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Excel & Office Overview (part 1)
Date/Time: September 20, 2013 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 and an overview of Office 2010. Learn how to use the Excel 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. Other Office products will also be discussed.
For Info: Register here

Excel & Office Overview (part 2)
Date/Time: September 20, 2013 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 and an overview of Office 2010 and picks up where part one (from the previous hour) left off. Learn how to use the Excel 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. Other Office products will also be discussed.
For Info: Register here

Coca-Cola/Sodexo Schedule Mug Night at UMSL Soccer
Date/Time: September 20, 2013 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Location: Don Dallas Soccer Field
Audience: Faculty/Staff/Students
Description: The first 50 UMSL Students, Faculty and/or staff to show their UMSL ID at the September 20 Double Header Soccer match vs St. Joseph’s (Women:5:00pm/Men:7:30pm) will receive a free 22oz UMSL Athletic Fall Schedule Travel Mug, courtesy of Coca-Cola and Sodexo. Mugs can be re-filled at any Sodexo Retail location for $1.50!! Coca-Cola representatives will also be on hand sampling product, near the concession stand for all fans. Each student will receive a raffle ticket and be entered in the drawing to win a $50 of Live Nation Concert Cash (there will be a drawing at halftime of both the men and women’s games).
For Info: Brian Youngberg at 314-516-5751

University Program Board Experience STL: Balloon Glow
Date/Time: September 20, 2013 5:30 PM
Location: Central Fields at Forest Park
Audience: Open
Description: Enjoy a free picnic meal with UPB and friends before The Balloon Glow begins. Spectators are offered a breathtaking view of inflated balloons lighted by their burners. Get up close and walk around the balloons. Meet in the Office of Student Life located on the 3rd floor of the MSC at 5:30 PM. We will depart for Forest Park via the UMSL North Metrolink.
For Info: University Program Board at 314-516-5531

Zipline Adventure
Date/Time: September 21, 2013 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: Meramec Caverns Park
Audience: Faculty/Staff/Students
Description: TODAY is Campus Recreation’s ZIPLINE ADVENTURE. Soar through the tree tops on ziplines at Meramec Caverns Park. Thrilling fun for everyone! The cost is only $10/UMSL student. Transportation is provided. Participants MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE. Call the Campus Rec Office, 203MT, 516-5326, to see if spots are still available.
For Info: Pam Steinmetz at 314-516-5326

Tiny Tritons: It’s Time for Magic!
Date/Time: September 21, 2013 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Location: Pilot House
Audience: Faculty/Staff/Students
Description: The Oh My Gosh Josh show will have the audience trying with all their heart to tell Josh his hat is on upside down, his wand is broken, and that the animal he’s holding is not a rabbit! You’ll experience amazing feats of juggling, goofball magic, and maybe you’ll even be in the show. Oh My Gosh Josh picks audience volunteers to come up and help him, especially those who are sitting nicely with a big smile on their face. Calling all aspiring magicians! After the show, the Circus Kaput magic workshop will give participants the opportunity to peer behind the mysterious curtain and learn a few tricks. Everyone will receive several tricks to amaze their friends and family.
For Info: Tegan Klevorn at 314-516-5291

Meet the Mercantile Tour
Date/Time: September 21, 2013 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Mercantile Library
Audience: Open
Description: The Mercantile Library at UMSL will host a docent-led tour, focusing on a specific aspect of St. Louis or Missouri history. Weekend tours provide an opportunity for discussions on topics ranging from the founding of St. Louis, to the Mercantile’s art collections.
For Info: Valenda Curtis at 314-516-7248

Beijing Opera – International Performing Arts Series
Date/Time: September 21, 2013 8:00 PM
Location: Lee Theater, Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center
Audience: Open
Description: Beijing Opera is a fusion of stylized action, singing, dialogue and mime, acrobatic fighting and dancing to represent a story or depict different characters and their feelings and emotions. Beijing opera has a rich history dating back to the Qing Dynasty (1790) and is considered the most significant of all operas in China. The performance is sure to be as visually stunning as it is artistically pleasing. This event is FREE with an UMSL ID card.
For Info: Bob Ell at 314-516-7299

Broad Horn Flatboat Tour
Date/Time: September 22, 2013 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: Mercantile Library
Audience: Open
Description: The Mercantile Library at UMSL will host a docent-led tour, focusing on a specific aspect of St. Louis or Missouri history. Weekend tours provide an opportunity for discussions on topics ranging from the founding of St. Louis, to the Mercantile’s art collections.
For Info: Valenda Curtis at 314-516-7248

Harris World Ecology Center’s – World Ecology Award Gala
Date/Time: September 22, 2013 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Location: Missouri Botanical Garden
Audience: Open
Description: The World Ecology Award will be presented to His Royal Highness Prince Albert of Monaco. Tickets are $250 per person. Reservations are required.
For Info: Cindy Vantine at 314-516-5442

Admission to Law School Presentation by SLU Law
Date/Time: September 23, 2013 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
Location: 315 MSC
Audience: Student
Description: Alice Dickherber, Assistant Director, Admissions Office, Saint Louis University Law School will speak on admission to law school. Application fee waiver codes will be available for seniors applying this year to SLU Law. Send RSVP to Grace Derda, derda@umsl.edu. Thomas P. Knoten, UMSL Pre-Law Advisor, will introduce the speaker.
For Info: Grace Derda at 314-516-5007

Sister to Sister: A forum on sorority life and hazing
Date/Time: September 23, 2013 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Location: SGA Chamber
Audience: Open
Description: This event will feature respective member organizations of the NPC and the NPHC.
For Info: Jason N. Vasser at 314-516-5538

Identifying & Accessing Support Resources
Date/Time: September 23, 2013 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location: MSC 225
Audience: Open
Description: Join us for an interactive exploration of UMSL support services and resources to hep you achieve academic success!
For Info: Maya Scruggs-Hicks at 314-516-5300

Information Systems Mentoring Program Event
Date/Time: September 23, 2013 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: 204 Express Scripts Hall – Grace’s Place
Audience: Open
Description: Our panel of experts will talk about landing that dream job and how to succeed in the resume and interview phases of your job hunt. After the presentation we will devote a short period of time to our “speed mentoring” activity. Refreshments will be served.
For Info: Dr. Joseph Rottman at 314-516-6267

Symposium on School Improvement and Collective Impact
Date/Time: September 24, 2013 9:00 AM to 3:45 PM
Location: J.C. Penney Conference Center
Audience: Open
Description: Regional school district officials, school board members, area political leaders, students in education and the social sciences, parents, and members of the community interested in school reform and community revitalization will come together to discuss issues related to school and community transformations to best achieve academic excellence in St. Louis. Keynote speaker is Mary Anne Schmidt-Carey, president of Say Yes to Education, Inc. a national non-profit foundation committed to changing the lives of inner-city youth through the promise of post-secondary education and the delivery of comprehensive support services. Fee: $19
For Info: Clark Hickman at 314-516-6743

PeopleSoft Budget Maintenance Tools
Date/Time: September 24, 2013 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Location: 65 JCP
Audience: UMSL Only
Description: An overview on how to perform various procedures for maintaining current fiscal year budgets. This session will cover: 1)UM BCM Correction 2)UM Budget Maintenance 3)Project (Non-Grant) Budget Entry If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Joann Wilkinson @ 5301 or Sherry Hieken @ 6187.
For Info: Register here

Diabetes and Nutrition Table
Date/Time: September 24, 2013 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: MSC 2nd floor by Building Operations Office
Audience: Open
Description: Stop by and pick up information on Nutrition and Diabetes. You can also schedule a FREE appointment for a Nutrition Assessment. If you’re a diabetic and need help with your diabetes management you may also schedule an appointment for a FREE Diabetes Assessment. To schedule please call Kathy Castulik Diabetes Educator @ 516-4657 or by email castulikk@umsl.edu
For Info: Kathy Casutlik at 314-516-4657

Weight Watchers at Work
Date/Time: September 24, 2013 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM
Location: 225 MSC, Conference Room
Audience: Open
Description: 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. To initiate the process, follow these instructions: Go to wellness.weightwatchers.com Enter Company ID: 46814 Enter Company Passcode: WW46814 Register as a new member. GENERAL INFORMATION: Meeting Times are Tuesdays 11:30am-12:15pm in 225 MSC $39.95/month Includes free access to E-Tools, an on-line resource to help with your success. Questions or interest in the program? Contact Teresa Balestreri (314-516-5002; tkb@umsl.edu)
For Info: Teresa Balestreri at 314-516-5002

Brother to Brother: A forum on fraternity life and hazing
Date/Time: September 24, 2013 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Location: Century room A
Audience: Open
Description: This event will feature respective member organizations of the American Interfraternity Council and the National Pan-hellenic Council.
For Info: Jason N. Vasser at 314-516-5538

Punt-Pass-Kick Contest
Date/Time: September 24, 2013 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: Mark Twain Recreation Field
Audience: Faculty/Staff/Students
Description: PPK CONTEST- Football skills competition (men’s & women’s divisions) will be held on Mark Twain Rec Field, 1:00-4:00pm, TODAY. T-shirts will be awarded for the best scores in each event as well as overall total scores. On-site registrations.
For Info: Pam Steinmetz at 314-516-5326

Benchmarking Salaries Workshop
Date/Time: September 24, 2013 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: Student Retention Services, 225 MSC
Audience: Student
Description: How do you determine an appropriate salary level for your field and level of experience? Examine salary data resources and review other areas to consider when evaluating offers in this workshop. Please register for this workshop at careers.umsl.edu.
For Info: Career Services at 314-516-5111

Executive Fellows Mentoring Project — Bob Muldoon
Date/Time: September 24, 2013 2:00 PM to 3:15 PM
Location: 427 SSB
Audience: Student
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. This mentoring project is open to all students. Students must attend all three sessions. Faculty can give credit for student participation.
For Info: Dr. Malaika Horne at 314-516-4749

Putting Your Best Pen Forward: Effective Note Taking
Date/Time: September 24, 2013 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location: MSC 225
Audience: Open
Description: Put your best pen forward! This learning event focuses on developing note taking skills to make the most of the time spent during class lectures!
For Info: David Lewis at 314-516-5300

University Program Board Comedy Night: Melissa Villasenor
Date/Time: September 24, 2013 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: Pilot House
Audience: Open
Description: Enjoy an entertaining night of spot-on impressions and hilarious jokes provided by America’s Got Talent semi-finalist, Melissa Villasenor!
For Info: University Program Board at 314-516-5531

Creating Calendar Events with Cascade
Date/Time: September 25, 2013 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Location: 65 JCP
Audience: UMSL Only
Description: Learn how to use Cascade to create entries on the Campus Event Calendar. Training is required before gaining access to the Calendar in Cascade.
For Info: Register here

HIV Table
Date/Time: September 25, 2013 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: MSC 2nd floor by Building Operations Office
Audience: Open
Description: Stop by my table and receive FREE information on HIV and FREE condoms. Will also be taking appointments for FREE HIV TESTING. For further information you may reach me by email castulikk@umsl.edu.
For Info: Kathy Castulik at 314-516-4657

Nonprofit Board Service – Information and Resouces to Know
Date/Time: September 25, 2013 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Location: 204 J.C. Penney Conference Center
Audience: Open
Description: Are you interested in serving on a nonprofit board? Or are you part of a nonprofit organization that needs board members? If so, attend this presentation to learn about BoardlinkSTL. BoardlinkSTL is a vital resource in our community for placing nonprofit board members, and educating individuals and organizations on aspects of board service. The NPML program here at UMSL is coordinating with BoardLink STL to host a workshop on campus for all of the UMSL community with an overview of the nonprofit sector and the basic roles and responsibilities of service on nonprofit boards. For more information please visit www.boardlinkstl.org or contact Dan Sise of the NPML program at 516-6378, or sised@umsl.edu.
For Info: Dan Sise at 314-516-6378

Mindfulness Meditation
Date/Time: September 25, 2013 12:15 PM to 12:45 PM
Location: Student Retention Services 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

Writing Workshop: Sentence Structures and Transitions
Date/Time: September 25, 2013 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
Location: SSB 204
Audience: Open
Description: Longer sentences pose challenges. Learn how to use the right transition words to stitch clauses together. Enhance the flow and logic of your paper.
For Info: Chris Schott at 314-516-5613

Hazing Update Webinar : When and How to Intercede
Date/Time: September 25, 2013 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Location: Room 315 in the MSC
Audience: Open
Description: Please join your colleagues around the country for this 90 minute webinar as our expert panelist explains the best methods for handling on campus hazing. (BYOBBL) Bring your own brown bag lunch.
For Info: Jason N. Vasser at 314-516-5538

Executive Fellows Mentoring Project — Gary Lee
Date/Time: September 25, 2013 2:00 PM to 3:15 PM
Location: 427 SSB
Audience: Student
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. This mentoring project is open to all students. Students must attend all three sessions. Faculty can give credit for student participation.
For Info: Dr. Malaika Horne at 314-516-4749

Blanche Touhill Book Signing
Date/Time: September 25, 2013 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Location: St. Louis Mercantile Library
Audience: Open
Description: Join the Mercantile Library in celebrating the newly published book by Blanche M. Touhill, A Photographic History of the University of Missouri – St. Louis: The First Fifty Years. Dr. Touhill will be at the Mercantile all day beginning at 9:00 a.m. to sign her book and a special reception in her honor will begin at 3:00 p.m. Books will be available for sale at the library.
For Info: Valenda Curtis at 314-516-7248

St. Louis Rotary Club Ethics Panel
Date/Time: September 25, 2013 5:30 PM to 6:45 PM
Location: JC Penney – Summit Lounge
Audience: Open
Description: A panel of leaders, St. Louis Rotary Club members and other professionals, discusses professional ethics with students and faculty. Can reserve for an entire classes to attend. 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

Catfish on Campus: Nev Schulman
Date/Time: September 25, 2013 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: Century Rooms, Millennium Student Center
Audience: Open
Description: Cat•fish [kat-fish] noun — a person who pretends to be someone they’re not, using social media to create a false identity, particularly to pursue deceitful online romances. Now hear from the star and host of MTV’s hit series CATFISH: THE TV SHOW, Nev Schulman, about his experiences and perspectives on this evolving medium. UMSL Student Tickets: $5 on sale in the Office of Student Life General Admission Tickets: $15 on sale at tinyurl.com/oslnev
For Info: Office of Student Life at 314-516-5291

Take the pledge banner signing
Date/Time: September 26, 2013 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: Millennium Student Center Lobby
Audience: Open
Description: This event will be a tabled banner signing equipped with flyers. Members of fraternities and sororities will sign the banner and heighten awareness by talking to students that pass by.
For Info: Jason N. Vasser at 314-516-5538

State of the University Address
Date/Time: September 26, 2013 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location: J.C. Penney Conference Center
Audience: Open
Description: The Chancellor will give his State of the University Address and present faculty and staff awards.
For Info: Cindy Vantine at 314-516-5442

Study Skills Boot Camp
Date/Time: September 26, 2013 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location: MSC 225
Audience: Open
Description: Attention! Join us for this high energy, intensive session on getting the most out of your study time.
For Info: Antionette Sterling at 314-516-5300

Coffee Life in Japan
Date/Time: September 26, 2013 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Location: 331 SSB
Audience: Open
Description: Professor White shows how coffee and coffee spaces have been central to the formation of Japanese notions about the uses of public space, social change, modernity, and pleasure. She describes how the café in Japan, from its start in 1888, has been a place to encounter new ideas and experiments in thought, behavior, sexuality, dress, and taste. It is where a person can be socially, artistically, or philosophically engaged or politically vocal.
For Info: Bob Ell at 314-516-7299

Creative Celebration for UMSL’s birthday
Date/Time: September 26, 2013 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: Gallery 210
Audience: Open
Description: Reading and talk by Mary Troy and John Dalton, award winning fiction writers and UMSL alums, who also teach in the UMSL MFA program. They will be joined by Kelli Allen and Michael Nye, recent MFA grads who also have published books.
For Info: Mary Troy at 314-516-6845