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Eye on UMSL: Three Minute Thesis Competition
Eye on UMSL: Three Minute Thesis Competition

Biology PhD student Kristen Rosamond finished third in last week’s 3MT Competition, after presenting her research titled “Seeing the Invisible: The Hidden World of Microbes That Influence Bird Health.”

Eye on UMSL: Three Minute Thesis Competition

Biology PhD student Kristen Rosamond finished third in last week’s 3MT Competition, after presenting her research titled “Seeing the Invisible: The Hidden World of Microbes That Influence Bird Health.”

Eye on UMSL: Three Minute Thesis Competition

Biology PhD student Kristen Rosamond finished third in last week’s 3MT Competition, after presenting her research titled “Seeing the Invisible: The Hidden World of Microbes That Influence Bird Health.”

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Natissia Small, director of the Office of Precollegiate Programs at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, was among 30 young professionals who received the 2010 “NCI Salutes 30 Leaders in their Thirties” Award during a luncheon Friday at Norwood Hills Country Club.

North County Inc., a regional economic and community development organization, recognized 30 individuals for their contributions to their profession and community. In addition to Small, who holds two degrees from UMSL, the honored group included four other UMSL graduates.

New course introduces students to UMSL

A new course in the College of Arts and Sciences had University of Missouri–St. Louis Chancellor Tom George waxing nostalgic on Friday.

“I wish I would have had a course like this one back in 1963,” George told a large classroom of about 130 students.

The course George referred to was Interdisciplinary 1003, or University Studies, a new, one-credit-hour course being required this fall for incoming students in the College of Arts and Sciences. It is a basic introduction to the university that covers the university’s history, organization, culture, resources, research programs and accomplishments.

Lots of help on hand for Move-In Day

Students who arrived at residence halls on the University of Missouri–St. Louis campus this week were met by an auspicious group: other UMSL students. Awaiting new and returning students at campus residences were residential advisors, sorority and fraternity members and other volunteers.

“During my time here, we’ve always welcomed volunteers for ‘Move-In Day,'” said Jackie McCauley, hall director for Oak Hall. “The groups call or e-mail Khalilah Doss, and she tells them where to turn up.” Doss is assistant director of residential life at UMSL.

UMSL expects record enrollment

Enrollment at the University of Missouri–St. Louis is expected to surpass last year’s record of 16,548, according to...

GLVC honors 2 women’s teams

The University of Missouri–St. Louis women’s tennis and women’s basketball teams have been named recipients of the...