Happenings Around Mizzou: Ombudsperson
Working with our Faculty Council (FC), and with input from a committee that was tasked to explore and recommend the ombuds role for MU, we are pleased to recruit Dr. Pam Bruzina as MU’s Faculty Ombudsperson. Dr. Bruzina is not new…
Happenings Around Mizzou: Can You Afford to Not be a Humanist?
Center for the Humanities Launch at the State Historical Society of Missouri. Abbie Lankitus/University of Missouri On Thursday, September 28th, 2023, MU celebrated the launch of the Center for the Humanities. This center’s mission statement captures the essence of the…
Happenings Around Mizzou: It’s All Here, in our Data Repository
Want to learn about the number and geographical distribution of K-12 schools in the state of Missouri? Or know the number and distribution of dialysis centers around the state? Or see a visual of all the road routes in MO? …
Happenings Around Mizzou: Learning is a Two-Way Street
University mission statements are generally tied to research, instruction, and service. Faculty create knowledge through research, they share this body of knowledge via instruction, and the research helps improve our communities through service. At the same time, as many of…
Happenings Around Mizzou: Helping Farmers Gain Autonomy
CAFNR unveils a new Monarch tractor — an all electric, autonomous tractor and the first in the Midwest — at Sanborn Field, Sep 5, 2023. Abbie Lankitus/University of Missouri MU recently received funding to purchase a Monarch MK-V Tractor —…
Happenings Around Mizzou: First Patients
“Being able to honor them and care for them throughout my first year is something I will never forget.” Anya Rahman, M2, Student at MU’s School of Medicine Last month, I had the privilege of participating in a very special…
Happenings Around Mizzou: Legacy of Love
In August, I had the opportunity to experience the paintings of Linda Hemlick, assistant professor of art education in the College of Education and Human Development. It was truly an experience that stayed with me long after I left the…
Meet the Faculty Ombudsperson
Pam Bruzina, professor of nutrition and exercise physiology, was appointed the first Faculty Ombudsperson in spring 2023. As was previously announced, she officially started the role in July, and the Ombudsperson webpage was launched in August. Bruzina applied to the…
Living Our Land Grant Mission
One of the hallmarks of a land grant university is the commitment to make a difference in the lives of the communities we serve. At Mizzou this comes alive in many ways. Recently, our law school at MU announced the…
Happenings Around Mizzou: Truly Special
To be able to see, feel, and touch the second-oldest Sephardic Torah scroll still extant is a special experience. At Mizzou we are lucky to have access to such unique pieces. Last month, Mizzou’s Special Collections partnered with a private…