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Black Women & Breast Cancer Conference
Date/Time: November 3, 2012 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: Millennium Student Center
Audience: Open
Description: Knowledge is Power – Join us at this free event! Topics include: health care coverage, managing your finances, exercise and yoga. Space is limited, so you must register in advance. Please bring non-perishable canned food to support Food Outreach.
For Info: Jennifer Clemente at 314-516-5994

Meet the Mercantile Tour
Date/Time: November 3, 2012 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: St. Louis Mercantile Library
Audience: Open
Description: Join us at the St. Louis Mercantile Library at UMSL for a free, docent-led tour focused on a specific aspect of St. Louis or Missouri history. Our weekend tours provide a wonderful opportunity for lively discussions about topics ranging from the founding of St. Louis to the Mercantile’s art collections, plus much more! No reservations are required. Please call 314-516-7248 for more information.
For Info: Valenda Curtis at 314-516-7248

Communicating Effectively Through Media
Date/Time: November 3, 2012 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: 403 J.C. Penney Conference Center
Audience: Open
Description: If you’ve written a book, own a small business, are looking for a job, or just want to keep up with what’s happening in the world today, communicating effectively online is a must. Learn how to use Linkedin, Twitter, Facebook, WordPress, and several other free applications to build your business, network with others, or market your book. Online press releases, media kits, infographics, easy-to-build websites, blogs, book trailers, and more will be discussed, as well as lesser-known applications for managing and monitoring your online presence. Fee: $65.
For Info: Mary Gough at 314-516-5974

Triton Night Life Presents: ‘The Dark Knight Rises’
Date/Time: November 3, 2012 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Location: The Provincial House Chapel
Audience: Student
Description: Don’t miss the chance to see the hit movie, “The Dark Knight Rises,” on the big screen one more time in the Provincial House Chapel.
For Info: John LaLoggia at 314-516-5294

Celtic Festival featuring Black 47 presented by CIS
Date/Time: November 3, 2012 8:00 PM
Location: Anheuser-Busch Performance Hall, Touhill PAC
Audience: Open
Description: Black 47 has taken its Celtic-rock roots and blended the sound with distinctive musical styles of its native New York – a little reggae, hip-hop, folk, blues, Irish traditional, jazz and blues. The band is celebrating an astonishing 20 years of rocking the world with the Celtic-influenced genre it pioneered, not to mention their championing of various political and social issues. Known for its partying as much as its politics, Black 47 has released 13 albums on major and indie labels, toured the world and blown the genre of Celtic rock wide open for many a band to follow. The concert is sponsored by The Smurfit-Stone Corporation Endowed Professorship in Irish Studies, International Studies and Programs, University of Missouri–St. Louis, and Llywelyn’s Pubs, with the support of the Regional Arts Commission, St. Louis. Discount student, faculty and staff tickets are available, but quantities are limited.
For Info: Touhill Ticket Office at 314-516-4949

Arts and Culture in St. Louis Tour
Date/Time: November 4, 2012 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: St. Louis Mercantile Library
Audience: Open
Description: Join us at the St. Louis Mercantile Library at UMSL for a free, docent-led tour, which focuses on a specific aspect of St. Louis or Missouri history. Our weekend tours provide a wonderful opportunity for lively discussions about topics ranging from the founding of St. Louis to the Mercantile’s art collections, plus much more! No reservations are required. Please call 314-516-7248 for more information.
For Info: Valenda Curtis at 314-516-7248

Sunday Mass
Date/Time: November 4, 2012 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. Anyone who wants to lector sing, or serve as Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist should contact Kristin Williams at kw2nd@mail.umsl.edu. 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!
For Info: Rachelle Simon at 314-385-3455

The 2012 Election: Issues, Candidates, Outcomes
Date/Time: November 5, 2012 12:15 PM to 1:15 PM
Location: J. C. Penney Conference Center
Audience: Open
Description: Terry Jones, UMSL professor of political science and political consultant, discusses the Nov. 6 election. Join Jones as he asks, “What’s at stake in the 2012 elections? What will happen? What might it mean?”
For Info: Karen Lucas at 314-516-5698

Psi Chi Lecture
Date/Time: November 5, 2012 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Location: 121 Research
Audience: Open
Description: “Trends in Work Ethic Research.” John Meriac, PhD, is an assistant professor of psychology at UMSL affiliated with the graduate program in industrial/organizational psychology. Work ethic has become a popular topic of discussion in various contexts, including business, sports, education and other applications. Empirical research on the subject has also increased in recent years, providing new insights into the importance of the variable. Dr. Meriac will discuss current research on work ethic, including studies conducted in his lab.
For Info: Jean Mayo at 314-516-5393

It’s about Time (Management)!
Date/Time: November 5, 2012 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM
Location: Center for Student Success – 225 Millennium Student Center
Audience: Student
Description: Learn how to improve grades, improve your quality of life and divide time between work and recreation. This workshop will help you examine how you spend your time and how you might be able to become more efficient in your role as a student.
For Info: Antionette Sterling at 314-516-7994

How Does your Personality Work?
Date/Time: November 5, 2012 5:00 PM to 5:45 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

Spring Break Service Trip Informational Meeting
Date/Time: November 5, 2012 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Location: Catholic Newman Center
Audience: Open
Description: Want to spend your spring break serving others? Check out the CNC’s Service Trip to Bethlehem Farm, West Virginia! Bethlehem Farm is in Appalachia and transforms lives through service with the local community and the teaching of sustainable practices. We will travel to West Virginia for Spring Break (March 24-30, 2013) to help with home repairs and live on an intentional and sustainable farm. We join them for a week in living the Gospel cornerstones of community, prayer, simplicity and service. No commitment is required now, just come and learn more about Bethlehem Farm and the trip. All are welcome!
For Info: Rachelle Simon at 314-385-3455

Commuter Break
Date/Time: November 5, 2012 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Location: MSC Garage
Audience: Faculty/Staff/Students
Description: Need a little pick-me up or snackage before heading off to classes? Come by the MSC Garage and look for UPB, as we will be giving out free food!
For Info: Erin Potts or other UPB member at 314-516-5531

Stella Markou Faculty Recital
Date/Time: November 5, 2012 7:30 PM
Location: Anheuser-Busch Performance Hall, Touhill PAC
Audience: Open
Description: Soprano Stella Markou, UMSL’s director of vocal studies, invites you to a night of song featuring timeless works by Mozart, Purcell, Debussy, Strauss, Britten and Rorem. Washington University faculty Martin Kennedy and Vincent Varvel join Dr. Markou in an evening of dramatic illuminations, presented through some of the most inspiring repertoire ever written for the human voice. This promises to be a truly unforgettable concert.
For Info: Touhill Ticket Office at 314-516-4949

Weight Watchers At Work Open House
Date/Time: November 6, 2012 11:30 AM to 12:30 AM
Location: 225 MSC-Center For Student Success Conference Room
Audience: Open
Description: Don’t gain your “Holiday 5.” Take it off instead!! Weight Watchers at Work meets every Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in 225 MSC. Come to this open house to learn about the program, meet UMSL staff and faculty members who have been successful with this program and consider becoming a member. The membership fee of $39.95 per month includes free access to E-Tools, an online resource to help with your success. Thinking of joining now? Membership can be activated for UMSL employees by signing up online: The employee portal URL is wellness.weightwatchers.com. The company ID is 46814. The company passcode is WW46814. Contact Teresa Balestreri at ext. 5002 or tkb@umsl.edu for questions or interest in the program.
For Info: Teresa Balestreri at 314-516-5002

Lunch & Learn: Day in the Life of UPB
Date/Time: November 6, 2012 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Location: Century Room C
Audience: Open
Description: Have you ever wanted to meet new people, network on campus, learn team-building and leadership skills? Every April and May, the University Program Board hires for all of its positions. If you are interested in getting in on this action, here is your chance! In today’s Lunch & Learn, the UPB will share with the students of UMSL what it means to be part of the board and how you can become a part of it, too. Come learn what it’s all about while enjoying a free, make-your-own fajita buffet, with sparkling fruit punch and a delectable dessert.
For Info: Scott Morrissey or other UPB member at 314-516-5531

Succeeding in Online Courses
Date/Time: November 6, 2012 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM
Location: Center for Student Success – 225 Millennium Student Center
Audience: Student
Description: Are you thinking about enrolling in an online course, but 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

Mass and Soup
Date/Time: November 6, 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

Catholic What? Speaker
Date/Time: November 6, 2012 6:30 PM to 7:45 PM
Location: Catholic Newman Center
Audience: Open
Description: Ever wonder what Catholics have to say about the clergy sex abuse crisis? The Rev. John Mark, OSB, will share his research on the topic, the church’s response, and the implications for Catholics today. Join us after Mass and Soup. All are welcome.
For Info: Rachelle Simon at 314-385-3455

Grad Fair
Date/Time: November 7, 2012 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Location: University Bookstore
Audience: Student
Description: December graduates, prepare for the Dec. 15 commencement ceremonies. Purchase your cap and gown, order announcements, look at class rings and receive information about the UMSL Alumni Association.
For Info: Cindy Vantine at 314-516-5442

Ferguson Lunch Trolley
Date/Time: November 7, 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: November 7, 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

CoursEval Survey Set-Up
Date/Time: November 7, 2012 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: 65 JCP
Audience: UMSL Only
Description: This course will show you the steps needed to set up and administer your department’s course/instructor evaluations each semester. We will also discuss best practices, tip and tricks, and reporting results. This course is a must for first time users but will also be a great refresher for current users of CoursEval.
For Info: Laura Hofer at

Study Skills That Make a Difference
Date/Time: November 7, 2012 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM
Location: Center for Student Success – 225 Millennium Student Center
Audience: Student
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

‘A Conversation with Bill McClellan’
Date/Time: November 7, 2012 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Location: SSB 331 (McDonnell Conference Room)
Audience: Faculty/Staff/Students
Description: The Department of Economics presents “A Conversation with Bill McClellan: Thoughts on recent issues of interest and the evolution and future of St. Louis,” Nov. 7, 2012, 2-3:30 p.m. in SSB 331. Contact Judy at catesj@umsl.edu for a detailed flyer.
For Info: Judy Cates at 314-516-5353

‘Game Night’
Date/Time: November 7, 2012 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Catholic Newman Center
Audience: Open
Description: This is no typical game night. We will have rockin’ snacks like Pizza Bites, Taquitos, and Buffalo chicken dip (Don’t know what that is? Get even more excited!) and something for everyone’s style in terms of games: video (Wii), create-your-own (heck yeah, charades), and board games galore! All are welcome!
For Info: Rachelle Simon at 314-385-3455

Networking and the 30-Second Commercial
Date/Time: November 7, 2012 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Location: Student Government Association Chambers
Audience: Open
Description: Dr. Malaika Horne will discuss the importance of networking and having your own “30-Second Commercial.” Dr. Horne is the founding director of the UMSL Executive Leadership Consortium in the Division of Continuing Education. She is also curator emeritus of the University of Missouri System, serving as president in 1997.
For Info: Emily Spacaj at 314-749-4254

Dance Series: Bollywood
Date/Time: November 7, 2012 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: Pilot house (By subway)
Audience: Faculty/Staff/Students
Description: Love to dance? Want to learn a new one? Well, come one, come all to this year’s dance series, kicking it off with “Bollywood Dancing.”
For Info: Shatera Davis or other UPB member at 314-516-5531

University Jazz Ensemble Concert featuring Denise Thimes
Date/Time: November 7, 2012 7:30 PM
Location: Anheuser-Busch Performance Hall, Touhill PAC
Audience: Open
Description: The acclaimed UMSL Jazz Ensemble turns up the volume with a very special guest artist, St. Louis-based vocalist Denise Thimes. This is the ensemble’s last performance before it goes to attend and perform at the prestigious Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic. The UMSL Jazz Ensemble was selected by audition to perform at the concert, known as the “most important annual gathering of the music education field.” Cheer them on before they head to Chicago to represent UMSL and St. Louis.
For Info: Touhill Ticket Office at 314-516-4949

How’s Your Financial Fitness?
Date/Time: November 8, 2012 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM
Location: Center for Student Success – 225 Millennium Student Center
Audience: Student
Description: Are you concerned about having enough money to cover everything? Do you know the impact of student loan payments on your credit scores? Learn how to create a personal budget to help manage your college expenses and prepare for your financial future beyond college.
For Info: Antionette Sterling at 314-516-7994

Grad Fair
Date/Time: November 8, 2012 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Location: University Bookstore
Audience: Student
Description: December graduates, prepare for the Dec. 15 commencement ceremonies. Purchase your cap and gown, order announcements, look at class rings and receive information about the UMSL Alumni Association.
For Info: Cindy Vantine at 314-516-5442

How Do We Know We Are Doing Good Work?
Date/Time: November 8, 2012 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Location: JC Penney Conference Center
Audience: Open
Description: You go to work each day hoping that what you do is making a difference. But how do you know the hard work you and the staff of your nonprofit organization are doing is having a positive impact and achieving your mission? This class is oriented toward program staff and leadership as they seek to implement and manage successful programs. It will provide an overview of approaches to assess program impact including logic models, and questions to think about when considering whether programs are effective. Class activities will include small group and hands-on exercises. Fee: $25.
For Info: Mattie Lewis at 314-516-5655

Goal-Setting Follow-Up
Date/Time: November 8, 2012 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: MSC Meeting Room 313
Audience: Open
Description: MCR Freshman Personal Goal-Setting workshops, Part 2:  Follow-up on short- and long-term goals formation.
For Info: Office of Multicultural Relations at 314-516-6807

Interviewing Skills Workshop
Date/Time: November 8, 2012 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: Center For Student Success, 225 MSC
Audience: Student
Description: Do you want to know more about interviewing and how to improve your skills? Join us to learn techniques and tips for successful interviews. A representative from Boeing will be presenting. Please register for this workshop at careers.umsl.edu.
For Info: Rachel Boehlow at 314-516-5317

Writing Center Workshop: That darned “S”!
Date/Time: November 8, 2012 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: SSB205
Audience: Open
Description: Plurals, possessives, subject-verb agreement, and contractions—it’s all so confusing until you review these basics. Lesson includes explanations of grammatical differences such as “its” and “it’s”.
For Info: Chris Schott at 314-516-5613

‘An Evening of Thanks’
Date/Time: November 8, 2012 7:00 PM
Location: J.C. Penney Auditorium
Audience: Open
Description: Come out and have a great time with performances by City Troops, Clayton Jones, UMSL Gospel Choir and more. The concert is presented by the UMSL Gospel Choir and sponsored by LifeQuest Christian Counseling Services and Coca Cola.
For Info: Desiree Blue at 314-369-1023

Texas Hold ’Em
Date/Time: November 8, 2012 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Location: Provincial House on South Campus
Audience: Faculty/Staff/Students
Description: Join us for Campus Rec’s annual “Texas Hold ’Em” Tournament. This free event starts at 7 p.m. tonight at the Provincial House on South Campus. Players of all skill levels are invited to participate. Don’t miss the party! Great prizes! Free pizza! Participants must register by Nov. 7 at the Campus Rec Office, 203 Mark Twain, 516-5326. Table space is limited.
For Info: Campus Recreation Office, 203 MT at 314-516-5326

Festival of Dance – Department of Theatre, Dance & Media Studies
Date/Time: November 8, 2012 8:00 PM
Location: Lee Theater, Touhill Performing Arts Center
Audience: Open
Description: The Festival of Dance features choreography by UMSL Faculty and students and guest MADCO. The concert includes a variety of dances, from ballet to modern. Come join the University of Missouri–St. Louis Department of Theatre, Dance and Media Studies for three evenings of dance and music. Tickets are $5 with school ID, $10 general admission.
For Info: Touhill Ticket Office at 314-516-4949

Rake-A-Thon Service Day
Date/Time: November 9, 2012 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: Meet at CNC, carpool to local neighborhood yards
Audience: Open
Description: Who doesn’t love to jump in leaves AND serve others? This has been our service project tradition in November for the past few years! We supply the people, rakes, and lawn bags, to rake the lawns of St. Ann parishioners who need assistance. We will meet at the CNC at 9 a.m., breakfast and lunch are provided, as well as transportation to the raking sites (though we may have to carpool). Just bring yourself, dress warmly, and be ready to have some fun! You’re welcome to come for just half the day if that fits better with your schedule! Swing by Newman and sign up or contact Rachelle so we can have enough food.
For Info: Rachelle Simon at 314-385-3455

ISS Short Course – Adobe Photoshop Basics Session 1
Date/Time: November 9, 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 Adobe Photoshop. Learn how to use this application for image editing and more that may be required for classes, your job or for your own website purposes. Topics include: opening an image, merging images, adding text to an image, copyright responsibilities, personalize your photographs, improving the colors of an image, etc.
For Info: Robert & Shailesh/Instructional Support Services Staff at

ISS Short Course – Adobe Photoshop Basics Session 2
Date/Time: November 9, 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 Adobe Photoshop. Learn how to use this application for image editing and more that may be required for classes, your job or for your own website purposes. Topics include: Liquefying an image, or modifying an image to have a different profile; transforming an image on top of a background; blending of that image onto the background; tools to change the colors of an image to the colors of the background; and using various drawing tools such as the paintbrush and pencil to draw by hand onto different layers.
For Info: Robert or Shailesh/Instructional Support Services Staff at

Fundamentals of the Faculty Accomplishment System
Date/Time: November 9, 2012 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Location: CTL Conference Room – 589 Lucas
Audience: Faculty
Description: Get to know the FAS and begin working on your annual review by uploading and entering files into the University of Missouri FAS software. Bring a laptop and flash drive with pertinent files such as current C.V., scholarly presentations and publications, lists of committees, community activities. If needed, reserve a laptop now from the Technology Support Center in 211 Lucas, 314-516-6034.
For Info: Margaret W. Cohen at 314-516-7133

Festival of Dance – UMSL Department of Theatre, Dance & Media Studies
Date/Time: November 9, 2012 8:00 PM
Location: Lee Theater, Touhill Performing Arts Center
Audience: Open
Description: The Festival of Dance features choreography by UMSL Faculty and students and guest MADCO. The concert includes a variety of dances, from ballet to modern. Come join the University of Missouri–St. Louis Department of Theatre, Dance and Media Studies for three evenings of dance and music. Tickets are $5 with school ID, $10 general admission.
For Info: Touhill Ticket Office at 314-516-4949

‘Pilobolus’ presented by Dance St. Louis
Date/Time: November 9, 2012 8:00 PM
Location: Anheuser-Busch Performance Hall, Touhill PAC
Audience: Open
Description: “Pilobolus” is the closest thing contemporary dance has to a household name. The avant-garde dance troupe was founded in 1971, and has evolved into a full-fledged entertainment company that has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show and the Academy Awards. This presentation is sponsored by St. Louis College of Pharmacy. Ameren is Dance St. Louis’ presenting sponsor for the 2012-13 season. Dance St. Louis is supported by the Arts and Education Council, Missouri Arts Council, Regional Arts Commission, Mid-America Arts Alliance and National Endowment for the Arts. Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark and The Cheshire Saint Louis are the official hotels. Discount student, faculty and staff tickets are available, but quantities are limited.
For Info: Touhill Ticket Office at 314-516-4949