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UMSL political scientists in the news

A pair of political scientists at the University of Missouri–St. Louis provided their expertise this week on a trio of news stories.

UMSL cellist to accompany Grammy winner

When Grammy Award-winner Sara Sant’Ambrogio takes the Sheldon Concert Hall stage for Cellofest 2010, she’ll be backed by Sean Hamre, a freshman cellist at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.

Music scholar champions women in arts

Barbara Harbach, professor of music at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, is called “a world renowned musician and professor” and “advocate for women in the arts” on the latest episode of “Impact” on HEC-TV.

Sociolinguist appears on Met Opera Quiz

Benjamin Torbert, assistant professor of English at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, grew up listening to live national broadcasts of The Metropolitan Opera.

UMSL Symphonic Band to perform at Touhill

The University of Missouri–St. Louis Symphonic Band will perform a concert at 7:30 p.m. May 3 in the E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.

UMSL to present annual spring concert

The University of Missouri–St. Louis Orchestra and UMSL Community Chorus will perform their annual spring concert at 7:30 p.m. May 4 in the Anheuser-Busch Performance Hall at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center at UMSL.

UMSL cellists to explore baroque, romantic opera

Cello students at the University of Missouri–St. Louis will perform a range of styles, from baroque to romantic opera, during a concert at 7:30 p.m. April 29 in the E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center at UMSL.

UMSL to present ‘Night of Operatic Mischief’

Stella Markou, director of vocal studies at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, says her next concert will be filled with “big explosions of vocal pyrotechnics” and “a coloratura fanfare in honor of courtesans, crowned heads and country girls.”

Music scholar gives overview of Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival

Jim Widner, director of jazz studies at the University of Missouri­–St. Louis, and jazz musician and band leader Gordon Goodwin discussed the 2010 Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival last week on “Cityscape” on St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU.

UMSL dance students to perform ‘Sum of Motion’

The Department of Theater, Dance and Media Services at the University of Missouri­–St. Louis will present “The Sum of Motion” at 8 p.m. April 22 through 24 in the E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center at UMSL.

UMSL to present orchestra, chorus concert

The University of Missouri–St. Louis Orchestra and UMSL Singers will share the stage for a performance at 7:30 p.m. on April 20 in the Anheuser-Busch Performance Hall at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center at UMSL.

Renowned scholar to give lecture on literature, evolution

Brian Boyd, distinguished professor of English at the University of Auckland in New Zealand, will give a lecture titled “Literature and Evolution: Questions, Answers, Questions” at 3 p.m. April 19 in 132 Social Sciences & Business Building at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.

UMSL to mix choral music with percussion

The University of Missouri–St. Louis Percussion Ensemble and Vocal Point, UMSL’s 20-person a cappella group, will share a stage for a concert at 7:30 p.m. April 13 in the E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center at UMSL. Admission is free and open to the public.

Music scholar receives governor’s award

James Henry, director of choral studies at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, is a recipient of the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Education.

Political scientists discuss surge in candidate filing

David Kimball, associate professor of political science at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, and Dave Robertson, Curators’ Teaching Professor of Political Science at UMSL, were quoted in articles about a higher-than-expected number of Missouri candidates filing for offices on ballots for the August primaries and November general election.

Gallery FAB to display work by UMSL students

The “2010 Senior Thesis Exhibition” for Bachelor of Fine Arts in photography students at the University of Missouri–St. Louis will be on display April 12 through 23 in Gallery FAB at UMSL.

Piano students to celebrate 200 years of Chopin

Piano students at the University of Missouri–St. Louis will celebrate the bicentennial of Frederic Chopin’s birth with an evening devoted to the legendary Polish composer and virtuoso pianist’s music.

Pianist to share stage with SLSO concertmaster

Alla Voskoboynikova, coordinator of piano studies at the University of Missouri­–St. Louis, will join forces with Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra concertmaster David Halen for a concert at 7 p.m. April 11 in the E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.

Theater scholar wins Kevin Kline Award

Jason Cannon, visiting assistant professor of theater at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, took home his first Kevin Kline Award last night.

Political scientist touches on health-care reform

David Kimball, associate professor of political science at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, was quoted in an article about whether the GOP or Democrats will benefit from the passage of health-care reform.

Political scientist discusses 2010 elections

Dave Robertson, professor of political science at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, was quoted in an Associated Press article about U.S. Senate candidates campaigning more against current senators than his or her opponent due to Washington’s current unpopularity.

UMSL to present Jazz Combos concert

The University of Missouri–St. Louis Jazz Combos will give a concert at 7:30 p.m. March 25 in the E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center at UMSL.

UMSL Orchestra to perform at Touhill

The University of Missouri–St. Louis Orchestra will perform at 7:30 p.m. March 24 in the E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center at UMSL.

UMSL students take home several ADDY Awards

UMSL students Erika Drebber and Megan Ryan won a St. Louis Student ADDY for the newspaper advertising category for this Mini Cooper ad.

The University of Missouri-St. Louis continued its hot streak by taking home four local ADDY Awards at a ceremony held Feb. 18 by AdClub St. Louis at the The Lumen in St. Louis.

Student named to ‘Rising Stars of Jazz’

When looking to showcase the next generation of jazz stars, “I Love Jazz” turned to the University of Missouri-St. Louis and selected bassist Charles Clements for their first student musician profile.

MADCO to unveil new work in concert

Modern American Dance Company, the resident company at the University of Missouri­–St. Louis, will debut new work and celebrate the return of some audience favorites in a pair of concerts.

UMSL Jazz Ensemble to perform at Touhill

The University of Missouri-St. Louis Jazz Ensemble will perform at 7:30 p.m. March 18 in the Anheuser-Busch Performance Hall at UMSL’s Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.

Alumnus photographs nature in Costa Rica

University of Missouri–St. Louis alumnus Gregory Basco (MA political science 2000) is proof that you never know where your degree will take you.

UMSL vision scientist receives 2 grants

Guoqiang Li, assistant professor of optometry at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, envisions a day when users of bifocals or trifocals won’t have to look down to read.

UMSL Symphonic Band to perform at Touhill

The University of Missouri-St. Louis Symphonic Band will perform a concert at 7:30 p.m. March 3 in the Anheuser-Busch Performance Hall at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.

UMSL English scholar starts new journal

Joseph Carroll, Curators’ Professor of English at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, co-founded and co-edited The Evolutionary Review: Art Science, Culture, a new annual journal published by State University of New York Press in Albany.

UMSL to present ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’

“The Importance of Being Earnest,” the University of Missouri-St. Louis’ spring theater production, will be staged at 7:30 p.m. March 4 through 6 and 10 through 13 in the E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.

Gallery Visio to present ‘The Art of Labor’

“The Art of Labor,” an exhibit of selected works from the Bruce and Barbara Feldacker Collection, will open March 4 and run through April 1 in Gallery Visio at the University of Missouri-St. Louis.

Gallery 210 exhibit focuses on eating disorders

According to the National Eating Disorders Association, millions of men and women in the United States struggle with anorexia, bulimia, binge eating and other eating disorders.

Composer wins Women in Music competition

“American Solstice” by Barbara Harbach, professor of music at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, was chosen as the winner in a competition of scores by women composers held by the Ohio-based Women in Music–Columbus.