Sobolik discussed the ongoing renovation of the university campus and programmatic changes, including the planned UMSL School of Engineering, while speaking at the Touhill.
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Chancellor Kristin Sobolik highlights ways UMSL is positioning itself for the future during annual State of the University Address
Sobolik discussed the ongoing renovation of the university campus and programmatic changes, including the planned UMSL School of Engineering, while speaking at the Touhill.
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik highlights ways UMSL is positioning itself for the future during annual State of the University Address
Sobolik discussed the ongoing renovation of the university campus and programmatic changes, including the planned UMSL School of Engineering, while speaking at the Touhill.
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik highlights ways UMSL is positioning itself for the future during annual State of the University Address
Sobolik discussed the ongoing renovation of the university campus and programmatic changes, including the planned UMSL School of Engineering, while speaking at the Touhill.
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.
UMSL welcomes 21 new faculty members as fall semester begins
There are nine new faculty members in the College of Arts and Sciences, four each in the College of Business Administration and the College of Nursing, two in the College of Optometry, one in the School of Social Work and one in UMSL Libraries.
UMSL welcomes 21 new faculty members as fall semester begins
There are nine new faculty members in the College of Arts and Sciences, four each in the College of Business Administration and the College of Nursing, two in the College of Optometry, one in the School of Social Work and one in UMSL Libraries.
UMSL welcomes 21 new faculty members as fall semester begins
There are nine new faculty members in the College of Arts and Sciences, four each in the College of Business Administration and the College of Nursing, two in the College of Optometry, one in the School of Social Work and one in UMSL Libraries.
UMSL’s membership in Oak Ridge Associated Universities will bring new opportunities for faculty, students
The consortium of more than 150 major colleges and universities works with federal, state, local and commercial customers to advance national priorities and serve the public interest.
UMSL’s membership in Oak Ridge Associated Universities will bring new opportunities for faculty, students
The consortium of more than 150 major colleges and universities works with federal, state, local and commercial customers to advance national priorities and serve the public interest.
UMSL’s membership in Oak Ridge Associated Universities will bring new opportunities for faculty, students
The consortium of more than 150 major colleges and universities works with federal, state, local and commercial customers to advance national priorities and serve the public interest.
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Arnold Grobman, former chancellor, dies at 94
Arnold Grobman, a former chancellor of the University of Missouri–St. Louis who in 1975 expanded the young institution’s academic mission to include the colleges of optometry and nursing, died July 8 in Gainesville, Fla. He was 94. A cause of death was not available.
Optometrist talks importance of treating kids
Treating children isn’t always easy for optometrists. One of the most difficult aspects of the job is getting children to the office for a visit, according to the June issue of EyeCare Professional Magazine. Dr. Aaron Franzel, chief of binocular vision and pediatric services at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, told the magazine that parents tend to delay their child’s first eye exam due to confusion or misconceptions on how old the child should be.
Alumna earns Optometrist of Year honor
Dr. Karen Aldridge recently earned the highest award an optometrist can receive from the Kansas Optometric Association. The University of Missouri–St. Louis alumna (OD 1992) was recognized as the 2012 Optometrist of the Year for personal sacrifices to advance the profession and the welfare of the public.
Eye on UMSL: Piano man
Accomplished pianist Tom Sullivan basks in applause May 10 following a performance in the J.C. Penney Building/Conference Center at UMSL.
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.
National entertainer envisions change
Tom Sullivan has been blind since shortly after birth. But that hasn’t stopped him from gaining national recognition as an award-winning actor, singer, author, producer, humanitarian and inspirational speaker.
UMSL inventors honored at induction ceremony
For James Bashkin, one of the driving forces behind his inventions is saving people’s lives. Bashkin, a professor of chemistry at the University of Missouri–St. Louis is the co-founder of NanoVir, a company that is working to develop antiviral drugs for the human papillomavirus or HPV, the chief cause of cervical cancer.
University to induct inaugural class of inventors
More than 30 University of Missouri–St. Louis faculty, staff and graduate students will be inducted into the new campus chapter of the National Academy of Inventors. A launch celebration reception is slated for 4 p.m. April 20 in the Rotunda and Student Government Association Chambers of the Millennium Student Center at UMSL.
Students emphasize annual eye exams at health fair
Nearly 70 older adults received vision screenings at a recent health fair organized by the College of Nursing at the University of Missouri–St. Louis and the St. Louis Housing Authority.
Flamingo Lounge closes; will reopen with new look, new name
Ever wonder where elementary and secondary teachers go after the kids leave? On any given day, you can find more than 100 of them in their role as graduate students at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. They spend two and a half hours in class, grab a snack from a vending machine and wait for the next class to begin. Add hundreds more nursing and optometry students doing the same thing and some of them might get cranky.
What to do with those old eyeglasses
So you have new eyeglasses, but you can’t seem to part with that older pair. A trio of optometry student groups at the University of Missouri–St. Louis has a good reason for you to cut back on the clutter. They are collecting used eyeglasses to benefit people in need in developing countries through Feb. 29 at two locations on campus.
Fechner Day fete
Dr. Larry J. Davis (left), dean of the College of Optometry at the University of Missouri−St. Louis, presents a...
Eye on UMSL: Life blood
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Faculty, staff awards highlight State of the University Address
Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence were presented to faculty and staff at the University of Missouri–St. Louis Sept....
Camp exposes teen girls to career choices
The University of Missouri–St. Louis continued its outreach efforts to pre-collegiate students with the second annual UMSL Girls’ Leadership Camp.
Established in 2010 by Malaika Horne, director of the Executive Leadership Consortium at UMSL, this year’s GLC was held June 26-29 at the J.C. Penney Conference Center. Seventy-seven girls from public and private high schools from all over the St. Louis region — and the U.S. — attended the camp.
Campers came from Mary Institute Country Day School, Horton Watkins High School in Ladue, Sumner High School in St. Louis, Normandy Senior High School and St. Elizabeth Academy. Some campers came from as far away as St. Genevieve, Mo., Colorado and California. A growing number of campers are recent immigrants to the United States.
Plans underway for UMSL’s 50th anniversary
The buzz has begun. Tell people you read it here first! Officially, the yearlong jubilee to celebrate the founding of...
University releases spring issue of magazine
The University of Missouri–St. Louis employs more than 1,500 full- and part-time faculty members. Released today, the...
Navy selects alumnus for top optometry award
Pilots need to see to fly. When military pilots and aircrew stationed in Japan have vision problems, they see Lt. Kyle...
Students collect eyeglasses for developing countries
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Carnegie Foundation honors UMSL with community engagement recognition
The University of Missouri–St. Louis has earned a 2010 Community Engagement Classification from the prestigious...
UMSL College of Optometry sets ‘Eyes on Diversity’
With the new Eyes on Diversity program, the College of Optometry at the University of Missouri–St. Louis has set out...
Themed living helps students build community
They come from as far away as Canada, Florida and several states scattered throughout the Midwest. Most of these 20...
Vision Monday honors UMSL optometrist
Dr. Barbara Brown, manager of student and special services for the College of Optometry at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, was named one of the 2009 Most Influential Women in Optical by Vision Monday, a national eye care trade publication. She was chosen as a mentor, which Vision Monday defined as “women who are team builders and developers of talent.”
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