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News, notices, and happenings for the UCM community for the week of Monday, April 8


Academics

Monthly Update from the Success Advising Center
April is a busy month for the Success Advising Center - like a lot of other offices on campus! Check out a few things we are doing this ...
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Monthly Update from the Success Advising Center
April is a busy month for the Success Advising Center - like a lot of other offices on campus! Check out a few things we are doing this ...
[more info]


Monthly Update from the Success Advising Center
April is a busy month for the Success Advising Center - like a lot of other offices on campus! Check out a few things we are doing this ...
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Access, Opportunity and Community

It Takes All of Us: Survivor and Ally Speak Out
Gender & Sexuality Studies is pleased to inform you that we will be holding the 4th iteration of the popular and very powerful Speak Out. ...
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Awards & Honors

UCM Graduate Programs in Cybersecurity Earn Two Top-Ten Rankings
The University of Central Missouri has earned two top-10 distinctions in Cybersecurity Guide's 2024 rankings, being awarded the No. 5 ...
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Byler Distinguished Faculty Award Reception 2024
Please join us for a reception in honor of the 2024 Byler Distinguished Faculty Award recipient and nominees. Using the link below, RSVP ...
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Events

Mule Mall: New Student Orientation
New Student Orientation is right around the corner, and we would like to invite campus resources to participate in the Mule Mall Resource ...
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Mule Mall: New Student Orientation
New Student Orientation is right around the corner, and we would like to invite campus resources to participate in the Mule Mall Resource ...
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Mule Mall: New Student Orientation
New Student Orientation is right around the corner, and we would like to invite campus resources to participate in the Mule Mall Resource ...
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KU Dementia Intensive Virtual Education Event--Faculty, Staff, and Students
Registration is free. Please see the attachment for more information. The UCM Social Work Program is providing academic support for this ...
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arx duo Guest Artist Concert at Magnolia Mercantile (4/11 @ 7pm)
Join us for a percussion guest artist concert by arx duo (Garrett Arney and Sijia Huang), hosted by Magnolia Mercantile in downtown ...
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arx duo Guest Artist Concert at Magnolia Mercantile (4/11 @ 7pm)
Join us for a percussion guest artist concert by arx duo (Garrett Arney and Sijia Huang), hosted by Magnolia Mercantile in downtown ...
[more info]


arx duo Guest Artist Concert at Magnolia Mercantile (4/11 @ 7pm)
Join us for a percussion guest artist concert by arx duo (Garrett Arney and Sijia Huang), hosted by Magnolia Mercantile in downtown ...
[more info]


4/13/24 HopeCon+Walk at UCM!
The Cos4Hope HopeCon+Walk is a gathering to Inspire Hope for lives touched by mental health and suicide. ...
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4/13/24 HopeCon+Walk at UCM!
The Cos4Hope HopeCon+Walk is a gathering to Inspire Hope for lives touched by mental health and suicide. ...
[more info]


4/13/24 HopeCon+Walk at UCM!
The Cos4Hope HopeCon+Walk is a gathering to Inspire Hope for lives touched by mental health and suicide. ...
[more info]


Biology Research Seminar, Friday, April 12th @ 3 pm in WC Morris 322
Please join us for a research seminar this Friday, April 12th at 3 pm in WC Morris 322. We are excited to learn from Professor Dr. Ken ...
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Biology Research Seminar, Friday, April 12th @ 3 pm in WC Morris 322
Please join us for a research seminar this Friday, April 12th at 3 pm in WC Morris 322. We are excited to learn from Professor Dr. Ken ...
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Multicultural Day Visit hosted by The Center for Multiculturalism and Inclusivity
We are thrilled to announce the upcoming Multicultural Visit Day, hosted by The Center for Multiculturalism and Inclusivity at the ...
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Multicultural Day Visit hosted by The Center for Multiculturalism and Inclusivity
We are thrilled to announce the upcoming Multicultural Visit Day, hosted by The Center for Multiculturalism and Inclusivity at the ...
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Multicultural Day Visit hosted by The Center for Multiculturalism and Inclusivity
We are thrilled to announce the upcoming Multicultural Visit Day, hosted by The Center for Multiculturalism and Inclusivity at the ...
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The Criminal Justice Institute Presents: Greg Holtmeyer
Greg Holtmeyer, motivational speaker and Coordinator of the Office of Access and Ability Services at Lincoln University, will be giving a ...
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The Criminal Justice Institute Presents: Greg Holtmeyer
Greg Holtmeyer, motivational speaker and Coordinator of the Office of Access and Ability Services at Lincoln University, will be giving a ...
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The Criminal Justice Institute Presents: Greg Holtmeyer
Greg Holtmeyer, motivational speaker and Coordinator of the Office of Access and Ability Services at Lincoln University, will be giving a ...
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National Volunteer Week
Mo Volunteers is excited to announce the events planned for 2024 National Volunteer Week. During the week of April 22-26, every day will ...
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Insights into Launching Your Career: Advice from Top Alumni Executives
Insights into Launching Your Career: Advice from Top Executives ...
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Insights into Launching Your Career: Advice from Top Alumni Executives
Insights into Launching Your Career: Advice from Top Executives ...
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Admitted Senior Day: Friday, April 12
Families have been instructed to park behind the library, the parking lots will be flagged with black and white parking signs. Families will ...
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Admitted Senior Day: Friday, April 12
Families have been instructed to park behind the library, the parking lots will be flagged with black and white parking signs. Families will ...
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Admitted Senior Day: Friday, April 12
Families have been instructed to park behind the library, the parking lots will be flagged with black and white parking signs. Families will ...
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Faculty

Faculty Writing Symposium meets Friday 4/12/24
Writers write, so come to the Faculty Writing Symposium! Date: Friday, 4/12/24 Location: JCKL 2305 Time: 9am-12pm

For more information:
Contact Angela Nonaka at nonaka@ucmo.edu


Don't cancel that class...invite Care To Act instead!
As we're winding down the spring semester, remember that when you can't teach class, Care To Act is happy to fill in with a facilitated ...
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Faculty/Staff Training

Instructors' Toolkit: Leveraging Generative AI For Student Self-Assessment & Personalized Learning
Tuesday, April 9 ~ Noon-1:00pm (CST) ...
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Instructors' Toolkit: Leveraging Generative AI For Student Self-Assessment & Personalized Learning
Tuesday, April 9 ~ Noon-1:00pm (CST) ...
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Building Custom Study Skills Courses: Enhancing College Readiness & Elevating Student Success
Wednesday, April 10 ~ 2-3:00pm (CST) ...
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Building Custom Study Skills Courses: Enhancing College Readiness & Elevating Student Success
Wednesday, April 10 ~ 2-3:00pm (CST) ...
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DLII's Power Hour! (Your questions related to Blackboard, Zoom, Panopto, or course design answered)
Thursday, April 11, 3 - 4pm ...
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DLII's Power Hour! (Your questions related to Blackboard, Zoom, Panopto, or course design answered)
Thursday, April 11, 3 - 4pm ...
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DLII's Power Hour! (Your questions related to Blackboard, Zoom, Panopto, or course design answered)
Thursday, April 11, 3 - 4pm ...
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Feeling powerless during DLII's Power Hour?
Unable to sync up with the weekly scheduled date and time, and still in need of assistance with questions about Blackboard, Zoom, Panopto, ...
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Feeling powerless during DLII's Power Hour?
Unable to sync up with the weekly scheduled date and time, and still in need of assistance with questions about Blackboard, Zoom, Panopto, ...
[more info]


Feeling powerless during DLII's Power Hour?
Unable to sync up with the weekly scheduled date and time, and still in need of assistance with questions about Blackboard, Zoom, Panopto, ...
[more info]



Foundation & Alumni

Harbert Collegiate Golf Center Ribbon Cutting
You're invited! Join the UCM Alumni Foundation and UCM Athletics in celebrating the Harbert Collegiate Golf Center Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony ...
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2 Days Left of Mule Nation Weeks of Service!
Join UCM Alumni in participating in the last few days of MuleNation Week of Service taking place April 12 and 13. Visit the link below for ...
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General

DATA Needed! / Campus to Community Service 2023-2024
In the past, you all have been very helpful in providing information about Community Service Activities conducted by academic departments, ...
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Volunteers Needed for Commencement
Volunteers are needed for the Spring Commencement ceremonies on May 3rd and 4th. If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out the ...
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Volunteers Needed for Commencement
Volunteers are needed for the Spring Commencement ceremonies on May 3rd and 4th. If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out the ...
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Traditions - Mother's Day Brunch
Celebrate Mother's Day at Traditions! Call today to reserve your table for Traditions Mother's Day Brunch! 660-543-8694

For more information:
Download: Mother's Day Brunch - Post.JPG
Contact Diane Wirthwein at diningservices@sodexo.com or call 4012



Health & Wellness

Can you help us help students?
The Office of Health Promotion would like your help to encourage new students to take their required online health promotion courses. ...
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4/13/24 HopeCon+Walk at UCM!
The Cos4Hope HopeCon+Walk is a gathering to Inspire Hope for lives touched by mental health and suicide. ...
[more info]


4/13/24 HopeCon+Walk at UCM!
The Cos4Hope HopeCon+Walk is a gathering to Inspire Hope for lives touched by mental health and suicide. ...
[more info]



Human Resources/Payroll

Student Appreciation Week - April 8th - April 12th, 2024
Happy National Student Employee Appreciation Week! Attached is the schedule of events with daily activities taking place from April 8th - ...
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Student Appreciation Week - April 8th - April 12th, 2024
Happy National Student Employee Appreciation Week! Attached is the schedule of events with daily activities taking place from April 8th - ...
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Student Appreciation Week - April 8th - April 12th, 2024
Happy National Student Employee Appreciation Week! Attached is the schedule of events with daily activities taking place from April 8th - ...
[more info]


Student Appreciation Week - April 8th - April 12th, 2024
Happy National Student Employee Appreciation Week! Attached is the schedule of events with daily activities taking place from April 8th - ...
[more info]


Student Appreciation Week - April 8th - April 12th, 2024
Happy National Student Employee Appreciation Week! Attached is the schedule of events with daily activities taking place from April 8th - ...
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Student Employee Appreciation Week Shout-Outs!
Student employee supervisors had the opportunity to send in shout-outs and thank you's to their student workers for their hard work and ...
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Student Employee Appreciation Week Shout-Outs!
Student employee supervisors had the opportunity to send in shout-outs and thank you's to their student workers for their hard work and ...
[more info]


Student Employee Appreciation Week Shout-Outs!
Student employee supervisors had the opportunity to send in shout-outs and thank you's to their student workers for their hard work and ...
[more info]


Student Employee Appreciation Week Shout-Outs!
Student employee supervisors had the opportunity to send in shout-outs and thank you's to their student workers for their hard work and ...
[more info]


Student Employee Appreciation Week Shout-Outs!
Student employee supervisors had the opportunity to send in shout-outs and thank you's to their student workers for their hard work and ...
[more info]


MO Deferred Comp Plan/Wednesday, April 10th
Have questions about saving for retirement? Schedule a short meeting with David Gibson. During your meeting, you can establish or evaluate ...
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MO Deferred Comp Plan/Wednesday, April 10th
Have questions about saving for retirement? Schedule a short meeting with David Gibson. During your meeting, you can establish or evaluate ...
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Adjusted Office Hours Mon, April 8th
The Office of Human Resources is closed Monday, April 8th, 1:30 pm -3:30 pm for the Student Employee of the Year Banquet. Thank you.

For more information:
Contact Colleen Shore at cshore@ucmo.edu



KMOS-TV

Elton John & Bernie Taupin - Tonight!
Music legends and career-long songwriting partners Elton John and Bernie Taupin were honored with The Gershwin Prize for Popular Song on ...
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Viewers Like You - Tonight on Finding Your Roots!
After a nationwide search, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. solves deep family mysteries for three everyday Americans - compelling each to reimagine ...
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Meet the Raptors - Wednesdays on Nature
From giant eagles to miniature falconets, meet the many species of raptors. Explore how they survive bitter winters, learn to hunt and ...
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Sister Boniface and the Sister Town
When a German mayor visits Great Slaughter to partake in a war memorial ceremony, tragedy strikes; Sister Boniface investigates whether it's ...
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Hoosiers - Saturday on Show-Me Cinema
Gene Hackman and Dennis Hopper star as a coach with a checkered past and a local drunk who train a small town high school basketball team to ...
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Mules and Jennies Athletics

UCM Track & Field Hosts Outdoor Mule Relays Friday
WARRENSBURG, Mo. -- University of Central Missouri Mules and Jennies track and field is scheduled to host the annual UCM Outdoor Mule Relays ...
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News and Events

Jerry Hughes to be Inducted into MIAA Hall of Fame
Former longtime University of Central Missouri Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics, the late Jerry Hughes, will be posthumously ...
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Jerry Hughes to be Inducted into MIAA Hall of Fame
Former longtime University of Central Missouri Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics, the late Jerry Hughes, will be posthumously ...
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Governor Mike Parson and Missouri's First Lady Visit UCM on April 8
Missouri's 57th Governor, Mike Parson, and First Lady Teresa Parson, will travel to the University of Central Missouri on Monday, April 8. ...
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Student of the Year Award Winners Honored at UCM
Donovan Hoyes, a junior accounting major from Sweet Springs, has received the top honor in an annual program that recognizes exemplary ...
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Student of the Year Award Winners Honored at UCM
Donovan Hoyes, a junior accounting major from Sweet Springs, has received the top honor in an annual program that recognizes exemplary ...
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Student of the Year Award Winners Honored at UCM
Donovan Hoyes, a junior accounting major from Sweet Springs, has received the top honor in an annual program that recognizes exemplary ...
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Missouri Governor's Visit Includes Campus Tours, Signing of New Book
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson had an opportunity to learn more about progress being made at the University of Central Missouri while also ...
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Missouri Governor's Visit Includes Campus Tours, Signing of New Book
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson had an opportunity to learn more about progress being made at the University of Central Missouri while also ...
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Missouri Governor's Visit Includes Campus Tours, Signing of New Book
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson had an opportunity to learn more about progress being made at the University of Central Missouri while also ...
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Students Take Second Place at Sales Competition Hosted by KU
Following up its first place finish the past two years, the University of Central Missouri sales team in the Harmon College of Business and ...
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Office of Technology

Windows 11 Migration Required Soon
On Tuesday, May 14th, eligible UCM-owned devices will undergo a mandatory migration to Windows 11. During the upgrade, devices will not be ...
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Openings & Closings

Senior Shows Studio Art and Art Education
On April 10, the Spring 2024 Senior Show for Art & Design Students majoring in Studio Art and Art Education will open in the Art Center ...
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Senior Shows Studio Art and Art Education
On April 10, the Spring 2024 Senior Show for Art & Design Students majoring in Studio Art and Art Education will open in the Art Center ...
[more info]


Senior Shows Studio Art and Art Education
On April 10, the Spring 2024 Senior Show for Art & Design Students majoring in Studio Art and Art Education will open in the Art Center ...
[more info]



Staff Council

Last day to nominate a staff member to serve on Staff Council
The Staff Council Elections Committee is pleased to open the nominations for this year's Staff Council election. Please use the form below ...
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Staff Council Meeting Apr 9th @ 2pm - Union 236
This month's meeting will be in Union 236. Staff Council members are expected to attend in person. The agenda is linked below and includes a ...
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Staff Council Meeting TODAY Apr 9th @ 2pm - Union 236
Today's meeting will be in Union 236. Staff Council members are expected to attend in person. The agenda is linked below and includes a link ...
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Seeking nominations for the J.P. Mees award and the Outstanding Staff award
It's that time of year! The Staff Council Recognition Committee invites you to nominate a staff member for one of our most prestigious ...
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Seeking nominations for the J.P. Mees award and the Outstanding Staff award
It's that time of year! The Staff Council Recognition Committee invites you to nominate a staff member for one of our most prestigious ...
[more info]


Seeking nominations for the J.P. Mees award and the Outstanding Staff award
It's that time of year! The Staff Council Recognition Committee invites you to nominate a staff member for one of our most prestigious ...
[more info]


Update on Recycling and Shredding
During our March Staff Council Meeting, a question was asked about the locations of the Pro Shred boxes and the on-campus recycling ...
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Update on Recycling and Shredding
During our March Staff Council Meeting, a question was asked about the locations of the Pro Shred boxes and the on-campus recycling ...
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Student Activities

Pre-Law Student Association
The next Pre-Law Student Association meeting is Wednesday, April 10, in Wood 107. Captain Dillon Emmanuel, JAG Defense Attorney, will speak ...
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Pre-Law Student Association
The next Pre-Law Student Association meeting is Wednesday, April 10, in Wood 107. Captain Dillon Emmanuel, JAG Defense Attorney, will speak ...
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UCM Horticulture Club Plant Sale begins Friday, April 19th at 1pm
The UCM Horticulture Club Plant Sale will begin on Friday, April 19th from 1pm to 6pm at the Agriculture Greenhouse on Broad St. half a ...
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UCM Horticulture Club Plant Sale begins Friday, April 19th at 1pm
The UCM Horticulture Club Plant Sale will begin on Friday, April 19th from 1pm to 6pm at the Agriculture Greenhouse on Broad St. half a ...
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UCM Horticulture Club Plant Sale begins Friday, April 19th at 1pm
The UCM Horticulture Club Plant Sale will begin on Friday, April 19th from 1pm to 6pm at the Agriculture Greenhouse on Broad St. half a ...
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You Are Invited

Art Reception/Spring 2024 Senior Shows Studio Art & Art Ed
Join Art & Design in celebrating the exhibition Spring 2024 Senior Shows, Studio Art & Art Ed. The reception will be held in the Gallery of ...
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Art Reception/Spring 2024 Senior Shows Studio Art & Art Ed
Join Art & Design in celebrating the exhibition Spring 2024 Senior Shows, Studio Art & Art Ed. The reception will be held in the Gallery of ...
[more info]


Art Reception/Spring 2024 Senior Shows Studio Art & Art Ed
Join Art & Design in celebrating the exhibition Spring 2024 Senior Shows, Studio Art & Art Ed. The reception will be held in the Gallery of ...
[more info]


Today - Who's Who at UCM and Charno Awards Ceremony
Each year the University recognizes a small number of students from the senior class for their outstanding achievements based on the ...
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It Takes All of Us: Survivor and Ally Speak Out
Gender & Sexuality Studies is pleased to inform you that we will be holding the 4th iteration of the popular and very powerful Speak Out. ...
[more info]


It Takes All of Us: Survivor and Ally Speak Out
Gender & Sexuality Studies is pleased to inform you that we will be holding the 4th iteration of the popular and very powerful Speak Out. ...
[more info]


Who's Who at UCM and Charno Awards Ceremony
Each year the University recognizes a small number of students from the senior class for their outstanding achievements based on the ...
[more info]


Who's Who at UCM and Charno Awards Ceremony
Each year the University recognizes a small number of students from the senior class for their outstanding achievements based on the ...
[more info]


Retirement Wishes for Dr. Mark Goodwin
The Agriculture Department will be holding a social hour this Thursday, April 11th, from 5-545pm in Union, Room 240. We would like to ...
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Retirement Wishes for Dr. Mark Goodwin
The Agriculture Department will be holding a social hour this Thursday, April 11th, from 5-545pm in Union, Room 240. We would like to ...
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