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Nobel laureate to discuss science education reform

Nobel laureate to discuss science education reform

Mar 26, 2012

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

Mar 26, 2012

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

Mar 25, 2012

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

Mar 23, 2012

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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.

Music great Herbie Hancock to play Touhill

Music great Herbie Hancock to play Touhill

Mar 16, 2012

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 March 17-23, 2012

UMSL Events for March 17-23, 2012

Mar 16, 2012

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Biologist to explore shifting paradigms in women, science

Biologist to explore shifting paradigms in women, science

Mar 14, 2012

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

Mar 14, 2012

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

Mar 13, 2012

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

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).

UMSL Events for March 10-16, 2012

UMSL Events for March 10-16, 2012

Mar 9, 2012

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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.”

Lisa Ling highlights Women’s History Month

Lisa Ling highlights Women’s History Month

Mar 8, 2012

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

Mar 8, 2012

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.

Missouri’s top prosecutors to share stage at UMSL

Missouri’s top prosecutors to share stage at UMSL

Mar 6, 2012

For only the second time ever, the two prosecutors in Missouri’s two largest metropolitan areas are women. The Sue Shear Institute for Women in Public Life at the University of Missouri–St. Louis will bring them together for “Statehouse Sisters” at noon March 12 in Century Room A at UMSL’s Millennium Student Center.

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.

UMSL Events for March 3-9, 2012

UMSL Events for March 3-9, 2012

Mar 2, 2012

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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.

March UMSL Day ‘sold out,’ May 5 event added

March UMSL Day ‘sold out,’ May 5 event added

Feb 29, 2012

For the first time ever, registration for Saturday’s Spring UMSL Day Open House has “sold out.” With 1,000 potential students and their parents planning to attend Saturday’s event at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, the March 5 registration has been closed. University officials announced an additional UMSL Day has been scheduled for May 5. This is the first time a third event has been scheduled to complement the regular spring and fall activities.

Student Life offering UMSL Tritons road trip to Springfield

Student Life offering UMSL Tritons road trip to Springfield

Feb 29, 2012

The Office of Student Life at the University of Missouri–St. Louis is offering students, faculty and staff the opportunity to see the UMSL Tritons men’s basketball team in quarterfinal round action of the 2012 SCHEELS Great Lakes Valley Conference Men’s Basketball Championship Friday (March 2) in Springfield, Ill.

St. Louis Jazz Orchestra pays tribute to Stan Kenton

St. Louis Jazz Orchestra pays tribute to Stan Kenton

Feb 29, 2012

Innovative, sometimes controversial and unquestionably influential, Stan Kenton made an inimitable mark on big band jazz. As The New York Times noted, “Mr. Kenton was the last major jazz band leader to emerge from the Big Band Era of 1934-45, and his was one of only a handful of bands that survived when that era came to an end.”

French for breakfast, Greek for lunch

French for breakfast, Greek for lunch

Feb 29, 2012

Have an international experience without leaving the University of Missouri–St. Louis. UMSL will celebrate National Foreign Language Week March 5-11 by holding an array of events.

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.

UMSL Events for March 24-30, 2012

UMSL Events for Feb. 25-March 2, 2012

Feb 24, 2012

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Arianna String Quartet to premiere new work at Touhill

Arianna String Quartet to premiere new work at Touhill

Feb 23, 2012

The centerpiece for the third Arianna String Quartet concert this season will be the world premiere of David Stock’s Quartet No. 9. Stock wrote the work for the Arianna, the resident quartet at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. The composition will be performed during the concert “Arianna String Quartet: World Premiere” at 8 p.m. March 2 at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center at UMSL.

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.

Local author to speak at ‘Bellerive’ launch

Local author to speak at ‘Bellerive’ launch

Feb 21, 2012

What started as a lesson of gratefulness for Dr. Sharon Dunski Vermont’s two young daughters, developed into a journey for her children to meet 30 people and learn their life stories.

Piano students tickle the ivories

Piano students tickle the ivories

Feb 20, 2012

Piano students at the University of Missouri–St. Louis will present a unique and exciting duo piano concert at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 28 in the E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater at the Blanch M. Touhill Performing Arts Center at UMSL.

Test your knowledge with Honors Trivia Night

Test your knowledge with Honors Trivia Night

Feb 20, 2012

Are you smarter than a student from the Pierre Laclede Honors College at the University of Missouri–St. Louis? The college will give you a chance to find out Saturday (Feb. 25) at Honors Trivia Night 2012.

UMSL offers free viewing of moon, stars, galaxies

UMSL offers free viewing of moon, stars, galaxies

Feb 17, 2012

Go star-gazing at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. The Department of Physics and Astronomy will hold a public viewing of Jupiter, Mars, Venus, Orion Nebula and Pleiades at the Richard D. Schwartz Observatory on March 3 at 7 p.m. The viewing is free and open to the public. An expert will be on hand to answer all of your questions Bring the whole family!

Opera Theatre to present ‘The Elixir of Love’

Opera Theatre to present ‘The Elixir of Love’

Feb 16, 2012

Cap off the month of love with a musical about, what else…love.

The University of Missouri-St. Louis’ Opera Theatre will stage a two-day run of Italian composer Gaetano Donizetti’s “The Elixir of Love,” at the end of February. The opera is one of the genre’s most delightful gems and promises to be an intoxicatingly fun evening of musical seduction.

Freed death row inmate tells his story

Freed death row inmate tells his story

Feb 14, 2012

For nearly 18 years, Juan Roberto Melendez lived on borrowed time. He was sentenced to death row for the 1983 murder of a Florida businessman. From the outset, Melendez denied committing the crime. Another man actually confessed to the killing.

Travel the world through poster art at Gallery FAB

Travel the world through poster art at Gallery FAB

Feb 14, 2012

A walk through Gallery FAB right now is a little like simultaneously walking 21 city streets, all in different countries. Through March 12, the walls of the University of Missouri–St. Louis gallery are adorned with large commercial and political posters originally affixed to buildings throughout the world.

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.

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