Wind Ensemble to start season with Touhill performance

Oct 4, 2012

The University Wind Ensemble will perform its first concert of the season at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10 in the Anheuser-Busch Performance Hall at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.

Gateway for Greatness Campaign boosts access, excellence at UMSL

Oct 3, 2012

The Gateway for Greatness Campaign at the University of Missouri–St. Louis concluded this summer after surpassing an initial $100 million fundraising goal and a subsequent $150 million goal. The university raised more than $154 million through gifts by 57,900 donors. Of those contributors to the campaign, 257 gave more than $100,000, and 31 gave more than $1 million.

UMSL honors 6 alumni for achievements

Oct 3, 2012

The University of Missourii–St. Louis Alumni Association honored six alumni at the university’s Founders Dinner on Oct. 2.

Eye on UMSL: Lee Medal for Philanthropy

Oct 3, 2012

The University of Missouri–St. Louis held its annual Founders Dinner on Oct. 2 at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis in Clayton, Mo. The event attracted 800 alumni and friends who celebrated the successful completion of the Gateway for Greatness Campaign, the university’s first comprehensive capital campaign. More than $154 million in private funding was raised over seven years to support scholarships, facilities, programs and faculty positions.

Fun, food, sports highlight UMSL’s 2012 Homecoming

Oct 2, 2012

Bands in the quad, movies on the lawn, a shopping cart parade, tailgating, men’s and women’s soccer, a king and queen, dinner and dancing at the Chase Park Plaza Hotel in St. Louis.

UMSL Tritons weekly roundup for Sept. 25-Oct. 1

Oct 2, 2012

Each week, the Department of Athletics at the University of Missouri–St. Louis compiles a roundup of how the various UMSL Tritons teams have fared. Click on the headings below for an up-to-date look at each Tritons team.

St. Louis Police Chief to join nationally ranked UMSL Criminology Department

Oct 1, 2012

St. Louis Metropolitan Police Chief Daniel Isom will bring 24 years of experience and expertise in law enforcement and administration to the University of Missouri–St. Louis when he joins the faculty next year.

UMSL kicks off Month of Giving charitable campaign

Oct 1, 2012

With a recording-setting year as its guidepost, the University of Missouri–St. Louis is kicking off its annual “Month of Giving” — traditionally observed in October.

Coach makes UMSL Tritons stronger, faster, better

Sep 30, 2012

University of Missouri–St. Louis student-athletes no longer have an excuse for not being stronger, faster or in better shape than their opponents. With Josh McMillian in place as the school’s first-ever strength and conditioning coach and a brand new state-of-the-art weight facility, the resources are plentiful.

Goalkeeper’s shutout streak leads to GLVC honors

Sep 27, 2012

Patrick Ream, a senior goalkeeper for the University of Missouri–St. Louis men’s soccer team, held opponents scoreless over 188 minutes and 42 seconds of play last week. The two shutouts also ran his streak to four consecutive games and led to him being named the Great Lakes Valley Conference Men’s Soccer Player of the Week. He is only the second men’s soccer player to earn the distinction.

Alumna to present photography, live art exhibit at Gallery Visio

Sep 26, 2012

The next Gallery Visio exhibit at the University of Missouri–St. Louis will be a combination of vivid and dramatic portrait photographs and live art elements. “Synesthesia” is the brainchild of UMSL alumna Rebecca Haas, BFA 2010.

Eye on UMSL: Vocal Point practice

Sep 26, 2012

Jim Henry (far right), associate professor of music and director of choral studies at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, leads his students through a choral practice on Sept. 17 in the Provincial House on the university’s South Campus. The students are (from left) Adam Wirth, Minerva Keller, Annie Graham, Charlie Kinnison, Rachel Becknell, Tommy Edler, Andrea Lair, Chaz McPeek, Anthony Eck and Mason Scott.

Professor gets up close and personal with iconic newsman Dan Rather

Sep 25, 2012

For more than four decades Dan Rather was a fixture at CBS. For 24 of those years he helmed the “CBS Evening News” anchor desk before retiring in 2005. But that didn’t spell the end of his broadcasting career. Seven years later, he’s still as busy as ever. He’s the managing editor and anchor of the news magazine program “Dan Rather Reports” which airs on the cable channel AXS TV.

UMSL Tritons weekly roundup for Sept. 18-24

Sep 25, 2012

Each week, the Department of Athletics at the University of Missouri–St. Louis compiles a roundup of how the various UMSL Tritons teams have fared. Click on the headings below for an up-to-date look at each Tritons team.

Legislators, political scientists, advocates to debate term limits

Sep 24, 2012

Former Speaker of the Missouri House Steven Tilley will be among the participants debating term limits for state legislators at the inaugural Public Ethics Conference, “Term limits: Two Decades of Lessons.” The conference will be presented on Oct. 6 by the Center for Ethics in Public Life at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.

Greek scholar to discuss opposing views of human mind

Sep 24, 2012

In ancient Greece, there were two opposing views about the human mind. Plato thought a person was “tabula inscripta,” born with some innate knowledge. Whereas, Aristotle subscribed to the idea of “tabula rasa,” born without any previous knowledge.

UMSL sets up ‘one stop shop’ for veteran students

Sep 23, 2012

As U.S. military presence winds down in Iraq and Afghanistan a whole generation of veterans is returning home and enrolling in universities. Recognizing this trend, the University of Missouri-St. Louis has established a new Veterans Center dedicated to making the transition from military to student life as smooth as possible for veterans coming into the classroom.

Campus trail officially opens with lots of ribbons, bikes

Sep 20, 2012

Sunshine, ice cream, balloons and bicycles created a festive air to the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Great Rivers Greenway Trail Thursday.

Eye on UMSL: State of the University Address

Sep 20, 2012

University of Missouri–St. Louis Chancellor Tom George delivers the State of the University Address Sept. 19 in the J.C. Penney Building/Conference Center on the university’s North Campus. More than 300 students, faculty, staff and alumni attended the annual event. The chancellor touted important campus news, recognized the work of faculty and staff and discussed university goals, including ongoing efforts to increase student enrollment.

Faculty members honored with annual Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence

Sep 19, 2012

More than 300 people gathered in the auditorium at the J.C. Penney Building/Conference Center Wednesday for University of Missouri–St. Louis Chancellor Tom George’s annual State of the University Address.

Deserving staff members receive Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence

Sep 19, 2012

University of Missouri–St. Louis staff members Candance A. Agnew, Mark J. Curry and John T. Cahill, Jr. have something in common. Excellence.

Music students to make Russia trip

Sep 18, 2012

In October, a group of University of Missouri–St. Louis piano students will embark on a whirlwind trip to Russia that will include performances, lectures and of course sightseeing.

UMSL Tritons weekly roundup for Sept. 11-17

Sep 18, 2012

Each week, the Department of Athletics at the University of Missouri–St. Louis compiles a roundup of how the various UMSL Tritons teams have fared. Click on the headings below for an up-to-date look at each Tritons team.

Education scholar discusses ways to help those struggling in mathematics

Sep 17, 2012

Helene J. Sherman is no stranger to the struggles faced by students in math. As an educator, she’s seen the challenges firsthand in the classroom as she taught elementary and middle school for years.

Anthropologist named campus leader in general education

Sep 16, 2012

Sheilah Clarke-Ekong has long been a standout as an associate professor of anthropology at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. Going forward, she will play a larger role in helping shape general education at the university.

2012-13 women’s tennis preview

Sep 16, 2012

The University of Missouri–St. Louis women’s tennis team opened the fall portion of its schedule Friday with the weekendlong Lynn Imergoot Invitational, hosted by Washington University in St. Louis. Under the direction of 11th year head coach Rick Gyllenborg, the UMSL Tritons returned three players from last year’s squad, which finished with a 9-7 overall record.

Eye on UMSL: Observation

Sep 16, 2012

Students study the “UMSL geese” from the hillside overlooking the ponds on North Campus during their Animal Behavior Laboratory class. The students are (from left) Rebecca Dickerson, Jacob Franck, teacher assistant Allisyn-Marie Gillet, Cristen Gillett, Shelamae Paytocon and Stephanie Bladdick.

2012-13 women’s golf preview

Sep 14, 2012

The University of Missouri–St. Louis women’s golf team has concluded each of the last three seasons in the NCAA East Regional, making the program one of the school’s most decorated in recent years. The UMSL Tritons began their trek toward a fourth straight NCAA tournament berth earlier this week with a ninth-place finish at the Smoky Mountain Intercollegiate, hosted by Carson-Newman College in Sevleirville, Tenn.

2012-13 men’s golf preview

Sep 13, 2012

The 2012 University of Missouri–St. Louis men’s golf season teed off on Sept. 9 with a win over Maryville University (Town and Country, Mo.) to retain the Arch Cup. UMSL returned four players from last year’s squad and will once again be under the direction Troy Halterman, in his fourth year as the program’s head coach.

International Business did it again: 10 years ranked in U.S. News top 20

Sep 12, 2012

The International Business program at the University of Missouri–St. Louis extended its streak of U.S. News & World Report top 20 rankings to 10 consecutive years.

New campus trail to officially open Sept. 20

Sep 12, 2012

A few bicyclists have been zipping along the new trail and through the underpass on the University of Missouri–St. Louis campus. Officially, the new St. Vincent-Cross Campus Trail will open Sept 20 with a party, rides on the new trail and a chance to win a new bike.

Students help decorate set of CBS dating show

Sep 12, 2012

Ever watch a television show and see some painting or photograph in the background of a scene and wonder, ‘where did they get that?’

2012-13 men’s tennis preview

Sep 12, 2012

Under the direction of 17th-year head coach Rick Gyllenborg, the University of Missouri–St. Louis Tritons have returned five players from last year’s men’s tennis team, which finished with a 10-8 overall record.

UMSL Tritons weekly roundup for Sept. 4-Sept. 10

Sep 11, 2012

Each week, the Department of Athletics at the University of Missouri–St. Louis compiles a roundup of how the various UMSL Tritons teams have fared. Click on the headings below for an up-to-date look at each Tritons team.

Be Inspired: Faculty, staff giving campaign starts now

Sep 10, 2012

Scattered around the campus at the University of Missouri–St. Louis you’ll find more than 350 employees who give back a piece of their paycheck to the university. Why? Lots of reasons, but running through all of their stories is a passion for the work they do.

Nazi resistance exhibit to make US debut at UMSL

Sep 10, 2012

Walter Klingenbeck was 19 years old when he was executed by the Nazis. His crime was painting the V for Victory sign of the Allies on street signs and mailboxes. Gertrud Liebig was 17 when she was sent to the Buchenwald concentration camp for two years for reading newspapers and pamphlets forbidden by the Nazis.

Nature inspires student’s artwork

Sep 9, 2012

Stephanie Sabin has been honing her artistic skills in between her biology studies at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. This month, she will show off the fruits of her labor at two art shows in St. Louis.

MADCO dancers get personal in ‘Outburst’

Sep 9, 2012

MADCO’s 36th season opener is being heralded as a “choreographic coming out” of the amazing artists behind the dance company in residence at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.

‘I Chose UMSL’ refrain of new marketing campaign

Sep 6, 2012

Imagine the Edward Jones Dome filled to capacity. Now imagine everyone standing – including players and coaches and vendors and a few thousand people in the streets – saying in unison, “I chose UMSL.”

Virginal reputation paramount for Japanese pop idols, scholar says

Sep 5, 2012

Taylor Swift turns her romantic heartaches into country music gold. Teenage girls eat up all the details of the latest “it” couple Justin and Selena.

Eye on UMSL: Academic Center for Mathematics and Writing

Sep 4, 2012

University of Missouri–St. Louis engineering students Dan Denton (left) and Jason Arnold study outside the university’s Academic Center for Mathematics and Writing (222 Social Sciences & Business Building) on Aug. 30.

UMSL Tritons weekly roundup for Aug. 28-Sept. 3

Sep 4, 2012

Each week, the Department of Athletics at the University of Missouri–St. Louis compiles a roundup of how the various UMSL Tritons teams have fared. Click on the headings below for an up-to-date look at each Tritons team.

2012 women’s soccer preview

Aug 30, 2012

There is no doubt about it. The 2012 University of Missouri–St. Louis women’s soccer team is young. With just two seniors on the roster, the majority of the team is composed of underclassmen, including 11 freshmen.

‘Echoes of UMSL’: History told by the people who lived it

Aug 30, 2012

If you like telling your kids how you met their mother in biology class in 1979, or impressing your co-workers about record keeping before computers, then Raleigh Muns wants to hear from you!

2012 men’s soccer season preview

Aug 29, 2012

The 2012 edition of the University of Missouri St. Louis men’s soccer team will include some old faces and plenty of new ones as well. Head coach Dan King, who enters his 12th season, returns 17 players from last year’s 8-5-4 team, including five starters. Additionally, he welcomes 11 newcomers, including seven true freshmen.

2012 volleyball season preview

Aug 28, 2012

The University of Missouri–St. Louis volleyball team will welcome five newcomers to a squad that returns seven players from last year’s team. The UMSL Tritons are coming off a 19-9 record in 2011, including a 13-5 Great Lakes Valley Conference mark, and are looking for another strong season.

Eye on UMSL: Paint by numbers

Aug 27, 2012

Students participate at the opening reception of “Workbook” in the Visio Gallery by filling in a paint by numbers mural of Georges Seurat’s “Bathers at Asnieres.” The exhibit is an interactive live art show with the walls of the gallery covered with workbook activities. Gallery Visio is a student-run gallery at UMSL. It’s located in 170 Millennium Student Center at UMSL’s North Campus. Regular hours are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

Archaeologist awarded grant to continue excavations in Greece

Aug 26, 2012

In the summer of 2010, University of Missouri–St. Louis archaeologist Michael Cosmopoulos and his team uncovered the oldest written record in Europe.

UMSL delegation brings art, music to Balkans

Aug 26, 2012

Art and music are the great equalizers to language barriers. The two played an important role when an official delegation from the University of Missouri–St. Louis recently visited Sarajevo in Bosnia-Herzegovina and Dubrovnik in Croatia.

Finance major excels at Boeing internship

Aug 23, 2012

Jonathan McMiller sees himself as a sponge. “I want to absorb as much as I can,” McMiller said. “Every opportunity I have to learn something or experience something, just gives me a greater understanding of the world.”