Jim Widner had a passion for music from early on, but his road to jazz took a more circuitous route.
Author Myra Lopez
UMSL Events for July 19-25, 2013
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,...
STARS students tout real-world lab experience at UMSL
It’s the unexpected that Alex Mesnier and Max Bernstein really like about lab work at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
UMSL student teams with Saint Louis Zoo to create pollinator-friendly garden
Bees might not be considered as pretty as butterflies or hummingbirds. And of course their potential to sting can strike fear into people. But they play a crucial role in producing the fruits and vegetables we eat.
UMSL Events for July 12-18, 2013
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UMSL staffer graduates from FBI Citizens Academy
In her line of work at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, Kendra Perry-Ward comes into contact with FBI agents. Recently, the tables were turned, and she had the opportunity to actually put herself in the shoes of a special agent.
UMSL professor discusses Depression-era photos on C-SPAN
If you’re asked to conjure up an image of the Great Depression, it’s a safe bet the result will likely include one of several iconic photographs of that era.
UMSL student group wins design logo competition
A team from the University of Missouri–St. Louis has won a national student-designed logo contest.
Eye on UMSL: Music in motion
Kate Williamson, a K-6 music specialist and Orff Schulwerk instructor from Minnesota, leads a group of music teachers through a music and movement education class during an Orff Schulwerk Certification workshop June 19 at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. The Department of Music at UMSL sponsored the workshop, which attracted nearly 50 teachers from across the region. This approach to learning, developed by Carl Orff and Gunild Keetman, builds musicianship through singing, playing instruments, speech and movement.
UMSL Events for July 5-11, 2013
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- Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival welcomes students to campus
- Faculty members granted sabbaticals and teaching releases during 2025-26 academic year
- Lauren Stumpf, Ann Kauffman and Elijah McCoy receive UMSL Hero Awards
- UMSL English Writing Program shows students the impact writing makes
- Eye on UMSL: ‘A Grand Night for Singing!’
- Mirthweek returns with a full week of events on campus, including the Student Leadership Awards, Mirthweek Carnival and more
- UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
- International Business Career Conference offers students advice on global careers
- Scott Morris, Jesse Frey describe how UMSL is fostering entrepreneurship in latest episode of Inside UMSL podcast
- Supply Chain master’s student Kabita Rokka lands job with Bruker Corporation
- Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival welcomes students to campus
- Faculty members granted sabbaticals and teaching releases during 2025-26 academic year
- Lauren Stumpf, Ann Kauffman and Elijah McCoy receive UMSL Hero Awards
- UMSL English Writing Program shows students the impact writing makes
- Eye on UMSL: ‘A Grand Night for Singing!’
- Mirthweek returns with a full week of events on campus, including the Student Leadership Awards, Mirthweek Carnival and more
- UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
- International Business Career Conference offers students advice on global careers
- Scott Morris, Jesse Frey describe how UMSL is fostering entrepreneurship in latest episode of Inside UMSL podcast
- Supply Chain master’s student Kabita Rokka lands job with Bruker Corporation