Calendar of Events
September 8
James Neal Primm Lecture in History
7 p.m.
St. Louis Mercantile Library
For the 20th Annual James Neal Primm Lecture in History the speaker will be Dr. David Blight, professor of American history at Yale University. His talk is titled "Has Civil War Memory Divided or United America." Parking will be available in the West Drive Garage. For more information or to RSVP contact Laura at 314-516-7242 or ldiel@umsl.edu This event is free and open to the public.
September 20
Great Rivers Authors Series - Garrison Keillor
7 p.m.
Roberts Orpheum Theater
416 N. 9th Street
St. Louis, MO 63101
An Evening with Garrison Keillor will feature his book Liberty: A Novel of Lake Wobegon. This is a ticketed event. Purchase tickets at Left Bank Books, 399 N. Euclid Avenue, 314-367-6731 and Ticketmaster.com.
For more information, contact Jeri Peterson at 314-516-4898.
September 24
State of the University Address
3 p.m.
J.C. Penney Auditorium and Lobby
Chancellor Tom George will present the 2008 State of the University Address to the campus community in the J.C. Penney Auditorium at 3 p.m. The program will also include the presentation of the Chancellor's Award for Excellence and introduction of new faculty. A reception will follow in the lobby. For more information click here or contact Cindy Vantine at 314-516-5442.
September 25
Great Rivers Authors Series - Paul Theroux
7 p.m.
Ethical Society of St. Louis
9001 Clayton Road
St. Louis, MO 63105
The event with Paul Theroux will feature is book Ghost Train to the Eastern Star: On the Tracks of the Great Bazaar. The talk is free and open to the public.
For more information, contact Jeri Peterson at 314-516-4898.
September 27
Homecoming Dance
Millennium Hotel
7 p.m.
For more information contact the Office of Student Affairs at 314-516-5205.
October 3
17th Annual Founders Dinner
6:30 p.m.- Reception
7:15 p.m. - Dinner
Chase Park Plaza
This event will include Farai Chideya, multimedia journalist and host of National Public Radio’s “News and Notes”as the guest speaker, the presentation of the Des & Mary Ann Lee Medal for Philanthropy to the Anheuser-Busch Companies, donor recognition, the presentation of the 2008 Distinguished Alumni Awards and faculty and staff recognition. For more information or to order tickets click here or contact Cindy at 314-516-5442.
October 6
The John Donald Robb Tribute Concert
7:30 p.m.
E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater
Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center
The concert will feature the music of John Donald Robb performed by The University Orchestra and faculty artists including Barbara Harbach, organist; Stella Markou, soprano; James Richards, conductor; Alla Voskoboynikova. pianist. Following the concert, there will be a reception hosted by Sanford and Priscilla Robb McDonnell. The evening is free of charge. RSVP to 314-516-5789.
October 11
World Ecology Award Gala
6:30 p.m.
Missouri Botanical Garden
The awardees of the World Ecology Award are Derek and Beverly Joubert.
For more information or to order tickets click here or contact Cindy at
314-516-5442.
November 7
Hellenic Spirit Athena Awards
11:30 a.m. - reception
12 p.m. - lunch and program
Missouri Athletic Club
For more information or to order tickets contact Cindy at 314-516-5442.
December 16
Chancellor's Holiday Reception
2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Century Room, MSC
Chancellor Tom George and Dr. Barbara Harbach will host a holiday reception for all faculty and staff. The event will include a festive holiday buffet and music. Please RSVP to Loy Harvey at 314-516-5789 or harveyle@umsl.edu
December 20
Fall Commencement
Mark Twain Building
All ceremonies will be held in the Mark Twain Building. Each ceremony includes bachelor, master and doctoral candidates. Each ceremony will be approximately 1 to 1 1/2 hours in length. No tickets are required and seating is open. Call 314-516-5442 or click here for more information.
10 a.m.
- College of Nursing
- College of Education
- College of Fine Arts & Communication
- School of Social Work
- Bachelor of General Studies
- Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies
- Master's in Gerontology
- Master's in Public Policy Administration
2 p.m.
- College of Arts and Sciences
6 p.m.
- College of Business Administration
- UMSL/WU Joint Undergraduate Engineering Program
For information on other University Events click on the links below:
Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center
Center for International Studies
The Monday Noon Series
Office of Student Life