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UCM Board Honors Abney, Authorizes Several Contracts for Services
When the University of Central Missouri Board of Governors met in August, it approved a contract with Hollis and Miller Architects in the amount of $2.7 million for professional design through construction services for the renovation of the Humphreys Building. Board action was part of a meeting that also included approving several other contracts and the recognition of Steve Abney, Warrensburg, who served for the past two years as board president.
August 30, 2022
Missouri Humanities Council Awards Grant to UCM for Historic Missouri
The Missouri Humanities Council (MHC) has awarded a $10,000 grant to the University of Central Missouri in support of Historic Missouri.
August 30, 2022
UCM Presentation Features Harvard Professor and Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Annette Gordon-Reed Sept. 22
The University of Central Missouri is excited to begin the fall 2022-2023 academic year with a presentation by a guest speaker who will inspire her audience and contribute to understanding on topics related to diversity, equity and inclusion. An Evening with Annette-Gordon Reed, giving the university community and guests an opportunity to hear, see and interact with the nationally known Harvard University educator, historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22 in Hendricks Hall. The event is free and the public is invited.
August 29, 2022
Building Awareness of Roles in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, UCM Presents "Picture a Scientist" Documentary to Students Sept. 2
WARRENSBURG, MO – University of Central Missouri students are invited to a special presentation of the documentary film “Picture a Scientist,” planned for 2:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2 in Nahm Auditorium, located in the W.C. Morris Science Building. The film is an initiative that is made possible by the UCM President’s Council on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI).
August 29, 2022
UCM Students Working at KMOS-TV Earn Telly Awards
KMOS-TV, the PBS station licensed to the University of Central Missouri, recently received six Telly Awards honoring excellence in local television programming. Three of these awards were given to KMOS student producers competing against established producers in professional categories.
August 26, 2022
Six Months Into War, UCM Graduate Shares Her Story of Working With Orphans in Ukraine
Editor’s Note: Aug. 24, 2022, marked Ukraine’s 31st Independence Day and the six-month milestone of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. University of Central Missouri alumna Allina Robie gives her firsthand account of her experience helping orphans in Ukraine since the war began.
August 26, 2022
Congresswoman Hartzler Gains Firsthand Insight into Role, Vision for UCM's Farms
Representative of Missouri’s Fourth Congressional District Vicky Hartzler had an opportunity to meet with students, faculty and staff at the University of Central Missouri on Aug. 23 to learn more about the institution’s role in the agriculture industry and vision in helping to prepare graduates ready to work in this professional field.
August 24, 2022
UCM School of Nursing Open House Scheduled for Sept. 27
The University of Central Missouri’s School of Nursing will host an open house from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 27 at the Missouri Innovation Campus, UCM’s Lee’s Summit campus, 1101 Innovation Parkway. Register by Sept. 9 to attend and learn more about the nursing profession and the recognized programs offered by UCM.
August 22, 2022
UCM's Electronic Access Project Helps Promote Safe and Healthy Campus
In an effort to promote a healthy and safe community environment, an electronic access project is underway at the University of Central Missouri to enable faculty, staff and students to enter main campus buildings with the use of a key fob or via their cell phones. Work on the project is expected to be completed in approximately one year, although campus members may notice some minor changes in door operations while waiting for the project’s completion.
August 19, 2022UCM's Electronic Access Project Helps Promote Safe and Healthy Campus
In an effort to promote a healthy and safe community environment, the electronic access project is underway at the University of Central Missouri to enable faculty, staff and students to enter main campus buildings with the use of a key fob or via their cell phones. Work on the project is expected to be completed in approximately one year, although campus members may notice some minor changes in door operations while waiting for the project’s completion.
August 19, 2022
