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UCM Ceremony Honors Veterans Who Gave Their Lives in Service to U.S.
The University of Central Missouri invites members of the local community and all others who are interested to a pre-Memorial Day ceremony in honor of individuals who gave their lives in service to the United States. The ceremony begins at noon Wednesday, May 25, on the east side lawn of the Alumni Memorial Chapel, and will be moved inside the chapel if inclement weather occurs.
April 25, 2016Workshop Assists Military Members, Veterans, Reservists Transition to Civilian Life
From landing a better job, to getting the right education, to reconnecting with family and friends, these are just some of the goals many individuals may experience as they strive to make a smooth transition from military service to civilian life. The University of Central Missouri wants to help by offering a free Return With Purpose workshop for active duty military personnel, veterans, National Guard members, reservists, and military spouses, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 21, in Elliott Student Union 101.
April 25, 2016UCM, Warrensburg Community Celebrate David Pearce Day April 29
The University of Central Missouri and the Warrensburg community join in a celebration honoring Sen. David Pearce, R-21st District, for his longtime service to the university, community, and the state of Missouri.
April 22, 2016UCM Dance Club Presents Dancing with the Professors
The UCM Dance Club will present Dancing with the Professors at 7:30 p.m.Sunday, May 1, in the James L. Highlander Theatre.
April 21, 2016Polychronis Receives UCM's J.P. Mees Outstanding Professional Staff Award
Paul Polychronis, Ph.D., director of the Counseling Center at the University of Central Missouri, was named the 2016 recipient of the J. P. Mees Outstanding Professional Staff Award during the Professional Staff Breakfast April 19 in the Elliott Student Union.
April 21, 2016Generation Study Abroad Scholarships Awarded to Six Students
While providing a financial incentive to make it possible for more students to pursue study abroad opportunities, the University of Central Missouri also is gaining momentum toward meeting its goal to have 500 students annually studying in foreign countries by 2019.
April 19, 2016Department of Theatre and Dance Presents Spring Dance Concert
The University of Central Missouri Department of Theatre and Dance will present their spring dance concert, Boundless, at 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 22, and 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday, April 23. Sunday, April 24 will be a rain date for the 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. performances.
April 18, 2016Survey Indicates Passenger Rail a Critical Resource for UCM Students
Almost half have of the individuals who responded to a recent survey said they have taken Amtrak to/from school, more than two-thirds of those who have taken the train say passenger rail service is an important resource to attend school, and a strong majority of all respondents say they would ride more frequently if more frequent service was available. The survey was conducted at the University of Central Missouri by the Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Commission.
April 18, 2016Passion for Teaching Contributes to Top Faculty Award for Professor Koehn
In the 21 years she has served the University of Central Missouri, Jo Lynne Koehn, Ph.D., has developed a reputation as an outstanding mentor and colleague to faculty members in the Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies with a passion for teaching that contributed to hundreds successful graduates. Such qualities haves contributed to her selection as recipient of the 2016 Byler Distinguished Faculty Award, the top honor presented annually to a UCM faculty member.
April 18, 2016Diekemper, Rogers Named Recipients of 2016 Charno Award
Josephine Diekemper, a dietetics major from Springfield, and David Rogers, a political science and international studies major from Warrensburg, recently were named the 2016 recipients of the University of Central Missouri’s prestigious Charno Award.
April 15, 2016
