His expertise as a musician was legendary, but his readiness to mentor young musicians and students – including those at UMSL – is what sticks out in Jim Widner’s mind.
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‘Aqueous’ brings watery images to Gallery Visio
The exhibit features work by UMSL alumna Caitlin Funston and will be on display at Gallery Visio until March 11.
Kelsey McGuire takes on iconic role in ‘The Tempest’
The UMSL senior will finish her acting career at UMSL in one of drama’s most iconic roles, but there’s a twist.
Fun-filled homecoming week also packed with giving back
UMSL alumna Aleshia Patterson is youth programs coordinator at Pagedale Family Support Center, an organization that will benefit from UMSL Homecoming 2015.
Media Coverage: January 2015
The University of Missouri–St. Louis makes a significant impact on the St. Louis area. Stories about the university,...
New associate provost oversees Center for Teaching and Learning
Andy Goodman’s new role at the University of Missouri–St. Louis represents a homecoming for the long-time educator.
UMSL jazz musicians make appearance on HEC-TV
Jim Widner is well known as UMSL’s jazz studies director and for his work playing with the Glenn Miller Band and other greats. Learn how he got his start.
Alumna Arica Brown takes unusual path to dance career
Brown (right) supervises students in a contemporary dance class. She offers a dance education program and is the founder of Consuming Kinetics Dance Company.
London museum acquires UMSL student comics
Comic books produced by Dan Younger’s students in Comics and Cartoon Illustration will be preserved by the Cartoon Museum of London.
JoAnn Weaver prepares for a broadcasting career
The UMSL senior is majoring in communication with hopes to pursue a career in broadcast journalism.