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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
Eye on UMSL: Pre-interview banter
UMSL Chancellor Tom George jokes with Ruth Ezell of KETC (Channel 9) as Matt Bowman makes last-minute camera adjustments before an interview for an upcoming segment of “Living St. Louis.” The locally produced magazine series will profile Jim Widner, renowned bassist and director of jazz studies at UMSL. Ezell interviewed George, an accomplished jazz pianist, about Widner’s role as a faculty member and the times they’ve shared the stage together.
73 UMSL student-athletes named to Academic All-GLVC Team
The Great Lakes Valley Conference has released its list of Academic All-Conference selections for the 2012-13 academic year, and the University of Missouri–St. Louis had a record 73 student-athletes receive recognition for their academic accomplishments.
UMSL Events for June 21-27, 2013
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Transfer Tuesdays offer advice, new beginnings
They have lots of reasons for returning to college. They need a degree to get ahead. They haven’t forgotten their dream to be a teacher, accountant, scientist, nurse. They all share a certain drive and maturity level. They want to finish the job.
Maker of new social media app joins UMSL’s ITE incubator
The maker of a new social media app recently moved his business into Innovative Technology Enterprises, an incubator for startup companies at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
Immigration integration focus of UMSL Latinos in Heartland conference
While politicians in the nation’s capital spar over immigration reform, a recent conference on Latinos in the Heartland focused instead on integrating immigrants, specifically Latinos, into the fabric of American life. The conference was held June 12-14 at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
Galande, Renaud named UMSL Senior Student-Athletes of the Year; Rankin receives Inspiration Award
The University of Missouri–St. Louis Department of Athletics recently honored its 42 graduating seniors at the Fourth Annual Senior Student-Athlete Banquet, held at the Hilton St. Louis Airport in Woodson Terrace, Mo.
Advertising organization names UMSL scholar advisor of the year
Kristy Tucciarone, associate teaching professor of media studies at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, has been recognized for her student leadership efforts.
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.
Big Muddy Dance set to ‘Invigorate’ Touhill audiences
St. Louis’ full-time, professional jazz dance company will present “Invigorate,” a concert of new and classic dance works, at 8 p.m. June 20-22 at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
UMSL international studies scholar discusses US-China relationship
The relationship between the U.S. and China continues to thaw, as evidenced by a recent two-day summit between President Barack Obama and his Chinese counterpart, who both vowed to usher in a “new model” of relations.
Eye on UMSL: Improvisation
John Harner leads his charges through a trumpet master class on the second day of the weeklong UMSL Jazz Camp, which is now part of the Jim Widner Big Band Jazz Camp series. The musicians added an extra level of improvisation that day, moving class up to the naturally illuminated J.C. Penney Building/Conference Center lobby due to a power outage that hit North Campus.
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.
Ambassadors of Harmony to celebrate 50 years with Touhill show
The June University of Missouri–St. Louis performances by the Ambassadors of Harmony will provide exactly what you’ve come to expect from the ensemble’s shows – outstanding showmanship and award-winning a capella music.
UMSL Events for June 14-20, 2013
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UMSL alumna earns Elijah Watt Sells Award
Brighton Ranney was pleasantly surprised when she found out she was a 2012 Elijah Watt Sells Award recipient. And the University of Missouri–St. Louis alumna quickly realized she had joined an elite class.
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.
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.
Hannah Perryman named Third Team All-American by NFCA and Daktronics, Inc.
Freshman pitcher Hannah Perryman of the University of Missouri–St. Louis softball team has been named a 2013 National Fastpitch Coaches Association Softball All-American. Perryman was selected to the third team and is just the fourth player in program history to be named a NCAA Division II All-American. She was also named a Third Team All-American by Daktronics, Inc.
Eye on UMSL: Reflections
The Center for Character and Citizenship in the College of Education at UMSL held its annual Summer Institute in Character Education June 3-7. More than 30 educators from various states, including four from Colegio Los Nogales in Bogota, Colombia, attended the weeklong character education training run by Marvin Berkowitz, the Sanford N. McDonnell Endowed Professor of Education at UMSL. At the end of each day, participants are paired up and ask to give daily reflections on what they learned.
UMSL Center for Trauma Recovery scholars discuss sexual problems after rape
When Reuters wrote about a new study on sexual problems experienced by some adolescent rape victims, the international news agency sought the expertise of two researchers from the Center for Trauma Recovery at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
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.
Composers Circle spotlights UMSL’s Barbara Harbach
Composers Circle featured composer Barbara Harbach, professor of music at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, and her extraordinary orchestral music.
NSO brings hundreds of new students to campus
When Emma Daus was a student at Rosati-Kain High School in St. Louis, she attended Extreme IT Summer Academy at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. She credits the camp with helping her make a decision about where to go to college.
Library tales of ghosts, termites, a swim at lunch
Celebrating the life of an institution involves the work of the many individuals who helped create it. Librarians at the University of Missouri–St. Louis played a critical role in its development over the last 50 years. As part of the ongoing celebration of the UMSL Jubilee, the library staff created a video filled with vintage photographs and memories – of ghosts, termites and much mo
UMSL political ethics expert weighs in on St. Louis alderman’s solicitation letter
A letter from St. Louis Alderman Freeman Bosley Sr. that solicited for money to help fund his daughter’s college education has led to media coverage by multiple St. Louis-area news outlets. KMOV (Channel 4) reported that the letter came close to blurring the line between Bosley’s public and private life, but was not illegal. The news station asked Wally Siewert, director of the Center for Ethics in Public Life at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, to weigh in.
UMSL economist talks to KMOX about economic recovery
Dave Rose, professor of economics at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, discussed the current economic recovery Wednesday on KMOX (1120 AM).
UMSL Events for June 7-13, 2013
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Media Coverage: May 2013
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St. Louis Public Radio’s Veronique LaCapra named PRX STEM competition winner
St. Louis Public Radio | 90.7 KWMU science reporter Véronique LaCapra is one of the winners of a competition sponsored by the Public Radio Exchange, or PRX, to fund public radio stories about science, technology, engineering and math.
Eye on UMSL: Sunshine on the Quad
Adam Tiemann, a senior secondary education major at UMSL, plays his original instrumental "When the Sun Comes Out" on...
Renaud named Daktronics, Inc., Midwest Region Pitcher of the Year; Bunge second team selection
Senior relief pitcher Kyle Renaud of the University of Missouri–St. Louis baseball team has been named the Daktronics, Inc., Midwest Region Pitcher of the Year, as selected by the region’s sports information directors. Additionally, junior utility Tyler Bunge was selected to the second team.
UMSL student awarded research grant to study molecules
While $1,000 in research funding might not sound like a significant amount, to Hung Nguyen, a senior at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, it’s practically a windfall.
UMSL Veterans Center director talks transition back to civilian life
Ryan Barrett, interim director of the UMSL Veterans Center and a student pursuing a doctoral degree in political science at UMSL, discussed the center on May 28 on “St. Louis on the Air,” a program on St. Louis Public Radio.
UMSL Events for May 31-June 6, 2013
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Eye on UMSL: Toastmasters
John Barry (far right) was the Toastmaster of the day at the founding meeting of the UMSL Toastmaster’s Club. More than 30 people attended the meeting in the Alumni Center at Woods Hall.
New SCORE Scholarship on campus
University of Missouri–St. Louis awarded the inaugural SCORE scholarship May 8 in the amount of $1,000 to marketing and Pierre Laclede Honors College student Sumedha Rao.
Perryman earns First Team All-Midwest Region Honors; Zbaraschuk tabbed to Second Team
Freshman pitcher Hannah Perryman, of the University of Missouri–St. Louis softball team, has been named First Team All-Midwest Region by both the National Fastpitch Coaches Association and Daktronics, Inc. Additionally, sophomore catcher Madison Zbaraschuk was tabbed to the Second Team All-Midwest Region by both groups.
Hoag named GLVC Golfer of the Month
Freshman Tayler Hoag of the University of Missouri–St. Louis women’s golf team has been named the Great Lakes Valley Conference Women’s Golf Player of the Month for April, following a vote from the league’s head coaches.
UMSL donors create 19 scholarships; 35 more in the works for next year
University of Missouri–St. Louis students will have 19 new scholarship options to help pay for school this fall thanks to university donors and a program established by Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon and implemented by the University of Missouri System.
Cambio Center to hold Latinos in the Heartland conference at UMSL
The Cambio Center at the University of Missouri–Columbia will hold the 12th annual Cambio de Colores (Change of Colors) Conference June 12-14 at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
UMSL political scientist to discuss US Constitution’s origin at book-signing event
UMSL political scientist David Robertson will discuss and sign copies of his new book at 7 p.m. June 6 in the auditorium of the University City (Mo.) Public Library, 6701 Delmar Blvd.
UMSL historian to be featured on C-SPAN
Adell Patton, associate professor of history at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, will draw on personal observations and years of extensive research as a panelist discussing poverty in America in a segment to be featured on C-SPAN’s history.
UMSL political scientists weigh in on wrapped Missouri legislative session
With the conclusion of the annual session, two University of Missouri–St. Louis political scientists weighed in on the year in state politics and discussed what the future might hold.
UMSL biologist helps shed light on why penguins lost their ability to fly
A team of researchers examined two diving seabird species that still have some ability to fly – the thick-billed murres, which are wing-propelled divers, and the pelagic cormorant, which are foot-propelled divers.
UMSL Events for May 24-30, 2013
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Connection to Hungary spurs scholar’s passion for cultural engagement
Rita Csapó-Sweet grew up a first-generation Hungarian-American. Her parents came to the United States after World War...
UMSL criminologists team up with community leaders to reduce violence
With 24 years of experience in law enforcement, Dan Isom understands the problems facing St. Louis residents.