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Sunday, February 24, 2013

Eureka Student Only Rockwood Recipient of UMSL Science Award

Thirty-five Missouri high schoolers received a Distinguished Achievement Award for Excellence in Science at the third annual ceremony hosted by University of Missouri–St. Louis. See who represented Rockwood School District.

Thirty-five Missouri high schoolers received a Distinguished Achievement Award for Excellence in Science at the third annual ceremony held Feb. 12 in the Millennium Student Center on University of Missouri-St. Louis' North Campus. Eureka High School junior Chester Montefering was one of those recipients. The students were chosen by their respective high schools, based on good grades and demonstrations of outstanding capabilities in the sciences, according to a UMSL spokesperson. Students, in addition to their parents and teachers, were treated to dinner and a piano performance by UMSL Chancellor and jazz aficionado Tom George. Guests heard former Sen. Jean Carnahan read a proclamation issued by Gov. Jay Nixon on science education. The …

Monday, June 18, 2012

Social Worker from Wildwood will Assist Students in Crises

University of Missouri–St. Louis students now can receive customized assistance for student advocacy, drug and alcohol prevention, crises and other social needs from a Wildwood resident who has a new position at the campus.

The prolonged gloomy economy has forced many Americans to cope with turned-off utilities, eviction notices and wondering from where their next meal will come. College students are not immune. “After hearing multiple stories of students facing issues of homelessness or chronic financial problems, the Division of Student Affairs knew we needed to offer University of Missouri–St. Louis students quality assistance,” said D’Andre Braddix, assistant dean of students at University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL). Robin Kimberlin, who lives in Wildwood, and earned her master’s degree in social work from UMSL last month, will offer that assistance to students as the new UMSL social worker. The part-time position started as a graduate assistant job …

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