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Board Authorizes Change in Aviation Flight Fees, Naming of Building Space
In its special plenary session Jan. 27, the University of Central Missouri Board of Governors approved an increase in aviation fixed wing flight fees and established an aviation fuel surcharge. This was in addition to authorizing an agreement for on-call fence services, the naming of a space for future renovation in the Lovinger Building, and approving updates for the university’s strategic plan.
January 31, 2022
KMOS-TV Honored for Community Programming
KMOS-TV received two awards in recognition of excellence in content and for marketing of “The Story of Us: A KMOS American Portrait Special.” Presented in a virtual ceremony on Jan. 25 by the National Educational Telecommunications Association (NETA), these awards celebrate stations’ work in education, community engagement, marketing/communications and content.
January 26, 2022
Kennedy Center Recognizes UCM Theatre and Dance Students, Faculty
At the same time preparations for Spring 2022 stage productions are underway, Theatre and Dance students and faculty at the University of Central Missouri were recognized for excellence in multiple areas during the virtual Region V Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) Jan. 16-22.
January 26, 2022
Career Services Center Announces Events to Connect Students with Employers, Dress for Success and More
From opportunities to help students dress for success and learn proper business dinner etiquette to landing job interviews and internships, the University of Central Missouri Career Services Center has scheduled a number of special events during the 2022 spring semester.
January 25, 2022
Artistic Expression Abounds at 2022 MLK Freedom Scholarship Fundraiser
While showcasing artistic expression in many forms, members of the University of Central Missouri and the Warrensburg community came together Jan. 18 to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr during the Freedom Scholarship Fundraiser at UCM’s Elliott Student Union. The theme for the evening event in the Sandra Temple Elliott Ballroom was titled “Living the Dream: Live and in Color,” utilizing a new format while pursuing giving opportunities to help fund scholarships for students to attend UCM.
January 19, 2022
UCM Leaders Engage in MOU Opening Education Pathways for Students with Hengshui University in China
The establishment of a 3+1+1 agreement with Hengshui University (HSU) in China is creating new educational pathways for students overseas to earn a University of Central Missouri (UCM) degree while also paving the way for faculty members to become visiting lecturers on each campus.
January 18, 2022
UCM Partners with Air University Associate to Baccalaureate Cooperative to Provide Environmental, Safety, Risk Management Degree Pathways
Members of the United States Air Force who want to further their education have two new pathways to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Environmental, Safety and Risk Management (ESRM) from the University of Central Missouri. These opportunities are made possible through UCM’s selection as a partner in the Air University Associate to Baccalaureate Cooperative (AU-ABC) with the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF).
January 14, 2022
University of Central Missouri and Whiteman Air Force Base Join Forces to Offer On-base Certificate Courses
The University of Central Missouri and Whiteman Air Force Base recently approved an agreement that will bring UCM’s industry-recognized certificate courses to military-connected students as well as military spouses. The courses are designed to provide a convenient method for adult learners to take courses at the Whiteman AFB.
January 14, 2022
UCM Professor Emerita Mary McCord Recognized with 2022 MLK Community Service Award
In an event that kicked off the 2022 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration, annual Community Service Awards named for King were presented during a luncheon conducted by the Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce at Matthews-Crawford American Legion Post 131. University of Central Missouri Professor Emerita of Business and Social Enterprise Dr. Mary McCord was one of two individuals honored during the brief award ceremony on Jan. 12, which was presented with the theme “Living the Dream: Live and In Color.”
January 12, 2022
Life Design Initiatives Help UCM Students Solve 'Wicked Problems' They May Face in Education, Life and in Career Decisions
While the challenge of getting into college can be stressful, additional anxiety often accompanies a decision overload with students pondering which degree to pursue, and what they want to do with it once they graduate. Through initiatives that have been shared with educators across the United States, the University of Central Missouri is helping students tackle these tough decisions and more by incorporating design thinking principles into the student experience. The result of such efforts at UCM is a range of new opportunities from career readiness courses and learning facility upgrades to presentations that introduce this model for solving what researchers have called the “wicked problems” individuals may face in education, life and in making decisions about careers.
January 10, 2022
