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Science educator chooses UMSL for PhD

Janet Carrie Launius is a very busy person. A doctoral student at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, Launius also has a full-time job as the science coordinator for the Hazelwood School District and a part-time job as the education columnist for the St. Louis Globe-Democrat.

Children’s Advocacy Services of Greater St. Louis helps UMSL fulfill commitment to serve

The University of Missouri–St. Louis has a three-fold mission: education, research and service. One of the ways the university fulfills its commitment to service is through its support of Children’s Advocacy Services of Greater St. Louis.

Each year, CASGSL provides specialized individual, group and family counseling to approximately 800 children affected by different types of traumatic events, including childhood sexual abuse, physical abuse and neglect. CASGSL serves witnesses of domestic abuse and violent crime and children who have suffered accidents and traumatic bereavement. The center also trains graduate students from psychology, social work, counseling and criminal justice in how to respond to child maltreatment and trauma.

News media focuses on historian as World Cup approaches

As the 2010 World Cup soccer tournament approaches, historian Charles P. “Chuck” Korr finds himself in much demand. Earlier this month, two of his books were mentioned as important references to current events, and on May 23, the subject of his latest research was featured in an edition of “Outside The Lines,” an award-winning newsmagazine on the ESPN cable sports network.

Korr, professor emeritus of history at the University of Missouri–St. Louis since his retirement in 2003, saw his book, “More Than Just A Game,” (St. Martin’s Press, 2009) listed among 12 books recommended by Jack Bell in the May 10 New York Times. Bell’s list is a compilation of the best books to read as the World Cup soccer tournament in South Africa draws near.