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UCM Members Join Senator Pearce for MPP Loss Control Workshop
Representatives of the University of Central Missouri were joined by Missouri Senator David Pearce in St. Louis recently to participate in a program that is helping higher education institutions save millions of dollars. They attended the Master Property Program (MPP) Loss Control Workshop, made possible through Missouri’s membership in the Midwestern Higher Education Compact (MHEC).
March 22, 2016Physical Education Students' Mentor, Teacher Selected for Governor's Award
Praised by professional colleagues for his commitment to a strong pedagogy program and innovative approach to education , Ken Bias on Friday, March 18, was named the University of Central Missouri’s recipient of the Governor’s Excellence in Education Award. The announcement of the award selection was made during a meeting of the Board of Governors. Bias, an associate professor in the Department of Nutrition and Kinesiology whose focus is on physical education teacher education, will now be honored during an awards luncheon hosted by Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon April 13 Jefferson City.
March 18, 2016Sixth Annual Show Me Justice Film Festival Planned for April 7-8 at UCM
Films from around the world will be featured at the sixth annual Show Me Justice Film Festival April 7-8 at the University of Central Missouri.
March 17, 20162016 Spring Commencement Includes Five Separate Ceremonies
To accommodate an increasing number of new graduates and to provide a quality celebration experience, the University of Central Missouri will utilize the same commencement format for spring 2016 that was initiated for the first time in spring 2015. It will feature two ceremonies on Friday, May 6, followed by three ceremonies Saturday, May 7 in the Multipurpose Building.
March 16, 2016Author Jonathan Kozol to be Keynote Speaker for UCM's Politics and Social Justice Week
Nationally acclaimed author Jonathan Kozol will be the keynote speaker for the 2016 Politics and Social Justice Week, planned for the week of March 31-April 6 at the University of Central Missouri.
March 15, 2016UCM Launches "A Day of Giving for the Arts" for Preservation, Renovation of Hendricks Hall
With a focus on the future of the arts at the University of Central Missouri, the university will host A Day A Giving for the Arts March 29. The event will offer an opportunity for alumni and friends of the arts at UCM to be part of an exciting future for Hendricks Hall, UCM’s historic performance venue. Funds raised though the campaign will be directed toward the ongoing improvement of the 1,400-seat auditorium.
March 14, 2016UCM President's Gala Returns to Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
Students in the University of Central Missouri’s music programs will experience the thrill of performing in the one of the greatest music venues in the world as they and several of the music faculty present the annual President’s Gala at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in Kansas City at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 29.
March 14, 2016Construction Kick-off Celebrates New Summit Technology Academy-Missouri Innovation Campus
With strong participation from the University of Central Missouri, the Lee’s Summit community celebrated the construction kick-off of a new facility designed to house nationally recognized programs that are reshaping the way students experience education. At a March 10 groundbreaking ceremony, representatives from the Lee’s Summit R-7 School District and UCM launched construction of a new Summit Technology Academy / Missouri Innovation Campus.
March 10, 2016UCM Gallery of Art and Design to Host High School Art Contest and Exhibition
The University of Central Missouri Gallery of Art and Design will host the 2016 High Art Contest and Exhibition March 15-31.
March 09, 2016UCM to Host Classes in Native American Crafts
The University of Central Missouri and the UCM Center for Religious Studies will host a series of classes in Native American crafts, offering the opportunity to create handmade items with instruction from seasoned professionals.
March 09, 2016Gift to Rotary Foundation Creates Duane R. Sterling Scholarship-Rotary Program at UCM
A gift to The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International by Warrensburg businessman Lynn Harmon will provide funding for a partnership between the University of Central Missouri Foundation and The Rotary Foundation to establish the Duane R. Sterling Scholarship-Rotary Program.
March 07, 2016Green Dot Garden to Grow Campus Knowledge of Bystander Intervention Approach
Innovative programs such as the Green Dot Gardens, an initiative being developed by the University of Central Missouri community in March, along with ongoing informational sessions for faculty, staff and students, continue to grow knowledge across UCM about the role campus members play in preventing power-based personal violence.
March 02, 2016Study Shows Public Trusts PBS-Member Stations, Values Impact on Children
From its locally produced programs to engagement with K-12 students and educators across the region, KMOS shares with other PBS-member stations in a #1 rating in public trust among nationally known institutions. The same study scored PBS above the public courts of law, in second place for public trust, touted PBS’s positive impact on the education of the nation’s children, and also confirmed that people consider PBS “an excellent use of tax dollars by the American public.”
March 01, 2016Department of Theatre and Dance Welcomes the Upright Citizens Brigade
As part of a High Impact Learning Grant from the University of Central Missouri College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, The Department of Theatre and Dance will host the return of the Upright Citizens Brigade Improv Comedy Touring Troupe to the Nickerson Black Box Theatre for 90-minute show Saturday, March 5.
March 01, 2016UCM Performing Arts Series Presents The World Percussion Group in Concert
The Performing Arts Series and the Department of Music at the University of Central Missouri present The World Percussion Group–Directed by Maraca2! at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, in Hendricks Hall. The concert is part of the PAS Guest Artist Series.
March 01, 2016
Dr. Best Answers Your Questions via Instagram During #UCMKnowsBest Q&A
On Aug. 17, 2018, University of Central Missouri Interim President Dr. Roger Best answered questions from the campus community via Twitter and Instagram. Watch him respond to questions from our Q&A.
August 20, 2018
5 Reasons Every Mule and Jennie Should Be Using Handshake
UCM’s Career Services office automatically provides all current students & alumni with Handshake, giving you the advantage over similar network-driven career websites. Here are the top 5 reasons you should be checking out Handshake regularly.
August 07, 2018
Top 10 Locations to Take Graduation Photos at UCM
The school year is nearing its end, and it's almost time for what you've been working toward: graduation. Before you say your goodbyes, you might want to take a few pictures to commemorate your time at UCM. There are a lot of beautiful backdrops on campus, and we've compiled a list for you of the top 10 places to take graduation photos on campus. So grab your cap and gown and let's go!
April 24, 2018
Freshman Orientation Registration is Easy With This Video Tutorial
Follow along as Chris Lang, Assistant Director of New Student Programs at UCM, walks you through the orientation registration process.
March 01, 2018
5 New Year's Resolutions that UCM Makes Easy
As you return from the holiday break feeling refreshed and ready to take on a new semester, it’s good to have goals for what you’d like to accomplish. New Year’s resolutions can be hard to stick to, but here are a few that we can help you accomplish.
January 03, 2018
10 Things To Do Over College Winter Break
You’ve worked hard all semester. You’ve turned in your last assignment and taken your last final. It’s finally here: winter break. You’re stress-free and feeling relaxed, except now you’re...bored!? Well, before your mom starts handing you chores to do, here are a few ideas to keep you entertained:
December 22, 2017
