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UCM Presents 2017 Politics and Social Justice Week
The University of Central will host its annual Politics and Social Justice Week April 3-7 on the UCM campus in Warrensburg.
March 27, 2017Thomas Honored with Governor's Award for Excellence in Education
With a career in education that includes nearly 17 years at the University of Central Missouri, Matt Thomas has a number of achievements that contribute to his recent recognition as an outstanding educator. Ask this seasoned faculty member to tell you about his career highlights, however, and he would prefer to share what he values the most – the opportunity to teach UCM students.
March 23, 2017Board Approves Mid-Year Fee Increase, Increases in Room and Board for Fall '17
In an effort to help the University of Central Missouri meet inflationary costs and address budget challenges that stem from state withholdings of appropriations, the Board of Governors approved a 0.7 percent mid-year increase in undergraduate students’ academic fees that take effect this fall. An increase in room and board rates, effective for the fall 2017 semester, also was approved when the board met on campus Friday, March 17.
March 23, 2017UCM Hosts 2017 STEAM Event for Girls from Western Missouri
The University of Central Missouri Department of Career and Technology Education and the School of Technology will host the Seventh Grade Girls STEAM Event for western Missouri March 30 on the UCM campus in Warrensburg.
March 22, 2017UCM Introduces SeedStar Books with Launch of Two Student-Produced Titles
SeedStar Books, a new children’s literature imprint from the University of Central Missouri, will be celebrating the launch of two new books at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 18, in Café Rouge at the Elliott Student Union on the UCM Campus.
March 15, 2017UCM Hosts Alumni Choral Concert Honoring Conan Castle
The University of Central Missouri College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences will celebrate the life and work of Conan Castle, professor emeritus of music, with a special performance of the UCM Alumni Choir at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 1, in Hart Recital Hall.
March 08, 2017Event Fosters Understanding of Islam, Opportunity to Meet Muslim Students
An event designed to help foster better understanding, the University of Central Missouri will host the student-led program, “Discover Islam and Muslims,” from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, in Elliott Student Union, Room 240.
March 06, 2017UCM Aviation Receives Gift of Boeing 737 Engine
The University of Central Missouri Department of Aviation recently received a gift of a CFM International CFM36 jet engine from Southwest Airlines. The engine, removed from service on Southwest’s fleet of Boeing 737 airliners, will become a valuable tool in hands-on instruction for students in UCM’s aviation maintenance program, as well as all other aspects of UCM aviation program.
March 03, 2017PAS Presents Warrensburg Native, UCM Alumnus Eric Halen in Concert
The Performing Arts Series at the University of Central Missouri presents Warrensburg native Eric Halen as he returns to his alma mater in a violin concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 6, in UCM’s Hart Recital Hall.
March 03, 2017KMOS to Air Vietnam War Documentary, Offer Preview/Engagement Events
Adding to the University of Central Missouri’s plans to host The Wall that Heals this summer, the university’s public television station, KMOS-TV, joins efforts to educate local citizens about the Vietnam War through a heralded 10-part Ken Burns and Lynn Novick documentary series this fall preceded by grant-funded community engagement/preview events.
February 28, 2017
