http://thecurrent-online.com The student voice of UM-St. Louis since 1966 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:08:45 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 http://thecurrent-online.com/features/mississippi-valley-visits-um-st-louis-for-blood-drive/ http://thecurrent-online.com/features/mississippi-valley-visits-um-st-louis-for-blood-drive/#comments Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:08:45 +0000 Matthew B. Poposky http://thecurrent-online.com/?p=2768 Who is afraid of big, bad needles? If Mississippi Valley Blood Drive turnouts at the University of Missouri-St. Louis are to be believed, many people, whether fearful or not, are more than willing to lend an arm and a pint in order to save lives.]]> http://thecurrent-online.com/features/mississippi-valley-visits-um-st-louis-for-blood-drive/feed/ 0 http://thecurrent-online.com/features/japan-america-student-association/ http://thecurrent-online.com/features/japan-america-student-association/#comments Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:05:30 +0000 Minho Jung http://thecurrent-online.com/?p=2766 The Japan-America Student Association (JASA) participated in EXPO, which was held at the University of Missouri-St. Louis’ quadrangle area on August 25 as a way of promoting their group.]]> http://thecurrent-online.com/features/japan-america-student-association/feed/ 0 http://thecurrent-online.com/features/employment-made-a-little-easier-career-services-puts-um-st-louis-students-on-track/ http://thecurrent-online.com/features/employment-made-a-little-easier-career-services-puts-um-st-louis-students-on-track/#comments Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:03:45 +0000 Minho Jung http://thecurrent-online.com/?p=2764 Since the economic crisis swept over the nation, many students have had difficulties finding a job. Students here on campus are no exception.]]> http://thecurrent-online.com/features/employment-made-a-little-easier-career-services-puts-um-st-louis-students-on-track/feed/ 0 http://thecurrent-online.com/featured/um-st-louis-biology-professor-wins-prestigious-award/ http://thecurrent-online.com/featured/um-st-louis-biology-professor-wins-prestigious-award/#comments Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:01:43 +0000 Cate Marquis http://thecurrent-online.com/?p=2761 Zuleyma Tang-Martinez, professor of biology at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, became the first Latina to win the prestigious Quest Award from the Animal Behavior Society. It is an international professional society that decided to honor her lifetime achievements in research. Tang-Martinez’s research has focused on the social behavior of animals and communication, particularly how (more)]]> http://thecurrent-online.com/featured/um-st-louis-biology-professor-wins-prestigious-award/feed/ 0 http://thecurrent-online.com/features/welcome-back-picnic/ http://thecurrent-online.com/features/welcome-back-picnic/#comments Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:48:38 +0000 Caitlin E. L. Myles http://thecurrent-online.com/?p=2756 The annual University of Missouri- St. Louis Welcome Back Picnic held August 22 from 4 to 6 p.m., was a big hit. The floor level of the Millennium Student Center and the surrounding outdoor patio was packed with faculty, students, staff and their families. When asked her opinion of the yearly picnic Monea Kimple, junior, information systems, showed approval.]]> http://thecurrent-online.com/features/welcome-back-picnic/feed/ 0 http://thecurrent-online.com/featured/golfer-lands-nationals-for-um-st-louis/ http://thecurrent-online.com/featured/golfer-lands-nationals-for-um-st-louis/#comments Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:43:45 +0000 Jen O'Hara http://thecurrent-online.com/?p=2710 As a freshman, Shweta Galande not only was the first on the University of Missouri-St. Louis’ women’s golf team who qualified for a national tournament, but also did well at the tournament.]]> http://thecurrent-online.com/featured/golfer-lands-nationals-for-um-st-louis/feed/ 0 http://thecurrent-online.com/features/honorary-doctorate-degree-awarded-to-world-famous-choreographer/ http://thecurrent-online.com/features/honorary-doctorate-degree-awarded-to-world-famous-choreographer/#comments Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:35:38 +0000 The Current Editorial Board http://thecurrent-online.com/?p=2708 Michael Uthoff is not the ordinary choreographer, nor is he the ordinary artistic director. A world-renowned choreographer, his work has spanned 40 years and several countries. An inspiration to any aspiring dancer, he has held almost every position in the business and has had the career that most dancers will only dream about. For these reasons and more, the University of Missouri-St. Louis has awarded him with an Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts.]]> http://thecurrent-online.com/features/honorary-doctorate-degree-awarded-to-world-famous-choreographer/feed/ 0 http://thecurrent-online.com/features/mark-twain-brick-campaign-more-support-is-needed/ http://thecurrent-online.com/features/mark-twain-brick-campaign-more-support-is-needed/#comments Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:28:35 +0000 The Current Editorial Board http://thecurrent-online.com/?p=2705 The Department of Athletics initiated the Mark Twain Legacy Plaza campaign in June to raise funds for improvements and renovations of the 40-year-old facility. Bricks are accepted in three different sizes from the public. The main purpose of this project is to mark the Mark Twain Building’s fortieth anniversary and to revitalize it by improving the old facilities inside and out.]]> http://thecurrent-online.com/features/mark-twain-brick-campaign-more-support-is-needed/feed/ 0 http://thecurrent-online.com/features/tai-chi-qigong-simple-easy-and-fun/ http://thecurrent-online.com/features/tai-chi-qigong-simple-easy-and-fun/#comments Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:26:04 +0000 Writer #2 http://thecurrent-online.com/?p=2703 Four times a week, the University of Missouri-St. Louis students, faculty, and staff work on their internal life energy with Tai Chi Qigong, an alternative exercise.]]> http://thecurrent-online.com/features/tai-chi-qigong-simple-easy-and-fun/feed/ 0 http://thecurrent-online.com/features/s-t-a-r-s-program-shines-educating-the-next-generation-of-scientists/ http://thecurrent-online.com/features/s-t-a-r-s-program-shines-educating-the-next-generation-of-scientists/#comments Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:23:23 +0000 Cate Marquis http://thecurrent-online.com/?p=2701 “The country is not worried about too many science PhDs,” Dr. Kenneth Mares, director of the Student and Teachers As Research Scientists program at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, said.]]> http://thecurrent-online.com/features/s-t-a-r-s-program-shines-educating-the-next-generation-of-scientists/feed/ 0