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RJI hosts changing media symposium
MU’s partnership with Gig.U will be discussed.
Web Update: Organization continues to campaign for a coal-free campus
Coal Free Mizzou is gathering signatures for a petition stating MU will become coal free by 2020.
National Food Day sprouts up at MU
Sustainability-inspired events on campus celebrated the grass-roots campaign
Love Your Body Day encourages positive thinking
The yearly event was geared toward both men and women.
‘Between a Rock and a Hard Place’ author fills Jesse Auditorium
The event was completely sold out.
Web Update: MU International Day embraces, promotes diversity on campus
The event featured a record-breaking number of flags and student volunteers in its annual ceremony.
What to expect from Welcome Week
This is the time to meet people, get involved and load up on freebies.
Celebration of Teaching Excellence honors outstanding professors
MU held a reception for professors who wrote books this year and two nominees for the Professor of the Year award.
Web Update: Seniors gather around the columns for Senior Sendoff
More than 5,319 degrees will be awarded next weekend.
Students want to bring cleaner air to MU
A group of students lay on the ground of Lowry Mall for five minutes to raise awareness about asthma.
Water Projects set out to break the Guinness World Record at MU
An estimated 30,000 pairs of shoes on Stankowski Field this Saturday will break a new world record.
JSO honors victims at Holocaust Remembrance Week
The week was concluded by the reading of Holocaust victims' names at Speakers Circle.
Keillor shares musings of radio career
The comedy show host's career of more than 35 years has drawn to a close.
NAACP Image Awards present nine honors
Donell Young received Booker T. Washington Adviser of the Year award.
Runners push through rain at Mizzou for Malawi race
The race and the fall semester’s Chisangalalo benefit are the organization’s biggest fundraisers.
Musicians entertain, spread social justice at Global Sounds Music Festival
The MSA sponsored event focused on sustainability, social justice and awareness.
Web Update: Students wear jeans to commemorate Denim Day, promote sexual assault awareness
The RSVP Center worked with True North and the MSA/GPC Craft Studio for the event.
Web Update: Taiwanese Student Association celebrates centennial
The organization hopes to expand in the coming year.
Queer People of Color shows off talent at Open Mic Night
QPOC was officially recognized as an organization in December 2010.
Mizzou starts strut for children’s cancer
The Student Union Programming Board hosted the second annual Dancing with the Stars of Mizzou.
Black Love week closes with faculty dinner
The week consisted of five events with the purpose of bringing the black community together.
Spring brings new set of outdoor events
Mark Twain residents potted plants for their rooms Thursday.
MSO brings speakers from Chicago, Brooklyn
The conference's name was "Pursuits of this World - Beyond Material Gains."
Asian Street Market opens minds, mouths to culture
The event was part of the first Asian American Awareness Month.
Drag kings, queens sing for Pride Month
The Triangle Coalition hosted the Amateur Drag Show on Friday.
Kaleidoscope Showcase uses art as activism
Poet Jasmine Mans, who's appeared on "Def Poetry" and "Brave New Voices" recited several poems.
‘Queer Monologues’ puts marginalized stories in spotlight
Students wrote the majority of the pieces performed.
Accessibility Fair shines light on problems students with disabilities face
The event was hosted by MU Student Exceptions.
Brother Jed, MU atheist to debate Thursday
Jed Smock will leave his spot at Speakers Circle for a formal debate.
‘Sing if You’re Glad to be Trans’ tackles stereotypes
Writer and theater artist S. Bear Bergman spoke at the event.
MU honors playwright Tennessee Williams
The event featured guest lecturers, a master acting class and various performances.
‘Ace of Cakes’ star serves up sidesplitting talk
Duff Goldman judged the Mizzou Cake Challenge and spoke Wednesday at MU.
Mizzou Relay for Life raises $90,000 to fight cancer
The event's participants raised almost 50 percent more than last year's record high.
Chancellor's committee recognizes MU women
Every student, or faculty or staff member must be nominated by two people for consideration.
‘Salute to Our Sisters’ honors MU women
The Mizzou Black Men's Initiative organized the event.
Black Women Rock! hosts first black Homecoming queen
The event was meant to celebrate black women at MU.
NORML panel calls for marijuana legalization
The guest speakers promoted activism in addition to legislation.
Speakers address Haiti one year later
More than 1 million Haitians are living in tents without hope of help from the government.
Gospel Extravaganza shares history, roots of music
The event is part of the Big XII Conference on Black Student Government at MU this week.
RHA week boasts 'Iron Chefs,' res hall parties
The Insane Chef Posse won the RHA Iron Chef competition.
Black Man's Think Tank asks 'Are you an activist or slacktivist?'
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. conducted the dialogue.
Mizzou Idol puts student talent in the spotlight
Sixteen contestants competed for judges Friday in Jesse Auditorium.
Students ring in Chinese New Year
The Friendship Association of Chinese Students and Scholars celebrated the Chinese New Year on Sunday.
MU plays cupid: Valentine's Day events span weekend
Events include a V-Day-themed Mizzou After Dark and 'Fine Dining at Eva J's.'
MSO bumps up membership with event planning
The weekly events for Brothers and Sisters promote active participation within the organization.
BCC commemorates Gaines' fight against segregation
Gaines was denied admission to MU's law school in 1936 because of his race.
BCC event launches pre-Kwanzaa celebration
Volunteers were invited to take part in a presentation by percussionist Morgan Matsiga.
Students 'Play the Part' of black musicians
The event featured students who dressed up and performed as famous entertainers.
Columbia Dance Festival showcases international dancing
A group from the Stephens College Department of Dance participated in the festival.
Web Update: MU to host agricultural media forum
NPR personality Ira Flatow will be the keynote speaker.
MU forum reacts to Rutgers tragedy
Students and staff attending the forum encouraged cyberbullying-based revisions to the MU Code of Conduct.
Technology expo first of its kind in Missouri
The Missouri Technology Expo fostered relationships between academia and industry partners.
Web Update: Symposium exposes dangerous side of chemicals
Green chemistry focuses on eliminating hazardous chemicals in consumer products.
Web Update: Schumann scholar gives insight into composer's life
The German is a 'hot topic' in the music school this season.
Fire Factor scorches dorm room, teaches safety tactics
The event is part of Campus Fire Safety Month.
"Blind Side" family lectures on importance of compassion
The family emphasized the power of one in making a difference.
Groups call for peace in 9/11 vigil
The Columbia Peace Coalition has been meeting in Peace Park to commemorate the events of 9/11 since 2001.
'Generation Me' author speaks with students
The book, by Jean Twenge, was the Mizzou Reads selection for 2010.
RSVP organizes events for Rape Awareness Month
Survivors are encouraged to speak out about their experiences.
Unificasian welcomes new Asian American students
The event aimed to introduce new students to MU’s Asian American community.
DSA hosts party to welcome international students
The event featured traditional food and clothing from different cultures.
Asian American Awareness Week celebrates culture
ABDC's Quest Crew will appear Friday at Kollaboration Missouri.
Web Update: Invisible Children holds Displace Me Mizzou
It also hosted a concert, a bake sale and documentary screening.
Web Update: National Day of Silence speaks for LBGTQ rights
The silence was broken by almost 70 participants at Speakers Circle.
Silverscreen Film Festival showcases Missouri filmmakers
The films will be screened Friday in Memorial Union.
Web Update: MU Remembers honors students’ lives
The ceremony included 11 students who died in the last year.
Web Update: Social Justice Seder an update on the tradition
Hillel hosted 130 people at the fifth annual event.
E-Week starts new traditions
A Celtic rock band played The Blue Note to honor St. Patrick and E-Week.
'At Last' Mizzou Idol takes stage
Senior Keertana Sastry won a paid trip to 'American Idol' tryouts.
LBC, Academic Retention Services discuss Diversity Awards
The meeting aimed to clarify requirements and present options.
Web Update: Alternative Valentine's Day fights injustice
The event focused on human rights abuse associated with Valentine's Day.
