Mizzou Communities Resource Guides

News Archive

2012

February

  • David Rosman: Discrimination to one is discrimination to allexternal link
    Discrimination is discrimination, regardless of whether it is the primary, secondary, tertiary or any other reason for dismissal, refusals of promotion, a demotion or any other disciplinary action.
  • MU doctoral student plans to build hospital in Kenyan hometown with help from Columbia communityexternal link
    Jivetti, who plans to graduate from MU in May with a doctorate in rural sociology, established Pathways Africa in 2011 as a nonprofit organization. The program will start by building a three-story hospital that is expected to serve up to 100,000 people.
  • Trans Action Team launches new websiteexternal link
    The Trans Action Team has recently launched a new website for the transgender community in order to provide students with resources and education for transgender issues.
  • ANNOUNCEMENT: 2012 Tribute to MU Women - Nominations Openexternal link
    Do you know an MU woman faculty, staff, or student who has 1) worked above and beyond the expectations of her job responsibilities to help create an environment of equity, fairness and justice for women on the MU campus, including students, faculty and staff, and 2) demonstrated respect for the diversity of women's experiences, and 3) helped promote the advancement of women through education, advocacy, support and activism? If so, please nominate her for the 2012 Tribute to MU Women. Anyone can nominate. Two letters are the only nomination materials required. Information and the online nomination form available at http://statusofwomen.missouri.edu/tribute. Awardees will be recognized at a ceremony on March 22, 3:30 p.m., Memorial Union.
  • MU police: Racist fliers posted in residence hall weren't criminalexternal link
    There was no crime committed by MU students who posted racist fliers in a residence hall last week, MU police determined.
  • Some blacks insist: 'I'm not African-American'external link
    The labels used to describe Americans of African descent mark the movement of a people from the slave house to the White House. Today, many are resisting this progression by holding on to a name from the past: "black."
  • Film festival encourages dialogue about Peace Corps, international issuesexternal link
    Jake Wilson wants to help dispel the notion that volunteering in the Peace Corps is simply a "noble cause." "I did it because there's issues out there, and I'm trying to follow my own values," he said.
  • More cities consider parades for Iraq War veteransexternal link
    A St. Louis parade welcoming home Iraq War and other post-Sept. 11 veterans was such a hit that at least 10 other cities around the country are considering similar celebrations.
  • Conservative Ann Coulter to speak at MUexternal link
    Ann Coulter, syndicated columnist and political commentator, will visit MU's campus April 11, courtesy of the MU College Republicans.
  • EXPERT AVAILABLE: MU Law Expert Says Fair Housing Ruling is Correctexternal link
    The Federal Housing Act (FHA) prohibits housing advertisements from expressing preferences based on race, ethnicity, religion, or familial status.
  • One Mizzou celebrates Black History Monthexternal link
    The One Mizzou campaign is working on an "I Celebrate Black History" campaign during the month of February to help raise awareness and prevent hate crimes that have occurred the past two years during Black History Month.
  • Bill proposes English as only language for driver's examsexternal link
    Although driver's license examinations are currently offered in 12 languages in Missouri, a proposed House bill could limit the options to just English.
  • MU Law School to Host Symposium on Cyberbullying in Schoolsexternal link
    The University of Missouri School of Law and the Missouri Law Review will host a two-day symposium on the effects of cyberbullying among elementary and secondary students. The symposium, "Cyberbullying: Emerging Realities and Legal Challenges," will feature an array of national experts, including keynote speaker John Palfrey, co-director of the Berkman Center for Internet and Society at Harvard University and vice-dean at the Harvard School of Law.
  • Storyteller Gladys Coggswell to perform at MU art exhibitionexternal link
    The MU Museum of Art and Archaeology's new exhibition "Black Women in Art and the Stories They Tell" will kick off Thursday with the opening "The Stories I Tell," a performance by award-winning Missouri storyteller Gladys Coggswell.

January

2011

December

November

October

September

  • Celebrate Awareness Week: Oct 3-7, 2011external link
    The annual week-long commemoration was established at MU in 2010 as part of the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act and coincides with National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
  • Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, Inc. explores death penalty questionsexternal link
    Jamal Andress, Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, Inc. Zeta Chapter Historian, did not provide answers. He did, however, provide questions. As the facilitator of Wednesday's "Guilty Until Proven Innocent" event at the Gaines/Oldham Black Culture Center, Andress presented and facilitated a discussion centered on the execution of Troy Davis.
  • Struble finds new home as LGBTQ Resource Center Coordinator external link
    Struby Struble seems to always be on the move. After graduating in 2004, she moved to Spain. A year later, she was back at MU working as a support staff member for the social justice centers on campus. Shortly after, she took over as the center's adviser. After a year in charge, she stepped down to pursue soccer dreams in San Francisco, until last year, when she came back as a social justice support staff member.
  • Upcoming Citizen Jane Film Festival has creative nicheexternal link
    Citizen Jane's goal is to increase the number of women working in film and expand their opportunities in the the field.
  • Flag ceremony brings countries togetherexternal link
    MU International Day kicked off with a flag ceremony which paraded around campus from Memorial Student Union back around to Lowry Mall. The day also consisted of a speech and food and crafts exhibition.
  • MU Study Finds Promising Drug Treatment for Improving Language, Social Function in People with Autismexternal link
    Most drug therapy interventions for people with autism have targeted psychiatric problems, including aggression, anxiety and obsessive behavior.
  • Art for Autism allows artists to communicate without wordsexternal link
    Paul Backes, 14, has been drawing since he can remember. Every day, Backes, who has high-functioning autism, meticulously creates illustrations of places, such as the Tiger Hotel and Jesse Hall, from memory.
  • Young Columbia filmmakers participate in Citizen Jane Film Academyexternal link
    These leading ladies use their passion to confront gender gaps in the film industry.
  • Children with Autism Benefit from Early, Intensive Therapyexternal link
    More intense treatment better improves social and communication skills
  • MBWI hosts week of events to build "successful sisterhood:external link
    Mizzou Black Women's Initiative began its Building our Successful Sisterhood week last night with a presentation on the principles of professionalism.
  • Four Front spends weekend bonding, learning at retreatexternal link
    Members of the Four Front umbrella organization spent the weekend getting to know one another at a retreat. Four Front is an organization that brings together leaders from MU's social justice organizations to discuss campus issues.
  • Pagan Pride Day strives to educate, promote toleranceexternal link
    Paganism is an umbrella term for earth-based, polytheistic religions.
  • Rosh Hashanah, Jewish Holiday, Sept. 28-30, 2011external link
    The Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown on Wednesday, September 28th and concludes at sundown on Friday, September 30th.
  • Lower Turnover Rates, Higher Pay for Teachers Who Share Race with Principal, MU Study Showsexternal link
    With ever-declining budgets, education administrators across the nation have been struggling for years with an increasing teacher turnover rate. Now, researchers at the University of Missouri have found that race may play a role in teacher turnover.
  • Billingsley presents presidential platform at LBC meetingexternal link
    A little more than a week after officially announcing his campaign, Missouri Students Association presidential candidate Xavier Billingsley presented his platform to the Legion of Black Collegians during the group's senate meeting Wednesday night. The presentation marked the candidate's first time presenting his platform to the influential student council.
  • Latino fraternity Lambda Theta Phi seeks MU chapterexternal link
    Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc., has contacted the Office of Greek Life about chartering a chapter at MU. Lambda Theta Phi became the country's first Latino fraternity in 1975 and later became the first Latino fraternity recognized by the North-American Interfraternity Conference.
  • New civil rights organization hopes to fill mid-Missouri's ACLU voidexternal link
    A new civil rights organization for Missouri is becoming formalized after a group of activists decided there was a need for a "truly statewide" organization.
  • Columbia police, community members discuss reducing racial biasexternal link
    Community and public safety representatives met Tuesday at the Daniel Boone City Building to discuss reducing racial bias in the Columbia Police Department.
  • Allowing Native Language in School Benefits Mexican-American Students, MU Researcher Findsexternal link
    A new University of Missouri study shows that Mexican-American students who identify and practice speaking their native language have higher grades than those who are put in English-only environments in their schools.
  • Award for Excellence in Short-term Study Abroad Programmingexternal link
    The MU Study Abroad Advisory Council (SAAC) is seeking nominations for an award to recognize faculty and staff members who demonstrate excellence in developing and leading short-term study abroad programs. Deadline for nominations: September 26, 2011. AWARD FEATURES: Recipients participate in campus activities promoting excellence in short-term study abroad programs. Recipients receive professional development funds in the amount of $1,500. Recipients receive an engraved plaque and permanent recognition on a plaque in the International Center.
  • MU Student Anti-Human Trafficking Organization Presents Documentary and Panel Discussionexternal link
    MU Stop Traffic and the Central Missouri Stop Human Trafficking Coalition will present, "Fatal Promises," a documentary about human trafficking. A panel discussion with Kat Rohrer, the director of the documentary, and representatives of local anti-human trafficking efforts will follow the film screening.
  • MU Students Embrace Mediterranean Diet and Lifestyleexternal link
    Study Abroad Program Takes Students to France, Greece and Italy to Learn the Importance of Eating Locally Produced Food and Incorporating Physical Activity into Daily Routines
  • Group hosts 12-hour Pray without Ceasing eventexternal link
    Prayer at Mizzou hosted its first 12-hour Pray Without Ceasing event Saturday in the old Artisan building downtown. Senior and Prayer at Mizzou member Courtney Cain said the group has been fully functional for four years.
  • Honoring old traditions at Columbia's Heritage Festivalexternal link
    Colorful characters provided a history lesson unlike those learned in school at Columbia's Heritage Festival on Sept. 17 and 18. Vox talked to three passionate people working to preserve the lost arts and honor old traditions.
  • Law professor speaks on discriminatory housing ads onlineexternal link
    "I'm a 30-year old Caucasian male who loves hip-hop, Volkswagens, and Asian women, not necessarily in that order. By Profession I am an engineer, and by faith a Jew." Posting this kind of roommate advertisement on Craigslist might bring a lawsuit according to the Fair Housing Act, MU School of Law associate professor Rigel Oliveri said.
  • MU Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month: Sept. 15-Oct 15, 2011external link
    The Hispanic American Leadership Organization (HALO) and Multicultural Center provide programs ranging from a Dance Club learning experience with styles like salsa to featured presentations, movies and more.
  • A conversation with Mahir Khan: Practicing Muslims appreciate services offered by Mizzouexternal link
    Mahir Khan, vice president of the Muslim Student Organization at MU, doesn't want to brag, but he knows Middle Eastern food is quality munching. Especially when rice, Sriracha hot chili sauce and yogurt sauce are mixed together. The combination, according to Khan, is "the greatest thing ever."
  • Christian college students practice faith outside church servicesexternal link
    A small group of college students push two tables together at the Heidelberg for dinner on a Tuesday evening. They're picking at fries and finishing their sodas and beers as a priest arrives and joins them. He takes a seat, Catechism in hand.
  • Religious Playlistexternal link
    Some musicians might not be religious but are inspired by the spiritual concepts that surround them. Check out the music this inspiration can create with a playlist that references some of the world's major religions.
  • Event raises money, awareness for anti-human trafficking orgsexternal link
    The Central Missouri Stop Trafficking Coalition and MU's Stop Traffic organization co-sponsored the second "Freedom by Fashion" event Sunday. The event, held in Jesse Auditorium, centered around a fashion show featuring student and locally designed fair trade clothing.
  • Director hopes MU Hillel becomes destination spot for Jewish studentsexternal link
    The new director of MU Hillel is already using his experience to organize a trip to Israel for Jewish students to explore their heritage.
  • 9/11: Gathering at Islamic Center promotes understandingexternal link
    Community members of different faiths gathered in the Islamic Center of Central Missouri Sunday to memorialize the victims of 9/11. Religious leaders as well as Mayor Bob McDavid shared their perspectives on the 10th anniversary of the national tragedy.
  • Osama Yanis' name nearly shattered his American dreamexternal link
    After becoming a U.S. citizen nearly 20 years ago, Jordanian immigrant Osama Yanis never could have imagined a day where the "land of the free" wasn't so free.As the devastation of Sept. 11 occurred, the Columbia business owner knew his life would change forever as the world broke out in fear. Ten years later, Yanis still feels the pain of betrayal from some people just because of his name: Osama.
  • Faculty Council discusses diversity requirement, performace fundingexternal link
    Faculty Concil reopened its discussion on a proposed diversity course requirement and talked about the possibility of performance funding in Missouri in its first meeting of the year.
  • MU Appoints Interim Diversity Officer, Remains Committed to Promoting Diversity on Campusexternal link
    MU Deputy Chancellor Mike Middleton has named Noor Azizan-Gardner as interim Chief Diversity Officer for the University of Missouri. As chief diversity officer, Azizan-Gardner will head the Chancellor's Diversity Initiative (CDI) and provide leadership, consultation and support to enhance diversity at MU.
  • Drum major leads M2 despite visual impairmentexternal link
    As junior Paul Heddings stands atop a podium in the Marching Mizzou practice field, he conducts the band with confidence.
  • Project United created as MU diversity initiative external link
    The organization will specifically focus on strengthening communication within the student body. Beginning Feb. 1, Hump Day Holla will provide students with a friendly environment to participate in learning conversations, which are enlightening discussions, with others from different social and cultural backgrounds each Wednesday.
  • Black Enrollments Surge at the University of Missouriexternal link
    The number of students from underrepresented minority groups climbed from 3,951 in 2010 to 4,480 this year, an increase of 13.4 percent. The number of minority students and minority freshmen are also all-time records at the university.
  • Freedom by Fashion Raises Funds to End Human Traffickingexternal link
    Sponsored by MU Stop Traffic and the Central Missouri Stop Human Trafficking Coalition, the event also will include a silent auction and raffle. Proceeds will go toward ending human trafficking and helping victims.
  • Artist uses her heritage as inspiration for activist workexternal link
    With her pale complexion, Sydney Pursel might not look Native American, but her artwork speaks on behalf of her heritage. Pursel, 23, is half American Indian — her father is of the Ioway tribe of Kansas and Nebraska. Her heritage fuels her artistic inspiration as she strives to defend her culture and provoke thoughts that question perceptions about American Indians.
  • Three Columbia residents share strong ties with Libyan rebelsexternal link
    Ahmed El-Tayash of Columbia, who visited Libya in May and June, was shocked at the change he saw in the nation of his father's birth. He last went to Libya in 2003, when Moammar Gadhafi still held the grip of power over the people.
  • Columbia United Church of Christ to introduce a new serviceexternal link
    Columbia United Church of Christ will introduce a new type of Saturday worship service beginning Sept. 17. Currently, the church has a traditional service held on Sunday mornings. The Rev. Steve Swope plans to introduce The Welcome Place, a more relaxed, discussion-type service held from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays
  • LBC hosts third annual Freshman Action Team Weekexternal link
    This week was the third annual Freshman Action Team Week put on by the Legion of Black Collegians. LBC president Whitney Williams said the Freshman Action Team is its own organization made up of freshman who want to be involved on campus. FAT elects a president, vice president and other positions. FAT Week is a week of activities that seeks to get freshmen involved with the team
  • Done with the past, One Mizzou looks to the future external link
    "Big plans for this year are to hash out what we want One Mizzou to be and what we want it to be in the future," Williams said. "We're trying to build a foundation so it'll be around for 10, 15 years and is more than a T-shirt or brand and a logo. So, now we're building foundations and next semester we may do an event, but we just want to do the events that are already happening on campus that are already culturally diverse that would be good for students to go to that they might not be aware of."
  • Column: One Mizzou lacks a voiceexternal link
    One thing remains unanswered from last semester — what the hell is One Mizzou?

August

July

  • Cuban Ediciones Vigía books are handmade works of artexternal link
    MU Spanish literature professor Juanamaria Cordones-Cook owns an extensive collection of Cuban books known as the Ediciones Vigía; they come in all shapes, sizes and colors and double as works of art.
  • MU Study Pairs Military Veterans and Shelter Dogs To Ease Transition Home for Veterans; Train Shelter Dogs To Be More Adoptableexternal link
    Of the 2 million United States Service members that have been in wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, it's estimated that up to 50 percent experience combat-related issues ranging from substance abuse to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Now, a University of Missouri professor is conducting a unique study that will give military veterans a "training buddy" to help them cope while helping shelter dogs become more adoptable. The Central Missouri Humane Society is supplying the dogs involved in the study.
  • Korean barbecue restaurant KUI brings traditional cuisine to downtown Columbiaexternal link
    A traditional Korean barbecue restaurant, KUI, "grilled meat" in Korean, has opened for business in downtown Columbia.
  • Islamic Center of Central Missouri plans expansionexternal link
    The Islamic Center of Central Missouri, which has seen its congregation grow over the last decade, hopes to expand its facility at 201 S. Fifth St. The center has filed a preliminary plan with the city to include a two-story school complex; a four-story, 27-apartment complex; a gymnasium; and a kitchen.
  • Columbia Farmers' Market hosts international welcoming dayexternal link
    Refugee and Immigrant Day, sponsored by Sustainable Farms and Communities, is a formal welcome and introduction to the locally-grown food offered at the farmers market.
  • MU Study Identifies Protective Factors that Help Women Recover from Childhood Violenceexternal link
    Kim Anderson, associate professor in the MU School of Social Work, found that women are less likely to suffer from PTSD if they are more resilient, or better able to overcome adversity. In regard to childhood protective factors that increase adult resilience, Anderson found that mothers who were employed full-time had a positive influence on their children's recovery from witnessing domestic violence.
  • Maneater Editorial: Now is not the time to take diversity lightlyexternal link
    Incoming students, beware: You're moving into residence hall next month, and your roommate, hall neighbors and classmates are going to be nothing like you. They'll be from the crime-ridden city, a closed-minded suburban neighborhood or the "middle of nowhere."
  • Centro Latino Reaches New Audienceexternal link
    Leaders at Centro Latino said Wednesday they are working on a new location to reach new clients. The original outreach for the organization was to the Latino community in Columbia. Now, with the new location under construction on Garth Avenue, program director Eduardo Crespi said the potential to serve has expanded.
  • Women's and Gender Studies Department creates targeted teaching opportunititesexternal link
    A growing student interest in Women's and Gender Studies has caused the department turn to nontraditional teaching positions in recent semesters. Women's and Gender Studies is one of the fastest growing majors on campus and nationwide, according to the National Women's Studies Association via Jessica Jennrich, the department's former advising, curriculum and programming director.
  • Alumnus pushes for creation of an MU Veteran Alumni Groupexternal link
    MU alumni who served in the military might soon have a new group to network with. Retired Army SMG Richard Grant is leading a movement to create a new organization: the MU Veteran Alumni Club. This club would provide benefits to veterans if it becomes a recognized MU alumni group. A Facebook page with the same name was created to gain attention and garner a following.

June

May

April

  • Community celebrates life of lynching victim James T. Scottexternal link
    The ones who remembered the lynching did not speak of it. They carried the memories for years — through marriages and children and careers and death.
  • Taiwanese Student Association celebrates centennialexternal link
    Members of the Taiwanese Student Association gathered Tuesday on Lowry Mall, played games and ate traditional food to celebrate 100 years.
  • Students wear jeans to commemorate Denim Day, promote sexual assault awarenessexternal link
    Denim's a timeless fashion staple. But Thursday, it was also a social statement. MU’s Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention Center sponsored Denim Day as part of Sexual Assault Awareness month
  • Gender-neutral housing resolution debatedexternal link
    The organizations present were the Residence Hall Association, the Graduate Professional Council, the Legion of Black Collegians, Four Front, the Panhellenic Association and the Interfraternity Council.
  • MU professor brings closure to Scott caseexternal link
    Clyde Ruffin, chair of MU’s Department of Theatre, first learned of James Scott when he read an undergraduate thesis by Patrick Huber, now an associate professor of history at Missouri University of Science and Technology.
  • MU Cambio Center Enhances Missourians’ Welfare by Easing the Transition of Immigrants into Rural Communitiesexternal link
    Latinos have been the fastest growing immigrant population in America for several decades. As more and more Latino immigrants move into all regions of the U.S., including the Midwest, local communities face many cultural, political, and economic hurdles when trying to successfully adapt and integrate the newcomers.
  • MU to Host Emmett Till's Relatives and Eyewitnesses of Murderexternal link
    The University of Missouri will welcome Simeon Wright and Wheeler Parker, Jr., on Wednesday, April 27 to discuss the events leading to the murder of their relative, Emmett Till, as well as the trial and Civil Rights Movement.
  • MU Facebook post on Pride Month keynote speaker elicits controversyexternal link
    Scholar and speaker E. Patrick Johnson will cover issues members of the black and Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer and Questioning community face for Pride Month's final event Tuesday. His lecture, titled “In Search of Countess Vivian: Queerness and the Making of Southern History,” was promoted on the "Mizzou" Facebook on Monday and sparked a heated discussion on the legitimacy of the event and on LGBTQ issues in general.
  • Asian American student organizations select future leadersexternal link
    Senior Andrew Tsao was elected the next AAA President, following in the footsteps of senior Christyona Pham. Pham is leaving the helm of AAA to co-chair Four Front.
  • Black Love week closes with faculty dinnerexternal link
    Black Love Week, hosted by the Legion of Black Collegians, closed Friday evening with a dinner appreciating minority faculty. Saturday’s originally planned balloon release was cancelled due to weather concerns.
  • Plans for chapter of conservative women's group come to MUexternal link
    Former Mizzou College Republicans Chairwoman Sophie Mashburn is planning to start a new conservative women’s group on campus next fall as a chapter of the Network of Enlightened Women, a national organization. Mashburn said the group will serve as a political book club and described it as an alternative group for conservative women on campus.
  • Court archives reveal Missouri slaves' fights for freedomexternal link
    Kenneth Winn compared the find to something out of an Indiana Jones movie. For more than 150 years, the documents, folded into thirds and sealed with a red ribbon, were slowly covered in the dust of basement coal fires.
  • Easter services draw new and seasoned churchgoersexternal link
    In the parking lot behind St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church on West Boulevard, about 40 people braved the early morning cold to attend a sunrise Easter service that began at about 6:30.
  • LGBTQ Resource Center coordinator leaving MUexternal link
    After three years serving as the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Resource Center coordinator, Ryan Black is leaving MU on April 29 and moving to Portland, Ore.
  • MU Introduces new international student feeexternal link
    Increasing numbers of international students at MU and the need for more staff to work with them prompted the creation of a new fee specifically for international students this week.
  • MU Symposium to Focus on Georgina Herrera, Noted Cuban Writerexternal link
    A symposium at the University of Missouri will bring international literary experts together to discuss the impact and writing of Georgina Herrera, a leading Afro-Cuban writer. Herrera and others were part of Cuba’s core of black women writers, who in the 1960s became prominent members of Havana’s Black Renaissance, a movement similar to the Harlem Renaissance in the United States.
  • Umar Cheema encourages journalists to fight for a causeexternal link
    When he was growing up in Pakistan, Umar Cheema had ambitions of landing a prestigious government job. While he was waiting for that opportunity, he found work at a newspaper and never looked back.
  • Black, gay and southernexternal link
    E. Patrick Johnson, professor of African American studies and chair of the Department of Performance Studies at Northwestern University, will perform an excerpt from “Pouring Tea: Black Gay Men of the South Tell Their Tales,” at 7:30 p.m. April 25, Rhynsburger Theatre.
  • MU's Global Impactexternal link
    Students, faculty and staff who have extended the University of Missouri’s global reach will be honored with the 2011 MU International Engagement Awards.
  • LBC elections close Saturdayexternal link
    The Legion of Black Collegians will elect three new executive board members for the 2011-2012 academic year Saturday.
  • Religion Continues to Impact Voter Decision, MU Study Findsexternal link
    Church attendance in western democracies has declined; yet, a new University of Missouri study shows religious beliefs still influence people at the polls.
  • MU Counseling Center to Host Mental Health Weekexternal link
    The week will consist of various events to help students, faculty members and members of the Columbia community recognize and ease mental stress, cope with grief and maintain positive attitudes.
  • Asian Street Market opens minds, mouths to cultureexternal link
    As students lined up on Lowry Mall for the Asian Street Market on Monday, they opened their minds to new facts about Asian countries and their mouths to new Asian delicacies.
  • Queer Monologues puts marginalized stories in spotlightexternal link
    The performers in Sunday’s production of the “Queer Monologues” didn’t share the same stories, sexual orientation or amount of theatre background experience. What they did share is their desire to end discrimination for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning community.
  • Drag kings, queens sing for Pride Monthexternal link
    The crowd whooped and applauded as Britney Houston strutted across the stage of Allen Auditorium, shedding a blazer and white button-down to reveal a spaghetti-strap black dress. Mouthing the words to Shania Twain’s “Man! I Feel Like a Woman!” she proceeded to shimmy on an audience member who had ventured up to the stage to give a dollar bill tip.
  • MSO brings speakers from Chicago, Brooklynexternal link
    The Muslim Student Organization hosted its spring conference, “Pursuits of this World — Beyond Material Gains,” over the past weekend, inviting speakers from Brooklyn and Chicago to talk to MSO members.
  • Art Project honors US soldiersexternal link
    Junior Jessica Brown sent about forty toy soldiers tied to helium balloons into the air Wednesday on Carnahan Quadrangle.
  • Sing if Youre Glad to be Trans tackles stereotypesexternal link
    Co-sponsored by Fluidity, the Love Your Body committee, Four Front and the Chancellor’s Diversity Initiative, writer and theater artist S. Bear Bergman sought to break down transgender stereotypes Thursday at the MU Student Center.
  • Accessibility Fair shines light on problems students with disabilities faceexternal link
    If there was one thing organizers of Wednesday’s Accessibility Fair were trying to instill in participants, it was to not be afraid to ask about disabilities. “A lot of times, people want to know,” MU Student Exceptions President Allison Reinhart said. “But they’re afraid to ask.”
  • Wanted: Outstanding women facultyexternal link
    The Committee for the Alumnae Anniversary Fund for Recognition of Faculty Women is now accepting nominations from MU students and alumnae for the 2011 faculty award. This award is given annually to an outstanding woman faculty member at the University of Missouri.
  • Maya Angelou stirs crowd with speech at Jesse Hallexternal link
    Angelou spoke for about an hour and a half Thursday night at Jesse Hall, primarily about college students and how they should use the knowledge they receive to tear down the “walls of ignorance.”
  • Truman Scholar Kam Phillips opens the world to Columbia kidsexternal link
    When Kam Phillips came to Mizzou, community service became an even larger part of her life. She began volunteering at the Boys and Girls Club in Columbia and soon saw a way she could make a difference in the children’s lives.
  • Eastern Missouri ACLU hosts first Muslim Date at Capitolexternal link
    The event was organized by the American Civil Liberties Union of Eastern Missouri Muslim Rights Task Force in response to several bills that have been brought up in the Statehouse regarding foreign law.
  • Gender-neutral housing backed by student governmentexternal link
    A resolution supporting the implementation of gender-neutral housing passed through the Residence Halls Association Congress on Monday night. Although the resolution serves as a show of RHA's support for the program, the decision to give students a gender-neutral housing option lies with Residential Life.
  • MU 'Prays for Japan' earthquake victimsexternal link
    The Japanese Students Association raised more $7,000 as of Monday to give to the Japanese Red Cross Society in the wake of the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan a month ago.
  • You in Mizzou discusses gender issues in final meetingexternal link
    The Chancellor’s Diversity Initiative held its final You in Mizzou discussion of the academic year Wednesday. The discussion was titled “Transgender: Navigating the Gray Zone of Gender Identity.”
  • 'One Mizzou' diversity campaign unveiledexternal link
    Plans for the campaign have been in motion since February, when a student was charged with painting a racially-charged graffiti message on a statue outside Hatch Hall. Since this incident, numerous student groups have been meeting weekly to plan this campaign.
  • MU to Announce Confucius Instituteexternal link
    University of Missouri officials and dignitaries from China will announce the opening of a Confucius Institute on the MU campus. The institute is a platform to promote greater understanding between Missouri and China through Chinese language teaching and learning, resident Chinese teacher preparation, Missouri-China business relationships, and research on issues of mutual interest.
  • MU School of Social Work Forum to Examine Issues Faced by Low-Income Womenexternal link
    Low-income women face unique challenges associated with mental health and trauma. The University of Missouri School of Social Work will host a Spring Forum about this topic and its implications for social work. Kim Anderson and Martha Markward, associate professors of social work, will speak at the forum.
  • Refusal Skills help Minority Youths Combat Smoking, MU Study Findsexternal link
    Youths identified as American Indian or Alaska Native (AI/AN) have the greatest lifetime smoking rate of all racial groups, according to the Department of Health and Human Services. Nearly half of the 1.2 million AI/AN youths in the U.S. smoke cigarettes.
  • April is MU Pride Monthexternal link
    While the United States honors Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride month annually in June, the University of Missouri has designated April as the occasion for commemoration and celebration. The LGBTQ Resource Center offers many programming activities throughout the month such as the Queer Monologues and Pride Prom.
  • April is Asian American Awareness Month!external link
    MU observes Asian American Awareness in April with many opportunities for exploration into the Asian continent and Pacific Island cultures and traditions. Whether you choose to participate in Sweet Journey to Asia in Memorial Union, Rainbow Skies in Bethel Park, Stomp Out Stereotypes in Lowry Mall, or Paper Crane folding for Japan Relief Efforts in the Student Center, a variety of activities and opportunities are available to all.

March

  • Unveiling of headstone for lynching victim James T. Scott setexternal link
    The nondescript concrete marker that lies on James T. Scott's grave and serves as a reminder of an infamous part of Columbia's history will soon be removed.The James T. Scott Monument Committee met Monday night to wrap up the final details of an April 30 ceremony to unveil a new headstone for lynching victim James T. Scott.
  • 'One Mizzou' set to begin April 7external link
    The "One Mizzou" campaign meant to celebrate diversity at MU is nearly ready for its launch date, Missouri Students Association President Eric Woods said. “Did I think that it would ever become this big?” Woods said. “No, I didn’t at all. I’m really proud of where it’s gone.”
  • Couple provides spiritual support to Spanish-speaking population of St. Josephexternal link
    When the Rev. Ben and Christine Haley moved to Ecuador as missionaries, they thought their lives forever after would be abroad.
  • Seven honored at MU women's history month tributeexternal link
    The Tribute to MU Women recognized people who pursued women's rights in Missouri and on campus.
  • Female Journalists Offer Global Perspective on Professionexternal link
    A forum in honor of International Women's Day was held Thursday at the Reynolds Journalism Institute. Five women discussed their experiences in an ever-changing field.
  • Hundereds flood Missouri Capitol in support of disability rightsexternal link
    Advocates arrived en masse at the Capitol building Wednesday for a rally in support of legislation that will expand the rights given to Missouri's citizens with disabilities.
  • Diversity course requirement gets green light from facultyexternal link
    The product of years of debate and amendments, a diversity course requirement proposal passed through Faculty Council on Thursday.
  • MU alumna's sandals send Ugandan women to schoolexternal link
    As soon as Liz Bohannon graduated from MU, she moved to Uganda. There she met a group of women who could only dream of the chance for a university education. The women were from impoverished areas of the country where many women were not able to make enough money to attend university.
  • Black Women Rock! hosts first black Homecoming queenexternal link
    Rapper Missy Elliott and actress Raven-Symoné were honored in BET’s “Black Girls Rock!” program in November. Saturday evening, 26 Columbia and MU women were awarded the same honor at MU’s own adaptation, called “Black Women Rock!”
  • Former MU student and ABC reporter opened door for diversityexternal link
    El-Buri, a radio-television graduate of the Missouri School of Journalism, died of cancer Sunday, March 6, 2011. She was 26. Her success, openness and positive attitude at the Journalism School and at ABC News, where she was an investigative reporter, helped many understand her Islamic faith.
  • LBC takes 2 awards at Big XII Conferenceexternal link
    The Legion of Black Collegians won two awards at the 34th Annual Big XII Conference on Black Student Government, held Feb. 24 through Feb. 27.
  • MU Offers Service-Oriented Spring Break Alternativesexternal link
    MU students will serve marginalized populations around the nation on a variety of projects relating to issues such as HIV, food access and environmental conservation.
  • MU NAACP seeks zero-tolerance on hate crimesexternal link
    n response to the racially-offensive graffiti message left in front of Hatch Hall in February, the MU National Association for the Advancement of Colored People started an online petition to add a zero-tolerance policy on hate crimes to the student conduct policy.
  • Faculty prep diversity course requirement for voteexternal link
    Faculty Council discussed a modified version of the diversity course requirement proposal at its meeting Thursday. Recent changes included the addition of study abroad programs to fit the requirement and some specific changes in wording.
  • EXPERT AVAILABLE: Supreme Court Rules Correctly on Snyder v. Phelps, MU Expert Saysexternal link
    The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Wednesday in favor of Westboro Baptist Church protestors, saying they are within their First Amendment rights to protest at funerals. Christina Wells, the Enoch H. Crowder professor of law at the University of Missouri School of Law and a leading expert on funeral protests and freedom of speech cases, says there was no evidence of a physical disruption by the protesters, so the free speech rights had to be upheld.
  • Bill to protect parents with disabilities' child custody rightsexternal link
    Parents with disabilities will no longer have to worry about their disabilities costing them custody of their kids if several lawmakers have their way.
  • March is Women's History Month!external link
    The University of Missouri offers programming for everyone through many avenues to promote women and their rich heritage on campus and around the world.
  • 'Fences' takes on racial issuesexternal link
    August Wilson’s play “Fences” tells the story of Troy Maxson, a hard-hearted former Negro Leagues star who struggles with the responsibilities of being a husband and a father. The show, set in the 1950s and ‘60s, is old from a generational standpoint but reaches deep into racial issues that are still sensitive today.
  • Conference on Black Student Government comes to a closeexternal link
    MU hosted the 34th annual Big XII Conference on Black Student Government on Thursday through Saturday. Student representatives attended the three-day leadership conference from universities across the Midwest, including all Big 12 schools

February

  • Veterans sue MU over tuition disputeexternal link
    A lawsuit filed against MU could change the application of the Returning Heroes Act, a statute designed to reduce tuition for combat veterans, on a statewide level.
  • Plans for 'One Mizzou' underwayexternal link
    In response to the Hatch Hall racist graffiti incident, student leaders met Tuesday to discuss the inception of the new “One Mizzou” campaign.
  • Hitting close to homeexternal link
    Chants demanding Libyan freedom from Moammar Gadhafi’s tyranny echoed from Speakers Circle early Wednesday afternoon. Although the conflict in Libya is playing out on the other side of the globe, the violence strikes a personal chord for some Columbia residents who once called Libya their home.
  • Gospel Extravaganza shares history, roots of musicexternal link
    Gospel music rang through Jesse Hall as the opening event of the 34th annual Big XII Conference on Black Student Government commenced Thursday night.
  • Census: Missouri minority population grows at faster paceexternal link
    Missouri's racial minority population grew at a fast pace during the past decade largely because of an increase in Hispanic residents.
  • Law professors discuss hate crime at campus forumexternal link
    Benjamin Elliott, the University of Missouri student arrested for allegedly spray-painting a racial slur on a sculpture in front of Hatch Hall, has been charged with a hate crime. But such charges rest on whether the accused intended to cause harm, not just offense.
  • Black Man's Think Tank asks 'Are you an activist or slacktivist?'external link
    Growing complacency and a lack of activism within the student body were two of many issues addressed Monday at Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.’s discussion forum in response to the racist graffiti incident at Hatch.
  • 'Vagina Monologues' cast performs to 1,700external link
    Women and men alike gathered Saturday in Jesse Auditorium to pay tribute to the one thing they all love: vaginas. Sponsored by Stronger Together Against Relationship and Sexual Violence and advised by the Women’s Center, Saturday’s performance of “The Vagina Monologues” is part of the college campaign of the larger V-Day worldwide movement, aimed to stop violence against women and girls.
  • 'China Night' at MU celebrates the Year of the Rabbitexternal link
    Although two weeks have passed since the Chinese New Year, Columbia residents gathered to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit at the fifth-annual “China Night” gala at Jesse Auditorium on Sunday night.
  • Faculty debate diversity course requirementexternal link
    Faculty Council's overhaul of the general education curriculum culminated in a debate over a diversity course requirement Thursday. The proposed course requirement has caught the public's attention in the days since a racially-offensive graffiti message was painted on campus last week.
  • Res Life to promote diversity through videosexternal link
    The Department of Residential Life plans to create a series of diversity-focused training videos for its staff, Residential Life Director Frankie Minor said.
  • Res Life to promote diversity through videosexternal link
    The Department of Residential Life plans to create a series of diversity-focused training videos for its staff, Residential Life Director Frankie Minor said.
  • Bill would bar discrimination based on sexual orientationexternal link
    A bill proposing an amendment to the Missouri Human Rights Act to protect people from discrimination based on sexual orientation was re-introduced to the Missouri House of Representatives last week.
  • LBC: Students need to be prozative in fighting racismexternal link
    Representatives from several MU student organizations attended the Legion of Black Collegians senate meeting Wednesday night to discuss solutions for racism on campus. The meeting was initiated by the graffiti message containing a racial slur found outside Hatch Hall on Saturday.
  • MU Faculty Council members argue about diversity course requirementexternal link
    The MU Faculty Council debated the diversity course requirement proposal at length Thursday but took no action.
  • Panel looks at racial history, legal process behind hate crimeexternal link
    Associate law professor David Mitchell says the racial slur written on a statue outside Hatch Hall struck a nerve because it reminded him of a history loaded with racial oppression.
  • Deaton hands down temporary suspension for graffiti suspectexternal link
    Chancellor Brady Deaton temporarily suspended freshman Ben Elliott on Monday, two days after the MU Police Department arrested the student on suspicion of writing a racially-charged graffiti message outside Hatch Hall.
  • MU Students Promote Literacy, Cultural Pride Among African-Americans During Black History Monthexternal link
    The University of Missouri Association for Black Graduate and Professional Students (ABGPS) is promoting literacy and ethnic pride during the 2011 Black History Month through a new reading program. ABGPS members will kick off the initiative by reading to children in their classrooms while district teachers will read ethnic pride-themed books to their classes throughout February.
  • Hate-crime suspect told police he was drunk during incidentexternal link
    The MU student arrested in connection with racist graffiti outside a campus dormitory told a police officer he was drunk at the time and didn't remember what he did.
  • Task force's domestic violence to-do list prompts billsexternal link
    Rep. Chris Kelly, D-Columbia, is about to introduce in the House one of two bills overhauling domestic violence laws for the first time in 30 years. To create bipartisan support for the bill, Rep. Ryan Silvey, R-Clay, will sponsor the other bill.
  • Police make arrest in Hatch Hall vandalismexternal link
    MU police officers arrested a suspect in an incident of racially derogatory vandalism outside of Hatch Hall on Saturday night, about 12 hours after the vandalism was discovered.
  • MUPD investigates racially-charged graffiti messageexternal link
    MU Police Department Capt. Brian Weimer said the department has begun its investigation into the offensive language painted outside Hatch Hall in graffiti Saturday. Weimer said the department is unable to provide any additional details.
  • Legion of Black Collegians and MU NAACP's letters addressing the graffiti incidentexternal link
    The month February is dedicated to celebrating the achievements of leaders, activists, and professionals of African descent, it is unfortunate that the Legion of Black Collegians must take the time from this month celebrating our history, to address an act of ignorance that has occurred at the University of Missouri.
  • Message from the Chancellor: Hatch Hall Vandalismexternal link
    Early this morning, Feb. 12, graffiti involving a racial slur was discovered on a sculpture in front of Hatch Hall. I speak for our university community when I say we are dismayed and deeply offended and have zero tolerance for this type of hurtful and destructive behavior
  • Loving Across Color Lines: A NEW Interracil Relationship Support Groupexternal link
    Are you currently in a relationship with someone of a different racial or ethnic background? Please join us Tuesday, Feb. 15 at 3:30 p.m. in the MU Student Center room 2212A for open and honest sharing about interracial dating/relationships. Find support and learn from others who may be having similar experiences. Questions? Contact Jennifer Smith at diversity@missouri.edu.
  • Egyption MU student reflect on protests in their home countryexternal link
    More than 6,000 miles away from their home country, two MU students from Egypt are closely watching the protests in Tahrir Square.
  • Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day advocates preventionexternal link
    Throughout the past week, the Mizzou Black Men’s Initiative has been tweeting facts about AIDS and HIV in the black community. “Black Americans make up about 12 percent of the U.S. population, but account for half of all new AIDS cases,” a tweet from Monday read.
  • Taiwanese Student Association gathers for Lunar New Yearexternal link
    About 50 people gathered for dinner Sunday evening with the Taiwanese Student Association in Memorial Union to celebrate the Lunar New Year. This is the Year of the Rabbit, transitioning from the Year of the Tiger.
  • Filipino American Student Association volunteers at food bankexternal link
    The Filipino American Student Association gathered Tuesday evening to volunteer at the Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri
  • Missouri attorney general to discuss domestic violenceexternal link
    Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster plans a series of news conferences to discuss his plans to strengthen the state's domestic violence protections.
  • Rescheduled event: You in Mizzou: Do Racial Stereotypes Still Exist Today?external link
    Join "You in Mizzou" for free pizza, soda and dialogue: "Do Racial Stereotypes Still Exist Today?", on Tuesday, Feb. 22nd, 7 pm in S203 Memorial Union. You in Mizzou is a dialogue series for students, faculty and staff to explore diversity at MU first hand. Be ready to be challenged as we explore our differences and discover our similarities by discussing important critical current issues that matter. For more information please visit us at http://diversity.missouri.edu/ or search "You in Mizzou" on Facebook. Contact Yuan Gao at ygbvc@mail.missouri.edu or call the Chancellor's Diversity Initiative office at 882-2714.
  • No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act changed after public backlashexternal link
    In stride with their promise to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the House Republican Majority introduced a bill to limit federal funding of abortions.
  • Black History Month 2011external link
    The 2011 celebration of Black History Month at Mizzou offers entertainment and inspiration for history buffs, music lovers, cinephiles, poets and scholars.

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September

  • Mizzou Black Men's Initiative hosts memorial walkexternal link
    The Mizzou Black Men's Initiative hosted a memorial walk Sunday afternoon in honor of those who lost their lives in the Sept. 11 attacks. More than 100 students walked in silence from the Gaines/Oldham Black Culture Center to Francis Quadrangle, where they then held a memorial service and prayer.

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October

  • Coming Out Week 2011external link
    Whether you are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or a straight ally, we invite you to share your support and join the University of Missouri LGBTQ Resource Center in a week long celebration of our LGBTQ community.

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  • Students ask 'Jesus' questions in Speakers Circle mockexternal link
    Students and spectators were given the chance to ask "Jesus" their questions in person on Speakers Circle on Wednesday afternoon. James Pflug, former president of MU's Skeptics, Athiests, Secular Humanists and Agnostics, dressed up as Jesus to answer questions from students. SASHA called it, "What Would Jesus Do? — Ask him yourself."

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