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Donors support UMSL improvements

Donors support UMSL improvements

Under the leadership of Chancellor Tom George (left) and Martin Leifeld, vice chancellor for University Advancement, UMSL has raised more than $18 million for scholarships, academic programs, faculty positions and facilities.

UMSL to host annual Global Game Jam

UMSL to host annual Global Game Jam

Are you a gamer? Programmer? Designer? Or just enjoy creating a virtual world? If so, the 2014 Global Game Jam could be for you.

UMSL criminologist named ASC Fellow

UMSL criminologist named ASC Fellow

Janet Lauritsen is the fourth faculty member from the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice to earn the distinction.

Frosty beginning for Science Learning Building

Frosty beginning for Science Learning Building

There were a few remarks about the cold weather, but most of the focus Monday afternoon was on the pile of dirt in front of the science complex at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.

3 UMSL marketing productions win top higher ed honors

3 UMSL marketing productions win top higher ed honors

Three of the top 2012 regional awards in higher education marketing and communications were earned by UMSL, according to the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education, District VI. The UMSL Jubilee communications program, the campus’ “Breathe. Tobacco-Free” effort and the “UMSL Gateway for Greatness Campaign Thank You” video were each honored with gold awards from CASE. In addition to the three golds, UMSL received a bronze award for UMSL Magazine. The CASE District VI competition featured a record number of entries from colleges and universities in Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming.

Burkle earns AVCA All-Midwest Region honors

Burkle earns AVCA All-Midwest Region honors

Senior outside hitter Chelsea Burkle of the University of Missouri–St. Louis volleyball team has been named to the American Volleyball Coaches Association All-Midwest Region team.

‘The Screwtape Letters’ returns to Touhill this weekend

‘The Screwtape Letters’ returns to Touhill this weekend

The provocative theatrical adaptation of the C.S. Lewis novel “The Screwtape Letters” will return with its wickedly clever premise to the the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. Directed by Max McLean, the performance will begin at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Dec. 7.

Burkle earns First Team All-GLVC volleyball honors

Burkle earns First Team All-GLVC volleyball honors

Senior outside hitter Chelsea Burkle of the University of Missouri–St. Louis volleyball team has been named a First Team All-Great Lakes Valley Conference selection, as announced by the league.

Huelsman earns Second Team All-GLVC Honors

Huelsman earns Second Team All-GLVC Honors

Sophomore midfielder Jon Huelsman of the University of Missouri–St. Louis men’s soccer team has been selected to the All-Great Lakes Valley Conference Second Team.

UMSL, STLCOP sign course exchange agreement

UMSL, STLCOP sign course exchange agreement

A new course exchange agreement signed last week by the University of Missouri–St. Louis and St. Louis College of Pharmacy will give students from both campuses an opportunity to take courses at either.

Shanghai Ballet to stage ‘The Butterfly Lovers’ at Touhill

Shanghai Ballet to stage ‘The Butterfly Lovers’ at Touhill

Founded in 1979, the Shanghai Ballet boasts a history of more than 30 years, holding a prestigious position in the international ballet world. Shanghai Ballet’s production of “The Butterfly Lovers” is often considered the Chinese equivalent to “Romeo and Juliet.”

Earn college credit fast with UMSL’s Winter Intersession

Earn college credit fast with UMSL’s Winter Intersession

The 2014 Winter Intersession at the University of Missouri–St. Louis will take place Jan. 6-18. UMSL, through the School of Professional & Continuing Studies, offers students the opportunity to earn three credit hours in two weeks to help them reach their educational goals faster.

Noon series to host poetry, fiction reading

Noon series to host poetry, fiction reading

Whether you’re a fan of poetry or fiction, you’ll get the best of both worlds Monday at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. Poet Sally Van Doren, MFA 2000, and fiction writer Ron Austin, MFA 2011, will read for the upcoming installment of the Monday Noon Series.

UMSL breaks ground on science building

UMSL breaks ground on science building

Science education at the University of Missouri–St. Louis takes a big step forward on Oct. 29, when work begins on the new Science Learning Building.

Variety Children’s Theatre to perform ‘Peter Pan’ at the Touhill

Variety Children’s Theatre to perform ‘Peter Pan’ at the Touhill

“Peter Pan,” the latest Variety Children’s Theatre production, will take flight Oct. 25-27 at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. As in years past, Variety Children’s Theatre will stage its production with a cast of professional actors and children of all abilities, a live orchestra with 21 musicians, glorious sets and brilliant costumes.

UMSL soccer, Field of Dreams partnering on Sunday

UMSL soccer, Field of Dreams partnering on Sunday

Joining the University of Missouri–St. Louis men’s and women’s soccer teams on Sunday will be the organization Fields of Dreams Uganda. This nonprofit group has the mission of providing hope for the orphaned and vulnerable children of Uganda through the vehicles of soccer and education.

Wynton Marsalis to bring blend of gospel, jazz to Touhill

Wynton Marsalis to bring blend of gospel, jazz to Touhill

Since jazz musician Wynton Marsalis composed and recorded “In This House, On This Morning” two decades ago, he has remained committed to projecting a theme of universal humanism while reflecting the form of the African American church service. Never has Marsalis coalesced the codes of sacred and secular expression more successfully than with the 2008 extended work “Abyssinian Mass,” commissioned to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Abyssinian Baptist Church on West 138th Street in Harlem, N.Y.

UMSL Business College rated among nation’s elite

UMSL Business College rated among nation’s elite

Quality education. Outstanding faculty. Top-notch accredited programs. Those are just a few of the things that make the College of Business Administration at the University of Missouri–St. Louis stand out.

Optometry dean to speak at UMSL Great Lecture Series

Optometry dean to speak at UMSL Great Lecture Series

The University of Missouri–St. Louis Executive Leadership Consortium presents their annual Great Lecture Series on Wednesday, October 16, 2013, from 5:30 p.m.–7:15 p.m., at the Millennium Student Center at UMSL. This year’s featured speaker is Dr. Melvin D. Shipp, dean of The Ohio State University College of Optometry.