Note: UMSL Events contains information about events that will occur in the seven days following publication (Friday-Thursday). It contains information compiled from the UMSL Campus Calendar. No submissions are accepted, and since the calendar is self-populated, University Marketing and Communications is not responsible for the content that appears here or its accuracy. If you would like to receive UMSL Events via e-mail, you can subscribe to UMSL Daily or UMSL Daily Events.
New Student Orientation (NSO)
Date/Time: August 2, 2013 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Millennium Student Center
Audience: Student
Description: The Office of New Student Programs welcomes all admitted new undergraduate students and their families to the Triton Community! NSO is designed to help admitted UMSL first-year undergraduate students, parents and families make a smooth transition to UMSL. Participation in NSO is required for all new first-year students. Registration is required prior to the NSO date, so please visit our website. Consider NSO to be your first day at UMSL and the foundation of your educational journey! You will meet new and returning students, learn more about academic support services and campus life, and begin the process of transitioning into a collegiate atmosphere. If you are on campus and you see new students and families, please serve as a great resource and welcome them to campus! Questions? Please contact the Office of New Student Programs at 314-516-5291 or email us at orientation@umsl.edu. Additional information can also be found online at umsl.edu/orientation.
For Info: Orientation at 314-516-5291
Camping and Float Trip on the upper Meramec River
Date/Time: August 3, 2013
Location: 282 Hwy TT, Steelville, Mo. 65565
Audience: Student
Description: We have the camping grounds, pool, pizza that can be delivered to your sites, canoeing and rafting at our karaoke pavilion night Friday and Saturday. We are only 90 minutes from St. Louis. The price is only $43 for a two-night camping float trip down the Meramec!
For Info: Garrisons River Resort at 1800-367-8945
Broad Horn Flatboat Tour
Date/Time: August 3, 2013 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: St. Louis 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
Broad Horn Flatboat Tour
Date/Time: August 4, 2013 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: St. Louis 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
Instructional Support Services Orientation
Date/Time: August 5, 2013 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Location: SSB 134
Audience: UMSL Only
Description: This open-door session is for those wishing to know more about how to get the most out of the Technology Enhanced Classroom Experience. Walk in SSB 103 any time between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. to ask questions, get some hands-on experience, or just learn a little more about our services.
For Info: Christopher Boyce at
Millennium Student Center Spectacular!
Date/Time: August 5, 2013 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Location: Millennium Student Center
Audience: Open
Description: Please join us for a showcase of hors d’oeuvres, coffees and desserts, and to learn more about the versatility of MSC spaces available for reservation. Enter for a chance to win great prizes like $200 toward A/V charges for a single event or $250 off any single catering order of $1,000 or more! Mark your calendars!
For Info: Miriam Roccia at 314-516-5022
Learning Studio Orientation
Date/Time: August 6, 2013 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Location: SCCB 103
Audience: UMSL Only
Description: This orientation session is for those scheduled to teach in one of our Learning Studios (ESH 103. ESH 104, CH 400, SSB 449, SCCB 103, or Villa 155) and is designed to educate users on the policies of the room and how get the most out of the Learning Studio Experience. Topics for discussion include using the instructor computer, controlling the projector, accessing your files while on or off campus, specialty software and hardware available, controlling the student computing environment, using hand-held devices and various media, data and file management, and more. Please bring your questions!
For Info: David Maczynski at
Instructional Support Services Orientation
Date/Time: August 6, 2013 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Location: SSB 103
Audience: UMSL Only
Description: This open-door session is for those wishing to know more about how to get the most out of the Technology Enhanced Classroom Experience. Walk in SSB 103 any time between 9am-8pm to ask questions, get some hands-on experience, or just learn a little more about our services.
For Info: ISS staff at
Technology Classroom Orientation
Date/Time: August 6, 2013 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Location: SSB 218
Audience: UMSL Only
Description: This General Orientation session is for those wishing to know more about how to get the most out of the Technology Enhanced Classroom Experience. Topics for discussion include: using the instructor computer, controlling the projector, accessing your files while on or off campus, specialty software and hardware available, controlling the student computing environment, using hand held devices and various media, data and file management, and more. Please bring your questions!
For Info: Christopher Boyce at
Weight Watchers at Work
Date/Time: August 6, 2013 11:30 AM to 12:30 AM
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 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesdays in 225 MSC. $39.95/month includes free access to E-Tools, an online resource to help with your success. For questions or interest in the program, contact Teresa Balestreri at ext. 5002 or tkb@umsl.edu.
For Info: Teresa Balestreri at 314-516-5002
25Live Ad-Hoc Classroom Reservation Working Session
Date/Time: August 6, 2013 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Location: 103 SCCB
Audience: Faculty/Staff
Description: 25Live is available for faculty and staff to make One-Time-Only or Special Event requests for classrooms. This is a drop-in “informational/instructional” session for individuals wanting to learn more tips and tricks. We encourage you to try and attend so that we will be able to assist you with any questions you may have or help guide you on some tips for submitting your requests.
For Info: Amy DePriest at 314-516-5514
25Live Ad-Hoc Classroom Reservation Working Session
Date/Time: August 7, 2013 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Location: 65 JCP
Audience: Faculty/Staff
Description: 25Live is available for faculty and staff to make One-Time-Only or Special Event requests for classrooms. This is a drop-in “informational/instructional” session for individuals wanting to learn more tips and tricks. We encourage you to try and attend so that we will be able to assist you with any questions you may have or help guide you on some tips for submitting your requests.
For Info: Amy DePriest at 314-516-5514
Instructional Support Services Orientation
Date/Time: August 7, 2013 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Location: SSB 103
Audience: UMSL Only
Description: This open-door session is for those wishing to know more about how to get the most out of the Technology Enhanced Classroom Experience. Walk in SSB 103 any time between 9am-8pm to ask questions, get some hands-on experience, or just learn a little more about our services.
For Info: Christopher Boyce/ISS staff at
Instructional Support Services Orientation
Date/Time: August 8, 2013 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Location: SSB 103
Audience: UMSL Only
Description: This open-door session is for those wishing to know more about how to get the most out of the Technology Enhanced Classroom Experience. Walk in SSB 103 any time between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. to ask questions, get some hands-on experience, or just learn a little more about our services.
For Info: Christopher Boyce/ISS staff at
Campus and Academic Leaders Forum
Date/Time: August 8, 2013 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: MSC Century Room C
Audience: Faculty
Description: This forum is a one-day program held to prepare for the fall semester. It is designed for chairs, deans, associate and assistant deans, and directors. New chairs are invited to an orientation for the first hour, beginning at 9 a.m. Deans and directors attend with their cabinet teams and convene at 10 a.m. The agenda includes a discussion of legal issues relevant to working in a university and essential knowledge for administrators, faculty, staff and students. An attorney from the UM General Counsel’s office is present to support this discussion. An update on UMSL initiatives, policies and procedures important to know as the academic year begins will be given.
For Info: Peggy Cohen at 314-516-4508
Technology Classroom Orientation
Date/Time: August 8, 2013 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: G08A (Opt A) Marillac Hall
Audience: UMSL Only
Description: This General Orientation session is for those wishing to know more about how to get the most out of the Technology Enhanced Classroom Experience. Topics for discussion include: using the instructor computer, controlling the projector, accessing your files while on or off campus, specialty software and hardware available, controlling the student computing environment, Using hand held devices and various media, data and file management, and more. Please bring your questions!
For Info: David Maczynski at
Learning Studio Orientation
Date/Time: August 8, 2013 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Location: ESH 104
Audience: UMSL Only
Description: This Orientation session is for those scheduled to teach in one of our Learning Studios (ESH 103, ESH 104, CH 400, SSB 449, SCCB 103 or Villa 155) and is designed to educate users on the policies of the room and how get the most out of the Learning Studio Experience. Topics for discussion include: using the instructor computer, controlling the projector, accessing your files while on or off campus, specialty software and hardware available, controlling the student computing environment, using hand-held devices and various media, data and file management, and more. Please bring your questions!
For Info: Christopher Boyce at
