YY) South Campus
Audience: Open
Description: Procurement Services is hosting its monthly surplus tag sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Feb. 22. Items available will include, monitors, CPUs, laptops, chairs, desks, printers, speakers, VCRs, filing cabinets, laptop cases, keyboards, mouses, large $1 selection and more.
For Info: Tangie Brooks at 314-516-5361

The Do’s and Don’ts of Conducting Informational Interviews
Date/Time: February 22, 2013 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Location: MSC Rm. 314
Audience: Open
Description: Attendees will learn practical strategies and how to plan for conducting an informational interview in their field.
For Info: Rochelle DeClue at 314-516-5532

Launch celebration for ‘Penumbra,’ the 13th issue of Bellerive
Date/Time: February 22, 2013 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Location: Provincial House (South Campus)
Audience: Open
Description: Special guest speaker will be Tony D’Souza, novelist, journalist, essayist, reviewer, and travel and short story writer. Copies of “Penumbra” will be available at the celebration.
For Info: Geri Friedline at 314-516-7874

Into the Deep Retreat: Patience and Trust
Date/Time: February 22, 2013 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Location: Meet at CNC, carpool to Camp Wyman
Audience: Open
Description: The goal of “Into the Deep” is to give students a chance to connect with the experiences and wisdom of guest speakers while offering the quiet, the time, and the space to explore their own depths for responses to the important things in their life. You must sign up by Feb. 19. The cost is $25 per person, and scholarships are available.
For Info: Rachelle Simon at 314-385-3455

‘Carmina Burana’
Date/Time: February 22, 2013 8:00 PM
Location: Anheuser-Busch Performance Hall, Touhill PAC
Audience: Open
Description: Every so often, performers from across the spectrum of artistic media have the opportunity to collaborate on a masterpiece production. The Dance St. Louis 2012-2013 season offers that kind of production in “Carmina Burana.” Considered one of the most popular pieces of music ever written, “Carmina Burana” brings together Nashville Ballet, UMSL’s University Orchestra and University Singers, Bach Society of Saint Louis and St. Louis Children’s Choirs into a firework of live music and riveting dance. The opening act is Bach Cantata No. 10, performed by UMSL’s University Orchestra and University Singers and Bach Society of Saint Louis with choreography by Dance St. Louis’ own Michael Uthoff and performed by MADCO. Discounted SNAP student and faculty and staff tickets are available, but quantities are limited.
For Info: Ticket Office at 314-516-4949