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50 Fest – Celebrating 50 Years of St. Louis Public Radio

UMSL Arts & Culture, Celebration, Community Engagement, Nonprofit

Celebrate 50 years of STLPR with a street festival full of food, fun & festivities.

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Art Arts Business Community Community Engagement and Outreach Culture Events Family Music
Succeed Summer Enrichment Camp 2022

Succeed Summer Enrichment Camp 2022

UMSL Education, Student Success, Summer Camp, Youth Programming

The Succeed Summer Enrichment Camp is an overnight camp that provides young adults the Succeed college experience. Campers will utilize meal plans, stay in UMSL residence halls overnight, take various academic workshops, complete vocational training, and engage in recreational and traditional camp activities on campus.

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Camp College Community Disability Diversity Education Events High School Housing
Midwest Digital Marketing Masterclass Series

Midwest Digital Marketing Masterclass Series

UMSL Business, Research & Data, Workforce Development

The MDMC Masterclass series will consist of four 2.5 hour workshops that will focus around a specific marketing topic and be taught by industry experts.

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Community Entrepreneurship Marketing
Measure Your Life in Love: The Power of the Mizzou Theatre Community

Measure Your Life in Love: The Power of the Mizzou Theatre Community

MU Community Engagement, Education, Speakers & Lecture Series

Join us for an in-depth look at how the arts and specifically the Mizzou Theatre department continued their craft of telling stories over the last 20 months. Hear from students and faculty about the power of community and how they have learned to measure their lives in love.

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Alumni Community Education Events
Cultural Tradition collection for Life Wise STL

Cultural Tradition collection for Life Wise STL

UMSL Community Engagement, Health, Nonprofit, Summer Camp, Youth Programming

The students in the Pierre Laclede Honors College’s seven Cultural Traditions classes create service to go kits to support the community programs run by LifewiseStl. Each class collects and creates their own kits based on the needs provided by Life Wise STL. The collection takes place through October and delivery of items will take place […]

Center For Neighborhoods Community Foundation Fundraising Services St. Louis Students Support Volunteerism and Service
Commmunity Connect Newsletter

Commmunity Connect Newsletter

UMSL News

Newsletter designed for people who live and work in the communities living close to campus touching within 2 miles from campus.

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Community Resource
Emerging Leaders Program

Emerging Leaders Program

MU Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The Emerging Leaders Program, conference and internship, collaborates with the Missouri Legislative Black Caucus to provide high school students across Missouri with an opportunity to learn about the legislative process through hands-on activities and experiences. The program also provides college preparation and access resources for participating students.

Community Diversity Division of Diversity and Inclusion Education High School Internship K-12 Education Leadership Policy Summer Programs Youth
U-CREATE Summer Camp

U-CREATE Summer Camp

UMSL Arts & Culture, Community Engagement, Education, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math), Summer Camp, Youth Programming

U-CREATE Summer Camp is a camp for kids ages 6-12 designed to be an active camp that both educates and stimulates while having fun. Camp enrollment is open to UMSL and the surrounding community.

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Art Camp Character Education Child Development Community Community Engagement and Outreach Education Engineering Family Future Students K-12 Education Kindergarten macrotheme youth summer engagement St. Louis STEM Stem Education Summer Programs Youth Youth Training
Civil Rights Speaker Series

Civil Rights Speaker Series

UMSL Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The Pierre Laclede Honors College invited five speakers to engage the honors students on a discussion on race and the importance of activism in the past and present. The speaker series served to compliment the book, Freedom is a Constant Struggle by Angela Davis, which served as the common read book for the university freshmen.

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Community Diversity Impact Social Justice Speakers St. Louis Students
KC Coalition for Digital Inclusion

KC Coalition for Digital Inclusion

UMKC

The Kansas City Coalition for Digital Inclusion is an open, collaborative group of Kansas City area nonprofits, individuals, government entities and business focused on fostering internet access and digital readiness in greater Kansas City.

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Community Kansas City Public Health Technology
UMSL VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program)

UMSL VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program)

UMSL Community Development, Community Engagement, Nonprofit

The UMSL Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (UMSL VITA) provides free tax assistance to low to middle income individuals and families. This program is sponsored by the College of Business Administration at UMSL and the Gamma Psi chapter of Beta Alpha Psi. This continues to be the largest university-based personal income tax service in the […]

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Alumni Business Community Outreach Services St. Louis Volunteerism and Service
Integrating STEM + KC

Integrating STEM + KC

UMKC

A STEM capable workforce is integral to fostering the innovation needed for prosperity in Kansas City. This conference hosted by UMKC is meant to be a collaboration of researchers and professionals to design and implement STEM education improvements.

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Collaboration Community Conference Education Kansas City STEM
UMKC Innovation Center

UMKC Innovation Center

UMKC

The UMKC Innovation Center partners with the university and the community to spark entrepreneurial efforts within our region and across the country.

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Business Community Professional Development Program Technology
Professional EDGE

Professional EDGE

MU Business, Community Development, Professional Development, Workforce Development

In the Advanced Professional Development course, students work with a professional partner through MU Extension, the MU Office of Service-Learning, or corporate partners across the state to complete a professional project. Students address the business needs of the partner organization, and dedicate approximately 30 hours per student per semester to this effort.

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Business Collaboration Community Economic Development Education Outreach Partnership Program
Dinosaurs and Cavemen Science Expo

Dinosaurs and Cavemen Science Expo

MU Arts & Culture, Collaboration, Education

The Dinosaurs & Cavemen Science Expo is an annual fair held on or off campus that brings researchers, community partners and the public together to celebrate paleontology, natural history and science through activities, demonstrations and guest speakers.

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Community Museum Research
Des Lee Collaborative Vision

Des Lee Collaborative Vision

UMSL Arts & Culture, Collaboration, Community Development, Community Engagement, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Public Health, Research & Data

The Des Lee Collaborative Vision is a project that links the expertise and resources at universities with educational, cultural and social service institutions in the community. Working through a select group of endowed professors partnering with community entities, the DLCV is able to enhance education, improve the quality of life throughout the St. Louis area […]

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Art Business Collaboration Community Diversity Economic Development Education Health Health Disparities History Leadership Library Outreach Partnership Policy Research Science
Missouri Institute for Mental Health

Missouri Institute for Mental Health

UMSL Community Engagement, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Education, Mental Health, Professional Development, Public Health, Research & Data, Youth Programming

The Missouri Institute of Mental Health’s (MIMH) improves and transforms mental health outcomes through innovative research and program development, program evaluation, community outreach, and professional training. MIMH programs serve individuals impacted by, at risk for, or living with a mental illness, behavioral health condition, traumatic brain injury, or HIV/AIDS, as well as all sectors who […]

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Community Counseling Learning Mental Health Outreach Psychology Research Resource Training
Mobile Eye Clinic

Mobile Eye Clinic

UMSL Community Development, Health

The Mobile Eye Center provides eye and vision care for the underserved throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area.

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Community Health
An Inside Look at the Impetus and Funding for KC Art On the Block- Black Lives Matter Murals

An Inside Look at the Impetus and Funding for KC Art On the Block- Black Lives Matter Murals

UMKC Arts & Culture, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Nonprofit

Learn how KC Art on the Block materialized, the fundraising behind it, and what the nonprofit sector can learn from its success.

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Art Civil Rights Community Kansas City
MLK Day of Service

MLK Day of Service

UMSL Community Development, Education, Nonprofit, Youth Programming

A day of service on the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, the MLK Day of Service volunteer event is coordinated by UMSL students in collaboration with several community agencies and service organizations.

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Collaboration Community Education Volunteerism and Service
Girls’ Adventures in Mathematics Competition

Girls’ Adventures in Mathematics Competition

UMSL Community Engagement, Competition, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Education, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math), Youth Programming

Girls’ Adventures in Math is a team-based math competition for girls in grades 3-8. Our competition presents some of the most challenging and innovative math problems to students in this age group, contextualized in a comic book containing the stories of pioneering women from history.

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Community Competition Outreach St. Louis STEM Youth
September Start-Up Series

September Start-Up Series

UMSL Community Engagement, Education

Faculty from the UMSL College of Education engaged more than 75 local educators in a workshop series focused on strategies for digital instruction.

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Community Education K-12 Education
Nicholas and Theodora Matsakis Hellenic Culture Center

Nicholas and Theodora Matsakis Hellenic Culture Center

UMSL Arts & Culture, Community Engagement, Education

The Nicholas and Theodora Matsakis Hellenic Culture Center at tUMSL is a place where scholars, students, and community members are welcome to immerse themselves in the culture and history of Greece – both international and locally. The Center is a resource for political, educational, cultural, travel, and business information.

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Art Community History Museum Research
UMSL Recreation & Wellness Center

UMSL Recreation & Wellness Center

UMSL Community Engagement, Competition, Health, Summer Camp, Youth Programming

More than just a place to exercise, the Recreation and Wellness Center to provide a spot for all members to stay, play, and connect on the UMSL Campus. Our goal is to provide an inclusive and comprehensive set of programs and services that cater to the needs of the students, faculty, staff and community members. […]

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Camp Community Competition Events Family Health Outreach
Des Lee Fine Arts Education Collaborative

Des Lee Fine Arts Education Collaborative

UMSL Arts & Culture, Education, Professional Development, Youth Programming

The Des Lee Fine Arts Education Collaborative is dedicated to enhancing the quality, influence, attitudes, and accessibility of fine arts by connecting educators, artists, and performers with St Louis students. Special attention is given to underserved populations. The Collaborative is currently made up of 16 St. Louis area arts agencies and 17 St. Louis area […]

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Art Collaboration Community Education Equity Internship Music Outreach Partnership St. Louis
Troostapalooza- A Part of UMKC Engagement Month

Troostapalooza- A Part of UMKC Engagement Month

UMKC Business, Collaboration, Community Development, Community Engagement

Troostapalooza celebrates the local community by bringing together neighbors, small businesses, and entrepreneurs to engage with their community and highlight the Troost Corridor.

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Community Diversity Economic Development Engagement Month Engagement Week Entrepreneurship Troost/Prospect
Mizzou Academy

Mizzou Academy

MU Education

The Mizzou Academy team includes 75+ faculty and staff dedicated to supporting academics, development, and business services. Mizzou Academy values partnership, innovation, access, and inclusion. Its mission is to develop local and global school partnerships, build educational programs, and support students as they grow toward their individual potential and solve global challenges.

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Community Education Impact Partnership Students
Uniting Veterans with Service Dogs

Uniting Veterans with Service Dogs

MU Community Development

In collaboration with Veterans United Home Loans, we are training post-traumatic stress service dogs for US military veterans. The dogs come from animal shelters, are pre-trained in basic obedience at the Boonville Prison, and then are trained on the special skills to help a veteran. The program matches the veteran with the dog through careful […]

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Animals Community
Tourin’ Tigers

Tourin’ Tigers

MU Community Development, Education

Travel Program that connects Mizzou Alumni and friends in share social and learning experiences.

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Character Education Community Education
RJI Student Innovation Competition

RJI Student Innovation Competition

MU Community Development, Community Engagement, Competition

This year the challenge for students is to partner with a news organization to find a new (to them) engagement idea to help foster connection with their community. Applications detailing the ideas are due by Oct 31st. First prize is $10,000.

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Community Competition Journalism
KCSourceLink

KCSourceLink

UMKC Business, Community Development, Research & Data

KCSourceLink is your guide to entrepreneurship in Kansas City. We help aspiring startups and established businesses find the right business resources to start, scale or accelerate.

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Business Collaboration Community Entrepreneurship
PolitiFact Missouri

PolitiFact Missouri

MU Community Development, News, Professional Development

Students working at the Columbia Missourian act as the state branch of PolitiFact, the national fact-checking organization that examines the statements of political leaders and government officials.

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Community Education
KC Voices [podcast]: We Beg to Differ on Panhandling

KC Voices [podcast]: We Beg to Differ on Panhandling

UMKC Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Education

In this episode we meet some of the KC area residents who brave the winter cold, sweltering heat and dangerous road conditions to beg for your generosity.

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Civil Rights Community Education Health
The Impact of a Global Pandemic on Local Child in Need of Care Cases

The Impact of a Global Pandemic on Local Child in Need of Care Cases

UMKC Collaboration, COVID-19, Social Work

Collaboration between UMKC School of Social Work and Assistant District Attorney in Wyandotte County to assess the impact of the COVID – 19 outbreak on local Child in Need of Care (CINC) cases.

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Collaboration Community Health
Kansas City Health Equity Collaborative

Kansas City Health Equity Collaborative

UMKC Community Development, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Health

UMKC Institute for Human Development’s Kansas City Health Equity Collaborative aims to elevate the voice of the disability community within the healthcare system through participatory action and community education about health disparities and equity.

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Community Disability Health Disparities Health Equity Institute Public Health
Charting the LifeCourse Virtual Showcase 2020

Charting the LifeCourse Virtual Showcase 2020

UMKC Collaboration, Community Development, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Professional Development

UMKC Institute for Human Development’s Charting the LifeCourse team adapted to COVID-19 by pivoting its 4th annual National Showcase to a series of virtual events.

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Community Conference Disability Education
Missouri Family to Family “Good Life” Groups

Missouri Family to Family “Good Life” Groups

UMKC Community Development, COVID-19, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Youth Programming

UMKC Institute for Human Development’s Missouri Family to Family (MOF2F) began organizing online “Good Life Groups” in April, 2020, to provide family members of children and adults with disabilities a safe space to share resources, experiences and support.

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Child Development Community Disability Diversity
Richard D. Schwartz Observatory

Richard D. Schwartz Observatory

UMSL Education, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)

Located on the UMSL campus, the observatory is used for astronomical research and for public education during regular open house events. It houses a 16″ Meade LX200 telescope and two portable 8″ Celestron telescopes. The telescope can be used for imaging or spectroscopy with an SBIG ST-8 CCD camera.

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Community Education Events
St. Louis Public Radio

St. Louis Public Radio

UMSL Collaboration, News

St. Louis Public Radio is a news organization and NPR member station. St. Louis Public Radio’s mission is “to inform and provide a deeper understanding and appreciation of events, ideas and cultures for a more inspired and engaged public.”

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Community Education
Midwest Digital Marketing Conference

Midwest Digital Marketing Conference

UMSL Business, Professional Development, Research & Data, Workforce Development

UMSL’s Midwest Digital Marketing Conference is an annual community event that offers insight and workshops in the innovative industry of digital marketing.

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Community Conference Entrepreneurship Marketing
Thread STL

Thread STL

UMSL Collaboration, Nonprofit

As the bedrock of the Community Innovation and Action Center at UMSL’s emerging portfolio of strategies to strengthen the region’s many community partnerships and coalitions, Thread STL is a community of practice that brings together partnership leaders for facilitated peer-to-peer connection, coaching, and problem solving.

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Community Partnership Support
Maximizing Northwest Missouri Communities through development of the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

Maximizing Northwest Missouri Communities through development of the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

MU Business, Community Development, Workforce Development

The project is a joint program between the Community Foundation of NW Missouri, University of Missouri, the regional universities in the region, the regional planning commissions, economic development agencies, Department of Economic Development and USDA.

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Collaboration Community Entrepreneurship
Spanish Language Literary Magazine

Spanish Language Literary Magazine

UMKC Education

The Foreign Languages and Literatures Department has launched an online literary and art magazine in Spanish, Baladí, with contributions from students, community, and international creators (Spain, Cuba, Mexico…).

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Community Diversity Education Literacy
Spanish Lake and Business Communications

Spanish Lake and Business Communications

UMSL Community Development, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Education

In cooperation with the Spanish Lake Community Association and the Spanish Lake Community Development Corporation, UMSL students in Honors Business Writing create and develop professional business communications designed to meet community needs and goals.

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Collaboration Community Diversity Literacy
UMSL Accelerate

UMSL Accelerate

UMSL Business, Community Development, Education, Leadership, Workforce Development, Youth Programming

Accelerate offers advanced curriculum, expertise, mentorship, and experiences. Our evolving curriculum focuses on design thinking and innovation systems to develop insightful leaders with skills to bring ideas to market, start and grow new endeavors and solve problems creatively.

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Collaboration Community Entrepreneurship

Community Resources

Commmunity Connect Newsletter
UMKC Innovation Center
Des Lee Collaborative Vision
Missouri Institute for Mental Health
Mobile Eye Clinic
Nicholas and Theodora Matsakis Hellenic Culture Center
UMSL Recreation & Wellness Center
Des Lee Fine Arts Education Collaborative
Mizzou Academy
KCSourceLink
PolitiFact Missouri
Kansas City Health Equity Collaborative
St. Louis Public Radio
Maximizing Northwest Missouri Communities through development of the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

Community Services

U-CREATE Summer Camp
Professional EDGE
Mobile Eye Clinic
MLK Day of Service
The Impact of a Global Pandemic on Local Child in Need of Care Cases
Charting the LifeCourse Virtual Showcase 2020
St. Louis Public Radio
Spanish Language Literary Magazine

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