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‘Savage Love’ live at UMSL’s Touhill Center

‘Savage Love’ live at UMSL’s Touhill Center

Dan Savage is a writer, TV personality and activist best known for his political and social commentary, as well as his honest approach to sex, love and relationships. His sex advice column, “Savage Love,” is syndicated in newspapers and websites throughout the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia.

‘Savage Love’ live at UMSL’s Touhill Center

Improv shop to stage evening of comedy at Touhill

The Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center at the University of Missouri–St. Louis and St. Louis’ own Improv Shop have teamed up again this season to present three evenings of comedy. The first performance will begin at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 at the Touhill.

‘Savage Love’ live at UMSL’s Touhill Center

‘Catfish’ on campus: Documentary star Nev Schulman to speak at UMSL

In the 2010 documentary “Catfish,” Nev Schulman famously tracked down the online paramour who had duped him into a cyber relationship. The film spawned an MTV reality series and solidified the term “catfish” in the American lexicon as a person who pretends to be someone they’re not, using social media to create a false identity, particularly to pursue deceitful online romances.

UMSL students unearth dinosaur skull

UMSL students unearth dinosaur skull

Unearthing dinosaur bones is something mostly seen on television or read about in books. But for two University of Missouri–St. Louis students, it was their summer.

UMSL makes ‘Best Bang for Your Buck’ list

UMSL makes ‘Best Bang for Your Buck’ list

Three years ago, the University of Missouri–St. Louis began using its trademarked positioning statement: “Serious education. Serious value.” That statement has resonated well with prospective students and its validity has received another national endorsement.

‘Savage Love’ live at UMSL’s Touhill Center

UMSL political scientists discuss Gov. Perry’s Texas touting in Missouri

Texas Gov. Rick Perry will tout the Lone Star State’s tax cuts in a trip to Missouri this week. St. Louis Post-Dispatch business columnist David Nicklaus wrote about the governor’s controversial visit, calling it a “job-recruiting campaign.” When discussing economic competition among states, Nicklaus turned to Kenneth Thomas, professor of political science at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, to weigh in as an expert on the topic.

UMSL welcomes new faculty for the 2013-14 academic year

UMSL welcomes new faculty for the 2013-14 academic year

More than 35 new faculty members joined UMSL for the 2013-14 academic year. The newcomers took part last week in the annual New Faculty Orientation organized by the Center for Teaching and Learning. The two-day event introduced new faculty to the ins-and-outs of the campus including a tour, informational sessions on University Libraries, informational technology and classroom resources, meetings with students, staff and administrators and an introduction to employee benefits.

Most Influential Business Women include 4 UMSL alumnae

Most Influential Business Women include 4 UMSL alumnae

Four University of Missouri–St. Louis alumnae are among the Most Influential Business Women, according to the St. Louis Business Journal. The weekly newspaper’s annual list recognizes St. Louis female business leaders representing industries ranging from finance to health care.

Most Influential Business Women include 4 UMSL alumnae

Business executive named UMSL dean

Charles Hoffman believes what made him successful as a business leader are the same attributes that will propel him in his new position as the dean of the College of Business Administration at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.

‘Savage Love’ live at UMSL’s Touhill Center

Pair of Touhill festivals, MADCO make St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Go! List

Two festivals and a dance company that call the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center at the University of Missouri–St. Louis home are among St. Louis’ best in arts and entertainment. That’s according to the inaugural Go! List, which celebrates the St. Louis Post-Dispatch critics’ and readers’ A&E favorites.

UMSL education professor discusses Missouri’s school transfer law

UMSL education professor discusses Missouri’s school transfer law

Kathleen Sullivan Brown, associate professor of educational leadership and policy studies at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, discussed Missouri’s school transfer law with the St. Louis Beacon. Brown said even though the law is just now being used, it dates back 20 years and the court case that prompted the current rush to prepare for transfers began in 2007.

Most Influential Business Women include 4 UMSL alumnae

Business Journal names UMSL chancellor to ‘Ultimate St. Louis Board’

The St. Louis Business Journal refers to them as “the St. Louis nonprofit dream team.” They are 16 St. Louisans serving on at least three of the region’s largest nonprofit boards. University of Missouri–St. Louis Chancellor Tom George is among the dream teamers featured in “The Ultimate St. Louis Board,” the St. Louis Business Journal’s cover story this week.

UMSL student teams with Saint Louis Zoo to create pollinator-friendly garden

UMSL staffer graduates from FBI Citizens Academy

In her line of work at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, Kendra Perry-Ward comes into contact with FBI agents. Recently, the tables were turned, and she had the opportunity to actually put herself in the shoes of a special agent.

National magazine showcases UMSL chief marketer’s proven success

National magazine showcases UMSL chief marketer’s proven success

With just a week to spare, registration numbers for the spring 2013 UMSL Day hovered at about 50 percent of what they were from the year prior. Ron Gossen, senior associate vice chancellor and chief marketing officer at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, knew this because he tracked the metrics daily. And he knew he had to do something to jolt the registration numbers.

Michael Elliott named Business College interim dean

Michael Elliott named Business College interim dean

Michael Elliott, associate dean and director of undergraduate studies for the College of Business Administration at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, was named interim dean of the college.

‘Savage Love’ live at UMSL’s Touhill Center

Sundvold talks plans to build on UMSL men’s basketball success

Bob Sundvold will be filling big shoes when he begins this fall as head coach of the University of Missouri–St. Louis men’s basketball team. He will replace Steve Tappmeyer who during his tenure led the UMSL Tritons to the team’s most consecutive winning seasons (three) since the first four years of the program, 1966-1970. But Sundvold is up to the task.

‘Savage Love’ live at UMSL’s Touhill Center

UMSL political scientist talks Bosnian Muslims; article features alumni brothers

For more than 20 years, St. Louis has become home to thousands of Bosnian refugees. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch took a comprehensive look Sunday at how the Bosnian community in greater St. Louis has grown and changed over the years. The article “Making St. Louis home: The Bosnian resettlement, 20 years later,” written by reporter Doug Moore, included insight from University of Missouri–St. Louis political scientist Farida Jalalzai on Bosnian Musli

UMSL student teams with Saint Louis Zoo to create pollinator-friendly garden

UMSL alumnus looks to expand successful restaurant business

Kenny Truong appears to have cooked up a successful business model with his restaurant, The Rice House. The concept came together after Truong combined the business knowledge he gained from his University of Missouri–St. Louis degree with his parents’ authentic Chinese recipes, according to a recent Florissant (Mo.) Patch article.

Most Influential Business Women include 4 UMSL alumnae

UMSL staff member, alumni named ‘30 Under 30’

A University of Missouri–St. Louis staff member and three alumni are among the young professionals being honored in the St. Louis Business Journal’s 2013 “30 Under 30” class.

Career Services director gives advice to upcoming, new graduates

Career Services director gives advice to upcoming, new graduates

Teresa Balestreri, director of career services at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, said in a recent West (St. Louis County) Newsmagazine article that upcoming and recent graduates should plan ahead, gain experience and take a targeted approach.

‘Savage Love’ live at UMSL’s Touhill Center

UMSL students sift through Missouri history

Equipped with trowels, brushes and plenty of mosquito spray, a group of University of Missouri–St. Louis students recently worked to unearth St. Louis history.

‘Savage Love’ live at UMSL’s Touhill Center

UMSL economist talks housing, renting versus owning

As economic conditions improve and interest rates remain low, more people are looking to buy homes, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. But William Rogers, associate professor of economics at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, cautioned that prospective homeowners shouldn’t overestimate the return on investment for owning a house.

UMSL China scholar discusses wage disparity with Bloomberg Businessweek

UMSL China scholar discusses wage disparity with Bloomberg Businessweek

Of the 20 richest individuals in China, three are self-made female billionaires. But the ranking certainly isn’t a norm. In fact, China has a growing gender pay disparity, which Chinese expert Susan Brownell told Bloomberg Businessweek harkens back to the country’s male-oriented work traditions.

‘Savage Love’ live at UMSL’s Touhill Center

Creative writers to give one last reading as students

A day before they graduate from the University of Missouri–St. Louis with an MFA in creative writing, nine students will read their original works. The semiannual MFA Graduate Reading will begin at 7:30 p.m. May 17 at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center at UMSL. The reading is free and open to the public.

UMSL education professor discusses Missouri’s school transfer law

UMSL chancellor looks back, ahead in community report

The University of Missouri–St. Louis looks pretty good from where UMSL Chancellor Tom George stands. Fifty years ago, the university’s founders crammed 672 students and 32 faculty members into what was the clubhouse of the former Bellerive Country Club. Today, UMSL has nearly 17,000 students, more than 85,000 alumni and an outstanding reputation regionally and nationally. The university is also celebrating its Jubilee with events throughout 2013.

UMSL political scientist to discuss successful St. Louis neighborhood change

Alarm Will Sound to perform ‘1969’ at Touhill

Inspired by a once-rumored but unconsummated meeting between the Beatles and Karlheinz Stockhausen – icons of 1960s rock and avant-garde composition, respectively – Alarm Will Sound’s “1969” connects the music, politics and culture of a turbulent decade through the works of the Beatles, Leonard Bernstein and contemporary composers Stockhausen and Luciano Berio.

UMSL Mirthday concert draws nearly 900

UMSL Mirthday concert draws nearly 900

Neon Trees (pictured), an alternative rock band from Provo, Utah and Grouplove a Los Angeles-based indie band attracted nearly 900 fans April 17 to the annual Mirthday concert at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. The concert was held in the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center. The Capital Kings, a Washington, D.C., Christian pop band, opened for the headliners.

UMSL elections expert talks straight-ticket voting with Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

UMSL elections expert talks straight-ticket voting with Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Two years ago, the Wisconsin Legislature made national news with the passing of a bill making photo identification a requirement for voters. That same bill also eliminated straight party-line voting in Wisconsin, which could have helped Republicans in the 2012 elections, according to Christian Schneider in a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel opinion piece.

‘Savage Love’ live at UMSL’s Touhill Center

Post-Dispatch beer columnist covers Jubilee Brew, UMSL student’s logo design

Ferguson (Mo.) Brewing Company will celebrate its third anniversary on April 27. But that’s not the only milestone the brewery is honoring in 2013. In a nod to UMSL’s half century of scholarship and community building, Ferguson Brewing created Jubilee Brew, a special release Irish red ale. In addition to the beer, which will remain on tap throughout 2013, Ferguson Brewing worked with UMSL to create learning opportunities for the university’s students.