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National Student Day Nominations Being Accepted
Date/Time: September 22-28, 2012
Location: UMSL Bookstore
Audience: Student
Description: National Student Day is a day dedicated to celebrating and promoting social responsibility by college students. The UMSL Bookstore is taking part to celebrate the countless number of UMSL students who improve the campus community and beyond through their selfless acts and volunteerism. The UMSL Bookstore will host activities planned for October 4, including 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. Student nominations can be found at umslbookstore.com by clicking the “National Student Day” icon.
For Info: Stephanie Eaton at 314-516-5766

Business Alumni Chapter Fall Wine Tasting and Networking
Date/Time: September 22, 2012 4:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Location: Little Hills Winery, 501 S. Main St. St. Charles, MO 63301
Audience: Open
Description: College of Business Administration Alumni Chapter sponsors the Fall Wine Tasting and Networking. Enjoy appetizers and wine samplings as you mix and mingle with fellow alumni and friends from the University of Missouri–St. Louis College of Business Administration. Registration is required. Advance registration is $15. Admittance at the door: $20 cash.
For Info: Celeste Marx at 314-516-4738

Characters and Plotting, The Heart of Your Story
Date/Time: September 22, 2012 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: 403 J.C. Penney Conference Center
Audience: Open
Description: NY Times and USA Today bestselling author (and UMSL graduate) Bobbi Smith will help you create believable and exciting characters who enhance your plotline and make your story a real page turner. Fee: $65.
For Info: Mary Gough at 314-516-5974

Richard D. Schwartz Observatory Public Open House
Date/Time: September 22, 2012 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Location: Richard D. Schwartz Observatory
Audience: Open
Description: Our observatory will be open for telescopic viewings of night sky objects, including the Moon, double stars, the Ring Nebula, and the Andromeda Galaxy. For up-to-date information call the Skywatch Hotline at 314-516-5706.
For Info: Erika Gibb at 314-516-4145

The Orchid Ensemble presented by CIS
Date/Time: September 22, 2012 8:00 PM
Location: Lee Theater, Touhill Performing Arts Center
Audience: Open
Description: The Orchid Ensemble is a trio of musicians from diverse ethnic backgrounds—from China to Taiwan to Canada—who use ancient Chinese instruments to blend traditional and contemporary Chinese music, improvisational jazz and world music into a new sound. Devoted to fostering cultural exchange between Western and Asian musicians, the Orchid Ensemble regularly collaborates with artists from a wide range of musical and ethnic backgrounds, commissions new works from American and Canadian composers, and tours across North America with stops at world, jazz and folk music festivals. Sponsored by Dr. Y.S. Tsiang Professorship in Chinese Studies, International Studies and Programs, and the University of Missouri–St. Louis with the support of the Regional Arts Commission, St. Louis. Discount and free student, faculty and staff tickets are available, but quantities are limited.
For Info: Touhill Ticket Office at 314-516-4949

Missouri Baptist Mammography Van
Date/Time: September 24, 2012 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Location: Mobil Van for Mammography Screenings
Audience: Faculty/Staff
Description: Taking registrations today for mammography screenings through Missouri Baptist Medical Center. Please have insurance information ready when calling to schedule appointment for your mammography screening. Missouri Baptist will be here Wednesday, Oct. 17, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with their van to provide screenings. Please call 314-996-5170 or 1-800-870-5731.
For Info: Kathy Castulik at 314-516-4657

Info Sessions – Graduate Business Programs
Date/Time: September 24, 2012 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: SSB 401
Audience: Open
Description: Is a Graduate Business Degree in your future? Stop by for information on Graduate Business Programs (MBA, MSIS, MAcc, Graduate Certificates), talk to an advisor and meet other MBA students, Q&A, snacks!
For Info: Francesca Ferrari at 314-516-5885

Romance, Rivers and More: A Musical Hour
Date/Time: September 24, 2012 12:15 PM to 1:15 PM
Location: Lutheran Unity Church, 8454 Glen Echo Dr.
Audience: Open
Description: Charlene Clark and Deborah Bloom, members of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, invite you to join them as they perform elegant classical selections, pay tribute to love, and evoke the majestic flow of timeless rivers. Clark and Bloom discuss their selections of violin-piano duos, which will include music of Mozart, Elgar, Copland, Jerome Kern, and other composers.
For Info: Karen Lucas at 314-516-5698

Communicating Effectively in College
Date/Time: September 24, 2012 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM
Location: Center for Student Success – 225 Millennium Student Center
Audience: Student
Description: Effective communication skills are critical in college. Understanding faculty expectations is a key to your success and intentional participation in class 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 314-516-7994

Hispanic Latino Association Meet & Greet
Date/Time: September 24, 2012 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Location: MSC 316
Audience: Open
Description: The Hispanic Latino Association of UMSL is inviting all students and staff to come to our annual Meet and Greet. Any new, old and interested students are welcome to join and be a part of this great networking time with people from other cultures! We will also announce calendar events on campus and outside in the community as well! If you are interested in other cultures then this is the place to be! Join us!
For Info: Dayanna Nieto at 314-620-6995

Make the Most of your Learning Style
Date/Time: September 24, 2012 5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Location: Center for Student Success – 225 Millennium Student Center
Audience: Student
Description: Find out how you learn and process information best. Do you learn easily by listening, watching or doing? Maybe a combination of all three is best. Hemispheric dominance (right or left-brain) will be explained. Understanding more about how our brains work helps us become more engaged, more confident and higher achievers. Specific studying, note-taking, and learning strategies for each learning style are provided.
For Info: Antionette Sterling at 314-516-7994

Miseducation of the Black Greek
Date/Time: September 24, 2012 7:00 PM
Location: Century Rooms, 3rd Floor of the MSC
Audience: Open
Description: The Miseducation of the Black Greek is a interactive, discussion-based session facilitated by attorney Rasheed Ali Cromwell that will dispel the myths and state the facts about Black Greek organizations. Come out and broaden your knowledge on the history, relevancy, contributions, traditions and future of Black Greek-letter organizations. Sponsored by the Office of Greek Life and Associated Black Collegians.
For Info: Brandon Nelson at 314-516-4031

SisterScholars-In-Training
Date/Time: September 25, 2012 12:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Location: MSC – Room 316
Audience: Faculty/Staff/Students
Description: As part of the Access to Success (A2S) 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

Hang Out Your Secrets
Date/Time: September 25, 2012 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Location: Nosh
Audience: Faculty/Staff/Students
Description: Ever had a secret that you have been dying to let out. Well, here is your chance. Come write a secret that will be hung, at a later time of course, for everyone to see in the Nosh!
For Info: R.V. Jenkins or other UPB member at 314-516-5531

Part 1: What you don’t know could hurt you? Student Conduct
Date/Time: September 25, 2012 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Location: MSC 315
Audience: Open
Description: Do’s and Don’ts on a college campus: Come experience an interactive session to inform you of student expectations, policies, and code of conduct on the UMSL campus.
For Info: Office of Multicultural Relations at 314-516-6807

Punt-Pass-Kick Contest
Date/Time: September 25, 2012 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: Campus Recreation Office, 203MT at 314-516-5326

Ferguson Lunch Trolley
Date/Time: September 26, 2012 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: Three Pickup Locations on Campus
Audience: Open
Description: The Ferguson 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; The Red Apple; Subway; Vincenzo’s Italian Ristorante; The Whistle Stop.
For Info: Mary Haux at 314-332-5546

Mindfulness Meditation
Date/Time: September 26, 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

Test-taking Strategies: This is a test…this is only a test
Date/Time: September 26, 2012 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM
Location: Center for Student Success – 225 Millennium Student Center
Audience: Student
Description: Are you ready for exams? 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 314-516-7994

Intermediate Nonfiction Writing
Date/Time: September 26, 2012 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: 64 University Center
Audience: Open
Description: Time will be spent on interviewing techniques, recording conversations, and recreating them. Doing background searches and adjusting the tone to fit the subject matter also is covered. Creative nonfiction: planning ahead for telling your story, journal writing, writing a memoir.
For Info: Mary Gough at 314-516-5974

The Major Challenge: Choosing a Major
Date/Time: September 27, 2012 11:00 AM to 11:45 PM
Location: Center for Student Success – 225 Millennium Student Center
Audience: Student
Description: Have you ever questioned your major choice or wondered if you will find a major that’s right for you? In this workshop, we will debunk common myths such as “There is only one right major for me,” or “A major is the same as a career.” You will learn how to identify majors and career paths that are a good fit for your personality, interests, strengths, and values. Students may follow-up with individual assistance.
For Info: Antionette Sterling at 314-516-7994

College Level Finances: How to be Financially Savvy?
Date/Time: September 27, 2012 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Location: MSC 313
Audience: Open
Description: You will gain knowledge about financial literacy, budgeting, earning potential, loan debt and repayment. Through this session you will be equipped to learn key strategies that will lead to financial stability.
For Info: Office of Multicultural Relations at 314-516-6807

How Does your Personality Work?
Date/Time: September 27, 2012 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM
Location: Center for Student Success – 225 Millennium Student Center
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 314-516-7994

Job Search Strategies Workshop
Date/Time: September 27, 2012 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: Career Services, 278 MSC
Audience: Student
Description: The purpose of this workshop is to familiarize you with the process of job searching and career management. It is intended to demonstrate some tools to find a job and manage your career. Please register for this workshop at careers.umsl.edu.
For Info: Rachel Boehlow at 314-516-5317

Lecture: Taiko Drumming
Date/Time: September 27, 2012 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Location: 331 Social Sciences & Business Building
Audience: Open
Description: Japanese Studies Lecture: Taiko Drumming Shawn Bender, Dickinson College The lecture will be in 331 SSB from 4 to 5:30 p.m.
For Info: Bob Ell at 314-516-7299

Succeeding in Online Courses
Date/Time: September 27, 2012 5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Location: Center for Student Success – 225 Millennium Student Center
Audience: Student
Description: Are you thinking about enrolling in an online course, but you are not sure about the expectations for this type of instruction? Or, are you already enrolled in one and would like to gain tips on how to succeed? This workshop is intended to give you a comprehensive look at online learning. We hope that it not only answers some questions about online courses but that it also provides “tools” necessary to succeed in this relatively new, and exciting, method of learning.
For Info: Antionette Sterling at 314-516-7994

PHR/SPHR Preparation
Date/Time: September 27, 2012 5:30 PM to 8:20 PM
Location: J. C. Penney Conference Center
Audience: Open
Description: Our Human Resource certification preparation course is designed primarily for individuals seeking a Professional in Human Resources (PHR®) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR®) certification. This intensive six-week program combines expert instruction with the SHRM Learning System®, so you will learn faster, retain more knowledge and stay on track as you prepare for the exam. Fee: $1,145.
For Info: Erica Candela at 314-516-5908

Service Day at Claver House
Date/Time: September 28, 2012 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: Meet at CNC, carpool to The Ville neighborhood
Audience: Open
Description: We will meet at the Newman Center for breakfast and head over to do some gardening with people from The Ville neighborhood. Free breakfast and lunch provided! All are welcome!
For Info: Rachelle Simon at 314-385-3455

Writing Your Teaching Philosophy Statement
Date/Time: September 28, 2012 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Location: CTL Conference Room – 589 Lucas
Audience: Faculty
Description: Learn about supports available from the Office of Research Administration, International Studies, and the University of Begin working on documents for third year, promotion, tenure review, and award nominations. Learn to craft this statement with structure, guidance, resources, and examples provided by faculty colleagues. Laptops are helpful, but not essential. Reserve one now from the Technology Support Center in 211 Lucas, 314-516-6034.
For Info: Margaret W. Cohen at 314-516-7133

Monthly Surplus Tag Sale
Date/Time: September 28, 2012 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: SCCB Garage (South Campus)
Audience: Open
Description: Procurement Services is hosting our next Surplus Tag Sale on Friday, September 28, 2012. Items available for sale to include metal shelving, monitors, CPU’s, keyboards, mice, tables, chairs, desks, file cabinets, printer and a number of items too numerous to mention. This sale is open to everyone. New items are arriving each week.
For Info: Tangie Brooks at 314-516-5361

ISS Short Course – Microsoft Excel 2010 Basics Session 1
Date/Time: September 28, 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: Alex/Instructional Support Services Staff at

Golf Scramble
Date/Time: September 28, 2012 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Location: Normandie Golf Course, 7605 St Charles Rock Rd, 63133
Audience: Faculty/Staff/Students
Description: Today is Campus Rec’s four-person Golf Scramble at Normandie Golf Course, 10:30 a.m. shotgun start. This event is free to UMSL students and only $20 for faculty, staff and alumni. Entry fee includes 18-holes, cart and post-event picnic! Participants/teams must register in advance. Call the Campus Rec Office, 203 MT, 314-516-5326, to see if spots are still available.
For Info: Campus Recreation Office, 203 MT at 314-516-5326

ISS Short Course – Microsoft Excel 2010 Basics Session 2
Date/Time: September 28, 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 and manipulating a database, using drop-down menus, and creating a home budget.
For Info: Alex/Instructional Support Services Staff at

Biochemistry and Biotechnology Symposium on Genomics
Date/Time: September 28, 2012 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location: Stadler 104
Audience: Open
Description: Genomics is an area of genetics that involves the study of the genomes or full genetic content of organisms. Since it has been possible to sequence genomes, this large amount of information is used as a resource in research. Goals include understanding biological processes at the molecular level and how drugs work. All three seminars describe specific studies that utilize genomics. These include virus discovery, single molecule and single cell studies.
For Info: Cynthia Dupureur at 314-516-4392

Washington Week
Date/Time: September 28, 2012 3:00 PM
Location: Anheuser-Busch Performance Hall, Touhill PAC
Audience: Open
Description: The PBS national broadcast of Washington Week with Gwen Ifill comes to St. Louis for a live audience program less than six weeks before the general election. This special 2012 PBS Election Roadshow of the longest-running prime-time news program on television features award-winning journalist Gwen Ifill and a panel of political reporters from some of the nation’s foremost news outlets. In addition to the national broadcast, Ifill and her team will produce a second broadcast featuring questions from the live audience to the journalists on the issues framing the election. Presented by Boeing and KETC/Nine Network. This event is free, but tickets are required. Sign up for your ticket at touhill.org on the Washington Week event page.
For Info: Touhill Ticket Office at 314-516-4949

The Improvised Shakespeare Company
Date/Time: September 28, 2012 8:00 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