The Messenger

Nov. 11, 2009

PHILOSOPHER WINS AWARD FOR ESSAY
University of Missouri–St. Louis Assistant Professor of Philosophy Anna Alexandrova (pictured) received the Philosophy of Science Association Recent PhD Essay Award from the journal Philosophy of Science. The annual award is given to authors who've held their doctoral degree for less than five years. "I am delighted to receive an award from the Philosophy of Science Association," said Alexandrova, of University City, Mo. "It is the main professional organization in my area of research, people whose opinions I respect a lot." Alexandrova's winning paper, "Making Models Count," is about economic models and their use in institution design. She looked at how game theory – an abstract study of how individuals interact in strategic environments – informs the design of the Federal Communications Commission spectrum auctions. (More information)

John Hoover

MERCANTILE HEAD ELECTED TO HISTORICAL SOCIETY
For most of his long career, John Hoover (pictured) has tended to America's past with loving devotion. As director of the St. Louis Mercantile Library at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, he oversees the day-to-day operations of the oldest library west of the Mississippi River. Hoover is a noted author on the American West, and he's the president of the Bibliographical Society of Americ. Those credentials on Oct. 13 earned him membership in the American Antiquarian Society, a national research library of American history, literature and culture through 1876. "I am very pleased to be recognized for my work at the St. Louis Mercantile Library here at UMSL," Hoover said. "For most of my career I have worked in an institution with collections very similar to the AAS, and I highly respect them both." He joins an illustrious roster of individuals selected for AAS membership, including 13 U.S. presidents, more than 70 Pulitzer Prize winners and four Nobel Laureates. (More information)

UMSL IN GREATER ST. LOUIS TOP 50
The University of Missouri–St. Louis has received a "2009 Greater St. Louis Top 50 Award" from St. Louis Commerce Magazine. The university is profiled in the November-December issue, which was released last week. According to the magazine, 50 companies and organizations were selected based on their contributions to the St. Louis area and their positive impact on the future of the area's business community. "I couldn't be more pleased that the University of Missouri–St. Louis received this honor," UMSL Chancellor Tom George said. "This is further testament of the major role we play in the region through faculty research, countless volunteer hours and the graduation of thousands of alumni who live and work in St. Louis." (More information)

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Nov. 11: Dr. Edwin Fedder Annual Lecture in Foreign and International Affairs, "Nuclear Alarmism from Hiroshima to Al Qaeda," John Mueller, the Woody Hayes Chair of National Security Studies at The Ohio State University in Columbus, 7 p.m., Century Room C, Millennium Student Center, free (RSVP requested), 314-516-7299

Nov. 12: Poetry Reading, "Irish American Voices–Poetry," Kathryn Kirkpatrick, professor of English at Appalachian State University in Boone, N.C., and David Lloyd, director of the Creative Writing Program at Le Moyne College in Syracuse, N.Y., 12:30 p.m., 331 Social Sciences & Business Building, free, http://www.cfis-umsl.com/

Nov. 12-14: Dance concert, "Sum of Motion Fall 2009," UMSL students, faculty and Modern American Dance Company, 8 p.m., E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater, Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center, free-$10, http://touhill.org/

Nov. 13: Lecture, "Top 10 Things You Should Know About Global Marketing: Lessons from Around the Globe," Graceann Bennett and Dayna Dion from Ogilvy & Mather, 10-11 a.m., 200 Lucas Hall at UMSL, free-$10, Tucciaronek@umsl.edu

Nov. 13: College of Business Administration Research Seminar Series, "Downsizing effects on survivor reaction and attachment to the organization: Differentiating layoffs, offshoring and outsourcing," Carl Maertz, associate professor of management at Saint Louis University, 1 p.m., 401 Social Sciences & Business Building, free, 314-516-7354

Nov. 13: Colloquium, "Edwin P. Hubble, the Modern Universe, and the Third Age of Discovery," Kevin Fernlund, associate professor of history and secondary education at UMSL, 3 p.m., 120 Research Building, free, 314-516-5933

Nov. 14: Performance, Comedian Steven Wright, 8 p.m., Anheuser-Busch Performance Hall, Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center, $22-$75, http://touhill.org/

Nov. 16: Concert, UMSL Percussion Ensemble, 7:30 p.m., E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater, Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center, free, http://touhill.org/

Nov. 17: Exhibit opening, "City Seeds Urban Farm," Public Policy Research Center Photography Project at UMSL, noon-1 p.m., PPRC Photography Project Gallery, 4th floor, Social Sciences and Business Building, free, http://pprc.umsl.edu

Nov. 17: Panel discussion, "International Study Abroad Dialogue," UMSL students, 2:30 p.m., 100 Lucas Hall, free, 314-516-6807

Nov. 17: Lecture and film preview, "Whitaker St. Louis Film Festival's Bosnian Sidebar," Faruk Sabanovic, co-writer and art director for the film "Snow," 3:30 p.m., 200 Lucas Hall at UMSL, free, http://www.umsl.edu/services/media/newsrel/nov5film.html

Nov. 17: Concert, UMSL Jazz Combos, 7:30 p.m., E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater, Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center, free, 314-516-5980

Nov. 18: Lecture and film screenings, "Whitaker St. Louis Film Festival’s Bosnian Sidebar," Edward Serotta, producer and director for "Nightline" on ABC, 6 p.m., Lewis Room, Fontbonne University Library, 6800 Wydown Blvd. in Clayton, Mo., http://www.umsl.edu/services/media/newsrel/nov5film.html

Nov. 18: Lecture, "Landscaping Conflict: Language and Politics in the Middle East," Yasir Suleiman, chair of Modern Arabic Studies at the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom, 7 p.m., Century Room A, Millennium Student Center, free, http://www.cfis-umsl.com/

Creative Services at the University of Missouri-St. Louis publishes The Messenger every Wednesday. The online and e-mail publication contains university news. Also included is event information for the upcoming week. Recipients are UMSL students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends. Send content to hockett@umsl.edu. Submission deadline is 5 p.m. Monday prior to publication.

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