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Sounds of Greece come to UMSL

Mavrothi Kontanis and the Maeandros Ensemble will perform their blend of traditional folk, urban and classical music...

Bringing the world to UMSL

Terry Williams always knew he wanted to be in education, but figured out early on that classroom teaching was not for...

UMSL to showcase Greek musicians

"Greek Musicians in the United States: Dimitri Mitropoulos, Maria Callas, Manos Hatzidakis, Innis Xenakis and Theodore...

Sue Shear Institute to hold ‘Pipeline to Public Office’

The Sue Shear Institute for Women in Public Life at the University of Missouri-St. Louis will hold “Pipeline to Public Office,” a nonpartisan workshop designed for women interested in running for municipal offices as well as those interested in volunteering on campaigns.

Photo exhibit focuses on ‘Russian St. Louis’

The latest installment in the University of Missouri-St. Louis’ ongoing Public Policy Research Center Photography Project features pictures taken by Russian natives residing in St. Louis.

UMSL to showcase masks, mime, music of Japan

Kuniko Yamamoto will perform “Magical Mask, Mime and Music of Japan” at 8 p.m. Jan. 22 and 2 p.m. Jan. 23 at the E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater in the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center at the University of Missouri-St. Louis.

MOgene sequences 3 palm oil genomes

MOgene, LC, the first company to move into ITenterprises at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, announced the sequencing of three oil palm genomes, two of which originated in Africa and one native to South America.

UMSL commemorates 20th anniversary of Berlin Wall falling

The University of Missouri-St. Louis will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the falling of the Berlin Wall with various events throughout November. UMSL is one of only three U.S. universities where the “Freedom Without Walls” celebration, sponsored by the German Embassy in Washington, D.C., is being held — and the only one in Missouri.

Gallery 210 to present ‘Exposure 12′

“Exposure 12” will feature photography paintings by St. Louis-area artists Jamie Adams, Kit Keith and Bill Kreplin.

These artists blend mid-20th century popular culture with contemporary content and personal histories to construct their narratives. Whereas traditional narrative painting draws on mythological traditions, literary materials or historical events to illustrate a particular story, the artists look to pop art, mass media, found imagery and Hollywood to construct their works.

Institute for Nanomedicine holds kick-off ceremony

The new St. Louis Institute for Nanomedicine held an opening ceremony recently at the Center of Research, Technology & Entrepreneurial Exchange (CORTEX) in St. Louis. The institute is a joint venture principally sponsored by the University of Missouri-St. Louis, St. Louis Community College, St. Louis University and Washington University in St. Louis to use nanotechnologies to treat human disease.

UMSL to commemorate fall of Berlin Wall

The University of Missouri-St. Louis has been selected to participate in the “Freedom Without Walls” celebration sponsored by the German Embassy in Washington. The celebration will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.

Photo exhibit focuses on Mississippi River pilots, crews

The latest installment in the University of Missouri-St. Louis’ ongoing Public Policy Research Center Photography Project features photographs taken by the staff and crew from two companies involved in shipping via the Mississippi River. The companies include J.B. Marine, a St. Louis dry dock and barge repair service, and AEP River Operations, a large shipping concern with a port in Cape Girardeau, Mo.

Researcher pens book on history of air travel

From the early days of braving an airplane ride, through the era of fine dining and well-dressed passengers, commercial air travel has come a long way. University of Missouri–St. Louis researcher Daniel L. Rust journeys through the evolution of air flight in his book, “Flying Across America: The Airline Passenger Experience.”