MIZZOU INFO 4/23/2025 - 4/29/2025

“We Always Swing”® Jazz Series closes Jazz Appreciation Month with an International Jazz Day concert featuring acclaimed SAXOPHONIST BOBBY WATSON, who will conduct and perform with the 18-piece COLUMBIA JAZZ ORCHESTRA (“CoJo”), WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 7 P.M. at the MISSOURI THEATRE.  

The concert – set to be filmed in its entirety - is billed as “A BOBBY WATSON RETROSPECTIVE.” The saxophonist chose the material for CoJo, selected from his more than 100 compositions. “Bobby Watson has created great music since the 1970s, since he was the musical director with Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers,” said Jon Poses, Jazz Series Executive & Artistic Director. As a bandleader, Watson founded Horizon, the successful small group that released several major label titles, each housing original music.

From 2000-2020 Watson directed Jazz Studies at UMKC. “He’s the perfect person to lead this ambitious project” said Poses, noting CoJo has rehearsed the material both on its own and with the Kansas City area-based saxophonist. “This is going to be special – seeing Watson’s and CoJo’s collaborative talent on full CoJo musicians are MU faculty, others direct programs within CPS District.”

The “Retrospective” received support from Budds Ctr. for American Music Studies at MU; NEA; Mo. Arts Council, Columbia’s Office of Cultural Affairs & Convention & Visitors Bureau.

TICKETS/INFORMATION: Call the Jazz Series Box Office at 573-449-3009 or visit wealwaysswing.org. Student/Group Discounts available.

“We Always Swing”® Jazz Series closes Jazz Appreciation Month with an International Jazz Day concert featuring acclaimed SAXOPHONIST BOBBY WATSON, who will conduct and perform with the 18-piece COLUMBIA JAZZ ORCHESTRA (“CoJo”), WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 7 P.M. at the MISSOURI THEATRE.  

The concert – set to be filmed in its entirety - is billed as “A BOBBY WATSON RETROSPECTIVE.” The saxophonist chose the material for CoJo, selected from his more than 100 compositions. “Bobby Watson has created great music since the 1970s, since he was the musical director with Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers,” said Jon Poses, Jazz Series Executive & Artistic Director. As a bandleader, Watson founded Horizon, the successful small group that released several major label titles, each housing original music.

From 2000-2020 Watson directed Jazz Studies at UMKC. “He’s the perfect person to lead this ambitious project” said Poses, noting CoJo has rehearsed the material both on its own and with the Kansas City area-based saxophonist. “This is going to be special – seeing Watson’s and CoJo’s collaborative talent on full CoJo musicians are MU faculty, others direct programs within CPS District.”

The “Retrospective” received support from Budds Ctr. for American Music Studies at MU; NEA; Mo. Arts Council, Columbia’s Office of Cultural Affairs & Convention & Visitors Bureau.

TICKETS/INFORMATION: Call the Jazz Series Box Office at 573-449-3009 or visit wealwaysswing.org. Student/Group Discounts available.

Talks with Top Photojournalists and Editors + Evening Exhibition & Party

Join us April 25 for Photostory Fest, a day of talks featuring renowned and emerging visual storytellers, and an evening celebration of the year’s best photojournalism. Hear from New York Times photographers and editors, ProPublica journalists, student researchers and more. Then head to Orr Street Studios for a lively community party and exhibition of award-winning images.

Photostory Fest

Location: Tucker Forum (Gannett Hall), 802 Elm St, Columbia, MO

Time: 9 a.m. –3 p.m.

• 9 a.m. – Grace Smith on Intimacy in Sports (CPOY Silver)
• 9:40 a.m. – 1963 in Perspective, POY Archive research from University of Missouri students
• 10:10 a.m. – New York Time's Todd Heisler & Eve Edelheit on Finding Visual Enterprise in a Sea of Daily News
• 11:45 a.m.  – BBQ Lunch at Lee Hills Hall
• 1:15 p.m. – Boston Globe’s Erin Clark (POY's Photographer of the Year) on telling great local stories
• 2 p.m. – ProPublica’s Andrea Wise & Ziva Branstetter on documentary + investigative work

Community Party & Exhibition

Location: Orr Street Studios, 106 Orr St, Columbia, MO

Time: 6 – 8 p.m.

See winning work from the 82nd Pictures of the Year competition, enjoy food, live music and meet this year’s photographers.

The Pictures of the Year (POY) awards recognize the best in the field of photojournalism.

Talks with Top Photojournalists and Editors + Evening Exhibition & Party

Join us April 25 for Photostory Fest, a day of talks featuring renowned and emerging visual storytellers, and an evening celebration of the year’s best photojournalism. Hear from New York Times photographers and editors, ProPublica journalists, student researchers and more. Then head to Orr Street Studios for a lively community party and exhibition of award-winning images.

Photostory Fest

Location: Tucker Forum (Gannett Hall), 802 Elm St, Columbia, MO

Time: 9 a.m. –3 p.m.

• 9 a.m. – Grace Smith on Intimacy in Sports (CPOY Silver)
• 9:40 a.m. – 1963 in Perspective, POY Archive research from University of Missouri students
• 10:10 a.m. – New York Time's Todd Heisler & Eve Edelheit on Finding Visual Enterprise in a Sea of Daily News
• 11:45 a.m.  – BBQ Lunch at Lee Hills Hall
• 1:15 p.m. – Boston Globe’s Erin Clark (POY's Photographer of the Year) on telling great local stories
• 2 p.m. – ProPublica’s Andrea Wise & Ziva Branstetter on documentary + investigative work

Community Party & Exhibition

Location: Orr Street Studios, 106 Orr St, Columbia, MO

Time: 6 – 8 p.m.

See winning work from the 82nd Pictures of the Year competition, enjoy food, live music and meet this year’s photographers.

The Pictures of the Year (POY) awards recognize the best in the field of photojournalism.

Has cancer-related cognitive impairment impacted your daily life? We are conducting a research study evaluating a new intervention on cognition, activity performance and quality of life in breast cancer survivors. Eligible participants are women between 20-75 years old who completed active treatment for breast cancer between 6 months and 3 years ago. Participation involves two, 2-hour assessment sessions; two MRI scans; and 10 intervention sessions. Sessions for this study will occur on MU campus or over telephone call, depending on group assignment. Participants who complete the entire 12-week study will be compensated $200. For more information, contact the research team at booneae@umsystem.edu or 573-882-7023.

Has cancer-related cognitive impairment impacted your daily life? We are conducting a research study evaluating a new intervention on cognition, activity performance and quality of life in breast cancer survivors. Eligible participants are women between 20-75 years old who completed active treatment for breast cancer between 6 months and 3 years ago. Participation involves two, 2-hour assessment sessions; two MRI scans; and 10 intervention sessions. Sessions for this study will occur on MU campus or over telephone call, depending on group assignment. Participants who complete the entire 12-week study will be compensated $200. For more information, contact the research team at booneae@umsystem.edu or 573-882-7023.

Join us for a unique opportunity to hear from Tristan Claridge, internationally recognized scholar and president of the International Social Capital Association (ISCA), as he shares a fresh, unified perspective on the social capital paradigm.

This event is more than a lecture. It’s the first step toward forming a new interdisciplinary research group focused on social capital and networks. Connect with others across campus who are exploring how relationships, trust and social structures shape our world.

Monday, April 28, The Reflector, Townsend Hall

9–10 a.m. Public lecture

10–11 a.m. Open discussion & group formation

Register for one or both hours.

Co-hosted by Dr. Steven Henness (MU Assessment Resource Center) and Dr. Annette Kendall (MU Division of Applied Social Sciences)

Join us for a unique opportunity to hear from Tristan Claridge, internationally recognized scholar and president of the International Social Capital Association (ISCA), as he shares a fresh, unified perspective on the social capital paradigm.

This event is more than a lecture. It’s the first step toward forming a new interdisciplinary research group focused on social capital and networks. Connect with others across campus who are exploring how relationships, trust and social structures shape our world.

Monday, April 28, The Reflector, Townsend Hall

9–10 a.m. Public lecture

10–11 a.m. Open discussion & group formation

Register for one or both hours.

Co-hosted by Dr. Steven Henness (MU Assessment Resource Center) and Dr. Annette Kendall (MU Division of Applied Social Sciences)

Are you a pre-health student looking to feel more confident in interviews, networking events, or professional dinners? Join MU Future Providers of America (MUFPA) on Monday, April 28th from 5 - 6 p.m. in Parker Auditorium (Stewart Hall 102) for a Professional Etiquette & Networking Workshop with Meg Langland, M.Ed., LPC.. Meg is a certified etiquette consultant, strengths coach and expert in career development.

She has over two decades of experience guiding college students into the workforce. Meg provides insight, humor and practical advice to help you present your best self in any setting. Whether you're preparing for med school interviews, shadowing physicians or attending conferences, this session will give you the tools to communicate with poise and build strong professional relationships.

Are you a pre-health student looking to feel more confident in interviews, networking events, or professional dinners? Join MU Future Providers of America (MUFPA) on Monday, April 28th from 5 - 6 p.m. in Parker Auditorium (Stewart Hall 102) for a Professional Etiquette & Networking Workshop with Meg Langland, M.Ed., LPC.. Meg is a certified etiquette consultant, strengths coach and expert in career development.

She has over two decades of experience guiding college students into the workforce. Meg provides insight, humor and practical advice to help you present your best self in any setting. Whether you're preparing for med school interviews, shadowing physicians or attending conferences, this session will give you the tools to communicate with poise and build strong professional relationships.

For the Kinder Institute on Constitutional Democracy’s fourth biennial Distinguished Lecture, Steve Inskeep, host of NPR’s Morning Edition, will travel to Columbia to give a talk on his newest book, Differ We Must: How Lincoln Succeeded in a Divided America, and the lessons it can provide for navigating our current times. Free and open to the public, the lecture will be held on Tuesday, May 13, at 6 p.m. at the Missouri Theatre (doors open at 5 p.m.), and anyone who plans to attend can RSVP using this link.

For the Kinder Institute on Constitutional Democracy’s fourth biennial Distinguished Lecture, Steve Inskeep, host of NPR’s Morning Edition, will travel to Columbia to give a talk on his newest book, Differ We Must: How Lincoln Succeeded in a Divided America, and the lessons it can provide for navigating our current times. Free and open to the public, the lecture will be held on Tuesday, May 13, at 6 p.m. at the Missouri Theatre (doors open at 5 p.m.), and anyone who plans to attend can RSVP using this link.

We are recruiting participants for a research study on cannabis and alcohol use. You may be eligible if you are 1) age 18 to 45, 2) are interested in quitting or cutting back on alcohol use (including if you are in treatment for alcohol), and 3) use cannabis regularly (3+ times per week). Participation involves a brief survey and a 10-minute pre-screening call to determine eligibility, a 1-hour meeting at our lab or on Zoom, plus completing smartphone app surveys for three weeks. This study will not provide treatment. You will be compensated up to $170 for your participation. If you are interested in participation, please complete this screener or for more information contact Dr. Wycoff and project staff at sudllab@missouri.edu.

We are recruiting participants for a research study on cannabis and alcohol use. You may be eligible if you are 1) age 18 to 45, 2) are interested in quitting or cutting back on alcohol use (including if you are in treatment for alcohol), and 3) use cannabis regularly (3+ times per week). Participation involves a brief survey and a 10-minute pre-screening call to determine eligibility, a 1-hour meeting at our lab or on Zoom, plus completing smartphone app surveys for three weeks. This study will not provide treatment. You will be compensated up to $170 for your participation. If you are interested in participation, please complete this screener or for more information contact Dr. Wycoff and project staff at sudllab@missouri.edu.

Inviting second and third grade teachers, including those in high-poverty, rural schools, to join the Talk to Read Collaborative which aims to accelerate literacy learning. Teachers work within the collaborative for up to 40 hours. Districts are reimbursed for substitute expenses; teachers are compensated for out of contract time. Tablets and headsets are provided for classrooms to keep after participation. Location: Varies by teacher. More Information. 

Inviting second and third grade teachers, including those in high-poverty, rural schools, to join the Talk to Read Collaborative which aims to accelerate literacy learning. Teachers work within the collaborative for up to 40 hours. Districts are reimbursed for substitute expenses; teachers are compensated for out of contract time. Tablets and headsets are provided for classrooms to keep after participation. Location: Varies by teacher. More Information. 

How are you preparing for your financial future? These workshops will help you prepare your personal finances for whatever comes next—whether you're graduating or returning to campus in the fall. Register now on MU Engage! Your future self will thank you!

For Continuing Students:

Managing Your 25–26 College Costs: Plan Now, Stress Less Later
May 7 | 2-2:50 p.m.

For Graduating Students:

Life After College: Navigating Student Loan Repayment
April 30 | 2-2:50 p.m.

Life After College: Your Post-Grad Financial Success Action Plan 
May 6 | 12:30–1:45 p.m. (Lunch & Learn)

Can't make it? Schedule a 1-on-1 financial consultation with the Office for Financial Success in MU Connect.

How are you preparing for your financial future? These workshops will help you prepare your personal finances for whatever comes next—whether you're graduating or returning to campus in the fall. Register now on MU Engage! Your future self will thank you!

For Continuing Students:

Managing Your 25–26 College Costs: Plan Now, Stress Less Later
May 7 | 2-2:50 p.m.

For Graduating Students:

Life After College: Navigating Student Loan Repayment
April 30 | 2-2:50 p.m.

Life After College: Your Post-Grad Financial Success Action Plan 
May 6 | 12:30–1:45 p.m. (Lunch & Learn)

Can't make it? Schedule a 1-on-1 financial consultation with the Office for Financial Success in MU Connect.

Join us on May 1, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for “Commercializing Academic Research - Opportunities and Resources for Faculty and Trainees”, Sponsored by MBArC, Mizzou TecHub and the MU BETA Program. This hybrid seminar will highlight MU’s infrastructure and support systems for commercialization, covering topics such as translating academic research discoveries from the laboratory into commercial products, launching a startup company while maintaining an academic career, securing funding and exploring career opportunities in biomedical entrepreneurship. Attendees will gain insights into mentorship, education and financial resources from experts in the field. 

In-Person- Atkins Seminar Room @ NextGen Building / Virtual via Zoom

Free Lunch (for the first 50 guests) and Panel Discussion at 12 p.m.! 

Register Here! 

Join us on May 1, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for “Commercializing Academic Research - Opportunities and Resources for Faculty and Trainees”, Sponsored by MBArC, Mizzou TecHub and the MU BETA Program. This hybrid seminar will highlight MU’s infrastructure and support systems for commercialization, covering topics such as translating academic research discoveries from the laboratory into commercial products, launching a startup company while maintaining an academic career, securing funding and exploring career opportunities in biomedical entrepreneurship. Attendees will gain insights into mentorship, education and financial resources from experts in the field. 

In-Person- Atkins Seminar Room @ NextGen Building / Virtual via Zoom

Free Lunch (for the first 50 guests) and Panel Discussion at 12 p.m.! 

Register Here! 

Summer 2025:  If you’ll be in Columbia June 2-27 & love working with kids, spend 4 wks with our kids apply here. Must be avail. Mon-Fri. Shifts: 6:40am-8:05am, 2:25-5:45 p.m. & 3:00-5:45p.m. $15.00/hour

Fall 2025: Don’t wait until August to apply for the Fall 2025 semester. We are interviewing & hiring now before students leave for the summer. Adventure Club is a before & after school program located in elementary schools in Columbia. Available shifts: 6:40am-8:05am, 2:25-5:45 p.m. & 3:00-5:45p.m. Mon-Fri & can work 2-10 shifts/wk. Your schedule stays consistent for the semester. Pay is $15.00. Semester starts August 19, 2025. Apply here. If hired, you will need physical forms of ID in Columbia.

Summer 2025:  If you’ll be in Columbia June 2-27 & love working with kids, spend 4 wks with our kids apply here. Must be avail. Mon-Fri. Shifts: 6:40am-8:05am, 2:25-5:45 p.m. & 3:00-5:45p.m. $15.00/hour

Fall 2025: Don’t wait until August to apply for the Fall 2025 semester. We are interviewing & hiring now before students leave for the summer. Adventure Club is a before & after school program located in elementary schools in Columbia. Available shifts: 6:40am-8:05am, 2:25-5:45 p.m. & 3:00-5:45p.m. Mon-Fri & can work 2-10 shifts/wk. Your schedule stays consistent for the semester. Pay is $15.00. Semester starts August 19, 2025. Apply here. If hired, you will need physical forms of ID in Columbia.

We're seeking participants for a University of Missouri study on blood flow and oxygen in women experiencing menopause and perimenopause. Join us for one 60-min, in-person screen visit and three 5-hour research visits at Gwynn Hall. Participants receive body composition and blood panel results, plus up to $250 for their time. To learn more and check if you qualify, contact limberglab@missouri.edu or visit www.mustudies.com to complete a short questionnaire.

We're seeking participants for a University of Missouri study on blood flow and oxygen in women experiencing menopause and perimenopause. Join us for one 60-min, in-person screen visit and three 5-hour research visits at Gwynn Hall. Participants receive body composition and blood panel results, plus up to $250 for their time. To learn more and check if you qualify, contact limberglab@missouri.edu or visit www.mustudies.com to complete a short questionnaire.

The Department of Medicine is seeking individuals between 60-80 years of age who do not have diabetes or heart disease to participate in a research study. This study includes use of the medication empagliflozin and studies its effect on vascular health. Monetary compensation is available. Study will last about 5 months. If you are interested in participating, please contact Andrea Atkins by email at MUENDOManriqueLab@health.missouri.edu.

The Department of Medicine is seeking individuals between 60-80 years of age who do not have diabetes or heart disease to participate in a research study. This study includes use of the medication empagliflozin and studies its effect on vascular health. Monetary compensation is available. Study will last about 5 months. If you are interested in participating, please contact Andrea Atkins by email at MUENDOManriqueLab@health.missouri.edu.

The Department of Medicine-Endocrinology and Metabolism is recruiting hypertensive (systolic blood pressure =130 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure = 80 mmHg) or obese (BMI=30) men and women between the ages of 18-35 for a research study exploring arterial stiffness markers in individuals with obesity or hypertension. This study involves a one-hour visiting time for a single clinic visit in the University Hospital’s Clinical & Translational Science Unit. The study visit will include a blood draw and monitoring via sensors. Participants will be compensated $50 gift card for their time and effort. To participate, please email: kgsmith@health.missouri.edu. 

The Department of Medicine-Endocrinology and Metabolism is recruiting hypertensive (systolic blood pressure =130 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure = 80 mmHg) or obese (BMI=30) men and women between the ages of 18-35 for a research study exploring arterial stiffness markers in individuals with obesity or hypertension. This study involves a one-hour visiting time for a single clinic visit in the University Hospital’s Clinical & Translational Science Unit. The study visit will include a blood draw and monitoring via sensors. Participants will be compensated $50 gift card for their time and effort. To participate, please email: kgsmith@health.missouri.edu. 

Seeking adults aged 18-25 for a research study looking at cognitive processing of newly learned cues for a liquid reward. The study involves 3 laboratory visits (your EEG will be recorded while viewing pictures and consuming a fruit juice) and 5 electronic surveys (across 12 months). Individuals who have consumed at least 5 drinks containing any kind of alcohol in their lifetime may be eligible. No alcohol will be consumed in this study. You can earn up to $350 total. For more details and contact info visit the study webpage via this link: Sips&Shapes2.

Seeking adults aged 18-25 for a research study looking at cognitive processing of newly learned cues for a liquid reward. The study involves 3 laboratory visits (your EEG will be recorded while viewing pictures and consuming a fruit juice) and 5 electronic surveys (across 12 months). Individuals who have consumed at least 5 drinks containing any kind of alcohol in their lifetime may be eligible. No alcohol will be consumed in this study. You can earn up to $350 total. For more details and contact info visit the study webpage via this link: Sips&Shapes2.

Celebrate Tigers who champion disability access and inclusion. The Lee Henson Access Mizzou Award recognizes those who make a positive impact to improve the experience of those with disabilities at Mizzou. Nominate a student, faculty or staff member or campus group today.

Celebrate Tigers who champion disability access and inclusion. The Lee Henson Access Mizzou Award recognizes those who make a positive impact to improve the experience of those with disabilities at Mizzou. Nominate a student, faculty or staff member or campus group today.

Step into the forefront of healthcare with BBME’s online Graduate Certificate in Health Care Project Management, Certificate in Health Ethics, Certificate in Health Informatics or a Master's Degree in Health Informatics. Tailored to the healthcare industry, these programs position you to move your career forward while revolutionizing health services. Both working professionals and new graduate students will be poised to lead the digital transformation of healthcare. Zoom info session April 25, 2025 Noon-1 p.m. Email bbmeadmissions@missouri.edu to register.

Step into the forefront of healthcare with BBME’s online Graduate Certificate in Health Care Project Management, Certificate in Health Ethics, Certificate in Health Informatics or a Master's Degree in Health Informatics. Tailored to the healthcare industry, these programs position you to move your career forward while revolutionizing health services. Both working professionals and new graduate students will be poised to lead the digital transformation of healthcare. Zoom info session April 25, 2025 Noon-1 p.m. Email bbmeadmissions@missouri.edu to register.

The Assessment Resource Center, an outreach unit of the College of Education & Human Development, offers a variety of services to all MU administrative leaders, faculty and staff. Are you a leader who wants to better understand the perspectives of your division or department? We build surveys and conduct focus groups to support data-driven decisions. Are you a faculty member working on a grant proposal? We provide an evaluation section that strengthens your research proposal and external evaluator services when your project is funded. Learn more about ARC Research Support & Evaluation Services, and contact us to discuss your project.

The Assessment Resource Center, an outreach unit of the College of Education & Human Development, offers a variety of services to all MU administrative leaders, faculty and staff. Are you a leader who wants to better understand the perspectives of your division or department? We build surveys and conduct focus groups to support data-driven decisions. Are you a faculty member working on a grant proposal? We provide an evaluation section that strengthens your research proposal and external evaluator services when your project is funded. Learn more about ARC Research Support & Evaluation Services, and contact us to discuss your project.

The EFCC-SR is a new core facility at the University of Missouri, designed to provide researchers with access to a network of state-of-the-art high-throughput instrumentation, especially for cancer research. This network includes both EFCC-acquired instruments and resources shared by individual PIs. We invite PIs to add their own instruments to the network, generating revenue and fostering collaboration. Currently available are the Incucyte SX5 for automated real-time live-cell imaging and the Jess fully automated western blot system. Contact us at efccsr@missouri.edu to get started. Stay informed about upcoming events and resources at https://mizzou.us/efcc-resources.

The EFCC-SR is a new core facility at the University of Missouri, designed to provide researchers with access to a network of state-of-the-art high-throughput instrumentation, especially for cancer research. This network includes both EFCC-acquired instruments and resources shared by individual PIs. We invite PIs to add their own instruments to the network, generating revenue and fostering collaboration. Currently available are the Incucyte SX5 for automated real-time live-cell imaging and the Jess fully automated western blot system. Contact us at efccsr@missouri.edu to get started. Stay informed about upcoming events and resources at https://mizzou.us/efcc-resources.

Want to host an event to welcome incoming students? Want to advertise your student organization during Welcome Week? READ MORE BELOW! Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs) are encouraged to host events during Welcome Week 2025: August 20-24. RSO contributions make a significant impact on the welcoming experience for our incoming and returning students and the Organization Resource Group (ORG) is pleased to offer financial assistance to RSOs wishing to host events!! Please complete this form to submit your organization's program to the Welcome Week calendar and request funding from ORG.

Want to host an event to welcome incoming students? Want to advertise your student organization during Welcome Week? READ MORE BELOW! Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs) are encouraged to host events during Welcome Week 2025: August 20-24. RSO contributions make a significant impact on the welcoming experience for our incoming and returning students and the Organization Resource Group (ORG) is pleased to offer financial assistance to RSOs wishing to host events!! Please complete this form to submit your organization's program to the Welcome Week calendar and request funding from ORG.

Do you have new or continuing Mizzou undergraduates conducting research in your group over the summer? Do you want to super-charge their summer research experience? Consider sponsoring them to participate in the Summer Research Program (May 28-July 26) organized by the Office of Undergraduate Research. Participants will join visiting undergraduates for educational, professional-development, and community-building activities to complement their summer research experience. For more information, contact Vesna Johnson. To enroll your mentee in the summer program by May 12, provide your student's name and your MoCode to cover the $350 fee. 

Do you have new or continuing Mizzou undergraduates conducting research in your group over the summer? Do you want to super-charge their summer research experience? Consider sponsoring them to participate in the Summer Research Program (May 28-July 26) organized by the Office of Undergraduate Research. Participants will join visiting undergraduates for educational, professional-development, and community-building activities to complement their summer research experience. For more information, contact Vesna Johnson. To enroll your mentee in the summer program by May 12, provide your student's name and your MoCode to cover the $350 fee. 

The MU Health Care Go Girl Run is back — and this year, the proceeds benefit patients and families at Ellis Fischel Cancer Center through the Wig Program, treatment support, cancer research and more.

Join us May 4 for a half-marathon or 5K. The event is open to everyone, and free health screenings will be available — including walk-up skin checks and mobile mammography for those 40+ (call 573-884-1141 to pre-register).

Learn more and register — MU Health Care employees can get a discounted price using the code GGMUhealth24.

Interested in volunteering? Click here for more information.

The MU Health Care Go Girl Run is back — and this year, the proceeds benefit patients and families at Ellis Fischel Cancer Center through the Wig Program, treatment support, cancer research and more.

Join us May 4 for a half-marathon or 5K. The event is open to everyone, and free health screenings will be available — including walk-up skin checks and mobile mammography for those 40+ (call 573-884-1141 to pre-register).

Learn more and register — MU Health Care employees can get a discounted price using the code GGMUhealth24.

Interested in volunteering? Click here for more information.

MU will once again host the MSHSAA State Music Festival May 1-3, bringing thousands of high school students to campus for adjudication on their musical performances. Events are located near Lowry Mall (Memorial Union, Fine Arts Building, Tate, Stewart, McKee and Sinquefield Music Center), but please anticipate increased traffic throughout campus and the downtown area. To represent the MU community at this event (and hear musical performances throughout the day!), please volunteer at music.missouri.edu/state-music-festival-information. If your department would like to provide recruitment materials or is interested in setting up a table on Lowry Mall, contact Brooke Danielsen at danielsenb@missouri.edu.

MU will once again host the MSHSAA State Music Festival May 1-3, bringing thousands of high school students to campus for adjudication on their musical performances. Events are located near Lowry Mall (Memorial Union, Fine Arts Building, Tate, Stewart, McKee and Sinquefield Music Center), but please anticipate increased traffic throughout campus and the downtown area. To represent the MU community at this event (and hear musical performances throughout the day!), please volunteer at music.missouri.edu/state-music-festival-information. If your department would like to provide recruitment materials or is interested in setting up a table on Lowry Mall, contact Brooke Danielsen at danielsenb@missouri.edu.

Spring 2025 graduates with disabilities are invited to the Disability Center graduation ceremony to celebrate their accomplishments. Graduates will receive cords and enjoy refreshments. April 30, 5:30p.m., GOBCC Large Multipurpose Room. Register on MU Engage. Questions? Email Kristin Mossman at kristinmossman@missouri.edu. 

Spring 2025 graduates with disabilities are invited to the Disability Center graduation ceremony to celebrate their accomplishments. Graduates will receive cords and enjoy refreshments. April 30, 5:30p.m., GOBCC Large Multipurpose Room. Register on MU Engage. Questions? Email Kristin Mossman at kristinmossman@missouri.edu.