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UCM's 150 Years of Education for Service Honored by Legislators
Adding a new highlight to the University of Central Missouri’s sesquicentennial celebration, Missouri legislators met with university members and honored UCM’s 150th year with House and Senate resolutions on April 7. A 12-member group that included UCM President Roger Best, members of the Board of Governors, administrative members, and students, represented the university for this special day in Jefferson City.
April 09, 2021
Missouri Bicentennial Quilt Coming to McClure Archives and University Museum
As it travels throughout the state in 2021, the Missouri Bicentennial Quilt will make a stop at the McClure Archives and University Museum at the University of Central Missouri. The quilt will be available for public viewing from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 13-16, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 17.
April 09, 2021
UCM to Present Conference Focusing on Climate Action Through Kenya Partnership
The University of Central Missouri is joining local and international partners to present a Kenya-based conference focusing on multi-level governance for climate action May 3-6. Collaborating with the university are Summit Technology Academy’s International Studies program, the government of Makueni County-Kenya and Global Classroom Exchange.
April 08, 2021
Reddington Receives Top UCM Faculty Recognition, the Byler Award
After serving nearly three decades on the University of Central Missouri faculty, Frances (Fran) Reddington, Ph.D., not only has ability to energize students and get them excited about course material, but some students describe her as “a favorite” and “awesome teacher” in the way she enriches their learning environment. Such qualities have contributed to her selection for UCM’s 2021 Byler Distinguished Faculty Award.
April 05, 2021
UCM Announces Schedule for Kids' Computer Science Online Summer Camps
These educational and engaging courses include video game design, animation, coding and YouTube content creation.
April 05, 2021
UCM Partners with Kincaid IT to Offer Courses for Educators Focusing on Virtual Classrooms
The University of Central Missouri is joining forces with Kincaid IT to present relevant, online courses designed to help educators get the most from instructional technology while enhancing virtual classrooms.
April 02, 2021
UCM Theatre and Dance Presents Senior Showcase
University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance will present the annual Senior Showcase on Thursday, April 1. Senior Showcase is an opportunity for graduating seniors to showcase and celebrate their hard work while at UCM.
April 01, 2021
JCCHS Offers COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic for UCM Students April 12
Johnson County Community Health Services (JCCHS), in collaboration with the UCM Health Center and School of Nursing, wants to help make that possible by offering a free vaccination clinic specifically for University of Central Missouri students and their dependents who are age 16 or older from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 12 at the Multipurpose Building in Warrensburg. All UCM students are eligible for the vaccine, regardless of where they may live or whether or not they are taking in-person or online courses.
March 31, 2021
UCM Board of Governors Sets 2021-2022 Fees, Extends UCM Bound Out-of-State Scholarship
In addition to setting room and board rates for Fiscal Year 2022, the University of Central Missouri Board of Governors on March 26 approved a recommendation that will make earning a UCM degree more affordable for students residing in five additional states.
March 29, 2021
Hentges Honored with Governor's Excellence in Education Award
A dedicated educator for over two decades and a self-proclaimed life-long learner, Julie Hentges, Ed.D., today is helping to ignite the same passion she shares for education with her undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Central Missouri College of Education.
March 25, 2021
Federal Funds will Help Provide Grants to UCM Students Affected by COVID-19
To assist students who have been financially impacted by COVID-19, the University of Central Missouri is receiving approximately $3.5 million in the second round of Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds (HEERF II made possible through the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021).
March 25, 2021
Bax's Devotion to Service Contributes to Prestigious Kirkpatrick Award
Joining a group of individuals who have distinguished themselves through service, Shari Bax, Ph.D., vice president for Student Experience and Engagement at the University of Central Missouri, has received the 2021 James C. Kirkpatrick Excellence in Governance Award.
March 24, 2021
UCM Student Lu Li Receives Safety Professional of the Year Award
Lu Li, a graduate student in the Occupational Safety Management program at the University of Central Missouri, has recently been named as the 2020 recipient of the American Society of Safety Professionals Greater Chicago Chapter Safety Professional of the Year Award.
March 24, 2021
2021 President's Gala April 12 Virtually Showcases Collaboration Between UCM Students, Faculty, Alumni
An opportunity to celebrate collaboration between University of Central Missouri faculty members, students and alumni while benefiting the School of Visual and Performing Arts is planned for 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, April 12 as UCM President Roger J. Best, Ph.D., revives the President’s Gala.
March 23, 2021
UCM Theatre and Dance Launches New Play Series
A weekend of live entertainment is planned as University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance presents its first presentation of the New Play Series at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 26 and Saturday, March 27 at James L. Highlander Theatre. While the series is performed on stage, and admission is free, presentations also will be available via livestream for those who would like to experience the series remotely. This weekend, the series will feature 11 new works written by current UCM students.
March 23, 2021
UCM's 150 Years of Education for Service Honored by Legislators
Adding a new highlight to the University of Central Missouri’s sesquicentennial celebration, Missouri legislators met with university members and honored UCM’s 150th year with House and Senate resolutions on April 7. A 12-member group that included UCM President Roger Best, members of the Board of Governors, administrative members, and students, represented the university for this special day in Jefferson City.
April 09, 2021
Missouri Bicentennial Quilt Coming to McClure Archives and University Museum
As it travels throughout the state in 2021, the Missouri Bicentennial Quilt will make a stop at the McClure Archives and University Museum at the University of Central Missouri. The quilt will be available for public viewing from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 13-16, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 17.
April 09, 2021
UCM to Present Conference Focusing on Climate Action Through Kenya Partnership
The University of Central Missouri is joining local and international partners to present a Kenya-based conference focusing on multi-level governance for climate action May 3-6. Collaborating with the university are Summit Technology Academy’s International Studies program, the government of Makueni County-Kenya and Global Classroom Exchange.
April 08, 2021
Reddington Receives Top UCM Faculty Recognition, the Byler Award
After serving nearly three decades on the University of Central Missouri faculty, Frances (Fran) Reddington, Ph.D., not only has ability to energize students and get them excited about course material, but some students describe her as “a favorite” and “awesome teacher” in the way she enriches their learning environment. Such qualities have contributed to her selection for UCM’s 2021 Byler Distinguished Faculty Award.
April 05, 2021
UCM Announces Schedule for Kids' Computer Science Online Summer Camps
These educational and engaging courses include video game design, animation, coding and YouTube content creation.
April 05, 2021
UCM Partners with Kincaid IT to Offer Courses for Educators Focusing on Virtual Classrooms
The University of Central Missouri is joining forces with Kincaid IT to present relevant, online courses designed to help educators get the most from instructional technology while enhancing virtual classrooms.
April 02, 2021
UCM Theatre and Dance Presents Senior Showcase
University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance will present the annual Senior Showcase on Thursday, April 1. Senior Showcase is an opportunity for graduating seniors to showcase and celebrate their hard work while at UCM.
April 01, 2021
JCCHS Offers COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic for UCM Students April 12
Johnson County Community Health Services (JCCHS), in collaboration with the UCM Health Center and School of Nursing, wants to help make that possible by offering a free vaccination clinic specifically for University of Central Missouri students and their dependents who are age 16 or older from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 12 at the Multipurpose Building in Warrensburg. All UCM students are eligible for the vaccine, regardless of where they may live or whether or not they are taking in-person or online courses.
March 31, 2021
UCM Board of Governors Sets 2021-2022 Fees, Extends UCM Bound Out-of-State Scholarship
In addition to setting room and board rates for Fiscal Year 2022, the University of Central Missouri Board of Governors on March 26 approved a recommendation that will make earning a UCM degree more affordable for students residing in five additional states.
March 29, 2021
Hentges Honored with Governor's Excellence in Education Award
A dedicated educator for over two decades and a self-proclaimed life-long learner, Julie Hentges, Ed.D., today is helping to ignite the same passion she shares for education with her undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Central Missouri College of Education.
March 25, 2021
Federal Funds will Help Provide Grants to UCM Students Affected by COVID-19
To assist students who have been financially impacted by COVID-19, the University of Central Missouri is receiving approximately $3.5 million in the second round of Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds (HEERF II made possible through the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021).
March 25, 2021
Bax's Devotion to Service Contributes to Prestigious Kirkpatrick Award
Joining a group of individuals who have distinguished themselves through service, Shari Bax, Ph.D., vice president for Student Experience and Engagement at the University of Central Missouri, has received the 2021 James C. Kirkpatrick Excellence in Governance Award.
March 24, 2021
UCM Student Lu Li Receives Safety Professional of the Year Award
Lu Li, a graduate student in the Occupational Safety Management program at the University of Central Missouri, has recently been named as the 2020 recipient of the American Society of Safety Professionals Greater Chicago Chapter Safety Professional of the Year Award.
March 24, 2021
2021 President's Gala April 12 Virtually Showcases Collaboration Between UCM Students, Faculty, Alumni
An opportunity to celebrate collaboration between University of Central Missouri faculty members, students and alumni while benefiting the School of Visual and Performing Arts is planned for 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, April 12 as UCM President Roger J. Best, Ph.D., revives the President’s Gala.
March 23, 2021
UCM Theatre and Dance Launches New Play Series
A weekend of live entertainment is planned as University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance presents its first presentation of the New Play Series at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 26 and Saturday, March 27 at James L. Highlander Theatre. While the series is performed on stage, and admission is free, presentations also will be available via livestream for those who would like to experience the series remotely. This weekend, the series will feature 11 new works written by current UCM students.
March 23, 2021
