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Ring in the Season with Jingle on the Quad, Holiday Market, Concert and More
Colorful lights, music, holiday treats, shopping and more await members of the University of Central Missouri community when the university hosts the annual Holiday Market, Jingle on the Quad, First Lady’s Holiday Concert and other special events Nov. 29-30. All of these activities are free and open to the public.
November 17, 2023
James C. Kirkpatrick Library Rededication on Nov. 28 a Highlight to Giving Tuesday
Demonstrating the power of philanthropic support, the University of Central Missouri will celebrate Giving Tuesday on Nov. 28 with the rededication of the James C. Kirkpatrick Library (JCKL) at the facility’s first-floor Read and Relax area. The public is invited to attend the ceremony at noon to hear remarks by university leaders and check out state-of-the-art renovations that include modernized study and collaborative learning spaces, new study nooks, a wellness room, and soft furnishings made possible by the Koch Family Trust.
November 16, 2023
Grant Funding Allows Public Safety to Expand Safety Initiatives
Making the safety of students, employees and campus visitors a priority, the University of Central Missouri has established multiple initiatives to meet this goal with the help of $326,000 in grant funding since August 2022. The grant-funded projects initiated by the UCM Department of Public Safety are made possible by campus, local, state and federal sources, and include traffic safety education and equipment, impaired and hazardous driving enforcement, anti-terrorism equipment, protective equipment for police officers, and interoperable communications equipment.
November 10, 2023
UCM Ranked One of Military Times' 2023 Best for Vets: Colleges
Military Times, which provides the largest comprehensive annual ranking of higher education institutions for military service members and veterans, has named the University of Central Missouri among its 2023 Best for Vets: Colleges. UCM earned the highest overall rankings among all public and private Missouri institutions.
November 07, 2023
Don't Miss Out on Tickets for Final Weekend of 'Cinderella'
A classic family-friendly tale comes to life as the University of Central Missouri’s Theatre and Dance and Music programs present Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” in the James L. Highlander Theatre. Tickets for the final weekend performances at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16, 17, and 18, are still available.
November 07, 2023
Aviation Students, Faculty to Simulate 1919 Great Air Race as a Fundraiser
“The Great Air Race: Glory, Tragedy and the Dawn of American Aviation,” is a recent book by journalist and amateur pilot John Lancaster about America’s famous 1919 transcontinental air race. The story of that race has inspired a group of University of Central Missouri aviation students and their faculty advisor to develop a virtual re-creation of the groundbreaking, cross-country flight that captured the world’s attention over 100 years ago. The virtual re-creation is intended to bring renewed awareness to this piece of trailblazing American history while also raising funds to support student activities.
November 06, 2023
Total Rewards Statements Mailed to UCM Employees This Week
The Office of Human Resources at the University of Central Missouri this week announced the distribution of personalized Total Rewards Statements to all full-time faculty and staff members.
October 31, 2023
Print, Copy Service Contract Approved, Board Member Sworn In
A new member of the University of Central Missouri Board of Governors was sworn in and a contract renewal was awarded for printing, copying and related services when the board met on campus on Oct. 27.
October 31, 2023
Serving Children in Need, TKE Raises $18,000 to Support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Demonstrating University of Central Missouri values that include community and service, student members of Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE) fraternity have raised $18,000 to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
October 26, 2023
UCM Public Safety Member Capt. Dan Othic Honored with Clarence M. Kelley Meritorious Service Award
More than 25 years of dedication to public service has led to regional recognition for Capt. Dan Othic, a longtime officer with the University of Central Missouri’s Department of Public Safety. He was recently honored as recipient of the Clarence M. Kelley Meritorious Service Award.
October 25, 2023
