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Alumni homecoming royalty remember rocking the boat in 1975 vote
When John January and Marla Ferguson were elected as UMSL’s homecoming king and queen 40 years ago, their unique campaigns were the talk of the campus.
Homecoming court shares top picks for week of campus festivities
The eight king and queen candidates weighed in on their most-anticipated events for Homecoming Week, Feb. 16 to 21.
Remembering James Bugg, 94, UMSL’s first chancellor
First appointed as dean of faculty in July of 1963, Bugg led UMSL – at the time a newly founded endeavor – through six crucial years of development.
Across St. Louis, student-led effort delivers 782 service hours in single day
A small army of volunteers at Circle of Light was one of 13 groups serving across the St. Louis region Monday during UMSL’s seventh annual MLK Day of Service.
Campus to kick off spring semester with Winter Expo
Look for UMSL Marketing and Communications – and a fun photo booth – during the event, which is set for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 21 in the MSC.
Nursing grad Joe Broeckelmann assists with US response to Ebola
He joined 33 fellow airmen for a trip to the West Africa, where they were tasked with setting up an Expeditionary Medical Support System hospital.
Students take lead on upcoming Day of Service
UMSL students Demetrius Reynolds and Kristin Wyninegar are co-organizers of the university’s seventh MLK Day of Service on Jan. 19.
Reflecting on 10 UMSL Daily themes from 2014
Looking back at the wide range of news and accomplishments covered by UMSL Daily over the past year, several patterns emerge including construction. Lots of construction.
Metro transit spotlights car-free commuters on campus
Making the most of a free UPass, UMSL graduate student Kelly Childress says she avoids heavy traffic – and actually arrives to campus sooner – by riding MetroLink.
December graduation applauds nearly 700 new UMSL alumni
The Dec. 20 ceremonies included remarks by three influential leaders in business, health care and live sound.
‘Gallery walk’ boosts disability studies projects beyond seminar
A new course this fall pushed English graduate students to delve deep into a topic often dismissed as uncomfortable and keep the conversation going beyond the classroom.
25 museums, 12 national sites, 1 buffalo enhance Mount Rushmore internship
Second-year Museum Studies graduate student Rebecca Thorn landed an internship this past summer at Mount Rushmore National Memorial.
Undergrad analyzes impact of economy, voter perception on polls
Economics major Hagen Montano was awarded an undergraduate research grant from the College of Arts and Sciences this spring.
Chicago-area UMSL alumni gather for first time
More than 1,000 UMSL alumni are based in the Chicago metropolitan region, with careers ranging from sales to information technology to the arts.
Bright students, inspiring speakers connect at Girls’ Summit
Nearly 100 middle school students gathered at the Millennium Student Center last week for the Sue Shear Institute for Women in Public Life event.
New tutoring program pairs students with alumni volunteers
UMSL alumna Carol Becker, BA psychology 1981, says that serving as a volunteer tutor has brought back fond memories of her own college experience.
Career Services works wonders, creates paths to great jobs
Roger Barker is a programmer analyst at Edward Jones, a position he landed after an internship with the company while still at UMSL.
Career Services helps UMSL engineering alumnus land MoDOT job
Jeff Chambers landed his position as construction inspector for MoDOT after completing his civil engineering degree in the UMSL/WUSTL Joint Engineering Program.
UMSL English student snags customer service gig with help of Career Services
Andrea Rees put her English degree to use as a customer service representative in the agriculture industry.
Former Sen. Snowe, panelists tackle political dysfunction, ways forward
UMSL’s third annual Public Ethics Conference was Nov. 14 at the Millennium Student Center.
‘Transgender Spectrum’ event unites diverse groups
UMSL student Dan Stewart has worked to help plan the conference.
UMSL ranks high on 2015 list of ‘Best for Vets’ colleges
When it comes to student success among military veterans, the university is 28th in the nation, according to a new ranking.
UMSL’s Advanced Credit Program sees steady growth
UMSL’s Advanced Credit Program gave Alexis Ramos, now a first-year student at the university, an early look at various fields of study.
UMSL senior gives Missouri Reverse Transfer Program high marks
Public policy major Mark Stone was impressed with the simplicity of a new statewide program to increase the number of Missourians with an associate degree.
Student leaders get inside look at Rec Center progress
The much-anticipated Recreation and Wellness Center won’t open for another eight or nine months, but a few members of the UMSL community got a peek at its three-story interior.
Laverne Cox wows crowd, calls for love, conversation
“I stand before you today a proud African American transgender woman,” the acclaimed actress and transgender advocate told a sold-out crowd at UMSL on Oct. 21.
Mercantile Library maps St. Louis through the centuries
“Mapping St. Louis History” includes a 30-foot-wide mapped view of St. Louis as it appeared in 1875. The exhibit is free, open to the public and on display through June.
Purnell, Roccia among NCI’s 30 Leaders in Their Thirties honorees
Andrea Purnell (left) is the director of communications and the arts for the Missouri Institute of Mental Health, and Miriam Roccia is the assistant dean of students.
Family Weekend to be jam-packed with fun
UMSL will welcome parents, families and the community for a flurry of campus activity during Family Weekend Oct. 24-26.
Students step up as peer educators for ‘Tritons think first’ effort
UMSL nursing major Madlyne Bogdajewicz is one of a handful of students volunteering as Triton Health Educators for an NCAA-funded project.
Veteran Studies director discusses (dis)connection between U.S. military, society
Associate Teaching Professor and U.S. Army veteran Jim Craig (standing) has been at the center of UMSL’s efforts to increase support for the university’s growing student veteran population.
Newest class of Tritons includes 17 Bridge grads
Campus isn’t completely new to first-year students Chris Wieland and Khaliah Kelly, both of whom participated in UMSL’s precollegiate Bridge Program as high school students.
Eye on UMSL: Storyteller extraordinaire
Robert “Bobby” Norfolk, BGS 2003, wowed a crowd of more than 800 people during a special presentation at the University of Missouri–St. Louis’ annual Founders Dinner Sept. 26.
Couple’s love story, longtime ties to UMSL began freshman year
Ted and Amy Ficklen, who met as UMSL freshmen 34 years ago, are pictured in the same quad where Ted sometimes waited after class, hoping to cross paths with Amy.
Alumni honorees stand out in chosen fields
The 2014 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients include (from left) William Shiang, Claire M. Schenk, Barbara Willis Brown, Robert “Bobby” Norfolk and Kathleen Boyd-Fenger.
Lee Medal honors supporters of unique media merger
Representing the St. Louis Beacon and its supporters, Emily Rauh Pulitzer and Richard Weil (center) accepted the medal from UMSL Chancellor Tom George during the annual Founders Dinner Sept. 26.
Emerson’s ‘Ferguson Forward’ plan creates scholarships for local grads
On Sept. 18, Emerson chairman and CEO David Farr announced a five-year commitment of $1.5 million to provide scholarships to UMSL students from Ferguson, Mo., and surrounding communities.
UMSL makes Victory Media’s list of military-friendly schools
The University of Missouri–St. Louis is listed among the top 15 percent of American colleges, universities and trade schools when it comes to supporting student veterans.
More veterans, service member support on campus
The number of veterans studying at UMSL this semester increased 17 percent year over year to total 429 students.
Magazine honors UMSL with national diversity award two years running
The university is one of two Missouri institutions receiving the 2014 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity award.
Faculty excellence in teaching, research, service in spotlight
The faculty recipients of the 2014 Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence include (from left) Xuemin “Sam” Wang, Shane Seely (Gitner Award), Susan Feigenbaum, Deborah Maltby, Gary Flotron and Jennifer Reynolds-Moehrle.
Rash, Torres, Westermeyer honored with Chancellor’s Award for Staff Excellence
UMSL Chancellor Tom George presented the awards, honoring each of the staff members for superior achievement and accomplishment, at the annual State of the University Address.
Schwantes to discuss pivotal era in St. Louis history
The interconnected history of St. Louis, railroads and commerce has led Carlos Schwantes, the St. Louis Mercantile Library Endowed Professor in Transportation Studies, on a lifelong journey of discovery.
Campus community aims to log 100,000 active miles during September
Under the umbrella of the 100 Missouri Miles Challenge, the Campus Challenge has been launched to encourage wellness on college campuses throughout the state.
Undergrad’s cellular-level research tracks protein linked to Alzheimer’s disease
Misfolded amyloid-beta proteins, inflammatory responses, absorbance ratios – it sounds complicated because it is, admits Richard Davenport, a UMSL senior majoring in biochemistry and biotechnology.
Mascot Louie, students star in campus safety video
The short film covers key safety points, reminding the UMSL community of resources available through the UMSL Police Department and Student Affairs.
More students opt for on-campus living experience
Nearly 1,000 UMSL students are taking advantage of university-owned housing options this semester – an overall uptick of 6 percent.
50 days, 100+ events, 10 student picks
The UMSL campus is brimming with upcoming events. The new Weeks of Welcome guide gives a sense of the limitless possibilities for fun and enrichment this semester.
Eye on UMSL: Reaching out
UMSL staff members deliver items to St. Stephen’s Food Pantry in Ferguson. The local food pantry has experienced a spike in demand as a result of recent events.