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Students say goodbye to Brady Deaton

Crystal Duan • November 13, 2013

Brady and Anne Deaton had seen many students on the doorstep to their residence on the Francis Quadrangle over the years. However, they did not expect to see a huge group waiting outside to say goodbye...

Significance of Higgs Boson research explained

Reilly Manz • November 9, 2013

On Oct. 9, Francois Englert of Belgium and Peter W. Higgs of England were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for their research proving the existence the Higgs Boson, also known as the “God particle.” Professor...

Glow Run celebrates afterschool programs with 5K

Covey Eonyak Son • November 9, 2013

MU’s 4-H Center for Youth Development will host its first Glow Run on Saturday, Nov. 9, at 5 p.m. Participants will meet at Peace Park, where they are provided complimentary gift bags —containing...

Appointment of interim chancellor signifies preparations for transitional leadership period

Crystal Duan • November 6, 2013

When Chancellor Brady Deaton steps down Nov. 15, his position will not be left unguarded for long. Before the new chancellor takes office, Deaton will be temporarily succeeded by UM System General Counsel...

Expansions, renovations isolate certain parts of MU from campus

Covey Eonyak Son • November 6, 2013

MU has expanded its facilities beyond campus grounds in recent years — a move criticized by some members of the university for making the affected feel “isolated.” For example, the off-campus student...

Student Union Programming Board holds first Howl-O-Ween

Emily Brehe • November 4, 2013

Pet owners and their dressed-up dogs gathered among tables filled with frisbees and dog treats to socialize with other canines and those passing by Kuhlman Court. The canine costume contest, Howl-O-Ween,...

Faculty Council to request a part in provost search

Crystal Duan • October 31, 2013

Faculty Council will send an open letter to the next chancellor asking to include the council in the search for the next provost. The letter, signed by Council Chairman Craig Roberts, states the council’s...

One department’s trash is another’s treasure

Samantha Kummerer • October 30, 2013

With the expansion and updates within the university’s departments, various objects become obsolete, but rather than discarding the outdated items, MU sends them to [Surplus Property](http://www.surplus.missouri.edu/). “Anything...

CAFNR displays student, faculty work in art show

Ruth Serven • October 28, 2013

Friends, family and students gathered in the second story of the Anheuser-Busch Natural Resources building to attend the School of Natural Resources’ first annual Homecoming Art Show. The show benefited...

College of Business to launch new program in celebration of 100th anniversary

Covey Eonyak Son • October 26, 2013

A new risk management and insurance program will become available to students. “This is an area that is near and dear to my heart,” said Joan Gabel, Trulaske College of Business dean. “Insurance...

MU Health Care turns pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Jessica Sherwin • October 25, 2013

The last week of September was rosier than usual as approximately 280 lights throughout the University Hospital, the Ellis Fischel Cancer Center and the Women’s and Children’s Hospital were tinted...

Homecoming art show features “Great Outdoors” themed pieces

Ruth Serven • October 24, 2013

The School of Natural Resources is holding its first annual Homecoming Art Show to display art pieces with the theme “The Great Outdoors.” Twenty pieces of art will be displayed during the Saturday...