Dr. Timothy Wingert, professor of optometry at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, recently returned to Poznan University of Medical Sciences in Poland where he spent the spring 2006 semester as a Fulbright Scholar.
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Trio invents device to measure visual suppression
Carl Bassi, associate professor of optometry at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, wanted a better way to measure visual suppression, a condition that can lead to the development of amblyopia or “lazy eye.”
They say Missour-AH, we say Missour-EE
Tomato, tomahto; Missour-EE, Missour-AH. The question arises often. Is there a correct way to pronounce the state’s name?
UMSL political scientists in the news
A pair of political scientists at the University of Missouri–St. Louis provided their expertise this week on a trio of news stories.
Media Coverage: May 2010
The University of Missouri–St. Louis makes a significant impact on the St. Louis area.
UMSL cellist to accompany Grammy winner
When Grammy Award-winner Sara Sant’Ambrogio takes the Sheldon Concert Hall stage for Cellofest 2010, she’ll be backed by Sean Hamre, a freshman cellist at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
Central VPA students to display work at Gallery 210
“Portfolio,” an annual exhibit of selected artwork by students from Central Visual and Performing Arts High School in St. Louis, will be on display from May 7 through 28 in Gallery 210 at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
Music scholar champions women in arts
Barbara Harbach, professor of music at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, is called “a world renowned musician and professor” and “advocate for women in the arts” on the latest episode of “Impact” on HEC-TV.
Sociolinguist appears on Met Opera Quiz
Benjamin Torbert, assistant professor of English at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, grew up listening to live national broadcasts of The Metropolitan Opera.
Poet Randall Mann to give reading at UMSL
Poet Randall Mann will give a reading at 7 p.m. May 6 in Gallery 210 at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
David Carkeet returns to UMSL for reading
David Carkeet (pictured), author of three New York Times Notable Books, will return to the University of Missouri–St. Louis for a reading at 7 p.m. May 4 in UMSL’s Gallery 210.
UMSL Symphonic Band to perform at Touhill
The University of Missouri–St. Louis Symphonic Band will perform a concert at 7:30 p.m. May 3 in the E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
UMSL to present annual spring concert
The University of Missouri–St. Louis Orchestra and UMSL Community Chorus will perform their annual spring concert at 7:30 p.m. May 4 in the Anheuser-Busch Performance Hall at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center at UMSL.
UMSL artists ‘Will Work for Food!’
“Will Work for Food!”, an exhibit featuring prints, drawings and paintings by senior art majors at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, will be on display May 3 through 7 in Gallery FAB at UMSL.
Scholar’s talk to focus on image-based face recognition
Ramalingam Chellappa, Minta Martin Professor of Engineering and director of the Center for Automation Research at the University of Maryland, College Park, will discuss “Recent Advances in Face Recognition” at 7:30 p.m. May 3 in 118 Social Sciences & Business Building at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
UMSL cellists to explore baroque, romantic opera
Cello students at the University of Missouri–St. Louis will perform a range of styles, from baroque to romantic opera, during a concert at 7:30 p.m. April 29 in the E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center at UMSL.
Concert Band, Brass Choir to perform at Touhill
The University of Missouri–St. Louis Concert Band and UMSL Brass Choir will perform at 7:30 p.m. April 28 in the E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center at UMSL.
UMSL students share stage with jazz greats
The Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival at the University of Missouri–St. Louis annually attracts today’s top jazz artists for a weekend of music.
Genesis Jazz Project to perform at UMSL
The Department of Music at the University of Missouri–St. Louis will present the Genesis Jazz Project at 7:30 p.m. April 27 in the E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center at UMSL.
UMSL to present ‘Night of Operatic Mischief’
Stella Markou, director of vocal studies at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, says her next concert will be filled with “big explosions of vocal pyrotechnics” and “a coloratura fanfare in honor of courtesans, crowned heads and country girls.”
Music scholar gives overview of Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival
Jim Widner, director of jazz studies at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, and jazz musician and band leader Gordon Goodwin discussed the 2010 Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival last week on “Cityscape” on St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU.
UMSL dance students to perform ‘Sum of Motion’
The Department of Theater, Dance and Media Services at the University of Missouri–St. Louis will present “The Sum of Motion” at 8 p.m. April 22 through 24 in the E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center at UMSL.
UMSL’s Gallery Visio invites you to be the artist
Gallery Visio at the University of Missouri–St. Louis invites the public to take part in creating art by making a tree out of trash and watching as the exhibit grows.
Russian leaders to examine US governance in St. Louis
The University of Missouri–St. Louis has coordinated a visit by 27 Russian civic and political leaders, who will spend April 24 through May 1 in the St. Louis area.
UMSL to present orchestra, chorus concert
The University of Missouri–St. Louis Orchestra and UMSL Singers will share the stage for a performance at 7:30 p.m. on April 20 in the Anheuser-Busch Performance Hall at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center at UMSL.
Renowned scholar to give lecture on literature, evolution
Brian Boyd, distinguished professor of English at the University of Auckland in New Zealand, will give a lecture titled “Literature and Evolution: Questions, Answers, Questions” at 3 p.m. April 19 in 132 Social Sciences & Business Building at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
UMSL to mix choral music with percussion
The University of Missouri–St. Louis Percussion Ensemble and Vocal Point, UMSL’s 20-person a cappella group, will share a stage for a concert at 7:30 p.m. April 13 in the E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center at UMSL. Admission is free and open to the public.
UMSL wins 2 What’s Right with the Region! awards
FOCUS St. Louis recently announced that the University of Missouri–St. Louis will receive two What’s Right with the Region! awards.
Music scholar receives governor’s award
James Henry, director of choral studies at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, is a recipient of the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Education.
Political scientists discuss surge in candidate filing
David Kimball, associate professor of political science at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, and Dave Robertson, Curators’ Teaching Professor of Political Science at UMSL, were quoted in articles about a higher-than-expected number of Missouri candidates filing for offices on ballots for the August primaries and November general election.
Gallery FAB to display work by UMSL students
The “2010 Senior Thesis Exhibition” for Bachelor of Fine Arts in photography students at the University of Missouri–St. Louis will be on display April 12 through 23 in Gallery FAB at UMSL.
PPRC looks back at 5 years of St. Louis photos
The PPRC Photography Project at UMSL is now celebrating its first five years with a comprehensive new exhibit and book.
Piano students to celebrate 200 years of Chopin
Piano students at the University of Missouri–St. Louis will celebrate the bicentennial of Frederic Chopin’s birth with an evening devoted to the legendary Polish composer and virtuoso pianist’s music.
ASQ to perform classical music’s ‘Triple Crown’
The Arianna String Quartet, the resident quartet at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, will conclude its 2009-10 season with “Triple Crown.”
Pianist to share stage with SLSO concertmaster
Alla Voskoboynikova, coordinator of piano studies at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, will join forces with Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra concertmaster David Halen for a concert at 7 p.m. April 11 in the E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
Gallery 210 to issue ‘Parental Advisory’
“Parental Advisory,” will open April 8 in Gallery 210 at the University of Missouri-St. Louis.
Theater scholar wins Kevin Kline Award
Jason Cannon, visiting assistant professor of theater at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, took home his first Kevin Kline Award last night.
Political scientist touches on health-care reform
David Kimball, associate professor of political science at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, was quoted in an article about whether the GOP or Democrats will benefit from the passage of health-care reform.
Mascot: What’s my name?
The new University of Missouri–St. Louis Tritons mascot burst onto the campus scene before a large “Pack the Stands” crowd this January at the Mark Twain Athletic & Fitness Center.
Video released on learning, living at UMSL
The University of Missouri–St. Louis released this month a two-part video called “Learning & Living at UMSL.”
Political scientist discusses 2010 elections
Dave Robertson, professor of political science at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, was quoted in an Associated Press article about U.S. Senate candidates campaigning more against current senators than his or her opponent due to Washington’s current unpopularity.
Gallery 210 to present ‘Worst Case Scenario’
Gallery 210 at the University of Missouri-St. Louis will continue its ongoing series of videos by contemporary artists with “Worst Case Scenario” by John Smith.
UMSL to present Jazz Combos concert
The University of Missouri–St. Louis Jazz Combos will give a concert at 7:30 p.m. March 25 in the E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center at UMSL.
UMSL Orchestra to perform at Touhill
The University of Missouri–St. Louis Orchestra will perform at 7:30 p.m. March 24 in the E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center at UMSL.
UMSL students take home several ADDY Awards
UMSL students Erika Drebber and Megan Ryan won a St. Louis Student ADDY for the newspaper advertising category for this Mini Cooper ad.
The University of Missouri-St. Louis continued its hot streak by taking home four local ADDY Awards at a ceremony held Feb. 18 by AdClub St. Louis at the The Lumen in St. Louis.
Student named to ‘Rising Stars of Jazz’
When looking to showcase the next generation of jazz stars, “I Love Jazz” turned to the University of Missouri-St. Louis and selected bassist Charles Clements for their first student musician profile.
Photo exhibit focuses on Lydia’s House
The latest installment in the University of Missouri–St. Louis’ ongoing Public Policy Research Center Photography Project features pictures taken by children living at Lydia’s House, which provides transitional housing to survivors of domestic violence.
MADCO to unveil new work in concert
Modern American Dance Company, the resident company at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, will debut new work and celebrate the return of some audience favorites in a pair of concerts.
UMSL Jazz Ensemble to perform at Touhill
The University of Missouri-St. Louis Jazz Ensemble will perform at 7:30 p.m. March 18 in the Anheuser-Busch Performance Hall at UMSL’s Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
‘Statehouse Sisters’ to discuss women in public life
The past decade gave the U.S. its first woman Republican vice presidential candidate, first woman speaker of the House of Representatives and first Hispanic woman on the U.S. Supreme Court.