Internationalization embraces MU's fourth mission
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John Gardner, the UM System Vice President for Research and Economic Development, is instrumental in expanding MU's role in its newly announced fourth mission. According to Gardner, the primary impetus for the UM System's newest mission is the service of the common good.
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Late last year, UM System President Elson Floyd announced that the University had a mission that had always been implied but never formalized - economic development. As the Winter 2006 semester begins, the University of Missouri - Columbia has shown its support of this new mission in a number of ways, and more and more programs that show the campus's commitment are being organized. International programs have already played a big part in this new mission, and they will continue to do so through a number of opportunities.
Winter 2006 International Student Orientation welcomes over 75 new students to MU
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| The International Center and the office of International Student and Scholar Services welcomed the newest group of international students to MU on Jan. 9. These exchange students will join the other international community members, who represent over 100 nations, on campus. |
On Jan. 9, over 75 new international students were welcomed to MU. These newest Tigers are joining a standing community of over 1,350 visiting students from around the world.
Hundreds come out to celebrate the beginning of the year of the dog
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| The events of the evening included broadcasts from the Chinese Central TV Spring Festival Show. Many people enjoyed sitting in Scatter Lounge and having some food while watching the program. |
Almost 700 people gathered in Scatter Lounge at Memorial Union on Jan. 28 to celebrate the Chinese New Year. The festivities included games, performances and activities for all.
Taiwanese students get a tour of campus
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| A group of visiting Taiwanese students pose in front of the Columns. Their tour of campus took them to Memorial Union, Brady Commons and Buck's Ice Cream. |
The School of Information Science & Learning Technologies hosted a group of visiting junior high school students from Taiwan. Their visit is part of a continuing agreement between SISLT and various high schools in that country.
This Time, I Take My Camera: My Israeli Experience
Part III
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| Brad and his friend Yael pose for a photo. In Israel, military service is compulsory. |
Brad Jacobson, M.Ed. '01, shares his experiences and photos during his most recent trip to Israel in the third of this three-part series.
Study abroad doesn't end when you come home
Claudia Liddle, an undergrad at MU, shares her continued growth from her travel abroad experience.
Cambio Center helps Missouri Attorney General to provide resource for Latino community
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| Domingo Martínez-Castilla, coordinator of the Cambio Center, and Attorney General Jay Nixon meet before the launch of the new resource. Conozca sus Derechos will assist the Missouri Latino population with numerous business and personal dealings involving legal issues. |
Conozca sus Derechos, or Know Your Rights, is a new resource to help Missouri Latinos become better informed about their legal rights. The pamphlet is available from the state Attorney General's office.
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The University of Missouri - Columbia was recently acknowledged as having a fourth mission in its sphere of influence. Economic development has been thrust to the forefront of the community's collective mind, but as you peruse the news briefs and press releases from divisions all over campus and from entities all over the state, it is clear that economic development is not a well-defined term.
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Faculty Developments
Rex Cocroft, an assistant professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, spoke about how insects communicate at the weekly "Saturday Morning Science" series on Feb. 4 at the Christopher S. Bond Life Sciences Center.
David Geary, professor in the Department of Psychology, conducted a study that shows that women earning low incomes prefer mates that earn more in a short-term relationship.
M. Frederick Hawthorne, member of the National Academy of Sciences since 1973 and world-renowned scientist, will join the MU faculty as co-director of the new International Institute for Nano and Molecular Medicine.
John Hewett, director of the biostatics group for the Medical Research Office, received a lifetime achievement award from the Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals. This is the highest honor the organization can bestow.
Howard Houghton, an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Psychology, is using vargus nerve stimulation to treat half a dozen patients who suffer from depression. The therapy involves using a pacemaker-like device to stimulate the vargus nerve.
Daniel Longo, professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine, had a study regarding patient safety published in the December edition of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Craig Palmer, assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology, co-authored a chapter about how societal disconnect can lead to members of ethnic minorities being more susceptible to certain health problems and diseases in Human Categories and Health: The Power of the Concept of Ethnicity.
Lilliard Richardson, associate professor of public policy, co-wrote a study published in the latest edition of Accident Analysis & Prevention that shows increasing fines is almost as effective as allowing officers to stop those who aren't wearing their seat belts.
Ed Sauter, professor of surgical oncology; Tom Quinn, professor of biochemistry; and Sue Deutscher, associate professor of biochemistry; signed a deal with venture investment company Allied Minds to establish a start-up company for their new non-invasive breast cancer detection system.
Daniel Vinson, M.S. '90 and professor in the Department of Family & Community Medicine, completed a study proving that people who are angry are more susceptible to injury. The study will be published in the January/February 2006 issue of the Annals of Family Medicine.
Michael Ugarte, professor of Spanish in the Department of Romance Languages, was honored by the Martin Luther King Memorial Association for his social activism against the School of the Americas.
Jeffrey Williams, assistant professor in the Department of English, was honored by the Columbia NAACP for his work with Columbia youths and the public school system.
Announcements
New International Students Career Services program
Job Search Connections is a small nine-week workshop designed to connect international students graduating in 2006 to other international students doing the same. Students will be able to practice interview and job searching skills with one another and learn about each others' experiences.
To request additional information, e-mail the International Students Career Services office.
Campus Writing Program Brown Bags
The Campus Writing Program will be hosting a brown bag lunch from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. on Feb. 10 at Conley House to discuss how writing tutors can help students better understand their professor's assignments
Another brown bag lunch will be held from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. on March 9 in GCB 217 to discuss scientific writing.
For more information, visit the Campus Writing Program site.
IATS training
Get ready for spring by giving yourself the gift of IT training. Information Access Technology Services have a number of training courses and helpful materials available to make your next multimedia project better.
For more information, visit the IATS site.
Letter from the Editor
Dear Reader,
February is upon us. Many people think of February as the short month that is mashed between the dead of winter and the warmth of spring. It is easy to forget that these 28 days are packed with some of the most culturally important days of the year.
February is Black History Month and American History Month. This is a time to reflect on the time that has passed and on events that are yet to be. What is history if not a life lesson given to future generations?
Take a moment this month to reflect on the events that have brought us as a nation and community to where we are today. After all, we are the ones writing history now.
Until next month...
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