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Eye on UMSL: A global welcome

Eye on UMSL: A global welcome

More than 100 international students from 30 countries – covering more than 30 academic disciplines – were welcomed to UMSL for the fall semester.

Eye on UMSL: A global welcome

More than 100 international students from 30 countries – covering more than 30 academic disciplines – were welcomed to UMSL for the fall semester.

Eye on UMSL: A global welcome

More than 100 international students from 30 countries – covering more than 30 academic disciplines – were welcomed to UMSL for the fall semester.

Eye on UMSL: Cloud watching
Eye on UMSL: Cloud watching

Campus photographer Derik Holtmann captured this peaceful scene from the stairwell outside the Recreation and Wellness Center on the North Campus.

Eye on UMSL: Cloud watching

Campus photographer Derik Holtmann captured this peaceful scene from the stairwell outside the Recreation and Wellness Center on the North Campus.

Eye on UMSL: Cloud watching

Campus photographer Derik Holtmann captured this peaceful scene from the stairwell outside the Recreation and Wellness Center on the North Campus.

Eye on UMSL: Glass work
Eye on UMSL: Glass work

Progress continues on the new Richter Family Welcome and Alumni Center, which is part of the Transform UMSL initiative.

Eye on UMSL: Glass work

Progress continues on the new Richter Family Welcome and Alumni Center, which is part of the Transform UMSL initiative.

Eye on UMSL: Glass work

Progress continues on the new Richter Family Welcome and Alumni Center, which is part of the Transform UMSL initiative.

Eye on UMSL: Quad prep
Eye on UMSL: Quad prep

The Transform UMSL project rolls along with crews preparing the Quad for an expansion of the Social Sciences and Business Building.

Eye on UMSL: Quad prep

The Transform UMSL project rolls along with crews preparing the Quad for an expansion of the Social Sciences and Business Building.

Eye on UMSL: Quad prep

The Transform UMSL project rolls along with crews preparing the Quad for an expansion of the Social Sciences and Business Building.

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Eye on UMSL: Autumn majesty

Eye on UMSL: Autumn majesty

Though the new Science Learning Building on the south side of the science complex is presently getting all the attention, this lovely scene sits on the north side.

Eye on UMSL: Warming up to Shakespeare

Eye on UMSL: Warming up to Shakespeare

Under the direction of a professional British actor, UMSL students warm up during a unique class session bringing to life one of the texts they’ve been studying.

Eye on UMSL: Difference makers

Eye on UMSL: Difference makers

A concentration of nature’s biggest advocates forms as UMSL graduate students – all budding conservationists – gather around 2016 World Ecology Award recipient Sylvia Earle.

Eye on UMSL: Sunlight

Eye on UMSL: Sunlight

Bright rays illumined a cloud-flecked sky and the elevated track that wraps around the UMSL Recreation and Wellness Center on a recent afternoon.

Eye on UMSL: Listening

Eye on UMSL: Listening

Gavin Chuck, managing director of Alarm Will Sound, speaks with UMSL music students at a Seminar in Literature and Pedagogy focused around the idea of listening.

Eye on UMSL: Relax

Eye on UMSL: Relax

During a break between classes, economics majors Erisa Bushati and Amber Lawrence kick back in their lawn chairs on UMSL’s North Campus.

Eye on UMSL: Expogoers

Eye on UMSL: Expogoers

Campus community members of all ages enjoyed the Fall Expo held in the Quad on UMSL’s North Campus Aug. 24.

Eye on UMSL: Calm

Eye on UMSL: Calm

The Millennium Student Center on North Campus will soon be seeing lots of foot traffic — thousands of people visit the facility on a typical day.

Eye on UMSL: Blocking blue

Eye on UMSL: Blocking blue

Under the watchful eye of Associate Professor of Optometry Carl Bassi, several students try out new “blue-blocker” eyewear inside the UMSL Patient Care Center.

Eye on UMSL: Open for learning

Eye on UMSL: Open for learning

Senior John Zhou (center) reviews course content with Matt Sotheran during an organic chemistry lab in the newly completed Science Learning Building.

Eye on UMSL: Intersections

Eye on UMSL: Intersections

Much like the lines, spaces and colors recently captured here by campus photographer August Jennewein, persistence and passion come together at UMSL.

Eye on UMSL: Literally

Eye on UMSL: Literally

The circular window of the almost-complete Patient Care Center is shaping up to be the literal eye on UMSL’s campus.

Eye on UMSL: First steps

Eye on UMSL: First steps

Incoming Opportunity Scholars Kyra Chappell, Danielle Friz, Jalen James-Patterson, Madison Koogler and Mickkell Abrams mark their first steps into budding college careers.

Eye on UMSL: Bluegrass

Eye on UMSL: Bluegrass

Musical artists Heidi Clare and Ron Thomason return to campus June 14 for a free evening of bluegrass at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.

Eye on UMSL: Towering Louie

Eye on UMSL: Towering Louie

The friendly UMSL Tritons mascot recently was spotted at the summit of the Social Sciences & Business Building Tower on North Campus.

Eye on UMSL: Finals week

Eye on UMSL: Finals week

Alysa Kaiser, Lindsey Smith and Cody Barton study for exams in a packed Thomas Jefferson Library, which is open later in the evening during finals week.

Eye on UMSL: Simply sublime

Eye on UMSL: Simply sublime

A harpist performs during “Sweet Swan of Avon” at the Touhill, presented on the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare.

Eye on UMSL: Spring serenade

Eye on UMSL: Spring serenade

Christopher Harper plays guitar and sings an original composition as fellow UMSL student Lynnsey Street practices yoga on UMSL’s North Campus.

Eye on UMSL: Turkey strut

Eye on UMSL: Turkey strut

Just before evening classes got underway on April 4, a pair of wild turkeys paid a visit to campus.

Eye on UMSL: Puppy love

Eye on UMSL: Puppy love

UMSL students Nicole Gevers (at left) and Arnela Redzic take time out from studying to relax and play with Pepperjack.

Eye on UMSL: He shoots, he scores

Eye on UMSL: He shoots, he scores

Junior education major Hayden Crocker scored three goals and had two assists in a 10-5 win over Missouri State University on March 5.

Eye on UMSL:  Water break

Eye on UMSL: Water break

Junior media studies major Mario Miles-Turnage takes a water break while working out at the Recreation Wellness Center.

Eye on UMSL: Piggyback

Eye on UMSL: Piggyback

Two UMSL students make new friends and give out a few free piggyback rides while volunteering in the St. Louis area Feb. 5.

Eye on UMSL: Water winners

Eye on UMSL: Water winners

Trinity Williams, Jade Maragliano, Lindsey Nolan and Sara Hilpert won the Gold & Red Regatta Feb. 1 in the UMSL Recreation and Wellness Center.

Eye on UMSL: Head of the class

Eye on UMSL: Head of the class

The photograph was taken by UMSL photographer August Jennewein and is the latest to be featured in Eye on UMSL.

Eye on UMSL: Moving

Eye on UMSL: Moving

UMSL dance students brought the audience to their feet Monday during the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Observance at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.

Eye on UMSL: Disc devotees

Eye on UMSL: Disc devotees

Making the most of a mild winter day, UMSL freshman Jacob Beers tosses a flying disc with fellow students on a North Campus lawn.

Eye on UMSL: Happy New Year!

Eye on UMSL: Happy New Year!

The photograph was taken by UMSL photographer August Jennewein and is the latest to be featured in Eye on UMSL.

Eye on UMSL: Happy holidays

Eye on UMSL: Happy holidays

The photograph was taken by UMSL photographer August Jennewein and is the latest to be featured in Eye on UMSL.

Eye on UMSL: Winter celebration

Eye on UMSL: Winter celebration

St. Louis Blues winger Vladimir Tarasenko leaves the Buffalo defenseman in his ice wake in a 2-1 victory over the Sabres Nov. 19 at Scottrade Center in downtown St. Louis.

Eye on UMSL: Admiration

Eye on UMSL: Admiration

Attendees of the World Ecology Gala at the Saint Louis Zoo admire original works by Robert Bateman, UMSL’s 2015 World Ecology Award recipient.

Eye on UMSL: Red and gold

Eye on UMSL: Red and gold

The UMSL red and gold can be seen in this autumnal image taken by campus photographer August Jennewein.

Eye on UMSL:  Temple Grandin

Eye on UMSL: Temple Grandin

Temple Grandin, a nationally acclaimed professor of animal science, best-selling author and autism activist, speaks to a crowd of more than 1,000 at Touhill.

Eye on UMSL: Spinning

Eye on UMSL: Spinning

While students pedal bikes in the UMSL Recreation and Wellness Center, a nearby drone’s four blades whir as it films from a mounted camera.

Eye on UMSL: Funny faces

Eye on UMSL: Funny faces

The student ambassadors wrap up their group portrait shoot with a playful moment.

Eye on UMSL: Hanging out

Eye on UMSL: Hanging out

Jerry Bosse II, a senior computer science major, relaxes in the North Campus Quad between classes.

Eye on UMSL: Dedication

Eye on UMSL: Dedication

Senior Jessie Eikmann, features editor for The Current, interviews Mary Allen in a quiet moment after the dedication of her husband’s “Dr. Marcus Allen Advising Center.”

Eye on UMSL: The Lawn

Eye on UMSL: The Lawn

Freshly laid sod brightens up a stretch of North Campus that includes the new Recreation and Wellness Center and the Millennium Student Center.

Eye on UMSL: On-field ensemble

Eye on UMSL: On-field ensemble

UMSL student a cappella ensemble Vocal Point performs “America the Beautiful” at Busch Stadium for UMSL Night at the Ballpark on Sept. 4.

Eye on UMSL: Tibetan monks

Eye on UMSL: Tibetan monks

The Millennium Student Center recently was the site of a sacred art project as a group of Tibetan monks created an exquisite sand mandala in the Fireside Lounge.

Eye on UMSL: Welcome back

Eye on UMSL: Welcome back

Pi Kappa Alpha was one of 60 organizations and campus units that participated in the annual Fall Expo at UMSL.

Eye on UMSL: Fini

Eye on UMSL: Fini

Classmates gather outside of Clark Hall after completing their written French final toward the end of UMSL’s recently completed summer semester.

Eye on UMSL: New horizon

Eye on UMSL: New horizon

The soon-to-open Recreation and Wellness Center creates a new North Campus horizon joining other iconic UMSL buildings.

Eye on UMSL:  Numbers

Eye on UMSL: Numbers

Amanda Truong, adjunct professor in physics and astronomy at UMSL, writes an equation on the board during a Basic...

Eye on UMSL: Sneak peek

Eye on UMSL: Sneak peek

The grand opening of the UMSL Recreation and Wellness Center is happening later this summer.

Eye on UMSL: Joyful Sadness

Eye on UMSL: Joyful Sadness

UMSL alumna and actress Phyllis Smith stopped by the Saint Louis Science Center on Friday to share the trailer of her new movie, “Inside Out.”

Eye on UMSL: Feet in pond

Eye on UMSL: Feet in pond

Amanda Davis and Shane Bower’s friendly competition of rock-paper-scissors ended with their feet in the pond.