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UCM Famous Graduates

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Dale Carnegie is best known for his 1936 book, "How to Win Friends and Influence People," which sold over 30 million copies and remains popular today. He was also a popular lecturer, once speaking to a sold-out Carnegie Hall crowd in New York.

Carnegie was born in Maryville, Mo.

Blunt Appoints Student to Board of Govenors

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Gov. Matt Blunt has appointed a student to the UCM Board of Governors, replacing alumnus Anthony Arton, who had been serving an extended seat due to a delayed selection process.

Ryan Sanders, sophomore aviation technology major, will serve his term effective fall 2008 through Dec.

Honors College Founder Leaves After 35 Years

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The founding dean of the Honors College has announced the end of his 35-year career at UCM.

Peter Viscusi, dean of the Honors College, assistant provost for undergraduate studies and former professor of history, has accepted a position as academic vice president and dean of faculty at Elmira College, a small liberal arts college in Elmira, N.

Culture Night Provides Entertainment, Showcase International Student Talent

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Central Missouri's Hendricks Hall was filled with the sounds of laughter and cheering Saturday night as International Culture Night 2008 showcased the talents of international students from countries such as Mexico, Nigeria and Japan.

The International Office and the International Student Organization (ISO) joined forces to host this year's International Culture Night, which featured a talent show and a fashion show showcasing traditional clothing from the models' countries of origin, as well as a Flag Show where the students presented their countries' flags.

ABC Dance Company Takes Home Top National Award

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Association of Black Collegians (ABC) Dance Company of UCM danced its way into first place at the Platinum National Dance Competition in Myrtle Beach, S.C., April 18-20.

Q. Olivia Shields, Erinne Young, Crystal Ramsey, Landon Robinson and Marissa Smith performed a hip-hop routine that featured "old school" music, including MC Hammer.

Technology Students Invent Sand Digging, Magnet-Detecting Vehicles

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The smell of burning electronics filled the lab in the Gaines Technology Building as students scrambled to make last minute adjustments to their final projects.

For the last three months, two teams of industrial technology students have been busy designing two types of vehicles to traverse a 24-foot square sand pit and locate a buried magnet.

UCM Housing Makes Green Efforts

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Changes are being made on campus everyday. But are the results of those changes always intentional? In the case of the on-going housing changes there have been some unexpected benefits.

Patrick Bradley, senior director of University Housing and residential dining services, said talk about making changes to residence halls began in the 2000.

Alternative Chemicals May Benefit Season Cleaning Rituals

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Along with spring's blooming flowers and sunny days comes something not many people look forward to: Spring cleaning. Soon, people around the country will be clearing out their closets and cleaning their homes from top to bottom.

Students at UCM will be moving out of residence halls and cleaning their rooms for check out.

Piano Man...

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Police Reports

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

ARREST WARRANT

Christopher D. Zieber, 27, of 814 Garden Drive, Harrisonville, Mo., was arrested at 8:50 p.m. April 26 at the intersection of Holden and Clark Streets.

OPEN CONTAINER

Lisa J. Wallender, 55, of 318 E. Market, was arrested at 1:20 a.m. April 23 at 701 S.

Campus Briefs

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

GREEK WEEK DONATIONS
Last week, the Greek community at UCM raised $5,000 for local charity donations as a part of their Greek Week festivities.Their theme was "Show Me Your Letters."
They donated more than 800 canned food items to the Warrensburg Food Pantry.

"Whereever You Go, Go with All Your Heart." - Confucius

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

It feels strange to sum up four years of college experience in a few words, but if I had to use one to describe it all, it would be this: Hard.

It was hard moving away from home to leave my family for a new place and new people I knew nothing about.

It was hard to begin a life on my own, with no parents to control my actions.

Post-Pennsylvania Primary Punditry

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Order another bag of peanuts, pass the cotton candy and get used to the smell of sawdust, because the circus tour has been extended. Yes, my friends, welcome to the primary that will not die.

You'd think that after six thrill-filled weeks of hosting this sideshow competition of rival ringmasters outdoing each other in the Like A Normal Human Animal Act, the State of Pennsylvania would selflessly provide the rest of the country with a semblance of closure by permanently pulling up the stakes of this traveling Big Top.

American Association of University Professors Release Salary Study

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

After a short-lived recovery in 2006-07, faculty salaries are lagging behind inflation again this year. Yet the salaries paid to head football coaches, presidents and other top administrators do not seem to reflect an economic downturn.

Over the past three decades, the ranks of contingent faculty, nonfaculty professionals and administrators have swelled while the number of tenured and tenure-track faculty stagnated.

Our View: We Salute you, UCM Graduates

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

It just doesn't seem fair that you '08 grads have to bear the winds of a bad economy fresh off a handful of painstakingly educational years. You've clocked your time, now you're ready to hit the market, setting off to start your own legacy of greatness.

But, like that highly-acclaimed clever UCM ad-campaign states, Mules' are a confident breed.

Priest Explains Exorcism to Curious Students

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Students at the Newman Center discovered the truth about exorcism from Rev. Steven Hansen, who spoke on campus April 24.

According to Merriam-Webster's dictionary, exorcism is the process of freeing a person from an evil spirit. Hansen said there is also a practice of minor exorcism, in which the person or people are not deemed to be possessed by evil spirits, but are seemingly disturbed.

Test Anxiety Takes its Toll on University Students

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

With finals week quickly approaching, University Psychologist Tracy Ochester said test anxiety may become more prevalent.

Test anxiety involves any changes in an individual that affect the test-taking process or results.

"Most students experience a reasonable amount of anxiety before a test, which is necessary for top performance," Ochester said.

Making a Statement

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Emporia State came to town with a winning streak and left without one. The Hornets walked onto Tompkins Field at the Mule's Crane Stadium boasting a 35-game winning streak, but after losing the first three games of the four-game series to the Mules, Emporia State left with only one victory.

One Call is Difference for Watts, Anderson

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

After State Fair's men's basketball ended its season this year, sophomore forward Sanijay Watts knew he was going to transfer to a Division-II school.

Many schools had tried to recruit him and it was now up to Watts to decide which offer to accept. During the recruiting process, Central Missouri's head coach Kim Anderson had Watts on the top of his recruiting charts.

Commentary: Mules Should Want Hornets for Seconds

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Coming into this past weekend's match up, everybody in the MIAA was wondering how the Mules' baseball team would handle Emporia State. The then No. 2-ranked Hornets were riding high with an MIAA record 35-game winning streak, and nobody in the conference had figured out how to beat them.

Choosing the Right Path

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The decision was between spikes or skates for Blaine Rutledge. The Chaska, Minn., native earned high school all-conference baseball honors twice, but he also enjoyed playing center, forward and defenseman for the hockey team.

One thing Rutledge liked about hockey was the toughness the game demanded.

Jennies Head into MIAA Tourney with Confidence

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Despite some bad weather, the Jennies' softball team had quite a showing at the Minnesota State University-Mankato Classic in Mankato, Minn. After finishing the conference season in second, the team will have its first MIAA Tournament game today against Missouri Western at noon.

Carlson, Others Help Team Lead MIAA Meet

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Jennies' track and field team is leading the MIAA Outdoor Conference meet after this past weekend's MIAA Heptathlon Championships.

The Jennies picked up 23 points to put their team in the lead going into the remainder of the MIAA Championships, which will be hosted by Northwest Missouri State this weekend in Maryville, Mo.

Roth Wins the MIAA Decathlon

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Mules' track and field team has an early lead in the MIAA Outdoor Conference meet by placing three in the Decathlon this past weekend in Hays, Kan.

The Mules will look to defend their MIAA outdoor champion this weekend when they travel to Maryville, Mo.

Golf Team Will Compete in Super Regionals

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Mules' golf team has been selected to take part in the 2008 NCAA-II Super Regionals May 5-7.

The Mules will compete in Findlay, Ohio, for the Central/Great Lakes Super Regional.

The top team from each region within the super regional and the top individual not with a team from each super regional, regardless of region, will advance to the finals May 14-17 at the Division II Spring National Championships Festival in Houston.