Sobolik discussed the ongoing renovation of the university campus and programmatic changes, including the planned UMSL School of Engineering, while speaking at the Touhill.
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Chancellor Kristin Sobolik highlights ways UMSL is positioning itself for the future during annual State of the University Address
Sobolik discussed the ongoing renovation of the university campus and programmatic changes, including the planned UMSL School of Engineering, while speaking at the Touhill.
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik highlights ways UMSL is positioning itself for the future during annual State of the University Address
Sobolik discussed the ongoing renovation of the university campus and programmatic changes, including the planned UMSL School of Engineering, while speaking at the Touhill.
Chancellor Kristin Sobolik highlights ways UMSL is positioning itself for the future during annual State of the University Address
Sobolik discussed the ongoing renovation of the university campus and programmatic changes, including the planned UMSL School of Engineering, while speaking at the Touhill.
Convocation welcomes new students to campus, commemorates induction into UMSL community
New students heard from several speakers, received a lapel pin, recited the Triton Creed and took a group photo during the ceremonial event.
Convocation welcomes new students to campus, commemorates induction into UMSL community
New students heard from several speakers, received a lapel pin, recited the Triton Creed and took a group photo during the ceremonial event.
Convocation welcomes new students to campus, commemorates induction into UMSL community
New students heard from several speakers, received a lapel pin, recited the Triton Creed and took a group photo during the ceremonial event.
Annual Move-In Day at Oak Hill signals start of UMSL’s fall semester
Dozens of volunteers – including UMSL faculty, staff and students – helped incoming freshmen and their families move their belongings from their vehicles to their dorm rooms.
Annual Move-In Day at Oak Hill signals start of UMSL’s fall semester
Dozens of volunteers – including UMSL faculty, staff and students – helped incoming freshmen and their families move their belongings from their vehicles to their dorm rooms.
Annual Move-In Day at Oak Hill signals start of UMSL’s fall semester
Dozens of volunteers – including UMSL faculty, staff and students – helped incoming freshmen and their families move their belongings from their vehicles to their dorm rooms.
UMSL Music hosting internationally renowned pianist Ilya Shmukler for free recital on Aug. 24
Shmukler, winner of the prestigious Concours Géza Anda piano competition earlier this year, will perform music by Johann Sebastian Bach, Franz Schubert, Franz Liszt and Robert Schumann.
UMSL Music hosting internationally renowned pianist Ilya Shmukler for free recital on Aug. 24
Shmukler, winner of the prestigious Concours Géza Anda piano competition earlier this year, will perform music by Johann Sebastian Bach, Franz Schubert, Franz Liszt and Robert Schumann.
UMSL Music hosting internationally renowned pianist Ilya Shmukler for free recital on Aug. 24
Shmukler, winner of the prestigious Concours Géza Anda piano competition earlier this year, will perform music by Johann Sebastian Bach, Franz Schubert, Franz Liszt and Robert Schumann.
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Newman Center group builds home, relationships during crowdfunded effort in Nicaragua
After building a much-needed home in Nicaragua, members of a UMSL Catholic Newman Center service team pause to bless the structure alongside the new owners of the house.
Summer workshop gets veterans set for college
Incoming UMSL students Dureese Colvin (left) and Richard Dalton (middle) and other area veterans participated in the St. Louis Veterans Pre-Collegiate Fellowship.
More than 350 students to participate in Aug. 8 commencement
The University of Missouri–St. Louis will welcome the new graduates into the ranks of 92,000 fellow alumni.
Panel to address discrimination, avenues to equality
Assistant Professor of Anthropology Sarah Lacy will moderate the Aug. 7 panel in the Millennium Student Center.
Recreation and Wellness Center opens doors to rave reviews
Students, members of the campus community and area residents stopped by to try out the climbing wall, pool, fitness classes and much more during an open house Tuesday.
‘Beyond Ferguson’ conference looks at role of mental health
John Nanney, director of UMSL’s Community Psychological Service, helped to organize the June 13 event.
Regional development association honors UMSL for Ferguson response
Chancellor Tom George accepted a Community Development Award on UMSL’s behalf at North County Incorporated’s annual breakfast.
Eye on UMSL: Book lovers
Young readers Caroline and London show off summer selections from the newly installed Little Free Library on UMSL’s South Campus.
Tiny campus library attracts patrons of all sizes
UMSL Professor Keith Miller recently installed a Little Free Library at the main entrance to Marillac Hall.
IN UNISON scholarship makes a sweet tune for Maria Ellis
The UMSL student spent 12 years in sales for AT&T but always knew music was where her heart was.
Students, donors connect at scholarship luncheon
Among those who shared their stories were (from left) Kathy Reeves, Déjà Patrick and Amy Cabanas.
Commencement weekend marks more than 1,000 milestones
Graduating students will join UMSL alumna Safia Madani, who is shown here celebrating with family at the December commencement.
Graduate students collaborate on ‘Arch Perspectives’ exhibition
It will be on view in the Missouri History Museum’s Atrium Gallery for six months beginning in late August.
Cardinals tickets and more at UMSL Night at the Ballpark
UMSL Night at the Ballpark is Sept. 4. Festivities include a pre-game reception, an exclusive field visit and limited edition St. Louis Cardinals baseball caps.
Print fair a family tradition for father-daughter art dealers
Scott Kerr is president of McCaughen & Burr Fine Arts, where his daughter Sara Kerr, a UMSL art history student, also works full time.
Mirth Week means 6 full days of campus cheer
Mirthday has grown into Mirth Week this year. Instead of one day in April, the festivities will fill a week.
Mercantile’s upcoming print fair showcases ‘the power of paper’
“Lepidoptera,” Plate XXIII from Natural History of the Insects of China by E. Donovan, 1838, is just one example of the art visitors may find at the fair.
Double Date caps victorious year with MADCO collaboration
“MADCO: Double Date” will take place at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 3 p.m., Sunday at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
Theatre of the Oppressed brings healing art to St. Louis
UMSL faculty collaborated with Shakespeare Festival St. Louis on the workshop that’s designed to teach participants how to use dramatic arts for nonviolent activism.
Millennials need to get politically involved, Donna Brazile says
She spoke to a crowd of students, faculty, staff and community members March 16 as part of the Student Life Speaker Series.
UMSL piano scholar Alla Voskoboynikova plans Touhill concert
Voskoboynikova will present a concert with violinist David Halen, concertmaster of the St. Louis Symphony, March 8 at the Touhill.
15 photos from UMSL Homecoming 2015
Couldn’t make it to any of the University of Missouri–St. Louis Homecoming 2015 events or want to revisit them? UMSL Daily has you covered.
UMSL Bridge Program honored for impact on St. Louis communities
The program for local high school students has been named one of FOCUS St. Louis’ 2015 “What’s Right with the Region!” honorees.
Patient Care Center receives warm reception amid wintry weather
About 150 optometry students, faculty, alumni and others from the UMSL community and beyond gathered Friday to celebrate the groundbreaking of the $17 million, 48,000-square-foot center.
UMSL jazz events will honor trumpet great Clark Terry
His expertise as a musician was legendary, but his readiness to mentor young musicians and students – including those at UMSL – is what sticks out in Jim Widner’s mind.
‘Aqueous’ brings watery images to Gallery Visio
The exhibit features work by UMSL alumna Caitlin Funston and will be on display at Gallery Visio until March 11.
Leaders and luminaries to reunite at homecoming
The Office of Student Life has organized Leaders and Luminaries, a reunion for alumni who were campus leaders during their time as students.
Support for student veterans prompts Pat Tillman Foundation partnership
The Pat Tillman Foundation has named the University of Missouri System one of three new University Partners for the 2015-2016 academic year.
Campus forum considers protests past and present
Titled “From Marches to Millennials,” the forum occurred six months after the death of Michael Brown and featured four local activists and agents of social change.
Alumna Arica Brown takes unusual path to dance career
Brown (right) supervises students in a contemporary dance class. She offers a dance education program and is the founder of Consuming Kinetics Dance Company.
UMSL saves Normandie Golf Course
The course’s long, daunting par 3 closing hole will be around to challenge St. Louis-area golfers, like Jack Sharp, for at least another decade.
Students take lead on upcoming Day of Service
UMSL students Demetrius Reynolds and Kristin Wyninegar are co-organizers of the university’s seventh MLK Day of Service on Jan. 19.
Strange Donuts founders got a sweet start at UMSL
UMSL alumni Jason Bockmann (left) and Corey Smale founded Strange Donuts in 2013. It now has three St. Louis-area locations, and a Columbia, Mo., store is forthcoming.
Bright students, inspiring speakers connect at Girls’ Summit
Nearly 100 middle school students gathered at the Millennium Student Center last week for the Sue Shear Institute for Women in Public Life event.
UMSL professors give new life to a pioneering film
Before Steven Spielberg, James Cameron, George Lucas and others were hailed as innovative directors, there was Alice Guy-Blaché.
Women in the Arts Conference to highlight contributions in arts, music, literature
It will feature lectures, concerts, exhibits and more Nov. 6 to 8 at UMSL’s J.C. Penney Building/Conference Center and at UMSL at Grand Center.
Gallery FAB director talks ‘Hands Up Don’t Shoot’ exhibit on St. Louis Public Radio
“The Life You Save” by Lamont Shannon is part of Gallery FAB’s contribution to the “Hands Up, Don’t Shoot – Artists Respond” exhibit.
Newest class of Tritons includes 17 Bridge grads
Campus isn’t completely new to first-year students Chris Wieland and Khaliah Kelly, both of whom participated in UMSL’s precollegiate Bridge Program as high school students.
Alumni honorees stand out in chosen fields
The 2014 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients include (from left) William Shiang, Claire M. Schenk, Barbara Willis Brown, Robert “Bobby” Norfolk and Kathleen Boyd-Fenger.
Emerson’s ‘Ferguson Forward’ plan creates scholarships for local grads
On Sept. 18, Emerson chairman and CEO David Farr announced a five-year commitment of $1.5 million to provide scholarships to UMSL students from Ferguson, Mo., and surrounding communities.
Campus celebrates Constitution Day
UMSL students, staff and faculty showed their patriotic stripes Wednesday during the university’s annual event.
Schwantes to discuss pivotal era in St. Louis history
The interconnected history of St. Louis, railroads and commerce has led Carlos Schwantes, the St. Louis Mercantile Library Endowed Professor in Transportation Studies, on a lifelong journey of discovery.
Eye on UMSL: Field study
UMSL biology student Robert Perks enjoys the natural landscape and canopy of the North Campus Quad to study between classes.
Eye on UMSL: Reaching out
UMSL staff members deliver items to St. Stephen’s Food Pantry in Ferguson. The local food pantry has experienced a spike in demand as a result of recent events.
Endowed directorship honors Mercantile Library’s tireless leader
More than $2 million of the record-breaking $31.2 million contributed to UMSL during the past fiscal year helped fund the John Neal Hoover Endowed Mercantile Library Executive Directorship.
UMSL sets new record for gifts and pledges
Donors contributed a collective $31.2 million during the fiscal year that ended June 30.
UMSL artists, events, alumni among best in St. Louis
Honorees include the Arianna String Quartet, which was named Best Chamber Music Group.
Alumna Kim Hudson gets morning show on FOX 2
She moved into the high-profile position as host of the “AM Show,” replacing Tim Ezell.
Teens sing their hearts out at Acappellooza
The camp attracted 80 students from grades 9-12 to the UMSL campus. It was developed to provide opportunities for devoted singers to get experience they might not get at home.
Learn the music business from legendary promoter Steve Schankman
From U2 to Maroon 5 to Pope John Paul II, if you’ve been to a major event in St. Louis in the past 40 years, Steve Schankman was probably involved.
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