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UCM OVATION Performance Series Opens 2023 Season with Tap Dancers Ana Tomioshi and Gerson Lanza
he University of Central Missouri OVATION Performance Series opens its 2023 season at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 28 with “Swing Into Spring” - a show featuring nationally renowned tap dancers Ana Tomioshi and Gerson Lanza performing with jazz pianist James Fernando. They will be joined for the performance in Hendricks Hall by musicians from UCM Music featuring interactive and improvisational choreography of African inspired tap dance and jazz music.
March 22, 2023
UCM Students Place Seventh in National Collegiate Sales Competition
University of Central Missouri marketing students competed against some of the top students and teams in their academic discipline this month through the National Collegiate Sales Competition (NCSC) March 3-6. It is hosted by Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, Georgia, and is considered the largest and most competitive sales competition in the nation.
March 20, 2023
UCM Partners with Acadeum to Expand Access to High-Demand Courses
University of Central Missouri students who are seeking access to high-demand courses now have expanded options thanks to a new partnership with Acadeum. Acadeum is a national organization that has established a student-centered course-sharing model in collaboration with approximately 460 higher education institutions to help individuals seeking a degree or credential.
March 20, 2023
OVATION Performance Series Brings International Roster of Artists to UCM This Spring
The University of Central Missouri OVATION Performance Series has announced five performing arts events for the spring 2023 season. OVATION is a curated selection of world-class dancers, musicians, and theatre performers who will bring exceptional high-energy artistry to West-Central Missouri.
March 17, 2023
Free Film Screening Featuring 'The Politics of Beauty' at UCM March 27
The documentary film, “Stewart Udall: The Politics of Beauty,” will be shown at 2 p.m. Monday, March 27, in Elliott Student Union, Room 238, at the University of Central Missouri. This free presentation is open to everyone, and will be followed by a brief chat with the film’s director, John de Graaf.
March 16, 2023
UCM Students Capture Third Place in Kansas City Fed Code-A-Thon
A three-member team of students from the University of Central Missouri won third place in the seventh annual Kansas City Fed Code-A-Thon. Awards were presented on March 10. This highlighted competitive efforts that began with a two-day virtual event Feb. 23-24 in which the team was charged with developing software solutions to solve meaningful real-life problems, followed by a presentation on Feb. 26 to demonstrate their solution.
March 16, 2023
Mental Health Activist, Entrepreneur Ravi Sharma to Speak at UCM
WARRENSBURG, MO – As part of the Distinguished Speaker Series, the University of Central Missouri will present “An Evening with Ravi Sharma, A Talk about Mental Health Awareness and Support Strategies” featuring Ravi Sharma, a mental health activist, investor, and four-time entrepreneur. His free presentation is open to the public, and will take place at 7 p.m. Monday, March 20, in Hendricks Hall. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
March 09, 2023
UCM Student Team Captures First Place at Chillennium, World's Largest Collegiate Student-run Game Jam
Putting their game development skills to test over a two-day period, a four-member team of undergraduate students from the University of Central Missouri recently captured first place for Best Overall Game during the 2023 Chillennium, the world’s largest collegiate student-run game jam.
March 08, 2023
UCM's Dedication to Service Members Earns Military Friendly® Gold Ranking for Second Consecutive Year
For the second consecutive year, the University of Central Missouri is being recognized nationally for its dedication to the men and women who serve the United States. Viqtory Media has awarded UCM the 2023-2024 Military Friendly® Schools Gold designation.
March 07, 2023
UCM Seeks to Hire New Athletics VP, Search Committee Named
University of Central Missouri President Roger Best today announced the appointment of a search committee to begin a nationwide recruitment effort for a new Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics.
March 06, 2023
Online Master of Library Science Program Ranked Among Nation's Best
Recognizing a program that will help individuals prepare for jobs in an information-rich industry, OnlineMastersDegrees.org (OMD) recently named the University of Central Missouri among colleges and universities that offer the Best Masters in Library Science (MLS) Online Programs for 2023. In its recent online feature, OMD ranked UCM’s Master of Library Science #14 on its list of the top 40 institutions across the nation for pursuing the online MLS.
March 01, 2023
Karleskint Resigns Post as UCM's Head Men's Basketball Coach
University of Central Missouri Interim Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Kathy Anderson announced Wednesday, March 1, that Doug Karleskint has resigned from his position as head men’s basketball coach. Karleskint recently completed his ninth season as Mules head coach.
March 01, 2023
Gallery of Art and Design Offers Three Exhibits, Visiting Artist's Lecture in March
The 55th Annual Citation Show will open March 13 at the University of Central Missouri Gallery of Art and Design’s main gallery. It is one of three art shows and a visiting artist’s lecture that are planned at the gallery during the same month.
March 01, 2023
UCM Celebrates 54th Annual Children's Literature Festival March 5-7
The University of Central Missouri will celebrate the 54th Annual Children’s Literature Festival March 5-7, with more than 20 nationally recognized authors and illustrators in attendance.
February 27, 2023
UCM Team Finishes Ninth in Annual Redbird National Sales Competition
Putting their marketing and sales knowledge and skills to test against students from across the United States, the University of Central Missouri Sales Team shined at the 2023 Virtual Redbird National Sales Competition, placing ninth among teams from 43 universities. This prestigious annual event was hosted by Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois, and included 120 student participants.
February 24, 2023
UCM OVATION Performance Series Opens 2023 Season with Tap Dancers Ana Tomioshi and Gerson Lanza
he University of Central Missouri OVATION Performance Series opens its 2023 season at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 28 with “Swing Into Spring” - a show featuring nationally renowned tap dancers Ana Tomioshi and Gerson Lanza performing with jazz pianist James Fernando. They will be joined for the performance in Hendricks Hall by musicians from UCM Music featuring interactive and improvisational choreography of African inspired tap dance and jazz music.
March 22, 2023
UCM Students Place Seventh in National Collegiate Sales Competition
University of Central Missouri marketing students competed against some of the top students and teams in their academic discipline this month through the National Collegiate Sales Competition (NCSC) March 3-6. It is hosted by Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, Georgia, and is considered the largest and most competitive sales competition in the nation.
March 20, 2023
UCM Partners with Acadeum to Expand Access to High-Demand Courses
University of Central Missouri students who are seeking access to high-demand courses now have expanded options thanks to a new partnership with Acadeum. Acadeum is a national organization that has established a student-centered course-sharing model in collaboration with approximately 460 higher education institutions to help individuals seeking a degree or credential.
March 20, 2023
OVATION Performance Series Brings International Roster of Artists to UCM This Spring
The University of Central Missouri OVATION Performance Series has announced five performing arts events for the spring 2023 season. OVATION is a curated selection of world-class dancers, musicians, and theatre performers who will bring exceptional high-energy artistry to West-Central Missouri.
March 17, 2023
Free Film Screening Featuring 'The Politics of Beauty' at UCM March 27
The documentary film, “Stewart Udall: The Politics of Beauty,” will be shown at 2 p.m. Monday, March 27, in Elliott Student Union, Room 238, at the University of Central Missouri. This free presentation is open to everyone, and will be followed by a brief chat with the film’s director, John de Graaf.
March 16, 2023
UCM Students Capture Third Place in Kansas City Fed Code-A-Thon
A three-member team of students from the University of Central Missouri won third place in the seventh annual Kansas City Fed Code-A-Thon. Awards were presented on March 10. This highlighted competitive efforts that began with a two-day virtual event Feb. 23-24 in which the team was charged with developing software solutions to solve meaningful real-life problems, followed by a presentation on Feb. 26 to demonstrate their solution.
March 16, 2023
Mental Health Activist, Entrepreneur Ravi Sharma to Speak at UCM
WARRENSBURG, MO – As part of the Distinguished Speaker Series, the University of Central Missouri will present “An Evening with Ravi Sharma, A Talk about Mental Health Awareness and Support Strategies” featuring Ravi Sharma, a mental health activist, investor, and four-time entrepreneur. His free presentation is open to the public, and will take place at 7 p.m. Monday, March 20, in Hendricks Hall. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
March 09, 2023
UCM Student Team Captures First Place at Chillennium, World's Largest Collegiate Student-run Game Jam
Putting their game development skills to test over a two-day period, a four-member team of undergraduate students from the University of Central Missouri recently captured first place for Best Overall Game during the 2023 Chillennium, the world’s largest collegiate student-run game jam.
March 08, 2023
UCM's Dedication to Service Members Earns Military Friendly® Gold Ranking for Second Consecutive Year
For the second consecutive year, the University of Central Missouri is being recognized nationally for its dedication to the men and women who serve the United States. Viqtory Media has awarded UCM the 2023-2024 Military Friendly® Schools Gold designation.
March 07, 2023
UCM Seeks to Hire New Athletics VP, Search Committee Named
University of Central Missouri President Roger Best today announced the appointment of a search committee to begin a nationwide recruitment effort for a new Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics.
March 06, 2023
Online Master of Library Science Program Ranked Among Nation's Best
Recognizing a program that will help individuals prepare for jobs in an information-rich industry, OnlineMastersDegrees.org (OMD) recently named the University of Central Missouri among colleges and universities that offer the Best Masters in Library Science (MLS) Online Programs for 2023. In its recent online feature, OMD ranked UCM’s Master of Library Science #14 on its list of the top 40 institutions across the nation for pursuing the online MLS.
March 01, 2023
Karleskint Resigns Post as UCM's Head Men's Basketball Coach
University of Central Missouri Interim Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Kathy Anderson announced Wednesday, March 1, that Doug Karleskint has resigned from his position as head men’s basketball coach. Karleskint recently completed his ninth season as Mules head coach.
March 01, 2023
Gallery of Art and Design Offers Three Exhibits, Visiting Artist's Lecture in March
The 55th Annual Citation Show will open March 13 at the University of Central Missouri Gallery of Art and Design’s main gallery. It is one of three art shows and a visiting artist’s lecture that are planned at the gallery during the same month.
March 01, 2023
UCM Celebrates 54th Annual Children's Literature Festival March 5-7
The University of Central Missouri will celebrate the 54th Annual Children’s Literature Festival March 5-7, with more than 20 nationally recognized authors and illustrators in attendance.
February 27, 2023
UCM Team Finishes Ninth in Annual Redbird National Sales Competition
Putting their marketing and sales knowledge and skills to test against students from across the United States, the University of Central Missouri Sales Team shined at the 2023 Virtual Redbird National Sales Competition, placing ninth among teams from 43 universities. This prestigious annual event was hosted by Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois, and included 120 student participants.
February 24, 2023
