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New course introduces students to UMSL

A new course in the College of Arts and Sciences had University of Missouri–St. Louis Chancellor Tom George waxing nostalgic on Friday.

“I wish I would have had a course like this one back in 1963,” George told a large classroom of about 130 students.

The course George referred to was Interdisciplinary 1003, or University Studies, a new, one-credit-hour course being required this fall for incoming students in the College of Arts and Sciences. It is a basic introduction to the university that covers the university’s history, organization, culture, resources, research programs and accomplishments.

Chemistry professor makes stars

Jim O’Brien is passionate about teaching high school students high-level chemistry. He’s been doing so as long as he’s...