News from the College of Arts and Science and the Department of History |
In this Issue | • | A Message from Dean Okker and Chair Rymph | | • | Awards and recognition | | • | Introducing the Michael A. Middleton Center for Race, Citizenship, and Justice | | • | New colleagues | | • | A&S program makes art accessible even during a pandemic | | • | Student success | | • | In memoriam: Michael J. Budds | | • | Stay connected |
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Dear Arts and Science Alumni and Friends, I am excited to share with you our new Arts and Science newsletter. One of my favorite features is our Student Success profiles. Future editions will also include alumni profiles. I can think of no greater evidence of the power of an Arts and Science education than to learn about the accomplishments, and challenges, of our alumni and students. These are inspiring stories, and we look forward to sharing them with you. If you have ideas for an alumni profile, please let us know! I also hope you will keep an eye out for the spring edition of the Mizzou Magazine, which will feature a full spread of my (and yours, I hope) favorite college: Mizzou’s College of Arts and Science. Pat Okker Dean, College of Arts and Science |
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Dear friends, We in the MU History Department hope this message finds you and your family well. We know it continues to be a trying time for many. Click here to read my entire message. Catherine Rymph Chair, Department of History |
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Photo: Columbia Daily Tribune
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Thank you, Bailey Martin! Bailey, a History and Constitutional Democracy major, was interviewed by the Columbia Daily Tribune about her service as a poll worker. We are so proud of our students who volunteered to help staff polling places this year so that more vulnerable people could stay safe. Read more about Bailey and the other volunteers here. |
Introducing the Michael A. Middleton Center for Race, Citizenship, and Justice
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Michael A. Middleton, former Deputy Chancellor and UM System Interim President |
We're excited to announce the launch of the Michael A. Middleton Center for Race, Citizenship, and Justice. The Middleton Center supports and promotes scholarship and engagement on these issues within and beyond the University of Missouri. It is led by a partnership between the College of Arts and Science and the School of Law. A&S Associate Dean Stephanie Shonekan is co-director of the Center. Click here to learn more about the Center and watch a recording of the first event. |
The Department of History has been very fortunate to hire several new people who are making a big imprint on our department! |
Andy Emerson Senior Business Support Specialist |
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Cindy Ewing Assistant Professor |
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Brad Nichols Assistant Professor |
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A&S Program Makes Art Accessible Even During a Pandemic
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MU’s Artist in Residence, an A&S program that invites established and emerging artists to celebrate the arts and cultivate creativity across disciplines, returned to campus this fall with "In Focus: Poetry." The six-day event featured work by Mizzou Made creatives to illuminate walls around campus. Read more about the art installations here. Watch full-length versions of the poems here. MU’s Artist in Residence is a program of the College of Arts and Science and a collaboration of the Museum of Art and Archaeology, School of Music, Department of Theatre, School of Visual Studies, and Department of English. |
Shang Xu, an undergraduate majoring in mathematics and minoring in economics, has always had a knack for math. Learn about his drive to become the youngest member of the Society of Actuaries. Here's an update to the original story: Xu passed his 7th (and first fellowship exam) actuarial exam in September 2020. This is a record at MU and may be a record nationwide among undergraduate students, given the timeframe this was accomplished. Shang also won the Actuary of Tomorrow–Stuart A. Robertson Memorial Scholarship, Curtis E. Huntington Memorial Scholarship, and the Central States Actuarial Forum Scholarship. |
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On November 19, 2020, we lost Dr. Michael J. Budds, a professor, mentor, colleague, and friend. Someone who was passionate about music and sharing its beauty with his students.
On November 20, 2020, the University Singers gathered to celebrate music with him one last time. You can view their tribute here. Read more about Budds' career and lasting legacy here. Memorials can be made in his name to the Budds Center of American Music Studies, c/o the School of Music, University of Missouri. |
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