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First Lady Robin Best Collaborates with UCM Bands to Present Holiday Charity Concert Dec. 1 Benefiting Survival House
In this season of giving, area residents have an opportunity to help Survival Adult Abuse Center Inc. (Survival House) while enjoying music presented by the University of Central Missouri Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble and Warrensburg Community Band during the fourth annual UCM First Lady’s Holiday Charity Concert. The event takes place at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1 in Hendricks Hall.
November 23, 2021
University of Central Missouri to Provide Support for VRoKCs Fall 2021 Hackathon
The VR/AR software development challenge is designed for high school students.
November 22, 2021
Best Returns to Georgia Alma Mater as Honors College Alumnus of the Year
As part of a new initiative honoring accomplished alumni at Georgia College, University of Central Missouri President Roger Best was recently recognized as the 2021 Dr, John E. Sallstrom Honors College Alumnus of the Year. The first presentation of this award took place this fall in Milledgeville, Georgia, as the Honors College celebrated its 50-year anniversary.
November 19, 2021
New Hires, Promotion Add Professional Experience to General Counsel, Accessibility Services Offices
The University of Central Missouri announces two recent hires and the promotion of one longtime staff member who will contribute in areas that range from meeting diverse legal needs addressed by the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) to assisting individuals with disabilities through the Office of Accessibility Services (OAS).
November 18, 2021
Exercise Tiger Association Honors Swoboda Among Adopted Warriors
An honor that was awarded to 16 service members across the nation, Courtney Swoboda, director of Military and Veteran Services at the University of Central Missouri, was recently recognized as an Adopted Warrior by the Exercise Tiger Association (ETA), a national non-profit commemorative foundation. She and others who received this distinction were publicly honored the weekend of Nov. 12-13 during Military Appreciation festivities that occurred on the University of Missouri – Columbia campus.
November 17, 2021
UCM Collaborates with Alumnus to Get "Big Bang" Out of Giving Tuesday
Having been cast in film and television roles that include two hit CBS sitcoms, actor Brian Thomas Smith has a profound appreciation for the role his University of Central Missouri education played in his journey. As UCM engages in Giving Tuesday, Nov. 30, Smith will partner with his alma mater by hosting a student-led Zoom conversation the following day with individuals who support this annual fundraising event through their financial gifts.
November 16, 2021
UCM's Criminal Justice Students Celebrate 20-year Regional Winning Streak
For the 20th consecutive year, the University of Central Missouri's gamma Epsilon Delta chapter of the Lambda Alpha Epsilon American Criminal Justice Association (LAE-AMCA) has claimed the Sweepstakes Trophy in the Regional III competition. This is unprecedented in the history of the association. UCM will not go on to compete for its 19th consecutive national title.
November 12, 2021
Pre-demolition of Nattinger-Bradshaw Hall Provides Training Opportunity for Warrensburg Area Firefighters
With the University of Central Missouri planning to demolish one of its aging residence halls, the university is putting the building to temporary use as a location for training local firefighters.
November 10, 2021
UCM Theatre and Dance Presents 'Elf: The Musical'; ASL Interpreter Nov. 18 and Toy Drive through Run of Show
An entertaining warm-up for the holidays, the University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance presents “Elf: The Musical,” with performances beginning Nov. 12. A toy drive through the run of the show to help children in need and an interpreter for the Nov. 18 production are included.
November 09, 2021
UCM Transitions to New Education for Service Awards Program Honoring Faculty, Staff and Students Who Exemplify Core Values
UCM President Roger Best recently announced the establishment of the annual Education for Service Awards, which will honor one faculty member, one staff member and one student beginning with the spring 2022 semester. The first nominee applications will be submitted by Dec. 1, 2021 for individuals who exemplify the university’s six core values – Community, Diversity, Excellence, Learning, Opportunity and Service.
November 09, 2021
