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Eye on UMSL: That’s a winner

Eye on UMSL: That's a winner

Mark Monroe, information security officer for Information Technology Services at UMSL, tosses a bag during a game of cornhole at the UMSL Staff Association BBQ on the Millennium Student Center patio. Cheering him on are his ITS colleagues (from left) Jon Kemper, Mike Bate and Mike Toohey.

The photograph was taken by UMSL photographer August Jennewein and is the latest to be featured in Eye on UMSL.

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  • College of Optometry graduate Airshpreet Kaur
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  • BSN graduate Haley Horan
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  • Callie Clinton
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UMSL announces new Leadership Institute to support emerging and established leaders throughout the region
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The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.

Eye on UMSL: Shared gratitude
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Chancellor Kristin Sobolik attended a reception with members of the Chancellor’s Council, Alumni Association Board of Directors and other friends and supporters who paid tribute to her leadership at UMSL.

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Chancellor Kristin Sobolik attended a reception with members of the Chancellor’s Council, Alumni Association Board of Directors and other friends and supporters who paid tribute to her leadership at UMSL.

Eye on UMSL: Shared gratitude

May 18, 2026

Chancellor Kristin Sobolik attended a reception with members of the Chancellor’s Council, Alumni Association Board of Directors and other friends and supporters who paid tribute to her leadership at UMSL.

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