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NSF awards student grant for plant research

NSF awards student grant for plant research

Mar 19, 2012

Research taking place at the University of Missouri–St. Louis could render valuable insight into how biodiversity can affect natural ecosystems. Diego Salazar, a PhD candidate in biology at UMSL, has been awarded a $15,000 dissertation improvement grant from the National Science Foundation for his doctoral dissertation which is titled “The effect of plant phylogenetic and chemical diversity on herbivore community structure and plant host herbivore damage.”

Music students perform for UCDC preschoolers

Music students perform for UCDC preschoolers

Mar 19, 2012

After a lesson on music, preschoolers at the University Child Development Center received a spontaneous concert from University of Missouri–St. Louis music students. When students in the Discoverers class returned from their motor skills lesson, they were surprised by a string quartet who were there to perform for the two-and-a-half to 4-year-olds.

PPRC Photo Project turns cameras on Fathers’ Support Center

PPRC Photo Project turns cameras on Fathers’ Support Center

Mar 18, 2012

If a man becomes estranged from his children, there’s a place to find help. It’s the Fathers’ Support Center in St. Louis. And it’s the latest subject documented by the Public Policy Research Center at the University of Missouri–St. Louis for its Photography Project series.

Researchers discuss new ‘old’

Researchers discuss new ‘old’

Mar 15, 2012

The adage “You’re only as old as you feel” rings true today more than ever. Whether the reason is better health options, working later in life due to economical challenges or just the need to stay active, older adults are not created equal.

Trailblazers honored for contributions to women

Trailblazers honored for contributions to women

Mar 13, 2012

The five women honored at this year’s Trailblazers Award ceremony March 7 fulfilled the requirement: Women whose extraordinary lives have contributed to the advancement of women. The annual event at the University of Missouri–St. Louis is one of the highlights of Women’s History Month.

Once upon a time: German Culture Center celebrates Grimm Fairy Tales

Once upon a time: German Culture Center celebrates Grimm Fairy Tales

Mar 11, 2012

For two centuries, the cautionary tales by the Brothers Grimm have entertained children and adults alike. German storyteller Katharina Ritter will perform a selection of Grimm’s Fairy Tales during a lively and energy-filled portrayal at 7 p.m. March 14 at the German Cultural Society Hall, 3652 South Jefferson Ave., St. Louis (63118).

Seminar to showcase PPRC director’s research

Seminar to showcase PPRC director’s research

Mar 8, 2012

The University of Missouri–St. Louis is a public metropolitan research university. And the university’s Public Policy Research Center will continue to showcase that with the third presentation in its “2012 Spring Applied Research Seminar Series: Applied Research Across the Disciplines.”

New discussion series to focus on public administration, policy

New discussion series to focus on public administration, policy

Mar 4, 2012

A new discussion series at the University of Missouri–St. Louis will feature local government, nonprofit and academic leaders focusing on issues that are current in the St. Louis Metropolitan Area. “Focus on Public Administration & Policy” will include panel discussions on March 8 and April 19 at UMSL.

Panel to focus on art as revitalization tool

Panel to focus on art as revitalization tool

Mar 4, 2012

Todd Swanstrom knows the value of communities working together. He is, after all, the E. Desmond Lee Endowed Professor of Community Collaboration and Public Policy Administration at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. Swanstrom put that title to work recently when he met with leaders at more than 30 St. Louis Community Development Corporations to help facilitate collaboration.

Ensemble to bring Greek vibe to Touhill

Ensemble to bring Greek vibe to Touhill

Mar 1, 2012

For much of the 1920s, Greece was in political turmoil. During that time a type of Greek blues music called rembetika started to flourish among the urban underground types.

Irish author to read her short stories, poetry

Irish author to read her short stories, poetry

Feb 28, 2012

Irish author Geraldine Mills tackles dark themes in her writings, from mother-daughter jealousy to infidelity, alienation and death. She’ll read from her short stories and poetry from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. on March 8 at 331 Social Sciences and Business Building at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.

US ambassador to Portugal to discuss European debt crisis

US ambassador to Portugal to discuss European debt crisis

Feb 28, 2012

The U.S. Ambassador to Portugal will make a timely visit to St. Louis to address Portugal’s role in the European debt crisis and the potential impact of a Greek default on Italy, Spain and the rest of the world.

Legendary dancer’s technique to come alive at UMSL

Legendary dancer’s technique to come alive at UMSL

Feb 27, 2012

Legendary dancer Katherine Dunham was an innovator in combining individualistic dance movements of Caribbean and African cultures with European-style ballet. Her intense research of primitive rhythms of various cultures explored the foundation of movement, its form and function. Dance instructor Theo Jamison will bring her dance method to the University of Missouri–St. Louis with the Katherine Dunham Dance course.

Rebuilding schools in post-war Liberia

Rebuilding schools in post-war Liberia

Feb 22, 2012

For 14 years, the African nation of Liberia was mired in civil war, leaving the country in economic ruin and causing many children to miss vital years of schooling.

Deconstructing Oscar Wilde’s American tour

Deconstructing Oscar Wilde’s American tour

Feb 13, 2012

Upon arriving for a lecture tour of the United States in 1882 Oscar Wilde reportedly told a customs official, “I have nothing to declare except my genius.” While, there is no evidence he actually uttered the aforementioned quote, it certainly fits his style.

Seminar to showcase social work scholar’s research

Seminar to showcase social work scholar’s research

Feb 8, 2012

The University of Missouri–St. Louis is a public metropolitan research university. And the university’s Public Policy Research Center will continue to showcase that with the second presentation in its “2012 Spring Applied Research Seminar Series: Applied Research Across the Disciplines.”

Head of St. Louis-based relief group to speak

Head of St. Louis-based relief group to speak

Feb 5, 2012

How does a relief organization based in Missouri mobilize to help a stricken country more than 6,000 miles away? Last March, when a powerful earthquake and tsunami struck northeast Japan, Junior Chamber International, an international disaster relief and recovery organization based in Chesterfield, Mo., immediately began working to aid people in the disaster zones.

Child center undergoes facelift in new year

Child center undergoes facelift in new year

Feb 3, 2012

Children returning from winter break were greeted by more than smiling teachers at the University Child Development Center at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.

Want to be a good neighborhood leader?

Want to be a good neighborhood leader?

Jan 31, 2012

More than 170 neighborhood leaders from throughout the St. Louis region share something in common. They have all participated in the Neighborhood Leadership Academy at the University of Missouri–St. Louis where they learned the skills and built the networks necessary to create livable communities.

Eye on UMSL: Sensory bath

Eye on UMSL: Sensory bath

Jan 20, 2012

Preschooler Maeve tries her hand at the sensory table Thursday at the University Child Development Center while...

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