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Undergraduate Research Symposium
Date/Time: May 3, 2013 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: Millennium Student Center
Audience: Open
Description: Undergraduate Research Symposium (URS) is a great opportunity for students in any discipline to present their research, scholarship or creative works in poster, oral, or other presentation formats just as they would in a professional conference. It is open to all undergraduates who conducted their research at UMSL. Golden Key International Honour Society will provide resources and assistance to participating students. The Intent to Participate deadline is Feb 22, with applications due by Friday, March 22. To apply please click here. For more information, please click here or email urs@umsl.edu.
For Info: Tedan Hu at 314-516-5291

7th Annual St. Louis Fine Print, Rare book & Paper Arts Fair
Date/Time: May 3, 2013 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: J.C. Penny Building
Audience: Open
Description: Mercantile Members $40 each/ 2 for $70. Non-Members $50 each/ 2 for $90.
For Info: Valenda Curtis at 314-516-6740

Arianna String Quartet: Voices of Spring
Date/Time: May 3, 2013 8:00 PM
Location: Lee Theater, Touhill Performing Arts Center
Audience: Open
Description: The evening begins with Mozart’s jubilant String Quartet in G Major, nicknamed “Spring,” and is followed by Henri Dutilleux’s challenging “Ainsi la nuit.” Robert Schumann’s String Quartet in A Major, Op. 41, No. 3 is the celebratory closer to another memorable season of great chamber music at the Touhill. MOZART: String Quartet in G Major, K. 387 DUTILLEUX: “Ainsi la nuit” SCHUMANN: String Quartet in A Major, Op. 41 No. 3 This is an E3! performance. Discounted SNAP student and faculty/staff tickets available – Hurry, quantities are limited.
For Info: Ticket Office at 314-516-4949

Translating Science into Economic Development
Date/Time: May 4, 2013 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Location: MSC Century Rooms
Audience: Open
Description: Sponsored by the St. Louis Institute of Nanoscience & Nanomedicine (collaboration between UMSL, WU, and SLU)
For Info: Kendra Perry at 314-516-4626

7th Annual St. Louis Fine Print, Rare book & Paper Arts Fair
Date/Time: May 4, 2013 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Location: J.C. Penny Building
Audience: Open
Description: $5 for Mercantile members, $7 non-members, $2 students or UMSL alumni with ID
For Info: Valenda Curtis at 314-516-6740

Freelance to Finance Your Writing Career
Date/Time: May 4, 2013 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: 403 JC Penney Conference Center
Audience: Open
Description: Freelance writing and editing jobs are ripe for the picking, especially in a poor economy. Discover just how many specific skills you already have, and explore multiple ways to earn a steady freelance income while working on your novel or other creative work. Fee: $65
For Info: Mary Gough at 314-516-5974

St. Louis Storytelling Festival Grand Finale 2013
Date/Time: May 4, 2013 7:30 PM
Location: Anheuser-Busch Performance Hall, Touhill PAC
Audience: Open
Description: The St. Louis Storytelling Festival is a four-day spring extravaganza at more than 25 area locations. The grand finale takes place at the Touhill. The 2013 festival features the best national as well as regional storytellers. All are unique in their telling styles, content and storytelling personalities. Now in its 34th year, more than 700,000 people have experienced this festival that has achieved national and international acclaim. More than 95 events and over 50 storytellers converge on various historic sites, including the Gateway Arch, University of Missouri– St. Louis, Missouri Historical Society, Missouri Botanical Garden and multiple library branches. The grand finale takes place at the Touhill Performing Arts Center and offers performances by all featured storytellers. Discounted SNAP student and faculty/staff tickets available – Hurry, quantities are limited.
For Info: Ticket Office at 314-516-4949

7th Annual St. Louis Fine Print, Rare Book & Paper Arts Fair
Date/Time: May 5, 2013 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: J.C. Penny Building
Audience: Open
Description: $5 for Mercantile members, $7 non-members, $2 students or UMSL alumni with ID
For Info: Valenda Curtis at 314-516-6740

Villa Duchesne Spring Spectacular
Date/Time: May 5, 2013 5:00 PM
Location: Anheuser-Busch Performance Hall, Touhill PAC
Audience: Open
Description: The award-winning Villa Duchesne show choirs present their annual Spring Concert. Discounted SNAP student and faculty/staff tickets available – Hurry, quantities are limited.
For Info: Ticket Office at 314-516-4949

Pi-Yo
Date/Time: May 5, 2013 7:00 PM
Location: Multipurpose room of Provincial House
Audience: Open
Description: Ever wondered what would happened if you combined Pilates and Yoga? Come to the Multipurpose Room in Provincial House on South Campus to find out. Don’t forget! Every UPB event you go to is another chance to win a New iPad! All you have to do is fill out a survey after the event and you’re entered to win!
For Info: Erin Potts or other UPB member at 314-516-5531

Commuter Break: Juice and Granola Bars
Date/Time: May 7, 2013 9:00 AM
Location: MSC Ponds
Audience: Open
Description: Do you need a break from the craziness of driving to campus? This is your chance to take a little break before finals. Come on by the MSC Ponds for a little snack. During this commuter break we will be serving free juice and granola bars while supplies last.
For Info: Katie Green or other UPB member at 314-516-5531

Weight Watchers at Work
Date/Time: May 7, 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. 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-12:30pm 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 (ext. 5002; tkb@umsl.edu)
For Info: Teresa Balestreri at 314-516-5002

Mass and Soup
Date/Time: May 7, 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. All are welcome, we are a friendly group and would love to see you. This Mass is very relaxing, so you should check it out if you need some quality time with God. Also, we have a simple but delicious meal of homemade soup and bread available afterwards.
For Info: Rachelle Simon at 314-385-3455

University-Community Chorus Concert
Date/Time: May 7, 2013 7:30 PM
Location: Lee Theater, Touhill Performing Arts Center
Audience: Open
Description: The University-Community Chorus will present an evening of contemporary and traditional choral music.
For Info: Touhill Ticket Office at 314-516-4949

Textbook Sell Back
Date/Time: May 8, 2013 7:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Location: UMSL Bookstore
Audience: Student
Description: It’s Textbook Sell Back time! Stop by the UMSL Bookstore to sell back your Textbooks. Guaranteed buyback; receive a minimum 5.00 for each textbook you sell. Enter to win a iPad, each textbook you sell enters you to win! For more details visit umslbookstore.com
For Info: Stephanie Eaton at 314-516-5763

Study Part
Date/Time: May 8, 2013 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: Century Rooms
Audience: Open
Description: Stressed out about finals? looking for a place to study with your friends or just have a quiet room to concentrate in? come to the UPB Study Party and enjoy brain food and a great environment to study for the big test! We will have one room designated for quiet study, and one room designated for group study. The quiet study room will be silent and the group study room will have study music playing. Don’t forget! Every UPB event you go to is another chance to win a New iPad! All you have to do is fill out a survey at the event and you’re entered to win!
For Info: Charlie McDonald or other UPB member at 314-516-5531

Mindfulness Meditation
Date/Time: May 8, 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

Student Loan Repayment Workshop
Date/Time: May 8, 2013 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: Express Scripts Hall 103
Audience: Open
Description: Please RSVP/ Register by emailing financialaid@umsl.edu
For Info: Tiffany Izard at 314-516-4796

UMSL Music Student Chamber Concert
Date/Time: May 8, 2013 7:30 PM
Location: Lee Theater, Touhill Performing Arts Center
Audience: Open
Description: Join us for an evening of enchanting chamber music. The Department of Music student ensembles will perform a variety of classical to contemporary pieces showcasing their amazing skill.
For Info: Touhill Ticket Office at 314-516-4949

Textbook Sell Back
Date/Time: May 9, 2013 7:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Location: UMSL Bookstore
Audience: Student
Description: It’s Textbook Sell Back time! Stop by the UMSL Bookstore to sell back your Textbooks. Guaranteed buyback; receive a minimum 5.00 for each textbook you sell. Enter to win a iPad, each textbook you sell enters you to win! For more details visit umslbookstore.com
For Info: Stephanie Eaton at 314-516-5763

Landlord Training Program
Date/Time: May 9, 2013 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: World Trade Center Bldg., 121 S. Meramec, Clayton
Audience: Open
Description: Find out what it takes to become successful in the rental housing business—and stay that way—in this six-hour program. Whether you’re a first-time investor or an experienced landlord, you’ll learn useful, practical information that will help to improve your bottom line. The $70 registration fee includes a 500-page landlord resource book.
For Info: Grant Black at 314-516-5561