The Office of New Student Programs and the Office of Student Involvement have a full schedule of events designed to help students get involved on campus.
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UMSL set to welcome back students with Triton Take-Off, Weeks of Welcome activities
The Office of New Student Programs and the Office of Student Involvement have a full schedule of events designed to help students get involved on campus.
UMSL set to welcome back students with Triton Take-Off, Weeks of Welcome activities
The Office of New Student Programs and the Office of Student Involvement have a full schedule of events designed to help students get involved on campus.
Ekin Pellegrini has lofty goals as president of the Executive DBA Council
Pellegrini’s fascinating life and career path, from Turkey to UMSL with several stops along the way, has prepared her to lead the Executive DBA Council.
Biochemistry and biotechnology student Thomas Perrot finds an unlikely mesh with ceramics
Perrot created clay models of a bacteriophage, HPV virus and the COVID-19 virus for the Undergraduate Research Symposium.
Biochemistry and biotechnology student Thomas Perrot finds an unlikely mesh with ceramics
Perrot created clay models of a bacteriophage, HPV virus and the COVID-19 virus for the Undergraduate Research Symposium.
Biochemistry and biotechnology student Thomas Perrot finds an unlikely mesh with ceramics
Perrot created clay models of a bacteriophage, HPV virus and the COVID-19 virus for the Undergraduate Research Symposium.
Athletics Q&A with freshman guard Joshua Webster
In his first season on the court at UMSL, the communication major has already made an impact for the Tritons after redshirting last year.
Athletics Q&A with freshman guard Joshua Webster
In his first season on the court at UMSL, the communication major has already made an impact for the Tritons after redshirting last year.
Athletics Q&A with freshman guard Joshua Webster
In his first season on the court at UMSL, the communication major has already made an impact for the Tritons after redshirting last year.
Dean Ron Yasbin discusses changes to Arts and Sciences, Fine Arts and Communication colleges
UMSL Daily recently sat down with Yasbin to shed some light on the new additions to CAS and those STEAM flags that have popped up across campus.
Dean Ron Yasbin discusses changes to Arts and Sciences, Fine Arts and Communication colleges
UMSL Daily recently sat down with Yasbin to shed some light on the new additions to CAS and those STEAM flags that have popped up across campus.
Dean Ron Yasbin discusses changes to Arts and Sciences, Fine Arts and Communication colleges
UMSL Daily recently sat down with Yasbin to shed some light on the new additions to CAS and those STEAM flags that have popped up across campus.
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UMSL concert to feature ‘Symphony for Ferguson,’ social justice themes
“Composers for Social Justice” will begin at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6 at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center at UMSL.
UMSL choral studies Director Jim Henry performs on national television
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College of Arts and Sciences honors top high school science students
The students were chosen by high schools for their academic achievement and outstanding capabilities in science.
Eye on UMSL: Uplifting
UMSL student dancers perform at the 2014-15 College of Fine Arts and Communication Dean’s Awards for Creative Achievement in the Arts.
UMSL piano scholar Alla Voskoboynikova plans Touhill concert
Voskoboynikova will present a concert with violinist David Halen, concertmaster of the St. Louis Symphony, March 8 at the Touhill.
Softball sweeps weekly GLVC awards as Zbaraschuk, Chapman are honored
UMSL senior catcher Madison Zbaraschuk and senior pitcher Brittni Chapman have been respectively named GLVC Player and Pitcher of the Week.
Kelsey McGuire takes on iconic role in ‘The Tempest’
The UMSL senior will finish her acting career at UMSL in one of drama’s most iconic roles, but there’s a twist.
New associate provost oversees Center for Teaching and Learning
Andy Goodman’s new role at the University of Missouri–St. Louis represents a homecoming for the long-time educator.
UMSL jazz musicians make appearance on HEC-TV
Jim Widner is well known as UMSL’s jazz studies director and for his work playing with the Glenn Miller Band and other greats. Learn how he got his start.
Eye on UMSL: To serve
UMSL students (from left) Rachel Romano, William Lawson, and Jesse Herman participate in the MLK Day of Service by painting one of the stairwells at Circle of Light.
14 UMSL photos from 2014
When looking back over the course of a year, August Jennewein remembers moments, including 14 photos he took in 2014.
Most Influential Business Women includes 5 UMSL alumnae
The weekly newspaper’s annual list recognizes St. Louis female business leaders representing industries ranging from finance to health care.
Eye on UMSL: Scoreboard guru
If you go to a St. Louis Cardinals game, you’ll likely note the elaborate digital scoreboard graphics and videos. Those are brought to you by UMSL alumnus Bobby Sutherland (left).
Rec Center progress on display in local media
UMSL student Barry Hykes talked with KTVI reporter Kim Hudson about why he felt the facility was important.
Eye on UMSL: Acappellooza
Jim Henry, director of choral studies at UMSL, leads the Acappellooza Summer men’s chorus in a rehearsal before the main concert.
UMSL community reflects on Maya Angelou
“We have lost a wonderful poet and noble person,” says Drucilla Wall, poet in residence at UMSL.
Eye on UMSL: Be Inspired
The Afro-Cuban Ensemble preformed Thursday on North Campus at the victory celebration for UMSL Be Inspired, the faculty and staff giving campaign.
Senior Paul Richmond named to Capital One Academic All-District Team
The media studies major maintained a 3.63 grade point average while leading the baseball team in hits and runs scored.
Eye on UMSL: Mirthday concert
American hip-hop recording artist B.o.B performs to an enthusiastic, sold-out audience at the Touhill to close out UMSL’s Mirthday celebration on campus.
Eye on UMSL: Celebrating 250
More than 250 sculpture cakes have been placed at strategic historic locations around St. Louis for Cakeway to the West, including two at UMSL.
Wind Ensemble debuts Assistant Professor Zachary Cairns’ modern take on a classic
“Refracted Moonlight” is inspired by Debussy’s “Clair de Lune” and will debut March 5 at the Touhill.
Barbara Harbach named Curators’ Professor
She was one of two UMSL faculty members to receive the honor this year.
Touhill makes list of top college theaters
BestCollegeReviews.org named the performing arts venue to its recent list of 25 Most Amazing College Campus Theaters.
Comic books from UMSL course to be preserved at museum
The comic books generated by an art class are also available for purchase at the UMSL Bookstore and Star Clipper.
Eye on UMSL: Happy New Year!
Melissa Schwartz, a junior music major at UMSL, plays “St. Louis Blues” by W.C. Handy at the Wind Ensemble Concert held in the Lee Theater at the Touhill. She was part of 10-student trumpet ensemble.
UMSL caps yearlong Jubilee with holiday jazz concert
The weather outside was frightful, but the music inside was delightful to the more than 1,200 who attended the Jazz...
Historical glance at UMSL alumni: 1963-2013
This infographic was originally published in the fall 2013 issue of UMSL Magazine. Click the image to enlarge.
Pop culture’s portrayal of advertising focus of instructor’s Missouri History Museum talk
Set in the 1960s in a Manhattan advertising agency, the TV show “Mad Men,” has become a runaway hit. It’s upped the cool factor and sex appeal associated with the advertising agency. But has that fictional portrayal had any influence on students pondering a career in advertising?
Graduate student returns to basketball as guard on UMSL Tritons
Femi John works as a part-time nurse and is pursuing his MBA at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. He’s also in the mist of a revival of his basketball career. The former McCluer North High School (Florissant, Mo.) standout and Saint Louis University recruit is now a guard on the UMSL Tritons after battling injuries for several years.
Graduating seniors to show off artwork at Gallery Visio
An upcoming show at Gallery Visio will give seniors graduating from the Fine Arts program at the University of Missouri–St. Louis some real world gallery experience.
Touhill production is transformative experience for UMSL student
A starring role in a student production at the University of Missouri–St. Louis has been a transformative experience for Tierra Brown.
Barczewski named GLVC Defensive Player of the Week
Junior back Brooke Barczewski of the University of Missouri-St. Louis women’s soccer team has been named the Great Lakes Valley Conference Defensive Player of the Week, as announced today by the league office. Quincy senior forward Jaclyn Mastroianni was tabbed as the GLVC Offensive Player of the Week.
St. Louis Jazz Orchestra to pay tribute to Maynard Ferguson
The St. Louis Jazz Orchestra, led by Jim Widner, director of jazz studies at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, will showcase the music of Maynard Ferguson and feature the artistry of St. Louis’ own Maynard “disciple” Jim Manley. “St. Louis Jazz Orchestra: A Tribute to Maynard Ferguson” will begin at 7 p.m. Sept. 24 at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center at UMSL.
Arianna String Quartet to revisit South Africa for season opener
This summer, the Arianna String Quartet spent three weeks teaching and performing in South Africa. Now back in the States, the University of Missouri–St. Louis’ resident quartet will revisit their trip to open its 2013-2014 season at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center at UMSL.
International poster art on display at Gallery FAB
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Earn a Certificate in Audio Recording from UMSL
The College of Fine Arts and Communication at the University of Missouri–St. Louis announced its new program for...
UMSL resident artists Arianna String Quartet announce 2013-14 repertoire
The acclaimed St. Louis-based Arianna String Quartet, resident artists at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, has announced its 2013-14 St. Louis concert series. The quartet will perform four concerts – “Out of Africa” featuring Alex Klein, oboe; “An Evening with Johannes Brahms” with pianist Johannes Brahms, “A Night at the Opera” with special guest soprano Stella Markou and “High Five” – in the E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater at the Touhill Performing Arts Center. Subscriptions are on sale now at Touhill.org and by calling 314-516-4949. Single tickets go on sale early August.
UMSL students learn through Jubilee Brew
Ferguson (Mo.) Brewing Company, the closest brewery to the University of Missouri–St. Louis, wanted to do something special to celebrate UMSL’s 50th anniversary. That led to Jubilee Brew, an Irish-style red ale made to honor a half century of education and excellence at the university. It also led to learning opportunities at UMSL.
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.
Summer camp to immerse students in singing
The College of Fine Arts and Communication at the University of Missouri–St. Louis announces Acappellooza Summer Camp, an a cappella music camp for students in grades 9–12. For four days, from July 16–19 students will be immersed in singing led by some of the world’s most prominent names in a cappella music, including members of the internationally famous Ambassadors of Harmony and Jim Henry, director of choral studies at UMSL.
UMSL names new dean of College of Fine Arts and Communication
Jean M.K. Miller has been named dean of the College of Fine Arts and Communication at the University of Missouri–St....
UMSL Catholic Newman Center members spend service time at West Virginia farm
While most University of Missouri–St. Louis students spent spring break on icy cold slopes or hot sandy beaches, twenty members of the Catholic Newman Center at UMSL felt called to do otherwise. Nineteen students and Rachelle Simon, the CNC campus minister, chose to spend their break completing community service on Bethlehem Farm.
Kyle Renaud named GLVC Pitcher of the Week for 3rd time
University of Missouri–St. Louis senior Kyle Renaud (pictured) has been named the Great Lakes Valley Conference Pitcher of the Week, as announced on Monday by the league.
Russian, UMSL musicians to collaborate for Touhill concert
Last October, the Russian city of Samara played host to a group of University of Missouri–St. Louis piano students. This month, UMSL will return the favor.
Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival celebrates 10 years
Over the last ten years, the Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival has grown to be one of the most significant jazz festivals in the Midwest. Produced by the University of Missouri–St. Louis, the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center and Jazz St. Louis, the 2013 festival will run April 18-20 and feature Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour, Doc Severinsen and His Big Band and Anat Cohen and Matt Wilson.
McCoy, Cartharn named to Men’s Basketball’s All-GLVC Second Team
University of Missouri–St. Louis senior guard Joshua McCoy (pictured, left) and junior guard Darian Cartharn have been named to the All-Great Lakes Valley Conference Second Team, as announced recently by the league office.
Photography students show off their work at Gallery FAB
For her senior thesis exhibit, Sarah Zimmerle tapped friends, family and even some strangers, who all journeyed down to her basement to mug for her personal photo booth, which she’d constructed of PVC piping and black cloth.
Earn a Certificate in Audio Recording from UMSL
The College of Fine Arts & Communication at the University of Missouri–St. Louis announced their new program for students to earn a Certificate in Audio Recording. The college is collaborating with Ira DeWitt, president and founder of Notifi Records; the UMSL Department of Music; and the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center, to offer this certificate program that provides participants with the necessary technical skills needed for the production of high-quality sound recordings.
Kyle Renaud named GLVC Pitcher of the Week
University of Missouri–St. Louis senior Kyle Renaud has been named Great Lakes Valley Conference baseball Pitcher of...
Cartharn named GLVC Men’s Basketball Player of the Week
University of Missouri–St. Louis junior guard Darian Cartharn has been named the Great Lakes Valley Conference Men’s Basketball Player of the Week, as announced Monday by the league office. Cartharn averaged 21.0 points and 4.5 rebounds per game, while leading the UMSL Tritons to a pair of wins last week.
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