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UCM Career and Life Design Center Building on Opportunities to Contribute to Successful Student Experience
Adopting a new name that better identifies its role in preparing students to succeed, the University of Central Missouri’s Career Services Center recently became the UCM Career and Life Design Center.
October 13, 2022
Six Individuals Will Be Honored This Weekend as Distinguished Alumni
Along with traditional events such as a parade and football game, the University of Central Missouri’s 2022 Homecoming celebration will also be an opportunity to recognize six individuals whose professional achievements and volunteer service earned them recognition as UCM Distinguished Alumni. This is the highest form of recognition given to alumni at an annual ceremony sponsored by the UCM Alumni Foundation.
October 11, 2022
Celebration of UCM Inclusivity Day Launches Beginning of Annual Observance
University of Central Missouri President Roger Best this week encouraged faculty, staff and students to appreciate the differences each individual brings to the campus community because it contributes to the institution’s strength. His remarks were made to a gathering at the quadrangle celebrating the first UCM Inclusivity Day, an event that coincided with a national observance.
October 11, 2022
'UCM Inclusivity Day' Oct. 10 Coincides with Worldwide Observance Celebrating Differences
Coinciding with “World Inclusion Day” on Monday, Oct. 10, the University of Central Missouri is hosting its own festivities thanks to a Student Government Association (SGA) referendum that was approved this semester by University President Roger Best. The first “UCM Inclusivity Day,” sponsored by the SGA, is planned for noon to 3 p.m. Monday at the quadrangle.
October 06, 2022
'Stop Kiss' Production Oct. 6-9 Offers Pay-What-You-Can Sunday Matinee, Oct. 9; ASL Interpreter, Oct. 7
University of Central Missouri (UCM) Theatre and Dance presents the play “Stop Kiss” by Diana Son in the Nickerson Black Box Theatre Oct. 6- 9. “Stop Kiss” is the opening play of UCM Theatre and Dance’s 2022-2023 Mainstage Season, which is themed “HERstory,” providing presentations dedicated to women and their stories.
October 03, 2022
UCM Music Presents Saxophone Artist Concert by Athanasios Zervas Oct. 6
Enjoy an evening of entertainment at the University of Central Missouri this week as UCM Music presents a saxophone concert by guest artist Athanasios Zervas at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6 in the Hart Recital Hall.
October 03, 2022
UCM Theatre and Dance Members Recognized During STAM Conference
More than 50 faculty members, students, emeriti and alumni from the University of Central Missouri Division of Theatre and Dance attended the annual Speech and Theatre of Association of Missouri (STAM) conference Sept. 22-24 at the Lake of the Ozarks. In addition to presenting workshops and participating in recruitment events, UCM members were honored in multiple areas of speech and theatre, including Hall of Fame recognition, during the event which continues to showcase the strength of UCM programs and their great impact on speech and theatre education in Missouri.
September 30, 2022
Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District Convenes at UCM on Oct. 12
An opportunity for students and other interested individuals to see the judicial process in action, the Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, will convene at the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg on Oct. 12. The oral arguments will be held in the ballroom of the Elliott Student Union.
September 28, 2022
UCM Theatre and Dance Offers 2022-2023 Season Tickets for HERstory, a Season of Productions Celebrating Women
University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance is pleased to announce the availability of at 2022-2023 season tickets through Oct. 8. The theme for this season is HERstory; with UCM Theatre and Dance proudly productions that celebrate women, their experiences, and their stories.
September 28, 2022
Bestselling Author, UCM Women's Basketball Legend Millie Barnes Share an Inspirational Evening with Campus Audience Oct. 11
University of Central Missouri women’s basketball coaching legend Millie Barnes is returning to campus Oct. 11 to be part of a free public presentation featuring New York Times bestselling author Andrew Maraniss. His new book, “Inaugural Ballers: The True Story of the First U.S. Women’s Olympic Basketball Team,” addresses a subject that was close to Barnes during her professional career with the UCM Jennies -- a topic that contributes to the author’s coming to campus and his remarks planned for 7 p.m. in Hendricks Hall.
September 26, 2022
