MU Distinguished Arts and Science Alumni Honored at Annual Banquet

Feb. 20, 2012

Arts and Science Week 2012 will culminate with the distinguished alumni award banquet Feb. 24 when four alumni from the college will be recognized for their successes. Honorees represent the departments of mathematics, psychological sciences, chemistry and communication. In its 31st year, the distinguished alumni awards recognize alumni whose professional contributions have enhanced their respective disciplines and the lives of others, while also reflecting well on the University of Missouri’s College of Arts and Science.  Full Story

MU Students Promote Literacy, Cultural Pride in Local Schools

Feb. 20, 2012

The University of Missouri Association for Black Graduate and Professional Students (ABGPS) is promoting literacy and ethnic pride during the 2012 Black History Month through its second annual reading program. ABGPS members will kick off the initiative by reading to children in their classrooms. District teachers also will read ethnic pride-themed books to their classes throughout February.  Full Story

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