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Saint Louis Zoo Conservation Award goes to UMSL biologist Patricia Parker
In addition to her work at UMSL, Parker is also a senior scientist at the zoo and director of the zoo’s WildCare Institute Center for Avian Health in the Galápagos.
Evan Miguel selected for multicultural advertising student program
He will be attending the American Advertising Federation’s Most Promising Multicultural Student Program.
Eye on UMSL: The agreement
UMSL Chancellor Tom George (seated, right) and Norman “Jay” Wilson (seated, left), executive director of admissions for the American University of Antigua College of Medicine, recently signed an articulation agreement.
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.
Susan Kendig: Lifelong nursing scholar who earned law degree
For years she worked on policy initiatives and advising associations and task forces, so acquiring a legal degree made sense to her.
New tutoring program pairs students with alumni volunteers
UMSL alumna Carol Becker, BA psychology 1981, says that serving as a volunteer tutor has brought back fond memories of her own college experience.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
UMSL defeated Trevecca Nazarene 62-47 on Saturday behind senior Tierra Snow’s season-best 15 points.
Down but never out: Scholarship helps student finish degree
The Finish Your Degree Scholarship aided nursing student Laquisha Robinson in finishing her BSN at UMSL.
Meet Cameron Roark, Student Government Association president
The criminology and criminal justice major has also served as University Ambassador and participated in the Executive Leadership Consortium, which helped him land an internship with Rep. Lacy Clay’s office.
Research grant gives student chance to do fieldwork in Guyana
UMSL biology student Hannah Stowe was one of nine undergraduate students to receive a $1,000 research grant from UMSL’s College of Arts and Sciences in the spring.
Eye on UMSL: Sumo students
UMSL seniors Hasib Ibradzic and Abdul-Kariem Mattenzzi stepped inside sumo suits and into the ring to wrestle recently at UMSL’s Millennium Student Center.
Happy birthday St. Louis! UMSL helps the city celebrate 250 years
UMSL has existed for only a fifth of St. Louis’ 250 years, but has been a treasure trove of information and resources when celebrating the city’s sestercentennial.
Gov. Nixon, St. Louis leaders address public at UMSL
The governor and Dan Isom, director of the Department of Public Safety and UMSL criminologist, held two press conferences at UMSL this week.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The women’s basketball team opened their home schedule with a pair of wins in their own UMSL Classic, defeating Lincoln, 72-57, and Minnesota State, 83-68.
A different kind of charging station
Director Fr. Bill Kempf talks with a student at UMSL’s Catholic Newman Center, which turns 50 this year.
Educator talks evolution of teaching, state of education
What started as a profession selected out of financial convenience has led to a rewarding and successful career for Lynn Beckwith Jr.
Bednar, Garrad Named to Capital One Academic All-District Team
The duo is the first men’s soccer players to earn the distinction since 2009, and they are now eligible to be selected to the Academic All-America Team.
Career Services works wonders, creates paths to great jobs
Roger Barker is a programmer analyst at Edward Jones, a position he landed after an internship with the company while still at UMSL.
Career Services helps UMSL engineering alumnus land MoDOT job
Jeff Chambers landed his position as construction inspector for MoDOT after completing his civil engineering degree in the UMSL/WUSTL Joint Engineering Program.
UMSL English student snags customer service gig with help of Career Services
Andrea Rees put her English degree to use as a customer service representative in the agriculture industry.
‘Voices from the Holocaust’ combines new works with those of victims
Three UMSL professors want to preserve the words, artwork and music of those who both survived and perished in the Holocaust through the new program.
UMSL Museum Studies Program names new director
Cultural anthropologist and filmmaker Maris Boyd Gillette has been named the new E. Desmond Lee Professor of Museum Studies and Community History at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
Former Sen. Snowe, panelists tackle political dysfunction, ways forward
UMSL’s third annual Public Ethics Conference was Nov. 14 at the Millennium Student Center.
Eye on UMSL: Teaching and Technology
Larry K. Michaelson presents the workshop “Designing Group Work that Really Works Online and in the Classroom,” part of a UMSL Center for Teaching and Learning two-day conference.
A pre-law visit downtown
University of Missouri–St. Louis pre-law students and advisers recently participated in an afternoon tour of Scott Hall, Saint Louis University’s law school located downtown in St. Louis.
UMSL’s improved student retention recognized by Education Delivery Institute
“We want to cut the achievement gap in half,” said Judith Walker de Felix, vice provost for academic affairs and dean of the graduate school at UMSL.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
UMSL overcame a 20-point deficit to win the season opener thanks in part to senior Aareon Smith scoring 13 of 17 points during the Tritons’ second-half comeback.
‘Transgender Spectrum’ event unites diverse groups
UMSL student Dan Stewart has worked to help plan the conference.
Documentary screening at SLIFF focuses on Professor Eamonn Wall
“Your Rivers Have Trained You” will screen at 3:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at KDHX’s Larry J. Weir Center for Independent Media, 3524 Washington Ave. in St. Louis.
Michelle Obama honors museum studies alumna
UMSL museum studies alumna Elizabeth Pickard (right) accepted the 2014 National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award at a White House ceremony on Nov. 10.
Media Coverage: September 2014
Stories about the university, its scholars and their expertise are often covered by local and national news media. Media Coverage highlights some of the top stories.
Huelsman earns First Team All-GLVC Honors; 4 others tabbed Third Team
The junior midfielder was honored along with Tony Auck, Logan Ream, Nick Lenkman and Tyler Collico.
UMSL ranks high on 2015 list of ‘Best for Vets’ colleges
When it comes to student success among military veterans, the university is 28th in the nation, according to a new ranking.
Athletics Q&A with swimming coach Tomas Kuzvard
For the first time in 18 years, UMSL returned to the pool this fall when men’s and women’s swimming and diving was reinstated as an intercollegiate sport.
Former Sen. Snowe to headline UMSL Public Ethics Conference
She will deliver the keynote “What’s Gone Wrong in Washington, and Why It Doesn’t Have To Be This Way” at 1:50 p.m. on Nov. 14.
Eye on UMSL: Induction
Beta Gamma Sigma recently inducted new members during the UMSL College of Business Administration‘s annual Bachmann Book Series on Oct. 29.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
The UMSL Tritons volleyball team (16-11, 11-7 GLVC) will open GLVC Tournament play on Thursday against Indianapolis in the quarterfinals.
Research grant gives student a chance to examine state’s incarceration rates
Gwen Smith, a criminology and criminal justice major at UMSL, received a research grant from UMSL’s College of Arts and Sciences in the spring to study incarceration trends.
Civic organization recognizes student for mentoring work
UMSL anthropology student LaVell Monger was recently named Mentee of the Year by the 100 Black Men of Metropolitan St. Louis.
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.
UMSL’s Advanced Credit Program sees steady growth
UMSL’s Advanced Credit Program gave Alexis Ramos, now a first-year student at the university, an early look at various fields of study.
Criminologist receives distinguished article award for work on incarceration trends
“The Transformation of America’s Penal Order: A Historicized Political Sociology of Punishment” by Michael Campbell was published in the American Journal of Sociology.
UMSL criminologists join KETC for discussion on police, community relations
Richard Rosenfeld and David Klinger were interviewed on the Oct. 30 episode of “Stay Tuned.”
UMSL researchers examine change in inmate employment, impact sourcing
UMSL researchers Mary Lacity and Joe Rottman recently published a study on impact sourcing and employing prison inmates.
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.
Eye on UMSL: Ice cream chemistry
UMSL Chemistry Club members (from left) Rahmah Ghazal, Hung Nguyen and Jordan Rabus make some homemade ice cream to celebrate National Chemistry Week.
UMSL Tritons weekly rewind
UMSL sophomore DJ Bednar joined teammates Tyler Collico and Tony Auck in scoring goals in the Tritons regular season finale, a 3-0 shutout against Maryville.
UMSL senior gives Missouri Reverse Transfer Program high marks
Public policy major Mark Stone was impressed with the simplicity of a new statewide program to increase the number of Missourians with an associate degree.
Bachmann Book Series gives ‘Lessons for Leaders’
More than 350 UMSL students, faculty, staff and members of Edward Jones showed up to listen to alumnus Norm Eaker (right) interview John Bachmann.