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Eye on UMSL: ‘The Impresario’

Eye on UMSL: ‘The Impresario’

University of Missouri–St. Louis students Rachel Anthonis, Rita Schien, and Vanessa Tessereau rehearsed for UMSL Opera Theatre’s production of “The Impresario,” Mozart’s one-act comic opera.

Eye on UMSL: ‘The Impresario’

University of Missouri–St. Louis students Rachel Anthonis, Rita Schien, and Vanessa Tessereau rehearsed for UMSL Opera Theatre’s production of “The Impresario,” Mozart’s one-act comic opera.

Eye on UMSL: ‘The Impresario’

University of Missouri–St. Louis students Rachel Anthonis, Rita Schien, and Vanessa Tessereau rehearsed for UMSL Opera Theatre’s production of “The Impresario,” Mozart’s one-act comic opera.

Eye on UMSL: ‘The Impresario’

University of Missouri–St. Louis students Rachel Anthonis, Rita Schien, and Vanessa Tessereau rehearsed for UMSL Opera Theatre’s production of “The Impresario,” Mozart’s one-act comic opera.

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Media Coverage: February 2014

Media Coverage: February 2014

Stories about the university, its scholars and their expertise are often covered by local and national news media. Media Coverage highlights some of the top coverage.

Eye on UMSL: Celebrating 250

Eye on UMSL: Celebrating 250

More than 250 sculpture cakes have been placed at strategic historic locations around St. Louis for Cakeway to the West, including two at UMSL.

Media Coverage: January 2014

Media Coverage: January 2014

Stories about the university, its scholars and their expertise are often covered by local and national news media. Media Coverage highlights some of the top media placements.

Gallery 210 hosts sacred, sequined

Gallery 210 hosts sacred, sequined

The show focuses on 16 early- to mid-20th century Haitian Voodoo flags, or drapo Vodou, and also includes sequined libation bottles and photos of contemporary Vodou practitioners.

Art professor brings his work home

Art professor brings his work home

Dan Younger’s photography is the subject of his first solo St. Louis show in more than 20 years. It will be on display Feb. 7 to May 17 at the Sheldon Art Galleries.

Media Coverage: December 2013

Media Coverage: December 2013

Stories about the university, its scholars and their expertise are often covered by local and national news media. Media Coverage highlights some of the top media placements.

13 top UMSL Daily stories from 2013

13 top UMSL Daily stories from 2013

They include posts about students unearthing dinosaur bones, a faculty member studying the effects of viewing “The Biggest Loser” and an alumnus’ recollection of rapping in The Nosh.

11 UMSL photos from 2013

11 UMSL photos from 2013

UMSL campus photographer August Jennewein shoots thousands of photos each year. As 2013 came to a close, he chose the photo above and 10 more below to revisit.

Eye on UMSL: Happy New Year!

Eye on UMSL: Happy New Year!

Melissa Schwartz, a junior music major at UMSL, plays “St. Louis Blues” by W.C. Handy at the Wind Ensemble Concert held in the Lee Theater at the Touhill. She was part of 10-student trumpet ensemble.

Eye on UMSL: Happy Holidays!

Eye on UMSL: Happy Holidays!

The annual Jazz for the Holidays concert took place Dec. 8 at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center. The concert featured the UMSL Jazz Ensemble, University Orchestra and Vocal Point choral group. The event also served as the finale to the UMSL Jubilee.

Media Coverage: November 2013

Media Coverage: November 2013

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. Media Coverage highlights some of the top coverage, but does not serve as a comprehensive listing.

Communication graduate launches career at RubinBrown

Communication graduate launches career at RubinBrown

Allie Jostrand keeps coming back to one word — passion. She’s passionate about the St. Louis Cardinals, she’s passionate about the University of Missouri–St. Louis, and she’s passionate about starting her career in public relations.

UMSL honorees reflect commitment to St. Louis

UMSL honorees reflect commitment to St. Louis

Carol Valenta and Steven Schankman each followed their passion and in the process enriched the lives of hundreds of thousands of St. Louisans. For their commitment to their professions and their community the University of Missouri–St. Louis conferred honorary degrees on them during commencement ceremonies Dec. 14. Nearly 600 students received degrees during three ceremonies.

Student violinist performs with Metropolitan Orchestra of Saint Louis

Student violinist performs with Metropolitan Orchestra of Saint Louis

The invitation came via an email from her University of Missouri–St. Louis violin instructor Julia Sakharova. Would she be interested in playing with the Metropolitan Orchestra of Saint Louis? Always hungry for opportunity and a new experience, Octavia Sydnor, a junior music major with an emphasis in violin performance at UMSL, jumped at the chance.

UMSL collaborative brings dance, music to area schools

UMSL collaborative brings dance, music to area schools

Merengue music blares out of a boom box as a group of about 40 fifth-graders at Buder Elementary School in south St. Louis walk arm-in-arm into the school gymnasium. The curriculum for the next hour – ballroom dancing.

Influential women: UMSL shows off its feminine side

Influential women: UMSL shows off its feminine side

St. Louis Business Journal Publisher Ellen Sherberg received a warm welcome when she approached the University of Missouri–St. Louis in the late 1990s about sponsoring an event to highlight the outstanding achievements of women.

Students of Service carry on Holiday Fest tradition

Students of Service carry on Holiday Fest tradition

Their goal is to collect 1,000 items – food, uniforms, toiletries. The annual Holiday Fest is bringing everyone together at the University of Missouri–St. Louis to help local families in need.

Graduate student returns to basketball as guard on UMSL Tritons

Graduate student returns to basketball as guard on UMSL Tritons

Femi John works as a part-time nurse and is pursuing his MBA at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. He’s also in the mist of a revival of his basketball career. The former McCluer North High School (Florissant, Mo.) standout and Saint Louis University recruit is now a guard on the UMSL Tritons after battling injuries for several years.

Media Coverage: October 2013

Media Coverage: October 2013

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. Media Coverage highlights some of the top coverage, but does not serve as a comprehensive listing.