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News, notices, and happenings for the UCM community for the week of Monday, April 15


Academics

Interim Dean College of Education announcement
Please see the attached pdf for an announcement about the Interim Dean appointment for the College of Education.

For more information:
Download: Interim Dean COE announcement.pdf
Contact Tim Crowley at academicprograms@ucmo.edu


Success Advising Center Closed for Staff Event
The Success Advising Center will close at 3:00 PM on Friday, April 26th for an end-of-semester event with our student employees. Please ...
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Fall 2024 GA Rehire Process
Now is the time to submit GA rehire applications for the Fall 2024 semester. Please see attached instructions on how to enter GA rehire ...
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Fall 2024 GA Rehire Process
Now is the time to submit GA rehire applications for the Fall 2024 semester. Please see attached instructions on how to enter GA rehire ...
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Fall 2024 GA Rehire Process
Now is the time to submit GA rehire applications for the Fall 2024 semester. Please see attached instructions on how to enter GA rehire ...
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Awards & Honors

Byler Distinguished Faculty Award Reception 2024
Please join us for a reception in honor of the 2024 Byler Distinguished Faculty Award recipient and nominees. Using the link below, RSVP ...
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Events

Cathy McGraw Culp's Retirement Celebration
We are proud to honor Cathy McGraw Culp for her 50-years of teaching. Please join us in celebrating her retirement on Friday, April 26th, in ...
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Join Us for UCM's Annual Founders Day Birthday Bash!
Students, faculty and staff are invited to celebrate UCM's founding day with our annual birthday bash featuring events at both the ...
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Join Us for UCM's Annual Founders Day Birthday Bash!
Students, faculty and staff are invited to celebrate UCM's founding day with our annual birthday bash featuring events at both the ...
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Join Us for UCM's Annual Founders Day Birthday Bash!
Students, faculty and staff are invited to celebrate UCM's founding day with our annual birthday bash featuring events at both the ...
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National Volunteer Week
Mo Volunteers is excited to announce the events planned for 2024 National Volunteer Week. During the week of April 22-26, every day will ...
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National Volunteer Week
Mo Volunteers is excited to announce the events planned for 2024 National Volunteer Week. During the week of April 22-26, every day will ...
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National Volunteer Week - Plant Sale
Mo Volunteers is partnering with the Horticulture club on Monday, April 22 with their annual plant sale. We will meet in the greenhouse on ...
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National Volunteer Week - Plant Sale
Mo Volunteers is partnering with the Horticulture club on Monday, April 22 with their annual plant sale. We will meet in the greenhouse on ...
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National Volunteer Week- Sustainability Mall
Mo Volunteers will have a table set up in the Union on Tuesday, April 23 from 10-2 at the Sustainability Mall. Stop by to create a pinecone ...
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National Volunteer Week- Sustainability Mall
Mo Volunteers will have a table set up in the Union on Tuesday, April 23 from 10-2 at the Sustainability Mall. Stop by to create a pinecone ...
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National Volunteer Week- Wellness Wednesday
Prepare for finals week and relieve some stress! ...
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National Volunteer Week- One Thing Pledge
In honor of Earth Week, Mo Volunteers is dedicating their April Stop & Serve to the sustainability office on campus. Stop by MOVO's table in ...
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National Volunteer Week- Gardening & Adopt A Campus
Mo Volunteers is hosting a full day of gardening and clean up on Friday, April 26. From 10-1 students and staff will be helping the grounds ...
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Insights into Launching Your Career: Advice from Top Alumni Executives
Insights into Launching Your Career: Advice from Top Executives ...
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FREE bowling for staff, faculty, and students for finals week
From April 29th to May 3rd the Union Bowling Center is offering FREE bowling for all UCM faculty, staff, and students. Just bring a valid ...
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The Criminal Justice Institute Presents: Greg Holtmeyer
Greg Holtmeyer, motivational speaker and Coordinator of the Office of Access and Ability Services at Lincoln University, will be giving a ...
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The Criminal Justice Institute Presents: Greg Holtmeyer
Greg Holtmeyer, motivational speaker and Coordinator of the Office of Access and Ability Services at Lincoln University, will be giving a ...
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The Criminal Justice Institute Presents: Greg Holtmeyer
Greg Holtmeyer, motivational speaker and Coordinator of the Office of Access and Ability Services at Lincoln University, will be giving a ...
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Multicultural Visit Day hosted by The Center for Multiculturalism and Inclusivity
We are thrilled to announce the upcoming Multicultural Visit Day, hosted by The Center for Multiculturalism and Inclusivity at the ...
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Multicultural Visit Day hosted by The Center for Multiculturalism and Inclusivity
We are thrilled to announce the upcoming Multicultural Visit Day, hosted by The Center for Multiculturalism and Inclusivity at the ...
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Multicultural Visit Day hosted by The Center for Multiculturalism and Inclusivity
We are thrilled to announce the upcoming Multicultural Visit Day, hosted by The Center for Multiculturalism and Inclusivity at the ...
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Come De-Stress at the Library with Our Stress Less Week!
Everyone is invited to engage with fun, stress-busting activities at the Library, beginning April 22nd and through the end of Finals on May ...
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Come De-Stress at the Library with Our Stress Less Week!
Everyone is invited to engage with fun, stress-busting activities at the Library, beginning April 22nd and through the end of Finals on May ...
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Admissions Events 101: FY25 Event Calendar, DCD & Senior Day Recap & Orientation Info
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will be hosting an events call on *Thursday, April 18th at 3:30PM*. This is the third in a series of ...
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Admissions Events 101: FY25 Event Calendar, DCD & Senior Day Recap & Orientation Info
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will be hosting an events call on *Thursday, April 18th at 3:30PM*. This is the third in a series of ...
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Motorcycle Riders May Courses
Register Now! The Motorcycle Safety Foundation's Basic and Advanced Rider Courses are aimed at a range of skill levels. For beginning or ...
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Drive Safe UCM
Register now! The Drive Safe UCM course is a grant-funded driver's education program FREE to UCM students. It covers various critical topics ...
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University of Central Missouri Champions Sustainability During Earth Week, April 22-27
From April 22-27, UCM's students, faculty and staff are set to demonstrate their commitment to environmental stewardship through a series of ...
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Join UCM for MIAA Day at the K on July 21!
The MIAA is coming to Kauffman Stadium on Sunday, July 21, 2024, and UCM is ready to show the competition who rules the realm! UCM ...
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Faculty

Don't cancel that class...invite Care To Act instead!
As we're winding down the spring semester, remember that when you can't teach class, Care To Act is happy to fill in with a facilitated ...
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Faculty/Staff Training

DLII's Power Hour! (Your questions related to Blackboard, Zoom, Panopto, or course design answered)
Thursday, April 18 from 10:30 - 11:30am. ...
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DLII's Power Hour! (Your questions related to Blackboard, Zoom, Panopto, or course design answered)
Thursday, April 18 from 10:30 - 11:30am. ...
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DLII's Power Hour! (Your questions related to Blackboard, Zoom, Panopto, or course design answered)
Thursday, April 18 from 10:30 - 11:30am. ...
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Feeling powerless during DLII's Power Hour?
Unable to sync up with the weekly scheduled date and time, and still in need of assistance with questions about Blackboard, Zoom, Panopto, ...
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Feeling powerless during DLII's Power Hour?
Unable to sync up with the weekly scheduled date and time, and still in need of assistance with questions about Blackboard, Zoom, Panopto, ...
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Feeling powerless during DLII's Power Hour?
Unable to sync up with the weekly scheduled date and time, and still in need of assistance with questions about Blackboard, Zoom, Panopto, ...
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Advanced Banner Budget Training
On April 18th at 1 pm, Budget staff will host Advanced Banner Budget training in the Computer Lab of Grinstead 206. During this session, ...
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Advanced Banner Budget Training
On April 18th at 1 pm, Budget staff will host Advanced Banner Budget training in the Computer Lab of Grinstead 206. During this session, ...
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Advanced Banner Budget Training
On April 18th at 1 pm, Budget staff will host Advanced Banner Budget training in the Computer Lab of Grinstead 206. During this session, ...
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Reminder: Advanced Banner Budget Training
A reminder that today at 1 pm, Budget staff will host Advanced Banner Budget training in the Computer Lab of Grinstead 206. During this ...
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Foundation & Alumni

Harbert Collegiate Golf Center Ribbon Cutting
You're invited! Join the UCM Alumni Foundation and UCM Athletics in celebrating the Harbert Collegiate Golf Center Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony ...
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Harbert Collegiate Golf Center Ribbon Cutting
You're invited! Join the UCM Alumni Foundation and UCM Athletics in celebrating the Harbert Collegiate Golf Center Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony ...
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General

Banner Bags Available
If your department has a pull-up banner with the university's mission, vision and values and would like a storage bag for it, please contact ...
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DATA Needed! / Campus to Community Service 2023-2024
In the past, you all have been very helpful in providing information about Community Service Activities conducted by academic departments, ...
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Traditions - Mother's Day Brunch
Celebrate Mother's Day at Traditions! Call today to reserve your table for Traditions Mother's Day Brunch! 660-543-8694

For more information:
Download: Mother's Day Brunch - Post.JPG
Contact Diane Wirthwein at diningservices@sodexo.com or call 4012


Traditions - Mother's Day Brunch
Celebrate Mother's Day at Traditions! Call today to reserve your table for Traditions Mother's Day Brunch! 660-543-8694

For more information:
Download: Mother's Day Brunch - Post.JPG
Contact Diane Wirthwein at diningservices@sodexo.com or call 4012


UCM Football Spring Game
Date: April 20, 2024 ...
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UCM Football Spring Game
Date: April 20, 2024 ...
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Just in time for Graduation - Greeting Cards Now Available!
Looking for the perfect greeting card? Swing by The Mule Post in Union 119 for a fantastic selection for every occasion. Birthdays, congrats ...
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Just in time for Graduation - Greeting Cards Now Available!
Looking for the perfect greeting card? Swing by The Mule Post in Union 119 for a fantastic selection for every occasion. Birthdays, congrats ...
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Just in time for Graduation - Greeting Cards Now Available!
Looking for the perfect greeting card? Swing by The Mule Post in Union 119 for a fantastic selection for every occasion. Birthdays, congrats ...
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Human Resources/Payroll

Murdock Banner
Carla Curry from Murdock Banner will be on campus Thursday, April 18th from 2 pm to 3 pm in Human Resources, Admin 100. Please contact HR at ...
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Murdock Banner
Carla Curry from Murdock Banner will be on campus Thursday, April 18th from 2 pm to 3 pm in Human Resources, Admin 100. Please contact HR at ...
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Employee Web Time Sheet Deadline
Please submit your April 1st through April 15th web employee time sheet by Tuesday April 16th at 11:59 pm. This is an 88 hour pay period ...
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Employee Web Time Sheet Deadline
Please submit your April 1st through April 15th web employee time sheet by Tuesday April 16th at 11:59 pm. This is an 88 hour pay period ...
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Welcome April 16th New UCM Team Members!
Please Help us welcome the following New Employees to the UCM Team: ...
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2024 Performance Appraisals
Under UCM's current procedure - Performance Appraisals, written performance appraisals, and performance appraisal discussions for current ...
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2024 Performance Appraisals
Under UCM's current procedure - Performance Appraisals, written performance appraisals, and performance appraisal discussions for current ...
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KMOS-TV

Visit Planet California - Tonight on KMOS
A land of extremes, California has the tallest, deepest, highest, hottest. But in a rapidly changing and thirsty world, drought, dams and ...
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Children of Ukraine - Frontline Tonight
Frontline explores how thousands of Ukrainian children were taken and held in Russia. The story of families searching for their missing ...
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Making North America: Origins, Tonight on NOVA
See the epic 3-billion-year story of how our continent came to be. From palm trees that once flourished in Alaska to huge eruptions that ...
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Our Last Summer - Doc Martin
As the Ellinghams prepare to leave for London, Ruth admits to Martin that she's been writing a paper on his blood phobia, and she thinks ...
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Dev Patel stars in Lion - Show-Me Cinema
A man searches for his family 25 years after being adopted by an Australian couple. As a child he was separated from his parents and lost ...
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Mules and Jennies Athletics

Jennies Softball Hosts Maryville Wednesday
Central Missouri Jennies softball continues play with a non-conference doubleheader at home against the Maryville Saints (18-25, 10-10 GLVC) ...
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News and Events

Students Take Second Place at Sales Competition Hosted by KU
Following up its first place finish the past two years, the University of Central Missouri sales team in the Harmon College of Business and ...
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Students Take Second Place at Sales Competition Hosted by KU
Following up its first place finish the past two years, the University of Central Missouri sales team in the Harmon College of Business and ...
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UCM Theatre and Dance and UCM Music Premiere Duke Ellington's 'Sacred Concert' April 18-21
University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance and UCM Music present Duke Ellington's "Sacred Concert" at the James L. Highlander Theatre ...
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UCM Theatre and Dance and UCM Music Premiere Duke Ellington's 'Sacred Concert' April 18-21
University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance and UCM Music present Duke Ellington's "Sacred Concert" at the James L. Highlander Theatre ...
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UCM Theatre and Dance and UCM Music Premiere Duke Ellington's 'Sacred Concert' April 18-21
University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance and UCM Music present Duke Ellington's "Sacred Concert" at the James L. Highlander Theatre ...
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UCM Faculty Instrumental in Conducting Seminar Teaching Educators How to Document Lives of African American Civil War Veterans
An opportunity made possible by collaborative efforts that include the University of Central Missouri, 20 educators who teach grades 7-12 at ...
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UCM Faculty Instrumental in Conducting Seminar Teaching Educators How to Document Lives of African American Civil War Veterans
An opportunity made possible by collaborative efforts that include the University of Central Missouri, 20 educators who teach grades 7-12 at ...
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Oak Grove and High Ridge Students Attending UCM Receive Prestigious Charno Awards
Qualities that included outstanding academic achievements and service to the University of Central Missouri community contributed to the ...
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Oak Grove and High Ridge Students Attending UCM Receive Prestigious Charno Awards
Qualities that included outstanding academic achievements and service to the University of Central Missouri community contributed to the ...
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Oak Grove and High Ridge Students Attending UCM Receive Prestigious Charno Awards
Qualities that included outstanding academic achievements and service to the University of Central Missouri community contributed to the ...
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Dady Honored as 2024 Missouri Association of Public Purchasing (MAPP) Buyer of the Year Award
Congratulations to Jessica Dady for her great work on behalf of UCM's Procurement Office. She was honored as the recipient of the 2024 ...
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Dady Honored as 2024 Missouri Association of Public Purchasing (MAPP) Buyer of the Year Award
Congratulations to Jessica Dady for her great work on behalf of UCM's Procurement Office. She was honored as the recipient of the 2024 ...
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Byler Faculty Award Honors Professor Boney's Impact on Students in Modern Languages Program
Described by professional colleagues as an energetic champion for students and a talented, dedicated and enthusiastic educator, Kristy ...
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UCM Board of Governors Meets April 24 by Phone, April 25 at MIC in Lee's Summit
The University of Central Missouri Board of Governors will meet Wednesday and Thursday, April 24-25. The board's Academic Affairs Committee ...
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Office of Technology

Windows 11 Migration Required Soon
On Tuesday, May 14th, eligible UCM-owned devices will undergo a mandatory migration to Windows 11. During the upgrade, devices will not be ...
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Student Activities

UCM Horticulture Club Plant Sale begins Friday, April 19th at 1pm - Price list attached
The UCM Horticulture Club Plant Sale will begin on this Friday, April 19th from 1pm to 6pm at the Agriculture Greenhouse on Broad St. half a ...
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UCM Horticulture Club Plant Sale begins Friday, April 19th at 1pm - Price list attached
The UCM Horticulture Club Plant Sale will begin on this Friday, April 19th from 1pm to 6pm at the Agriculture Greenhouse on Broad St. half a ...
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UCM Horticulture Club Plant Sale begins Friday, April 19th at 1pm - Price list attached
The UCM Horticulture Club Plant Sale will begin on this Friday, April 19th from 1pm to 6pm at the Agriculture Greenhouse on Broad St. half a ...
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Central Leadership Council - Opportunity
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You Are Invited

Mule Mall: New Student Orientation
New Student Orientation is right around the corner, and we would like to invite campus resources to participate in the Mule Mall Resource ...
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Mule Mall: New Student Orientation
New Student Orientation is right around the corner, and we would like to invite campus resources to participate in the Mule Mall Resource ...
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Mule Mall: New Student Orientation
New Student Orientation is right around the corner, and we would like to invite campus resources to participate in the Mule Mall Resource ...
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It Takes All of Us: Survivor and Ally Speak Out
Gender & Sexuality Studies is pleased to inform you that we will be holding the 4th iteration of the popular and very powerful Speak Out. ...
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Retirement Celebration for Dr. Robert Fernquist
April 24, 2024, from 3:30-5:00 p.m. in Union 238. Drop-in as your schedule allows. The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences ...
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Farewell Reception for Provost Phil Bridgmon
Please join us on May 2 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. for a casual farewell reception for UCM's Provost, Phil Bridgmon. We will be on the patio at ...
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Farewell Reception for Provost Phil Bridgmon
Please join us on May 2 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. for a casual farewell reception for UCM's Provost, Phil Bridgmon. We will be on the patio at ...
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Biology Seminar Speaker Dr. Thea Edwards
Faculty, Staff, and Students are invited to a special presentation by Dr. Thea Edwards, Supervisory Research Biologist at the Columbia ...
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Biology Seminar Speaker Dr. Thea Edwards
Faculty, Staff, and Students are invited to a special presentation by Dr. Thea Edwards, Supervisory Research Biologist at the Columbia ...
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The Office of Undergraduate Admissions Wants to Hear From You!!!
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions has created a google form to collect information about the faculty/staff experience with campus ...
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Celebrating Two Years of Care To Act, and Champion Recognition Awards
The Office of Health Promotion invites you to join us in celebrating two years of the Care To Act violence/harm prevention program at UCM, ...
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