An Opportunity Scholar, Fayez is headed to the College of Architecture at Washington University in St. Louis this fall.
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An Opportunity Scholar, Fayez is headed to the College of Architecture at Washington University in St. Louis this fall.
An Opportunity Scholar, Fayez is headed to the College of Architecture at Washington University in St. Louis this fall.
An Opportunity Scholar, Fayez is headed to the College of Architecture at Washington University in St. Louis this fall.
Nichols previously served as the head of Yahoo!’s NBA social media platforms and is now the host of “One More Round” on ESPN and cohost of the “Jenkins & Jonez” podcast.
The award honors student teachers and celebrates individuals with high potential to achieve greatness in education.
The award honors student teachers and celebrates individuals with high potential to achieve greatness in education.
The award honors student teachers and celebrates individuals with high potential to achieve greatness in education.
The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.
The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.
The award is presented to up to three staff or faculty members each month in recognition of their efforts to transform the lives of UMSL students and the wider community.
Boboc, who has been a faculty member and administrator at Cleveland State University, will assume his new position on July 1.
Boboc, who has been a faculty member and administrator at Cleveland State University, will assume his new position on July 1.
Boboc, who has been a faculty member and administrator at Cleveland State University, will assume his new position on July 1.
Two University of Missouri–St. Louis engineering students will clock nearly 16,000 miles round trip this summer to work on a construction project in Africa.
Kay Gasen hopes to arm a veritable army of volunteers April 28 with paint brushes, shovels and rakes to plant a community garden, paint houses and generally make life a little better for people living in the Normandy (Mo.) School District.
Each year, a contingent of business students from the University of Missouri–St. Louis gain first-hand experience with European Union policies and decision-making mechanisms by creating proposals and prepping a delegation that attends the Midwest Model European Union. This year, 10 students led by Betty Vining, assistant teaching professor of marketing at UMSL, participated in the simulation at Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis.
The newest exhibit at Gallery Visio will celebrate cultural differences. The show, called “Multi-Cultural Expressions,” will be on display April 26 through May 16 at Gallery Visio at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. An opening reception will take place from 4 to 7p.m. April 26. Admission is free and the exhibit is open to the public.
Jeremy North and William Ellegood have applied business college logistics to school bus routes for their doctoral research in logistics and supply chain management. Logan Brown, a doctoral candidate in physics, asks the question: “Where is the water?” in her research on the possibility of finding water in solar systems still unformed and light years away from our own.
The St. Louis Wind Symphony will perform its final concert for the season at 3 p.m. April 22 in the Anheuser-Busch Performance Hall at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
Consumer behavior has been under the microscope of marketers for years. Determining the buying habits of individuals is big business and many consumers can be deceived by the power of pricing.
University of Missouri–St. Louis performance groups University Orchestra and University Singers will share the stage for a free concert at 7:30 p.m. April 23 in the Anheuser-Busch Performance Hall at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
What’s next after defeating two all-time champions on the game show “Jeopardy!”? Well if you’re a computer named Watson, you take on health care.
It’s never prudent to turn in that first idea. Why? Often times it sounds like a first idea and that’s not a good thing, according to Walt Jaschek, an award-winning freelancer copywriter.
The saying that HIV knows no boundaries is highlighted in the work carried out by Kim Bouldin-Jones, an internationally recognized educator who specializes in HIV, sexual transmitted diseases and global disease prevention.
Shytierra Gaston has always been fascinated by the corrections systems. Now, thanks to a National Science Foundation program Gaston, a PhD student in criminology and criminal justice at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, will have an opportunity to take a closer look at the effect prison has on family members.
Over her working life, the average woman will get paid more than $1,000,000 less than a man in a similar position. There is still a wage gap between the earnings of women and men.
Americans have long been known as storytellers. From tales passed on in living rooms to the comprehensive of genealogy, the need to share information with future generations is essential.
Join the University Cello Choir for an evening of all-cello arrangements starting at 7:30 p.m. April 17 in the E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
A five-story hotel, retail space and mixed residential and student housing are some of the development ideas proposed by the Urban Land Institute for the UMSL South MetroLink station at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
“A child’s safety is an adult’s responsibility – what can you do?” are the words that stare back at you along with the big brown eyes of an innocent little boy. The question and image are part of a new campaign urging people to report potential child abuse and neglect.
One of the St. Louis region’s top institutional trust executives has decided to leave the banking world and take up the cause of public higher education. Lyle Brizendine, most recently senior vice president and director of philanthropic management for Bank of America Merrill Lynch, has been named senior director of development for major gifts at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
Gain some insight and advice from people who do what you want to do when you graduate. The University of Missouri–St. Louis Alumni Association will hold its Mega Dinner with 12 Strangers at 5 p.m. April 28 in the Century Rooms of the Millennium Student Center.
More than 30 University of Missouri–St. Louis faculty, staff and graduate students will be inducted into the new campus chapter of the National Academy of Inventors. A launch celebration reception is slated for 4 p.m. April 20 in the Rotunda and Student Government Association Chambers of the Millennium Student Center at UMSL.
For years, pianist Ken Kehner has appeared on a number of his colleagues’ recordings, and now, he is finally fronting his own CD, “From This Moment On.”
Come out to Gallery FAB at the University of Missouri–St. Louis this evening (April 11) and see what five hours of hard work looks like. That’s how long it took to install the senior thesis exhibit by Bachelor of Fine Arts photography students.
Four years after the Beijing Olympic Games many of the venues built for the summer contest are underused and draining public finances, according to a recent Reuters article.
Do these terms sound familiar: triple–toe-touch, herkie, front hurdler? How about basket toss? If you’re a cheerleader, then you’ve learned these standard moves. If you’re not a cheerleader, but are interested in learning more, the University of Missouri–St. Louis is looking for candidates for next year’s cheerleading squad.
It’s being touted as an evening of art, music and networking at the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis. The Gallery Visio Student Association is hosting an event at the CAM for students of the University of Missouri–St. Louis from 6 – 9 p.m. April 19. The event is for students ages 21 and older. The dress code is semi-formal to formal. There will be a cash bar available for guests
The annual “Parental Advisory” art exhibit will open April 12 in Gallery 210 at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. On display will be artwork by students from the Bachelor of Fine Arts program at UMSL. The exhibit will run through April 28. An opening reception will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. April 12.
The streets of St. Louis will be the backdrop for a mini-Shakespeare festival that’s being directed by Tlaloc Rivas, assistant professor of theatre at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
Annie Shields has become a social media maven since graduating from the University of Missouri–St. Louis in 2009 with a degree in sociology, and an undergraduate certificate in gender studies.
In the 19th century, European universities defined excellence. By the end of the 20th century, American universities were the most highly ranked. What are the prospects for Chinese leadership in higher education in the 21st century?
What’s it like to be part of the UMSL environment? Is it warm, egalitarian and inviting? Or, isn’t it? Do you feel empowered and free, or not? What can make your campus life happier? Over the next two weeks, students, faculty and staff at the University of Missouri–St. Louis will be asked to complete a survey on the campus climate to answer those and other important questions.
Piano students at the University of Missouri–St. Louis will present a wonderful evening of piano music at 7:30 p.m. April 11 in the E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center at UMSL.
Experience one of the great mavericks of African music. Senegalese superstar Cheikh Lô brings his distinctive sound to the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center next month.
Folks heading outdoors to enjoy the early spring weather should be aware that they’re not the only ones taking advantage of the warmer temperatures. Tick season is getting off to an early start, courtesy of a mild winter, according to a recent St. Louis Post Dispatch article.
Dance students will put on an eclectic performance when they take to the stage for the University of Missouri–St. Louis’ spring dance concert, “Sum of Motion.”
Like popular, ethnic and classical music? A concert at the University of Missouri–St. Louis next month will offer a one-stop shop for fans of all three genres. The third annual collaborative event between the University Percussion Ensemble, Afro-Cuban Ensemble and Vocal Point will be held at 7:30 p.m. April 10 in the Anheuser-Busch Performance Hall at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
As a businessman for more than 20 years, Harlan Steinbaum has made thousands of decisions. However, one call became his career defining moment.Steinbaum, former chairman of Express Scripts, will discuss that moment and his new book based on his experiences, “Tough Calls from the Corner Office” during a Business Forum at 5:30 p.m. April 10 in 126 Social Sciences and Business Building at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
Kenya native Joanna Waceke Slaughter, a business administration major at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, has always enjoyed singing in her church but never thought she’d pursue it further.
Curious about the international reach of the University of Missouri–St. Louis? A photo exhibit set to go up at Gallery Visio will give some clues. It features photographs by UMSL students and faculty traveling abroad. The submissions are part of the International Studies and Programs seventh annual international photo contest.
Identifying the level and type of victimizations occurring both in the community and in schools is the subject of the annual Youth Violence Prevention Conference at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
Researchers, science teachers and future leaders in science and industry recently convened at the University of Missouri–St. Louis to consider problems and interrelationships of science and society.
Known for its fresh, athletic style, it’s hard to believe MADCO, the dance company in residence at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, turns 35 this year. The repertory company will celebrate its anniversary with evening performances March 30 and 31 in the E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
It’s not very often a rap star gets invited to a university to talk about his life. That’s about to happen at 7 p.m. April 3 when Common, known as the King of Conscious Hip Hop, appears at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center on the campus of the University of Missouri–St. Louis
Reforming science education is a topic on the minds of many educators these days. And several scholars are making things happen. Dudley Herschbach, the Baird Professor of Science and professor of chemistry and biological chemistry at Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass., and Nobel Prize winner, will discuss “Science Education Reform” at 4:30 p.m. April 3 in Century Room B at the Millennium Student Center at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
1916 was a pivotal year in the history and culture of Ireland. In Dublin, there was a violent uprising by people who wanted to end British rule in Ireland. At the same time, thousands of men were dying in World War I. The year ended with the first publication of James Joyce’s “A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man.”
Nearly 70 older adults received vision screenings at a recent health fair organized by the College of Nursing at the University of Missouri–St. Louis and the St. Louis Housing Authority.
A scientist who extols the controversial concept of collaboration with big corporations and agribusiness to promote environmental sustainability and habitat restoration will be the speaker at this year’s Jane and Whitney Harris Lecture. The event will begin at 7:30 p.m. on April 3 in the Ridgeway Center’s Schoenberg Auditorium at the Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Boulevard, St. Louis. The lecture is free and open to the public.
After leaving his corporate career as chief executive officer of McDonnell Douglas Corp., Sanford Noyes McDonnell could have enjoyed the easy pace of a relaxing retirement. Instead, he began what he called his “retirement career,” and that career has left a lasting imprint on the University of Missouri–St. Louis and the region.
When she was a sophomore in high school, Seria Fields described herself as “a very timid individual.” Now a high school senior, she recently walked up to a podium at America’s Center in St. Louis and addressed nearly 2,000 people like a pro.
Residents in southeast Missouri don’t have to leave their zip code to receive a serious education at a serious value. The University of Missouri–St. Louis and Mineral Area College in Park Hills, Mo., signed a new partnership agreement March 19 offering UMSL courses to those enrolled at MAC. Students can choose from the UMSL degree programs offered, including a bachelor’s degrees in liberal studies, bachelor’s or a master’s degree in social work and master’s degree in nursing.
The University of Missouri–St. Louis takes its research, technology transfer and economic development mission seriously. That’s the message Nassar Arshadi, vice provost for research at UMSL, conveyed at a recent meeting of the St. Louis Regional Chamber & Growth Association’s Energy and Environment Council.