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First Afghan Women Group Comes to MU for Training In Agriculture Development and Leadership

The University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources delivered the first ever training program for twelve Afghan women. The women were selected based on their positions in Afghanistan with various food distribution agencies. Dr. Jeanne Schwaller, with International Consulting and Business Training, served as the coordinator for the training program. The project was funded by the USDA Cochran Fellowship Program. (Read More)

Columbia Art League to Host National Painting Exhibition

The Columbia Art League is pleased to host a national visual art show in Columbia, entitled Chinese Artists in Academia. The Art League invites Lampo Leong, an artist originally from China and current assistant professor of art at the University of Missouri-Columbia, to curate an exhibition at the downtown gallery showcasing the work of Chinese artists in academia from across the nation. This show is one of only four scheduled in the United States.

This group exhibition will be on display at the Columbia Art League from July 20 to September 10, 2004. The Columbia Art League, located at 111 S. 9th Street across from Panera Bread in downtown Columbia, is open Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A special reception will be held on Saturday, July 24th from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., in conjunction with the Clay: Body & Soul Exhibition. (Read More)

Related Links:

• Columbia Art League
• Chinese Artists in Academia

MU Health Psychology Department Receives Grant to Train Minority Psychology Interns

Brick Johnstone, professor and chair of the Department of Health Psychology, was awarded a US Health Resources and Services Administrative grant for three years in the amount of $462,567 that will train minority psychology interns to provide services to disabled people in rural areas. (Read More)

Summer Health Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP)

Some of the best high school and college students from underrepresented and economically challenged groups come to MU to be exposed to the career options available in the health professions through the HCOP program organized in a joint venture between the College of Veterinary Medicine and the School of Health Professions. This career exploration project, consisting of three unique programs, seeks to promote greater diversity in the health professions.

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• Grant Objectives
• Grant Goals

Transantlantic Initiative

Vice Provost Handy Williamson, along with his wife Barbara Williamson, Adjunct Associate Professor in the College of Education, School of Counseling Psychology, represented the University of Missouri-Columbia with their presence at the 30 th Anniversary of Universite Jean Moulin Lyon 3 on June 18th and 19th, 2004 in Lyon, France. During the two day conference entitled, “The Place of the University in Globalization,” Williamson exchanged ideas and information with constituents throughout the European continent and abroad. Keynote speakers outlined the new stakes in the globalization of education and research, followed by scholastic debate about related issues. At the close of the conference, a formal gala and recognition ceremony was held to honor the guests who were officially invited by the Universite Jean Moulin Lyon 3 to attend the event. (Read More)

LGBT Celebrates Their Pride

What comes to mind when you hear the word, “transgender”? Last semester, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Resource Center addressed this question during their Gay Pride Month celebration. A program entitled, “Understanding the T in Transgender” was held on April 12, 2004 by Meagan Young and Mandi Kenuam, both staff members of the LGBT Resource Center. The focus of the program was to raise awareness about challenging traditional gender roles and sexual orientation norms that have been established by greater society, and also to introduce ways in which some people choose to identify themselves outside of those socially constructed views. The group of diverse participants included members of the MU community who identify themselves as transgender, and also several MU students who participated in the program for class assignments. Many people who identify as transgender were pleased to see this topic explored and recognized as something they identify with, while other students gained new knowledge of the terms, perspectives and experiences associated with transgender issues. (Read More)

Related Links:

• LGBT Resource Center