New students heard from several speakers, received a lapel pin, recited the Triton Creed and took a group photo during the ceremonial event.
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Convocation welcomes new students to campus, commemorates induction into UMSL community
New students heard from several speakers, received a lapel pin, recited the Triton Creed and took a group photo during the ceremonial event.
Convocation welcomes new students to campus, commemorates induction into UMSL community
New students heard from several speakers, received a lapel pin, recited the Triton Creed and took a group photo during the ceremonial event.
Convocation welcomes new students to campus, commemorates induction into UMSL community
New students heard from several speakers, received a lapel pin, recited the Triton Creed and took a group photo during the ceremonial event.
Eye on UMSL: Navigating new paths
Students walk through the Quad on the first day of classes for the fall semester. Construction projects, including the deconstruction of the SSB Tower, have created a few detours to negotiate.
Eye on UMSL: Navigating new paths
Students walk through the Quad on the first day of classes for the fall semester. Construction projects, including the deconstruction of the SSB Tower, have created a few detours to negotiate.
Eye on UMSL: Navigating new paths
Students walk through the Quad on the first day of classes for the fall semester. Construction projects, including the deconstruction of the SSB Tower, have created a few detours to negotiate.
Annual Move-In Day at Oak Hill signals start of UMSL’s fall semester
Dozens of volunteers – including UMSL faculty, staff and students – helped incoming freshmen and their families move their belongings from their vehicles to their dorm rooms.
Annual Move-In Day at Oak Hill signals start of UMSL’s fall semester
Dozens of volunteers – including UMSL faculty, staff and students – helped incoming freshmen and their families move their belongings from their vehicles to their dorm rooms.
Annual Move-In Day at Oak Hill signals start of UMSL’s fall semester
Dozens of volunteers – including UMSL faculty, staff and students – helped incoming freshmen and their families move their belongings from their vehicles to their dorm rooms.
Counseling MEd student Susan Becher publishes young adult novel
“Penn & Ava” tells the story of Ava, a high schooler coming to terms with her past trauma, finding herself and forging her own path.
Counseling MEd student Susan Becher publishes young adult novel
“Penn & Ava” tells the story of Ava, a high schooler coming to terms with her past trauma, finding herself and forging her own path.
Counseling MEd student Susan Becher publishes young adult novel
“Penn & Ava” tells the story of Ava, a high schooler coming to terms with her past trauma, finding herself and forging her own path.
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Nearly 600 UMSL graduates bring home diplomas for holidays
Nearly 600 students at the University of Missouri–St. Louis will receive a coveted gift Saturday, one they’ve been working on for years. Three commencement ceremonies will be held at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Dec. 15 in the Mark Twain Athletic & Fitness Center on the university’s North Campus.
Annual Faculty Author Reception highlights scholarly excellence
The location might have changed, but the premise of the annual Faculty Author Reception at the University of Missouri–St. Louis is the same.
Georgian leaders examine empowerment of women in academia at UMSL
Six university leaders from the nation of Georgia in Central Asia learned how U.S. women leaders shape education and public policy during a recent visit to the University of Missouri–St. Louis. The visiting delegates were in St. Louis for nine days this month to examine “Empowerment of Women in Academia” through their participation in the Open World program. At UMSL, they heard from Chancellor Thomas George, on “The 21st Century University,” attended a panel discussion with women elected officials and higher education leaders and took in a presentation on “Developing Women Leaders” by Vivian Eveloff and Dayna Stock, director and manager of the Sue Shear Institute for Women in Public Life, respectively.
New trail makes campus even more bike friendly
The University of Missouri–St. Louis solidified its reputation as a bike friendly campus by adding the St. Vincent-Cross Campus Trail. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Sept. 20.
Missouri Teacher of the Year Cathy Cartier makes learning matter
A warning bell rings, marking the upcoming third period at Affton High in south St. Louis County. A group of sophomores begin to gather in a cozy classroom. The walls are lined with posters of Edgar Allan Poe, Emily Dickinson and Walt Whitman. As the students hurry to their seats, a smiling Cathy Cartier greets each one and hands out a photocopied article from the Associated Press.
Eye on UMSL: UMSL Day
More than 900 people visited the University of Missouri–St. Louis on Nov. 17 for UMSL Day. The biannual event gives...
Media Coverage: September 2012
The University of Missouri–St. Louis makes a significant impact on the St. Louis area. Stories about the university, its scholars and their expertise are often covered by local and national news media.
Alumnus named Hazelwood School District superintendent
As a two-sport athlete at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, Grayling Tobias excelled both on the basketball court and baseball field. But it was in the classroom where he found his true passion while earning a bachelor’s degree in education. Tobias was named superintendent for the Hazelwood (Mo.) School District on Nov. 6 by the Board of Education.
Kids Voting participants mirror presidential, most state election results
Political analysts could have used Missouri kids to predict much of the outcome of Tuesday’s presidential and statewide elections. With 420 schools and more almost 230,000 K-12th grade students participating in Kids Voting Missouri this year, the student voters mirrored that of U.S. registered voters in selecting to re-elect President Barack Obama and other incumbents throughout the state.
Teaching and Technology Conference is ‘BYOD’
There are lots of academic buzzwords out there today. Classrooms are getting “flipped” and professors are learning how to create “HOT” questions in this “BYOD” era.
Film series to focus on student debt crisis
The dream of higher education is one many young Americans have. However, with rising tuition rates and student loan debt many families face challenges in achieving this goal.
Program for beginning teachers draws crowd
About 170 new teachers converged on the J.C. Penney Building/Conference Center Saturday (October 13) for the fall Beginning Teacher Assistance Program at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
Counseling scholar receives GLBT Educator of the Year Award
As a tireless crusader and advocate for diversity and social justice, Mark Pope continues to receive accolades for his outstanding work. Most recently, he received the 2012 GLBT Educator of the Year Award from the National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals, an affiliate of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Faculty members honored with annual Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence
More than 300 people gathered in the auditorium at the J.C. Penney Building/Conference Center Wednesday for University of Missouri–St. Louis Chancellor Tom George’s annual State of the University Address.
Education scholar discusses ways to help those struggling in mathematics
Helene J. Sherman is no stranger to the struggles faced by students in math. As an educator, she’s seen the challenges firsthand in the classroom as she taught elementary and middle school for years.
New campus trail to officially open Sept. 20
A few bicyclists have been zipping along the new trail and through the underpass on the University of Missouri–St. Louis campus. Officially, the new St. Vincent-Cross Campus Trail will open Sept 20 with a party, rides on the new trail and a chance to win a new bike.
Be Inspired: Faculty, staff giving campaign starts now
Scattered around the campus at the University of Missouri–St. Louis you’ll find more than 350 employees who give back a piece of their paycheck to the university. Why? Lots of reasons, but running through all of their stories is a passion for the work they do.
‘I Chose UMSL’ refrain of new marketing campaign
Imagine the Edward Jones Dome filled to capacity. Now imagine everyone standing – including players and coaches and vendors and a few thousand people in the streets – saying in unison, “I chose UMSL.”
Annual seminar gives educators a legal refresher
More than 350 educators recently gathered at the University of Missouri–St. Louis for the Annual Missouri School Law...
Alumna named 2012-13 Missouri Teacher of the Year
When Cathy Cartier was a young girl, she didn’t dream of becoming a teacher. She fantasized about becoming a great writer. And then she landed a job as a social worker right after college. It wasn’t until she began her own family that the teaching bug bit her.
Study abroad program offers language, cultural opportunities
Chantal Rivadeneyra yearned to learn French with a native’s accent. Scott Morrissey hungered for a foreign adventure. And Jack Tucker wanted to refine his Spanish skills.
‘Homework lady’ talks about effectiveness of assignments
As the rush continues to purchase last-minute school supplies and clothes, thoughts begin to focus on the upcoming school year. With a new school year, comes new homework assignments and the ongoing discussion about how much is too much.
Literacy clinic connects teachers, K-12 students, parents
Nine-year-old Terrill Lyons Jr. stood in front of a crowded room in the basement of the Ward E. Barnes Library on the South Campus of the University of Missouri–St. Louis recently to recite a poem about himself.
‘You Can’t Teach Through a Rat’ latest book by character education expert
Teachers leave marks on a child’s life. Some of those marks are temporary, like a press-on tattoo. But others are indelible. That impact is the premise behind a new book for educators, that combines humor and clarity to provide the tools needed to make good teachers great.
Elementary education students can enhance marketability with language learners program
First and Second Level Elementary Education majors at the University of Missouri–St. Louis can increase their knowledge and marketability through a new grant-funded program.
Education student shows real character, promise
Fusing the relationship between the arts and social-emotional growth has been a passion of Alena Tunprasert for many years.
Scholar recognized as model career counselor for modern times
Mark Pope has worked tirelessly to promote multicultural awareness and social justice for all individuals. So it’s no surprise he has received the inaugural Diversity Initiative Award from the National Career Development Association. He was honored for his leadership of cultural diversity and social justice issues in career counseling and career development over his lifetime. As the first recipient of this important professional award, Pope, chair and professor of counseling and family therapy in the College of Education at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, represents the prototype of the career counselor for modern times.
Math Inquiry Institute gives teachers creative tools
Making math and science more visual and exciting is something several area teachers have in mind for the upcoming school year thanks to the creative new tools they learned during the 2012 Math Inquiry Institute at the University of Missouri–St. Louis this summer.
Eye on UMSL: Big camps on campus
Saxophonist Dave Pietro leads a Jazz Camp class in J.C. Penney Building/Conference Center at UMSL. Held June 10-15, it’s one of several precollegiate camps on campus each summer. Others include Girls Leadership Camp, STARS, UMSL Bridge Program Summer Academy, Xtreme IT! Summer Academy and UMSL Boys Basketball Camps. The picture, by campus photographer August Jennewein, is the latest to be featured at Eye on UMSL.
Leadership Camp focuses on college, career, leadership
Now in its third year, a fun-filled camp at the University of Missouri–St. Louis will help high school women focus on college, career and leadership readiness. The UMSL Executive Leadership Consortium will present the annual Girls’ Leadership Camp June 24-27 at the university.
Janitor goes from cleaning schools to education degree
Walking across the University of Missouri–St. Louis stage to accept his bachelor’s degree in elementary education on Sunday is something Toby Meyers would have never imagined 10 years ago.
Baseball, women’s basketball players named Athletes of Year
The University of Missouri–St. Louis recently honored 45 graduating seniors, led by baseball player Jeremy Butler and women’s basketball player Caitlyn Moody who were named Senior Student-Athletes of the Year. The seniors were recognized May 3 at the Third Annual Senior Student-Athlete Banquet at the Hilton St. Louis Airport hotel in Woodson Terrace, Mo.
3 honorary degree recipients devote lives to service
Dr. Patricia Wolff, a St. Louis pediatrician who left her private practice last year to devote her time to providing food and medicine to malnourished children in Haiti, is one of three individuals receiving honorary degrees at five commencement ceremonies at the University of Missouri–St. Louis May 12 and 13.
Education alumnus named Tachau Teacher of the Year
Teaching and inspiring the minds of young people isn’t an easy job. Some teachers have it. Some don’t. And for one University of Missouri–St. Louis alumnus, his name says it all.
Character education: You got a case
I was recently asked how to convince people that character education actually works. The cynicism, skepticism, and conservatism out there often astound me. Amy Johnston, the award-winning principal of 2008 National School of Character Francis Howell Middle School in St. Charles, M0., expresses the same frustration.
Eye on UMSL: Education Mural
Pat Duffey (left) and Dan Fahy of GROUP360 Worldwide, a St. Louis-based marketing company, install a six-panel wall mural on April 26 in Marillac Hall on UMSL’s South Campus. Joan Barnidge, graphic designer at UMSL, designed the mural for the College of Education. The picture, by campus photographer August Jennewein, is the latest to be featured at Eye on UMSL.
Southside Cafe opens to steady stream of customers
How about a French vanilla cappuccino with your muffin? A fresh salad? Enchiladas with Southwestern corn? Welcome to the Southside Café. Right on schedule, a new eatery at the University of Missouri–St. Louis opened for business April 25. And at least one customer is positively ecstatic about the change from vending machine fare to fresh food.
Alumna leads team to undefeated season, tournament play
Winning is no new feat for University of Missouri–St. Louis alumna Deena Applebury. As head coach of the women’s basketball team at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Va., she led her team through a historical 2011-12 season of 30 straight wins and into NCAA Division III tournament play.
Do you see what I see?
Children in the two-year-old “Explorers” class at the University Child Development Center at the University of Missouri–St. Louis examine their newly planted apple tree with the help of Carol Usery, a horticulturist in the grounds department at UMSL. The students assisted Usery on Wednesday (April 18) with planting an apple tree in the center’s garden. The planting was part of a lesson to demonstrate to the class where their food comes from, said Pam Daniel, lead teacher for the class. (Photo by Jack Crosby)
Grad School Research Fair: From school bus routes to new solar systems
Jeremy North and William Ellegood have applied business college logistics to school bus routes for their doctoral research in logistics and supply chain management. Logan Brown, a doctoral candidate in physics, asks the question: “Where is the water?” in her research on the possibility of finding water in solar systems still unformed and light years away from our own.
Psychologist to discuss ‘Stories Americans Live By’
Americans have long been known as storytellers. From tales passed on in living rooms to the comprehensive of genealogy, the need to share information with future generations is essential.
Passover at UMSL
UMSL students, faculty, staff and alumni celebrated Passover with a lunch on April 9 in the university’s Millennium Student Center. Attendees included (from left): Deborah Medintz, an electrical engineering major; Ron Yasbin, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences; Andy Kastner, the Silk Foundation rabbi at the St. Louis Hillel at Washington University in St. Louis; Peggy Cohen, associate provost and academic director of the Center for Teaching and Learning; and Jess Rosner (BS public policy administration 2009), a graduate student in the Master of Public Policy Administration program. The Jewish Student Association hosted the lunch. The photograph was taken by UMSL photographer August Jennewein.
Education: Getting closer to the community
The College of Education at the University of Missouri–St. Louis prepares for every educator role. We prepare educators for businesses, government agencies, national educational organizations, foundations, museums, zoos and nonprofit youth-serving organizations, as well as for charter, private and public schools.
St. Louis streets to serve as stage for Shakespeare director
The streets of St. Louis will be the backdrop for a mini-Shakespeare festival that’s being directed by Tlaloc Rivas, assistant professor of theatre at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
Nobel laureate to discuss science education reform
Reforming science education is a topic on the minds of many educators these days. And several scholars are making things happen. Dudley Herschbach, the Baird Professor of Science and professor of chemistry and biological chemistry at Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass., and Nobel Prize winner, will discuss “Science Education Reform” at 4:30 p.m. April 3 in Century Room B at the Millennium Student Center at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
Character education visionary leaves imprint on UMSL
After leaving his corporate career as chief executive officer of McDonnell Douglas Corp., Sanford Noyes McDonnell could have enjoyed the easy pace of a relaxing retirement. Instead, he began what he called his “retirement career,” and that career has left a lasting imprint on the University of Missouri–St. Louis and the region.
Music students perform for UCDC preschoolers
After a lesson on music, preschoolers at the University Child Development Center received a spontaneous concert from University of Missouri–St. Louis music students. When students in the Discoverers class returned from their motor skills lesson, they were surprised by a string quartet who were there to perform for the two-and-a-half to 4-year-olds.
Sweating to the symphony
The speakers are blasting Beethoven, hands are punching the air and sweat is starting to form on brows. This is what learning looks like in Gail Fleming’s music class. “Pretend you’re in sixth, seventh and eighth grade,” Fleming, a lecturer in music at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, instructs her students, all future elementary school teachers.
Education students, ARC members use flash mob to raise awareness
Patrons in the Nosh at the Millennium Student Center at the University of Missouri–St. Louis last week got a little more than chips with their lunch. More than 70 people, including UMSL education students and members of St. Louis ARC, took part in a flash mob to spread awareness about a national campaign to end the use of negative words.
Education expert talks about school transfer case
Over the last week, a landmark case has been underway in St. Louis County regarding students’ rights to an accredited education. At issue is the Missouri’s school transfer law, which states that children in unaccredited school systems may transfer to better schools in the same or adjacent county at no cost. The home district is to cover tuition and transportation costs.
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