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Eye on UMSL: Building blocks
Eye on UMSL: Building blocks

Members of the Spring 2024 graduating class of the University of Missouri–St. Louis play Jenga during the annual New Grad Bash on Thursday.

Eye on UMSL: Building blocks

Members of the Spring 2024 graduating class of the University of Missouri–St. Louis play Jenga during the annual New Grad Bash on Thursday.

Eye on UMSL: Building blocks

Members of the Spring 2024 graduating class of the University of Missouri–St. Louis play Jenga during the annual New Grad Bash on Thursday.

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Enjoy night of cello music at Touhill

Enjoy night of cello music at Touhill

Join the University Cello Choir for an evening of all-cello arrangements starting at 7:30 p.m. April 17 in the E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.

UMSL Events for April 14-20, 2012

UMSL Events for April 14-20, 2012

UMSL Events contains information about events that will occur in the seven days following publication (Saturday-Friday). It contains information compiled from the UMSL Campus Calendar. No submissions are accepted, and since the calendar is self-populated, University Marketing and Communications is not responsible for the content that appears here or its accuracy. If you would like to receive UMSL Events via e-mail, you can subscribe to UMSL Daily or UMSL Daily Events.

Network at alumni association dinner

Network at alumni association dinner

Gain some insight and advice from people who do what you want to do when you graduate. The University of Missouri–St. Louis Alumni Association will hold its Mega Dinner with 12 Strangers at 5 p.m. April 28 in the Century Rooms of the Millennium Student Center.

Storytellers share their tales at 33rd annual festival

Storytellers share their tales at 33rd annual festival

Sixty storytellers from throughout St. Louis and the U.S. will unite in May to entertain guests at an award-winning four-day festival presented by the University of Missouri–St. Louis. The 33rd Annual St. Louis Storytelling Festival will comprise 80 events at 20 locations throughout the St. Louis region.

University to induct inaugural class of inventors

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.

Gallery FAB to display work by students

Gallery FAB to display work by students

Come out to Gallery FAB at the University of Missouri–St. Louis this evening (April 11) and see what five hours of hard work looks like. That’s how long it took to install the senior thesis exhibit by Bachelor of Fine Arts photography students.

Historian talks ‘Coming War with Robots’

Historian talks ‘Coming War with Robots’

Humanity has had a fascination with robots for years. But humans have also grown anxious about our robotic counterparts playing an increasingly greater role in future day-to-day life (“Terminator 2,” anyone?).

Work well under pressure? UMSL Tritons cheerleaders need you!

Work well under pressure? UMSL Tritons cheerleaders need you!

Do these terms sound familiar: triple–toe-touch, herkie, front hurdler? How about basket toss? If you’re a cheerleader, then you’ve learned these standard moves. If you’re not a cheerleader, but are interested in learning more, the University of Missouri–St. Louis is looking for candidates for next year’s cheerleading squad.

Business alumni to be honored for achievement

Business alumni to be honored for achievement

Five University of Missouri–St. Louis College of Business Administration alumni will be honored for their business achievement and success during the upcoming 2012 Salute to Business Achievement Awards banquet.

UMSL night at CAM

UMSL night at CAM

It’s being touted as an evening of art, music and networking at the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis. The Gallery Visio Student Association is hosting an event at the CAM for students of the University of Missouri–St. Louis from 6 – 9 p.m. April 19. The event is for students ages 21 and older. The dress code is semi-formal to formal. There will be a cash bar available for guests

Muny to perform musical theater for middle schoolers

Muny to perform musical theater for middle schoolers

The Muny wants to get middle schoolers into musical theater. To do so, the theater organization has designed an interactive and lively show called “Muny 4U” at 7 p.m. April 13 at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.

Nationally acclaimed Aspen Santa Fe Ballet to perform at Touhill

Nationally acclaimed Aspen Santa Fe Ballet to perform at Touhill

The Aspen Santa Fe Ballet boasts top-flight dancers in an electric and engaging repertory hailed by The New York Times as “a breath of fresh air.” Combining rugged athleticism with liquid grace, the company’s frisky programs continue to fuel its skyrocketing national reputation.

UMSL Events for April 7-13, 2012

UMSL Events for April 7-13, 2012

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Gallery 210 to issue ‘Parental Advisory’

Gallery 210 to issue ‘Parental Advisory’

The annual “Parental Advisory” art exhibit will open April 12 in Gallery 210 at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. On display will be artwork by students from the Bachelor of Fine Arts program at UMSL. The exhibit will run through April 28. An opening reception will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. April 12.

Cobra Starship to descend on Touhill for Mirthday

Cobra Starship to descend on Touhill for Mirthday

If you can believe Gabe Saporta, he started Cobra Starship when an introspective desert trip turned trippy with hallucinations that followed a venomous snakebite. Supposedly the snake spoke, telling the then lead singer of emo-punk band Midtown to stop taking himself so seriously.

Historian to discuss barrier-breaking civil rights attorney

Historian to discuss barrier-breaking civil rights attorney

Civil rights attorney Margaret Bush Wilson (1919-2009) was a complex individual who broke many barriers throughout her life and professional career. She was part of the legal team that fought housing covenants in the 1940s. She went on to work for the National NAACP, U.S. Department of Agriculture and state of Missouri.

International photo, poster contest winners unveiled

International photo, poster contest winners unveiled

A photograph of women at an outdoor bread stall in Tajikistan took the top prize in the seventh annual international photo contest sponsored by International Studies and Programs at the University of Missouri­–St. Louis.

China studies scholar to discuss global educational landscape

China studies scholar to discuss global educational landscape

In the 19th century, European universities defined excellence. By the end of the 20th century, American universities were the most highly ranked. What are the prospects for Chinese leadership in higher education in the 21st century?

Ranger works to attract African Americans to US parks

Ranger works to attract African Americans to US parks

Novelist and park ranger Shelton Johnson has long been troubled by the fact that less than one percent of the visitors to Yosemite National Park in California are African Americans. One of only a few African American rangers employed by the National Park Service, the Detroit native says his life was transformed when he visited a national park as a child. Now Johnson works hard to inspire other inner-city African Americans to experience the U.S. national parks.

‘Sum of Motion’ headed to Touhill stage

‘Sum of Motion’ headed to Touhill stage

Dance students will put on an eclectic performance when they take to the stage for the University of Missouri–St. Louis’ spring dance concert, “Sum of Motion.”

Former Express Scripts leader to discuss ‘tough calls’

Former Express Scripts leader to discuss ‘tough calls’

As a businessman for more than 20 years, Harlan Steinbaum has made thousands of decisions. However, one call became his career defining moment.Steinbaum, former chairman of Express Scripts, will discuss that moment and his new book based on his experiences, “Tough Calls from the Corner Office” during a Business Forum at 5:30 p.m. April 10 in 126 Social Sciences and Business Building at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.

UMSL Events for March 31-April 6, 2012

UMSL Events for March 31-April 6, 2012

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Finance student to release gospel CD

Finance student to release gospel CD

Kenya native Joanna Waceke Slaughter, a business administration major at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, has always enjoyed singing in her church but never thought she’d pursue it further.

UMSL community to show off photos at exhibit

UMSL community to show off photos at exhibit

Curious about the international reach of the University of Missouri–St. Louis? A photo exhibit set to go up at Gallery Visio will give some clues. It features photographs by UMSL students and faculty traveling abroad. The submissions are part of the International Studies and Programs seventh annual international photo contest.

MADCO celebrates 35 years of movement

MADCO celebrates 35 years of movement

Known for its fresh, athletic style, it’s hard to believe MADCO, the dance company in residence at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, turns 35 this year. The repertory company will celebrate its anniversary with evening performances March 30 and 31 in the E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.

Center to kick off National Poetry Month

Center to kick off National Poetry Month

The Center for the Humanities at the University of Missouri–St. Louis will kick off National Poetry Month in April with a pair of Monday Noon Series events. Jeff Friedman, who has been called “the funniest poet in PoBiz” will give a reading April 2 at UMSL. He will explore poems from his most recent collection, “Working in Flour,” and selections from his new manuscript of parables, fables, tales and comic sketches.

Rapper Common to bring his message to UMSL

Rapper Common to bring his message to UMSL

It’s not very often a rap star gets invited to a university to talk about his life. That’s about to happen at 7 p.m. April 3 when Common, known as the King of Conscious Hip Hop, appears at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center on the campus of the University of Missouri–St. Louis

Forum to focus on reproductive rights as national debate heats up

Forum to focus on reproductive rights as national debate heats up

Reproductive rights have been a recent hot-button political issue. As the national debate heats up, a forum on reproductive rights at the University of Missouri–St. Louis will explore the issue, why the rights are important and why these issues are in the news now.

Nobel laureate to discuss science education reform

Nobel laureate to discuss science education reform

Reforming science education is a topic on the minds of many educators these days. And several scholars are making things happen. Dudley Herschbach, the Baird Professor of Science and professor of chemistry and biological chemistry at Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass., and Nobel Prize winner, will discuss “Science Education Reform” at 4:30 p.m. April 3 in Century Room B at the Millennium Student Center at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.

Irish rebellion focus of lecture by literary scholar

Irish rebellion focus of lecture by literary scholar

1916 was a pivotal year in the history and culture of Ireland. In Dublin, there was a violent uprising by people who wanted to end British rule in Ireland. At the same time, thousands of men were dying in World War I. The year ended with the first publication of James Joyce’s “A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man.”

New environmentalism topic of Jane and Whitney Harris Lecture

New environmentalism topic of Jane and Whitney Harris Lecture

A scientist who extols the controversial concept of collaboration with big corporations and agribusiness to promote environmental sustainability and habitat restoration will be the speaker at this year’s Jane and Whitney Harris Lecture. The event will begin at 7:30 p.m. on April 3 in the Ridgeway Center’s Schoenberg Auditorium at the Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Boulevard, St. Louis. The lecture is free and open to the public.

UMSL Events for March 24-30, 2012

UMSL Events for March 24-30, 2012

UMSL Events contains information about events that will occur in the seven days following publication (Saturday-Friday). It contains information compiled from the UMSL Campus Calendar. No submissions are accepted, and since the calendar is self-populated, University Marketing and Communications is not responsible for the content that appears here or its accuracy. If you would like to receive UMSL Events via e-mail, you can subscribe to UMSL Daily or UMSL Daily Events.

PPRC Photo Project turns cameras on Fathers’ Support Center

PPRC Photo Project turns cameras on Fathers’ Support Center

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.

Music great Herbie Hancock to play Touhill

Music great Herbie Hancock to play Touhill

Herbie Hancock is more than five decades into his genre-defying career as an acclaimed pianist, bandleader and composer. He’s won 12 Grammy Awards and an Oscar for scoring “Round Midnight.”

UMSL Events for April 14-20, 2012

UMSL Events for March 17-23, 2012

UMSL Events contains information about events that will occur in the seven days following publication (Saturday-Friday). It contains information compiled from the UMSL Campus Calendar. No submissions are accepted, and since the calendar is self-populated, University Marketing and Communications is not responsible for the content that appears here or its accuracy. If you would like to receive UMSL Events via e-mail, you can subscribe to UMSL Daily or UMSL Daily Events.

Biologist to explore shifting paradigms in women, science

Biologist to explore shifting paradigms in women, science

At one time, most practitioners of animal behavior in the U.S. were men, and existing paradigms reflected primarily a male perspective. That changed in the 1970s. The numbers and prominence of women studying animal behavior significantly increased, which led to a re-evaluation of existing assumptions and a reinterpretation of behavior from a more female-centered perspective.

Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band to perform at Touhill

Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band to perform at Touhill

A performance later this month by the University Wind Ensemble and the University Symphonic Band will feature performances of works by two St. Louis composers: Barbara Harbach, professor of music at the University of Missouri–St. Louis and Kim Portnoy of Webster University in Webster Groves, Mo.

Famed actor to portray Mark Twain at Touhil

Famed actor to portray Mark Twain at Touhil

In his storied career, Hal Holbrook’s acting roles have ranged from presidents to an informant that helped bring down a president (Deep Throat in “All the Presidents Men”). But he is perhaps most affiliated with Mark Twain, who Holbrook has played in a one-man show for nearly 60 years.

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

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

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).

UMSL Events for April 7-13, 2012

UMSL Events for March 10-16, 2012

UMSL Events contains information about events that will occur in the seven days following publication (Saturday-Friday). It contains information compiled from the UMSL Campus Calendar. No submissions are accepted, and since the calendar is self-populated, University Marketing and Communications is not responsible for the content that appears here or its accuracy. If you would like to receive UMSL Events via e-mail, you can subscribe to UMSL Daily or UMSL Daily Events.

Seminar to showcase PPRC director’s research

Seminar to showcase PPRC director’s research

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.”

Lisa Ling highlights Women’s History Month

Lisa Ling highlights Women’s History Month

Noted journalist and TV host Lisa Ling has traveled the world for the last decade reporting on violence in all its forms and the devastating effects it has on humanity. She often focuses on women and children – bride burning in India, gang rape in the Congo, child trafficking in Ghana. She is also well known for her role from 1999 to 2002 as co-host of the daytime television talk show “The View.”

Joffrey Ballet to stage sensual works at Touhill

Joffrey Ballet to stage sensual works at Touhill

The Joffrey Ballet will flex its muscles as one of the world’s most illustrious dance companies when it performs this weekend at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. The performances, presented by Dance St. Louis and Wells Fargo Advisors will begin at 8 p.m. March 9 and 2 and 8 p.m. March 10 in the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center at UMSL.