‘Renew Mizzou’ Project Continues MU’s Stewardship Model to Improve Academic Performance, Safety of Historic Francis Quadrangle Buildings

May 23, 2013

Utilizing the University of Missouri’s stewardship renovation model, MU is planning a $22.85 million project to improve the academic performance of Swallow Hall and install safety features, including a sprinkler system and new fire alarm, in Jesse Hall, pending approval from the UM Board of Curators. In addition, the decommissioning of Pickard Hall will continue. The project, “Renew Mizzou,” will eliminate the need for more than $14.3 million in deferred-maintenance costs associated with these buildings. The initial cost for this project will come from various campus funding sources.  Full Story

Rubin Named Interim Dean of Graduate School, MU Provost Announces

May 21, 2013

University of Missouri Provost Brian Foster has announced that Leona Rubin, professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences in the College of Veterinary Medicine, has been named interim dean of the MU Graduate School. Rubin, who has been a professor at MU since 1989, will begin serving as interim dean effective June 1. MU officials will begin a searching for a permanent dean soon.  Full Story
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