Latest entries in Columbia Today
A roundup of the day's local news and events posted every morning.
May 17, 2011
Columbia Today: May 17, 2011
Today’s News
Missouri emergency agencies review procedures in case of an earthquake. Find it at KOMU.
Tourism policies will be managed by the Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau. The Columbia Tribune has details.
City council denied two East Campus housing developments. Information at the Columbia Missourian.
What’s Happening
An exhibit of wildlife photography is open starting at 8 a.m. in Ellis Library’s State Historical Society.
A session on PHP emails and files begins at 1 p.m. in the Student Center’s room 4D11.
May 16, 2011
Columbia Today: May 16, 2011
Today’s News
A man was arrested Saturday in relation to a robbery. Go to the Columbia Missourian.
City council decides tonight whether or not to fund downtown cameras. See KOMU.
A power outage happened in West Columbia this morning. More from the Columbia Tribune.
What’s Happening
A workshop on Excel begins at 8:30 a.m. and runs until 12 p.m. in room 4D11 of the MU Student Center.
A celebration of teaching takes place all day today in Cornell Hall’s Bush Auditorium.
May 12, 2011
Columbia Today: May 12, 2011
Today’s News
Changes may occur to the Citizens Police Review Board policy. Check out the Columbia Missourian.
A Columbia man files an appeal in answer to paying money he lost his company in a Ponzi scheme. The Columbia Tribune has the story.
Columbia’s Ellis Fischel’s Cancer Center offers free screenings. Find it at KOMU.
What’s Happening
A finals grade help session for instructors begins at 1 p.m. in Heinkel Building’s room 266.
The iPad users group meets at 5:30 p.m. in Reynolds Journalism Institute’s Fred. W. Smith Forum.
May 11, 2011
Columbia Today: May 11, 2011
Today’s News
Columbia’s new parking garage’s lights might be blinding drivers. KOMU has details.
Two people were arrested on drug charges yesterday. See the Columbia Tribune.
MU football player Derrick Washington’s domestic assault trial is today. The Columbia Missourian has information.
What’s Happening
An exhibit of George Caleb Bingham’s work is open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Ellis Library’s State Historical Society.
Stitch 'N' Bitch runs from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Women’s Center.
May 10, 2011
Columbia Today: May 10, 2011
Today’s News
The 10th Bike, Walk and Wheel celebration starts Saturday. Find it at the Columbia Missourian.
The University of Missouri considers buying with other universities to save money. Check out the Columbia Tribune.
Record high temperatures may occur today, according to KOMU.
What’s Happening
An IT training workshop on creating web pages begins at 8:30 a.m. in room 4D11 of the MU Student Center.
An optional practical training work authorization workshop for international students starts at 10 a.m. this morning in Memorial Union’s International Center.
Doggie Play Day will take place beginning at 11 a.m. on Carnahan Quad. A student can pay $3 to play with a puppy of his or her choice for 15 minutes.
May 9, 2011
Columbia Today: May 9, 2011
Today’s News
Columbia Public Schools safety program loses city funding. See the Columbia Tribune.
A robbery occurred at Break Time last night. More from KOMU.
A Columbia man faces drug charges after a car accident. The Columbia Missourian reports.
What’s Happening
Buddha Day, a Buddhist holiday, is today.
May 3, 2011
Columbia Today: May 3, 2011
Today’s News
A man died in a workshed fire this morning. Go to KOMU.
Make-A-Wish Foundation sends a Columbia boy to Disney World, according to the Columbia Missourian.
A former police officer on trial for murder will not receive a new trial or sentence. Details are at the Columbia Tribune.
What’s Happening
Tiger Tales Sale goes from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. today in the MU Student Center’s University Bookstore.
A tutorial of Access starts at 1 p.m. today in Memorial Union N3.
May 2, 2011
Columbia Today: May 2, 2011
Today’s News
Local groups and shelters raise awareness of sexual assault. Find it at the Columbia Missourian.
Eight new surveillance cameras may appear downtown. The Columbia Tribune details the situation.
MU students rally in celebration of the news of Osama bin Laden’s death. Get the information from KOMU.
What’s Happening
Comedian Garrison Keillor will perform at 7 p.m. in Jesse Hall’s Jesse Auditorium.
The Black Arts Festival runs the first four days of May. A history of the Black Arts Movement begins at 7 p.m. today in Gaines/Oldham Black Culture Center.
April 29, 2011
Columbia Today: April 29, 2011
Today’s News
Faculty received awards for teaching. The Columbia Tribune has more.
A survey for Columbia residents to comment on the state of the city is no longer available after today. The story is at KOMU.
Many states and cities, including Columbia, practiced safety during an earthquake yesterday. See the Columbia Missourian.
What’s Happening
A symposium on Cuban writer Georgina Herrera runs from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today in the Gaines/Oldham Black Culture Center.
The movie "No Strings Attached" begins at 7 p.m. in Wrench Auditorium in Memorial Union.
April 28, 2011
Columbia Today: April 28, 2011
Today’s News
A new park neighborhood association for Worley Street forms. The Columbia Missourian has the scoop.
The University of Missouri pays almost $700,000 for the development of a website for online learning. More from the Columbia Tribune.
Columbia’s Comprehensive Plan Task Force will take on projects to improve the city. Go to KOMU.
What’s Happening
Denim Day supports sexual assault survivors. Denim accessories can be made from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today outside of the Student Center.
University Concert Series presents the Choral Union at 7 p.m. tonight in Jesse Hall.
