Eye on UMSL: Behind the scenes

Feb 25, 2019

The Orientation Leader Team huddled for a backstage pep talk Friday before kicking off the Homecoming Lip Sync Competition in the E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater.

Eye on UMSL: Cultural traditions

Feb 4, 2019

The first floor hallway of the Provincial House was decorated with the work of students in the Cultural Traditions course, a freshman symposium from the Pierre Laclede Honors College.

Eye on UMSL: Intersession overtime

Jan 22, 2019

While many students were away from campus during winter intersession, PhD candidate Mithila Bandara worked in Curators’ Professor of Chemistry Alexei Demchenko’s lab.

Eye on UMSL: Stark beauty

Jan 14, 2019

A towering tree outside the Arts Administration Building sat deep in snow as its branches reached skyward on a gray January day.

Eye on UMSL: Mission accomplished

Dec 17, 2018

New UMSL graduate Everlene Falconer (center) waved to her family in the stands after walking across the stage during commencement ceremonies on Saturday.

Eye on UMSL: Crunch time

Dec 3, 2018

With the semester winding down, sophomore biology majors Emma Chilcoat and Mariah Bryan, both pre-med students, studied together in a Benton Hall computer lab.

Eye on UMSL: Goal within sight

Nov 26, 2018

A decal on the wall of the Center for Nanoscience reminds students of the goal they’re chasing with the end of the semester and fall commencement a few weeks away.

Eye on UMSL: How can I apply?

Nov 19, 2018

Enrollment advisor Anna Smith (seated) and student recruitment specialist Austin Culbertson (at right) speak to two prospective transfer students on Saturday during UMSL Day.

Eye on UMSL: Remembering citizen soldiers on Veterans Day

Nov 12, 2018

James Wright (left) spoke to a small gathering of faculty, students, alumni and staff Monday as UMSL commemorated Veterans Day with a reception in Clark Hall.

Eye on UMSL: Type and tea

Nov 12, 2018

Assistant Teaching Professor Hiroko Yoshii led UMSL students in a Japanese calligraphy lesson Friday as part of a Japan-America Student Association event.

Eye on UMSL: Colorful cruise

Nov 5, 2018

A student skates past two of his classmates under the cover of the autumn foliage alongside Bugg Lake near the science complex on North Campus.

Eye on UMSL: Scenic ride

Oct 29, 2018

A MetroLink train speeds past colorful fall trees as it makes its way through South Campus bound for the Delmar Loop, Forest Park and downtown.

Eye on UMSL: Ask the agent

Oct 9, 2018

Matt Giegling, the applicant coordinator and recruiter for the St. Louis Division of the FBI, talked to students last week in Century Room B of the Millennium Student Center.

Eye on UMSL: Ice cream break

Oct 8, 2018

Preston, the grandson of University Development office support assistant Marva Robinson, enjoys an ice cream cone near the MSC ponds on a recent sunny day.

Eye on UMSL: Before the migration

Sep 24, 2018

A monarch butterfly joined a bumblebee on a flower in the rain garden near the Recreation and Wellness Center on North Campus with the Tower in the background.

Eye on UMSL: A show of gratitude

Sep 10, 2018

Commerce Bank executives Robert Holmes and Sara Foster presented the Department of Art and Design with a $1,000 donation in appreciation for design work students in Lilly Huxhold’s class did last semester.

Eye on UMSL: Back-to-school brats

Aug 20, 2018

Father Nick Winker (at left) shared grilled bratwurst for lunch with students and staff on the lawn outside the UMSL Catholic Newman Center on the first day of the fall semester.

Eye on UMSL: Scaling the tower

Aug 6, 2018

An MTS Contracting employee inspected his 13-story ascent up the Social Sciences & Business Building Tower on July 24.

Eye on UMSL: Campus playground

Jul 30, 2018

The University of Missouri–St. Louis served as a playground of learning and exploration for local children during the summer months.

Eye on UMSL: Sunset on South Campus

Jul 23, 2018

The rising moon hovered high above the Provincial House Friday evening on South Campus.

Eye on UMSL: Rooted in air

Jul 16, 2018

The Marillac Hall lobby has been home to an aeroponic garden tower as part of a STEM education project funded by the National Science Foundation.

Eye on UMSL: Road work

Jun 22, 2018

A shuttle bus drove by a construction crew as it was digging out the old road surface on Weinman Way last week on South Campus at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.

Eye on UMSL: Welcoming the newest Opportunity Scholars

Jun 18, 2018

From left, Emma Norman, Darriell Johnson, Dariana Rodriguez, Jared Mitchell and Alexis Twillmann gathered last Wednesday for a reception at the Provincial House.

Eye on UMSL: More than a number

May 14, 2018

Many of the people who helped Marco Pipoly along the way toward his degree were there Saturday afternoon to celebrate as he became UMSL’s 100,000th graduate.

Eye on UMSL: Picturesque picnic

May 7, 2018

UMSL students Medina Pjectrovic, Yaniv Dudaie and Alexandra Meseke recently gathered for an on-campus picnic.

Eye on UMSL: Quilting circles

Apr 9, 2018

Local quilting artist Basil Kincaid recently led a McCluer North High School master class at his exhibition “Gates” at UMSL’s Gallery 210.

Eye on UMSL: Well-earned recognition

Mar 23, 2018

Vietnam veterans from across the UMSL community attended a Vietnam War 50th Commemoration ceremony Thursday at the J.C. Penney Summit Lounge.

Eye on UMSL: Across the sea

Mar 16, 2018

The Consul General of India–Chicago Neeta Bhushan visited campus Wednesday to bolster the partnership between UMSL and Osmania University.

Eye on UMSL: CPR training

Mar 5, 2018

Nursing students (from left) Danielle Cimmarusti, Kruti Bhakta and Abigail Albeck went through CPR training in College of Nursing’s Learning Resource and Simulation Center.

Eye on UMSL: Chinese New Year

Feb 19, 2018

A Friday night performance and banquet at UMSL ushered in the year of the Dog and the most celebrated Chinese holiday.

Eye on UMSL: Special delivery

Dec 20, 2017

When the employees based at UMSL’s Campus Police Building heard about a student in need this holiday season, they immediately stepped in to help.

Eye on UMSL: Semester countdown

Dec 9, 2017

It’s Day 2 of group-presentation time in John Palmer’s Strategic Management course located in Anheuser-Busch Hall.

Eye on UMSL: Next spring’s flowers

Dec 4, 2017

Groundskeeper Gregory Ward and engineering student Jesse Kaiser plant a Kwanzan cherry tree, one of 18 spring-flowering trees making their debut on campus.

Eye on UMSL: Moral musings

Nov 3, 2017

Educators traveled to St. Louis from nearly every continent this week for the 43rd Association for Moral Education Annual Conference, hosted by UMSL.

Eye on UMSL: To and fro

Oct 19, 2017

Students travel from one campus destination to another on a recent weekday afternoon in this scene captured by UMSL photographer August Jennewein.

Eye on UMSL: Afternoon toss

Sep 25, 2017

UMSL friends catch a rejuvenating break between classes in front of the Thomas Jefferson Library building on North Campus on a recent afternoon.

Eye on UMSL: A visit from Ken Burns

Sep 18, 2017

The filmmaker addresses a packed house Sept. 9 at UMSL’s Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center after a special preview of “The Vietnam War.”

Eye on UMSL: Rainbow sunset

Jul 13, 2017

Campus is a kaleidoscope of color as sprinklers water the lawn at sunset in front of the Millennium Student Center and the Recreation and Wellness Center.

Eye on UMSL: Cultivators

Jul 5, 2017

UMSL student Meghann Humphries and Patty Parker, the Des Lee Professor of Zoological Science, work the garden in front of Stadler Hall.

Eye on UMSL: Welcome

Jun 18, 2017

An entryway along Grobman Drive, leading to a guest parking lot, welcomes UMSL newcomers to the heart of campus.

Eye on UMSL: Campus or resort?

Jun 10, 2017

Summer looks good on Triton territory, where the overall pace of university life slows for a brief moment in anticipation of the next academic year.

Eye on UMSL: Leaders of tomorrow

Jun 2, 2017

The 21st Century Leadership Academy “Shear Fellows” enjoy a relaxed moment at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center during their group portrait May 23.

Eye on UMSL: Success

May 28, 2017

UMSL SUCCEED graduates express their joy at commencement as they enter the Mark Twain Building on May 13.

Eye on UMSL: Finals week fun

May 9, 2017

Nursing seniors (from right) Nick Schueddig, Nick Rangel and Chris Galvin savor some recreation time with a game of Spikeball alongside friend Brett Wright during finals week.

Eye on UMSL: Bubblebus

May 1, 2017

Juniors Joann Schwieter (center) and Kennedy McClinton (at right) brave the bubbles at Food Truck Friday outside the Millennium Student Center.

Eye on UMSL: Making the cut

Mar 26, 2017

Lab activities in the new Science Learning Building at UMSL made up part of a recent evening honoring area high school students.

Eye on UMSL: Getting close

Feb 26, 2017

Scheduled for completion this summer, Anheuser-Busch Hall, the new home of the College of Business Administration, will be dedicated on Aug. 17.

Eye on UMSL: Stillness

Feb 15, 2017

Night falls over UMSL’s North Campus as pools and pathways grow quiet for a few hours during a busy week.

Eye on UMSL: Night class

Feb 8, 2017

Students arrive for Tuesday evening classes as a sunset illumines the sky and adds a touch of beauty to their day.

Eye on UMSL: Last autumn leaf

Dec 14, 2016

This campus photograph was taken by UMSL photographer August Jennewein and is the latest to be featured in the Eye on UMSL Flickr album.