University News Archives - Page 82 of 87

Loftin officially welcomed as MU Chancellor

Kevin Graeler • February 27, 2014

R. Bowen Loftin, who throughout his first month in Columbia has impressed students and faculty alike with his engaging personality and consistent wear of bow ties, was officially welcomed as the MU Chancellor...

MU Libraries gives update on moldy books to Faculty Council

Crystal Duan • February 27, 2014

During its Feb. 27 meeting, Faculty Council passed a resolution to amend procedures regarding resigning or rotating members, proposed by Vice Chairman Tony Lupo. The council unanimously voted in favor...

University Village residents placed in temporary housing

Kevin Graeler • February 26, 2014

Residents of University Village building 707 have been left scrambling to adjust following the collapse of the structure’s balcony that occurred early Saturday morning. MU spokesman Christian Basi said...

MU Dining Services eases traffic flow with simpler system

Kevin Graeler • February 26, 2014

Students grabbing lunch at Plaza 900 over the last three weeks have noticed a few changes with the dishwashing process. Campus Dining Services began using a new conveyer belt system in the dining hall...

MU hosts 38th annual Mid-America Medieval Association Conference

Crystal Duan • February 26, 2014

Rafiq Ramadan was the only MU undergraduate who presented at the 38th annual Mid-America Medieval Association Conference on Saturday. The annual conference is a place for community members and students...

Blotter

Mark Kim • February 26, 2014

####1. Man arrested with misdemeanor and felony warrants Kristan Simpson, 26, was arrested by MU Police at 11:23 a.m. Thursday. Simpson was released from Missouri Psychiatric Center on 3 Hospital Drive...

Inspection of MU facilities extends beyond campus

Crystal Duan • February 25, 2014

In the wake of [the collapse at University Village](www.themaneater.com/stories/2014/2/22/university-village-evacuated/), MU will inspect all university-owned or leased buildings, regardless of age and...

Freshman male arrested for second-degree rape

Mark Kim • February 24, 2014

MU Police Department officers arrested freshman Vincent Nuño at Laws Residential Hall and charged him with second-degree rape and possession of intoxicating liquor as a minor Monday. At 12:08 a.m. MUPD...

University Village unit evacuated

Jacob Bogage, Ted Noelker • February 22, 2014

Building 707 of [University Village](http://reslife.missouri.edu/apartments/university-village) was evacuated early Saturday morning due to what [MU Alert called a “structural emergency.”](https://twitter.com/MUalert/status/437201129114333184) A...

Police Blotter

Mark Kim • February 21, 2014

####1. Man arrested for disturbing peace, resisting arrest Justin Burns, 38, was collected at 215 Briarcrest Court by MU Police at 7:43 p.m. Feb. 13 and was charged with peace disturbance and resisting...

Deaton Institute hopes to collaborate with MU in international development

Covey Eonyak Son • February 19, 2014

Former Chancellor Brady Deaton has been passionate about international development work since before his career at MU. Deaton said retiring has allowed him to devote more time to issues he is “personally...

Chancellor R. Bowen Loftin begins term at MU

Crystal Duan • February 19, 2014

Before he officially became MU’s chancellor Feb. 1, R. Bowen Loftin’s voice was already heard on Twitter. The social media-savvy chancellor, who tweets from the handle [@bowtieger](https://twitter.com/bowtieger),...