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Additional Winter Break for Staff (offices closed) *Per UCM President's Approval

Academic Calendar Organization: ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. Tuesday, December 24, 2024, 12:00 AM – 11:30 PM.

Winter Break for Students (Week 18) (no classes until Jan.)

Academic Calendar Winter Break for Students (Week 18) (no classes until Jan.). Organization: ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. Tuesday, December 24, 2024, 12:00 AM – 11:30 PM.

Christmas Holiday (no classes/offices closed)

Academic Calendar Christmas Holiday (no classes/offices closed) (Week varies). Organization: ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. Wednesday, December 25, 2024, 12:00 AM – 11:30 PM.

Winter Break for Students (Week 18) (no classes until Jan.)

Academic Calendar Winter Break for Students (Week 18) (no classes until Jan.). Organization: ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. Wednesday, December 25, 2024, 12:00 AM – 11:30 PM.

Winter Break for Staff *TENTATIVE (no classes/offices closed) *Per UCM President's Approval (Week varie

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Winter Break for Students (Week 18) (no classes until Jan.)

Academic Calendar Winter Break for Students (Week 18) (no classes until Jan.). Organization: ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. Thursday, December 26, 2024, 12:00 AM – 11:30 PM.

Winter Break for Staff *TENTATIVE (no classes/offices closed) *Per UCM President's Approval (Week varie

Academic Calendar Winter Break for Staff *<span data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"TENTATIVE (no classes/offices closed) *Per UCM President's Approval (Week varies)"}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":14851,"3":{"1":0},"4":{"1":2,"2":16777215},"12":0,"14":{"1":2,"2":2039583},"15":""Google Sans" Roboto, sans-serif""16":9}">TENTATIVE (no classes/offices closed) *Per UCM President's Approval (Week varies). Organization: ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. Friday, December 27, 2024, 12:00 AM – 11:30 PM.

Winter Break for Students (Week 18) (no classes until Jan.)

Academic Calendar Winter Break for Students (Week 18) (no classes until Jan.). Organization: ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. Friday, December 27, 2024, 12:00 AM – 11:30 PM.

Winter Break for Staff *TENTATIVE (no classes/offices closed) *Per UCM President's Approval (Week varie

Academic Calendar Winter Break for Staff *<span data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"TENTATIVE (no classes/offices closed) *Per UCM President's Approval (Week varies)"}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":14851,"3":{"1":0},"4":{"1":2,"2":16777215},"12":0,"14":{"1":2,"2":2039583},"15":""Google Sans" Roboto, sans-serif""16":9}">TENTATIVE (no classes/offices closed) *Per UCM President's Approval (Week varies). Organization: ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. Monday, December 30, 2024, 12:00 AM – 11:30 PM.

Winter Break for Students (Week 18) (no classes until Jan.)

Academic Calendar Winter Break for Students (Week 18) (no classes until Jan.). Organization: ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. Monday, December 30, 2024, 12:00 AM – 11:30 PM.

Winter Break for Staff *TENTATIVE (no classes/offices closed) *Per UCM President's Approval (Week varie

Academic Calendar Winter Break for Staff *<span data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"TENTATIVE (no classes/offices closed) *Per UCM President's Approval (Week varies)"}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":14851,"3":{"1":0},"4":{"1":2,"2":16777215},"12":0,"14":{"1":2,"2":2039583},"15":""Google Sans" Roboto, sans-serif""16":9}">TENTATIVE (no classes/offices closed) *Per UCM President's Approval (Week varies). Organization: ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. Tuesday, December 31, 2024, 12:00 AM – 11:30 PM.

Winter Break for Students (Week 18) (no classes until Jan.)

Academic Calendar Winter Break for Students (Week 18) (no classes until Jan.). Organization: ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. Tuesday, December 31, 2024, 12:00 AM – 11:30 PM.

New Year's Day Holiday (no classes/offices closed)

Academic Calendar New Year's Day Holiday (no classes/offices closed). Organization: ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. Wednesday, January 1, 2025, 12:00 AM – 11:30 PM.

Winter Break for Students (Week 18) (no classes until Jan.)

Academic Calendar Winter Break for Students (Week 18) (no classes until Jan.). Organization: ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. Wednesday, January 1, 2025, 12:00 AM – 11:30 PM.

University Offices Re-Open

Academic Calendar University Offices Re-Open. Organization: ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. Thursday, January 2, 2025, 12:00 AM – 11:30 PM.

Winter Break for Students (Week 18) (no classes until Jan.)

Academic Calendar Winter Break for Students (Week 18) (no classes until Jan.). Organization: ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. Thursday, January 2, 2025, 12:00 AM – 11:30 PM.

Winter Break for Students (Week 18) (no classes until Jan.)

Academic Calendar Winter Break for Students (Week 18) (no classes until Jan.). Organization: ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. Friday, January 3, 2025, 12:00 AM – 11:30 PM.

Winter Break for Students (Week 18) (no classes until Jan.)

Academic Calendar Winter Break for Students (Week 18) (no classes until Jan.). Organization: ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. Monday, January 6, 2025, 12:00 AM – 11:30 PM.

New Employee Orientation

Human Resources Organization: HUMAN RESOURCES. Monday, January 6, 2025, 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM. NORTH MORROW 121.

Winter Break for Students (Week 18) (no classes until Jan.)

Academic Calendar Winter Break for Students (Week 18) (no classes until Jan.). Organization: ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. Tuesday, January 7, 2025, 12:00 AM – 11:30 PM.

Winter Break for Students (Week 18) (no classes until Jan.)

Academic Calendar Winter Break for Students (Week 18) (no classes until Jan.). Organization: ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. Wednesday, January 8, 2025, 12:00 AM – 11:30 PM.

Winter Break for Students (Week 18) (no classes until Jan.)

Academic Calendar Winter Break for Students (Week 18) (no classes until Jan.). Organization: ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. Thursday, January 9, 2025, 12:00 AM – 11:30 PM.

Winter Break End for Students (no classes)

Academic Calendar Winter Break End for Students (no classes). Organization: ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. Friday, January 10, 2025, 12:00 AM – 11:30 PM.

Winter Break for Students (Week 18) (no classes until Jan.)

Academic Calendar Winter Break for Students (Week 18) (no classes until Jan.). Organization: ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. Friday, January 10, 2025, 12:00 AM – 11:30 PM.

Spring Semester Start

Academic Calendar Spring Semester Start (Week 1). Organization: ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. Monday, January 13, 2025, 12:00 AM – 11:30 PM.

First Bowl Back

Elliott Student Union Free bowling all week! With valid UCM ID*. Organization: ELLIOTT STUDENT UNION. Monday, January 13, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Panel Discussion Lost & Found

Visual and Performing Arts You are invited to a panel discussion featuring four artists whose is on view in the Art Center gallery in the exhibition, Lost and Found. The panel is moderated by Guest Curator, Shai Perry. The artists are members of Kansas City based art collective, M.A.S.A. and they will discuss the experience of losing one way of life and finding another.  This event is part of the Kleppe Visiting Artist Lecture Series. Organization: DEPARTMENT OF ART AND DESIGN. Monday, January 13, 2025, 4:00 PM – 4:50 PM. See Comments for assignment.

First Bowl Back

Elliott Student Union Free bowling all week! With valid UCM ID*. Organization: ELLIOTT STUDENT UNION. Tuesday, January 14, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Introduction to the Library for International Students

James C. Kirkpatrick Library This workshop will provide an introduction for graduate students to the Library and the Library’s Collection at UCM. Students will learn about: <li aria-level="1">Liaison Librarians <li aria-level="1">Library’s Collection (supplementary materials vs. course textbooks) <li aria-level="1">JCKL Library Webpage (Single Search, Databases, Research Guides, Google Scholar) <li aria-level="1">Access from JCKL and MIC Campus <li aria-level="1">Interlibrary Loan , Register Here, Primary Instructor: Sanja Gidakovic. Organization: LIBRARY SERVICES. Tuesday, January 14, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. JCKL 1430 - Distance Learning Classroom.

Transfer Student Library Orientation

James C. Kirkpatrick Library Are you a transfer student or new to the UCM campus? Join a Librarian for hands-on activities exploring the physical and digital resources at UCM’s Kirkpatrick Library. You will work in groups to solve a scavenger hunt within the building, using the library’s website and digital tools to find the answers to your questions. You will be able to immediately apply the skills and concepts to your assignments and research endeavors, leaving you more confident in effectively using library resources in your academic journey. Register Here, Primary Instructor: Sara Evans. Organization: LIBRARY SERVICES. Tuesday, January 14, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. JCKL 2441 - Library Instruction.

First Bowl Back

Elliott Student Union Free bowling all week! With valid UCM ID*. Organization: ELLIOTT STUDENT UNION. Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Promotion for MLK Service Day

Student Events Calendar Promotion to encourage sign ups for the 2025 MLK Day of Service. Organization: OFFICE OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES. Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Hall Table - Union Atrium 1.

WOWB - Involvement Fair

Student Events Calendar Come and explore involvement opportunities available for Spring 2025. This tabling event will include approximately 100 of our student organizations. Organization: OFFICE OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES. Please specify any AV requirements (laptop, microphone, data projector/screen, live stream, slide advancer): Laptop and speaker to play background music. Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. STUDENT REC CENTER - Lower Court (East), STUDENT REC CENTER - Lower Court (Middle), STUDENT REC CENTER - Lower Court (West).

Introduction to the Library for International Students

James C. Kirkpatrick Library This workshop will provide an introduction for graduate students to the Library and the Library’s Collection at UCM. Students will learn about: <li aria-level="1">Liaison Librarians <li aria-level="1">Library’s Collection (supplementary materials vs. course textbooks) <li aria-level="1">JCKL Library Webpage (Single Search, Databases, Research Guides, Google Scholar) <li aria-level="1">Access from JCKL and MIC Campus <li aria-level="1">Interlibrary Loan , Register Here, Primary Instructor: Sanja Gidakovic. Organization: LIBRARY SERVICES. Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. JCKL 1430 - Distance Learning Classroom.

First Bowl Back

Elliott Student Union Free bowling all week! With valid UCM ID*. Organization: ELLIOTT STUDENT UNION. Thursday, January 16, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Introduction to the Library for International Students

James C. Kirkpatrick Library This workshop will provide an introduction for graduate students to the Library and the Library’s Collection at UCM. Students will learn about: <li aria-level="1">Liaison Librarians <li aria-level="1">Library’s Collection (supplementary materials vs. course textbooks) <li aria-level="1">JCKL Library Webpage (Single Search, Databases, Research Guides, Google Scholar) <li aria-level="1">Access from JCKL and MIC Campus <li aria-level="1">Interlibrary Loan , Register Here, Primary Instructor: Sanja Gidakovic. Organization: LIBRARY SERVICES. Thursday, January 16, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. JCKL 1430 - Distance Learning Classroom.

First Bowl Back

Elliott Student Union Free bowling all week! With valid UCM ID*. Organization: ELLIOTT STUDENT UNION. Friday, January 17, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

MuleNation Arizona

Alumni/Foundation You are invited to connect with fellow UCM alumni and friends at Putting World in Scottsdale, AZ! Putting World is an elevated indoor 18-hole mini golf experience.  Come putt with us at 6 p.m. Registration includes appetizers, two drink tickets, access to the mini golf, and a chance to win UCM swag!  Register now! Organization: UCM ALUMNI & FOUNDATION. Friday, January 17, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

MLK Jr. Holiday* (no classes/offices closed) *TENTATIVE Per UCM President's Approval

Academic Calendar MLK Jr. Holiday* (no classes/offices closed) *TENTATIVE Per UCM President's Approval. Organization: ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. Monday, January 20, 2025, 12:00 AM – 11:30 PM.

Intro to Plagiarism & Citation Formats for International Students

James C. Kirkpatrick Library This workshop will provide an introduction to plagiarism and citation formats, Register Here, Primary Instructor: Sanja Gidakovic. Organization: LIBRARY SERVICES. Tuesday, January 21, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. JCKL 1430 - Distance Learning Classroom.

Easy Citations with Zotero

James C. Kirkpatrick Library Keeping track of all your sources and properly citing them in your papers can become a chore that gets in the way of the actual writing.  Use Zotero to take care of those tasks, so you can focus on the content.  This workshop will cover the basics of the free citation manager.  Learn how to upload and organize your citations.  Then, use Zotero to properly cite your sources in a variety of formats. To receive the full benefit of this workshop, please bring your laptop computer. At the conclusion of this workshop you will be able to perform the following: set up your personal Zotero account.  , download Zotero and set up extensions for their browser and word processors.  , download a citation and article from a library database.  ,  successfully insert an in text citation into a document.  , create a bibliography in a document.  , Required technology: Laptop, Register Here, Primary Instructor: Anthony Kaiser. Organization: LIBRARY SERVICES. Tuesday, January 21, 2025, 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM. JCKL 2441 - Library Instruction.

Choose UCM Day

Admissions Our Choose UCM Day will be for group high school visits. We will host high schools in bulk on these days! They will provide an agenda tailored around their interests in UCM while showcasing UCM on a higher level to the High School Counselors and giving them the opportunity to engage with UCM Faculty & Administration. Organization: ADMISSIONS. Wednesday, January 22, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM. STUDENT REC CENTER - Lower Court (East), STUDENT REC CENTER - Lower Court (Middle), UNION 213, UNION AUDITORIUM, Hall Table - Crush.

Intro to Plagiarism & Citation Formats for International Students

James C. Kirkpatrick Library This workshop will provide an introduction to plagiarism and citation formats, Register Here, Primary Instructor: Sanja Gidakovic. Organization: LIBRARY SERVICES. Wednesday, January 22, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. JCKL 1430 - Distance Learning Classroom.

Intro to Plagiarism & Citation Formats for International Students

James C. Kirkpatrick Library This workshop will provide an introduction to plagiarism and citation formats, Register Here, Primary Instructor: Sanja Gidakovic. Organization: LIBRARY SERVICES. Thursday, January 23, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. JCKL 1430 - Distance Learning Classroom.

Union Cinema Presents: Beetlejuice

Elliott Student Union Join us in the Union Cinema (Union 234) for feature films that range from throwbacks to new releases throughout the year with showings at 6:00 pm and 8:30 pm. FREE with your UCM ID and concessions are $1. Guests are welcome to attend when accompanied by someone with a valid UCM ID. Visit ucmo.edu/cinema for the schedule and movie trailers. Organization: ELLIOTT STUDENT UNION. Thursday, January 23, 2025, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM. UNION 234 - Charno / Cinema, North Hall Table outside Union 219.

Union Cinema Presents: Beetlejuice

Elliott Student Union Join us in the Union Cinema (Union 234) for feature films that range from throwbacks to new releases throughout the year with showings at 6:00 pm and 8:30 pm. FREE with your UCM ID and concessions are $1. Guests are welcome to attend when accompanied by someone with a valid UCM ID. Visit ucmo.edu/cinema for the schedule and movie trailers. Organization: ELLIOTT STUDENT UNION. Friday, January 24, 2025, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM. UNION 234 - Charno / Cinema, North Hall Table outside Union 219.

Alumni Band Concert

Visual and Performing Arts Organization: MUSIC DEPARTMENT. Saturday, January 25, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM. HENDRICKS AUDITORIUM.

Union Cinema Presents: Beetlejuice

Elliott Student Union Join us in the Union Cinema (Union 234) for feature films that range from throwbacks to new releases throughout the year with showings at 6:00 pm and 8:30 pm. FREE with your UCM ID and concessions are $1. Guests are welcome to attend when accompanied by someone with a valid UCM ID. Visit ucmo.edu/cinema for the schedule and movie trailers. Organization: ELLIOTT STUDENT UNION. Saturday, January 25, 2025, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM. UNION 234 - Charno / Cinema, North Hall Table outside Union 219.

Mo Coffee Crawl

Elliott Student Union Get energized (or jittery)! "Crawl" to at least 4 out of 5 coffee locations to redeem a prize! Organization: ELLIOTT STUDENT UNION. Monday, January 27, 2025, 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM.

Mo Coffee Crawl

Elliott Student Union Get energized (or jittery)! "Crawl" to at least 4 out of 5 coffee locations to redeem a prize! Organization: ELLIOTT STUDENT UNION. Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM.

Mo Coffee Crawl

Elliott Student Union Get energized (or jittery)! "Crawl" to at least 4 out of 5 coffee locations to redeem a prize! Organization: ELLIOTT STUDENT UNION. Wednesday, January 29, 2025, 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM.

Stop & Serve

Student Events Calendar Stop and Serve events are a quick and easy way to stop by and do a fast service project to help others. Organization: OFFICE OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES, MO VOLUNTEERS. Wednesday, January 29, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.

Mo Coffee Crawl

Elliott Student Union Get energized (or jittery)! "Crawl" to at least 4 out of 5 coffee locations to redeem a prize! Organization: ELLIOTT STUDENT UNION. Thursday, January 30, 2025, 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM.

Choose UCM Day

Admissions Our Choose UCM Day will be for group high school visits. We will host high schools in bulk on these days! They will provide an agenda tailored around their interests in UCM while showcasing UCM on a higher level to the High School Counselors and giving them the opportunity to engage with UCM Faculty & Administration. Organization: ADMISSIONS. Thursday, January 30, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM. STUDENT REC CENTER - Lower Court (East), STUDENT REC CENTER - Lower Court (Middle), UNION 213, UNION AUDITORIUM, Hall Table - Crush.

Transfer Student Library Orientation

James C. Kirkpatrick Library Are you a transfer student or new to the UCM campus? Join a Librarian for hands-on activities exploring the physical and digital resources at UCM’s Kirkpatrick Library. You will work in groups to solve a scavenger hunt within the building, using the library’s website and digital tools to find the answers to your questions. You will be able to immediately apply the skills and concepts to your assignments and research endeavors, leaving you more confident in effectively using library resources in your academic journey. Register Here, Primary Instructor: Sara Evans. Organization: LIBRARY SERVICES. Thursday, January 30, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. JCKL 1260 - Active Learning Classroom.

Mo Coffee Crawl

Elliott Student Union Get energized (or jittery)! "Crawl" to at least 4 out of 5 coffee locations to redeem a prize! Organization: ELLIOTT STUDENT UNION. Friday, January 31, 2025, 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM.

Open Archery

Student Events Calendar Monthly Open Archery 3D shoot. Organization: OFFICE OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES. Friday, January 31, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM. GARRISON GYM - East Court.

MuleNation Houston

Alumni/Foundation MuleNation is coming to Minute Maid Park on Saturday, February 1, 2025, to watch Mules baseball in their Winter Invitational. The UCM event will be held at the Insperity Suite inside Minute Maid Park. Your $25 registration includes access to the Insperity Suite, which includes a burger buffet, water, soda, and two drink tickets (beer and wine). A cash bar will be available for additional beverages. Register now! *the entry fee into the stadium is not included in our event registration and must be purchased separately. Organization: UCM ALUMNI & FOUNDATION. Saturday, February 1, 2025, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Easy Citations with Zotero

James C. Kirkpatrick Library Keeping track of all your sources and properly citing them in your papers can become a chore that gets in the way of the actual writing.  Use Zotero to take care of those tasks, so you can focus on the content.  This workshop will cover the basics of the free citation manager.  Learn how to upload and organize your citations.  Then, use Zotero to properly cite your sources in a variety of formats. To receive the full benefit of this workshop, please bring your laptop computer. At the conclusion of this workshop you will be able to perform the following: set up your personal Zotero account.  , download Zotero and set up extensions for their browser and word processors.  , download a citation and article from a library database.  ,  successfully insert an in text citation into a document.  , create a bibliography in a document.  , Required technology: Laptop, Register Here, Primary Instructor: Anthony Kaiser. Organization: LIBRARY SERVICES. Tuesday, February 4, 2025, 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM. JCKL 2441 - Library Instruction.

Elisabeth Stimpert Faculty Recital

Visual and Performing Arts Dr. Elisabeth Stimpert presents "Brahms and Beyond," a program of music for clarinet featuring Dr. Mia Kim on piano. Music to include Johannes Brahms's epic Sonata Op 120 #1 in F minor, as well as Aaron Mencher's new work "Slow Burn" and Anna Clyne's "rapture" for clarinet and electronics.  Come for the romantic harmonies in Hart's gorgeous acoustic space... stay for the exploitation of our excellent surround sound system! Organization: MUSIC DEPARTMENT. Tuesday, February 4, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM. UTT 104 - Hart Recital Hall.

Salvation Army Employment Opportunity Hall Table

Career and Life Design Center The Salvation Army Summer Camp Recruitment would like to host a hall table to promote their summer camp positions to UCM students. Organization: CAREER AND LIFE DESIGN CENTER. Wednesday, February 5, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. UNION - HALL TABLE (TACO BELL 2).

Avoiding Predatory Publishers

James C. Kirkpatrick Library Publish or perish employment can create an environment where unethical publishers can take advantage of overworked researchers who overlook warning signs of predatory publishers. This workshop will provide participants with guidelines to avoid unethical publishers and conferences and provide tips on exposing possible predatory publishers. Register Here, Primary Instructor: Anthony Kaiser. Organization: LIBRARY SERVICES. Wednesday, February 5, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. JCKL 2441 - Library Instruction.

Teaching Beyond the Paywall: Open Educational Resources for Faculty

James C. Kirkpatrick Library Have you heard of Open Educational Resources (OER) and aren’t sure how to get started? Join Librarian Sara Evans for an introduction to how to easily understand Creative Commons licenses and their application when remixing or re-using OER content. This workshop will feature hands-on examples of the OER creation process, finding the right CC license, and ideas for incorporating OER into your course or assignments. Ideal for faculty and graduate students interested in OER.    Register Here, Primary Instructor: Sara Evans. Organization: LIBRARY SERVICES. Wednesday, February 5, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. JCKL 1430 - Distance Learning Classroom.

Crate Stacking

Student Events Calendar Outdoor Education host two crate stacking events per semester.  Participants are tied in to a climbing rope via a harness.  Climbing wall staff belay participants as they stack milk crates one at a time- climbing up the stack as they go. Organization: OFFICE OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES. Thursday, February 6, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM. STUDENT REC CENTER - Lower Court (East).

Spring Studio One-Acts

Visual and Performing Arts 4 one-act plays directed and technical directed by UCM students, 7:30pm - $1 admission. Organization: DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND DANCE. Thursday, February 6, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Black Box Theatre.

Spring Studio One-Acts

Visual and Performing Arts 4 one-act plays directed and technical directed by UCM students, 7:30pm - $1 admission. Organization: DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND DANCE. Friday, February 7, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Black Box Theatre.

Spring Studio One-Acts

Visual and Performing Arts 4 one-act plays directed and technical directed by UCM students, 7:30pm - $1 admission. Organization: DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND DANCE. Saturday, February 8, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Black Box Theatre.

February Fitness Challenge

Student Events Calendar February Fitness Challenge. Farmer's carry. Best time wins. Organization: OFFICE OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES. Tuesday, February 11, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM. STUDENT REC CENTER - Lower Court (Middle).

Easy Demographic Data with Social Explorer

James C. Kirkpatrick Library With Social Explorer, demographic data is at your students' fingertips. Learn about the types of data that can be gathered from the U.S. Census with Social Explorer and how the data can be manipulated and presented. If you have wanted your students to use demographic data more in their research, this is the workshop for you. You will need your own laptop if you attend the face-to-face session. Required technology: Laptop, Register Here, Primary Instructor: Anthony Kaiser. Organization: LIBRARY SERVICES. Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 12:00 PM – 12:50 PM. JCKL 2441 - Library Instruction.

Transfer Student Library Orienation

James C. Kirkpatrick Library Are you a transfer student or new to the UCM campus? Join a Librarian for hands-on activities exploring the physical and digital resources at UCM’s Kirkpatrick Library. You will work in groups to solve a scavenger hunt within the building, using the library’s website and digital tools to find the answers to your questions. You will be able to immediately apply the skills and concepts to your assignments and research endeavors, leaving you more confident in effectively using library resources in your academic journey. Register Here, Primary Instructor: Sara Evans. Organization: LIBRARY SERVICES. Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM. JCKL 1260 - Active Learning Classroom.

Unity Week: Talk with Michelle Taylor

University Events Calendar The University of Central Missouri will host Guest Speaker, Michelle Taylor, on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at 7:00 PM in Nahm Auditorium.  Dr. Taylor is an educator, writer, public speaker, community activist, and social worker. Her presentation is free and open to the public. Organization: STUDENT EXPERIENCE AND ENGAGEMENT. Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM. WC MORRIS 200 - Nahm Auditorium.

2025 MuleNation Fort Myers

Alumni/Foundation Join the MuleNation Florida chapter for a laid-back evening at Margaritaville in Fort Myers. Enjoy a tropical sunset from the outdoor Compass Rose Terrace while mixing and mingling with UCM alumni and friends from your region. Registration includes drinks and appetizers.  There will be two volunteer opportunities following the event: one on Feb. 14 and the other on Feb. 15. Volunteers get free admission to the MuleNation event and a free alumni T-shirt.  Register today! Organization: UCM ALUMNI & FOUNDATION. Thursday, February 13, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Unity Week: Union Cinema Presents: Bottoms

Elliott Student Union Join us in the Union Cinema (Union 234) for feature films that range from throwbacks to new releases throughout the year with showings at 6:00 pm and 8:30 pm. FREE with your UCM ID and concessions are $1. Guests are welcome to attend when accompanied by someone with a valid UCM ID. Visit ucmo.edu/cinema for the schedule and movie trailers. Organization: ELLIOTT STUDENT UNION. Thursday, February 13, 2025, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM. UNION 234 - Charno / Cinema, North Hall Table outside Union 219.

Choose UCM Day

Admissions Our Choose UCM Day will be for group high school visits. We will host high schools in bulk on these days! They will provide an agenda tailored around their interests in UCM while showcasing UCM on a higher level to the High School Counselors and giving them the opportunity to engage with UCM Faculty & Administration. Organization: ADMISSIONS. Friday, February 14, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM. STUDENT REC CENTER - Lower Court (East), STUDENT REC CENTER - Lower Court (Middle), UNION 213, UNION AUDITORIUM, Hall Table - Crush.

Unity Week: Union Cinema Presents: Bottoms

Elliott Student Union Join us in the Union Cinema (Union 234) for feature films that range from throwbacks to new releases throughout the year with showings at 6:00 pm and 8:30 pm. FREE with your UCM ID and concessions are $1. Guests are welcome to attend when accompanied by someone with a valid UCM ID. Visit ucmo.edu/cinema for the schedule and movie trailers. Organization: ELLIOTT STUDENT UNION. Friday, February 14, 2025, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM. UNION 234 - Charno / Cinema, North Hall Table outside Union 219.

Unity Week: Union Cinema Presents: Bottoms

Elliott Student Union Join us in the Union Cinema (Union 234) for feature films that range from throwbacks to new releases throughout the year with showings at 6:00 pm and 8:30 pm. FREE with your UCM ID and concessions are $1. Guests are welcome to attend when accompanied by someone with a valid UCM ID. Visit ucmo.edu/cinema for the schedule and movie trailers. Organization: ELLIOTT STUDENT UNION. Saturday, February 15, 2025, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM. UNION 234 - Charno / Cinema, North Hall Table outside Union 219.

Choose UCM Day

Admissions Our Choose UCM Day will be for group high school visits. We will host high schools in bulk on these days! They will provide an agenda tailored around their interests in UCM while showcasing UCM on a higher level to the High School Counselors and giving them the opportunity to engage with UCM Faculty & Administration. Organization: ADMISSIONS. Thursday, February 20, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM. STUDENT REC CENTER - Lower Court (East), STUDENT REC CENTER - Lower Court (Middle), UNION 213, UNION AUDITORIUM, Hall Table - Crush.

Dept. of Agriculture Advisory Board and Networking

Career and Life Design Center The Department of Agriculture will be hosting their spring advisory board/networking event. The first half will be for the Dept. of Agriculture Advisory Board with the second half for student and employer networking. Organization: CAREER AND LIFE DESIGN CENTER, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Thursday, February 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. UNION 237 B - Kitterman Room.

Easy Citations with Zotero

James C. Kirkpatrick Library Keeping track of all your sources and properly citing them in your papers can become a chore that gets in the way of the actual writing.  Use Zotero to take care of those tasks, so you can focus on the content.  This workshop will cover the basics of the free citation manager.  Learn how to upload and organize your citations.  Then, use Zotero to properly cite your sources in a variety of formats. To receive the full benefit of this workshop, please bring your laptop computer. At the conclusion of this workshop you will be able to perform the following: set up your personal Zotero account.  , download Zotero and set up extensions for their browser and word processors.  , download a citation and article from a library database.  ,  successfully insert an in text citation into a document.  , create a bibliography in a document.  , Required technology: Laptop, Register Here, Primary Instructor: Anthony Kaiser. Organization: LIBRARY SERVICES. Thursday, February 20, 2025, 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM. JCKL 2441 - Library Instruction.

Union Cinema Presents: Moana 2

Elliott Student Union Join us in the Union Cinema (Union 234) for feature films that range from throwbacks to new releases throughout the year with showings at 6:00 pm and 8:30 pm. FREE with your UCM ID and concessions are $1. Guests are welcome to attend when accompanied by someone with a valid UCM ID. Visit ucmo.edu/cinema for the schedule and movie trailers. Organization: ELLIOTT STUDENT UNION. Thursday, February 20, 2025, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM. UNION 234 - Charno / Cinema, North Hall Table outside Union 219.

Union Cinema Presents: Moana 2

Elliott Student Union Join us in the Union Cinema (Union 234) for feature films that range from throwbacks to new releases throughout the year with showings at 6:00 pm and 8:30 pm. FREE with your UCM ID and concessions are $1. Guests are welcome to attend when accompanied by someone with a valid UCM ID. Visit ucmo.edu/cinema for the schedule and movie trailers. Organization: ELLIOTT STUDENT UNION. Friday, February 21, 2025, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM. UNION 234 - Charno / Cinema, North Hall Table outside Union 219.

2025 Athletics Hall of Fame

Alumni/Foundation Connect with the UCM Athletics community at the annual Athletics Hall of Fame. Mix and mingle with UCM alumni and athletics staff over a continental breakfast. RSVP here.        . Organization: UCM ALUMNI & FOUNDATION. Saturday, February 22, 2025, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM.

Union Cinema Presents: Moana 2

Elliott Student Union Join us in the Union Cinema (Union 234) for feature films that range from throwbacks to new releases throughout the year with showings at 6:00 pm and 8:30 pm. FREE with your UCM ID and concessions are $1. Guests are welcome to attend when accompanied by someone with a valid UCM ID. Visit ucmo.edu/cinema for the schedule and movie trailers. Organization: ELLIOTT STUDENT UNION. Saturday, February 22, 2025, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM. UNION 234 - Charno / Cinema, North Hall Table outside Union 219.

Spring Student Progress Report Grades Due by Noon (mid-semester grades)

Academic Calendar Spring Student Progress Report Grades Due by Noon (mid-semester grades) (Week 7). Organization: ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Choose UCM Day

Admissions Our Choose UCM Day will be for group high school visits. We will host high schools in bulk on these days! They will provide an agenda tailored around their interests in UCM while showcasing UCM on a higher level to the High School Counselors and giving them the opportunity to engage with UCM Faculty & Administration. Organization: ADMISSIONS. Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM. STUDENT REC CENTER - Lower Court (East), STUDENT REC CENTER - Lower Court (Middle), UNION 213, UNION AUDITORIUM, Hall Table - Crush.

Stop & Serve

Student Events Calendar Stop and Serve events are a quick and easy way to stop by and do a fast service project to help others. Organization: OFFICE OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES, MO VOLUNTEERS. Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.

Next Generation Council Feb. Call

Alumni/Foundation Take your lunch with us and listen in as we discuss all things UCM and welcome our new alumni! Sign up below to RSVP! https://ucmo.vomo.org/opportunity/2025-february-next-generation-call. Organization: UCM ALUMNI & FOUNDATION. Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat

Visual and Performing Arts Chaos! Mayhem! And let’s not forget about Thing One and Thing Two. Spend a rainy afternoon with Sally and Conrad in this faithful production of the Dr. Seuss favorite. Will they listen to their fish, or will they once again let The Cat in the Hat stay? Children of all ages will marvel at the madness and get caught up in the sheer joy of it all. Directed by Jenise Cook, https://ucmboxoffice.universitytickets.com/. Organization: DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND DANCE. Thursday, February 27, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. MARTIN 104 - Highlander Theatre.

Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat

Visual and Performing Arts Chaos! Mayhem! And let’s not forget about Thing One and Thing Two. Spend a rainy afternoon with Sally and Conrad in this faithful production of the Dr. Seuss favorite. Will they listen to their fish, or will they once again let The Cat in the Hat stay? Children of all ages will marvel at the madness and get caught up in the sheer joy of it all. Directed by Jenise Cook, https://ucmboxoffice.universitytickets.com/. Organization: DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND DANCE. Thursday, February 27, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. MARTIN 104 - Highlander Theatre.

Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat

Visual and Performing Arts Chaos! Mayhem! And let’s not forget about Thing One and Thing Two. Spend a rainy afternoon with Sally and Conrad in this faithful production of the Dr. Seuss favorite. Will they listen to their fish, or will they once again let The Cat in the Hat stay? Children of all ages will marvel at the madness and get caught up in the sheer joy of it all. Directed by Jenise Cook, https://ucmboxoffice.universitytickets.com/. Organization: DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND DANCE. Friday, February 28, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. MARTIN 104 - Highlander Theatre.

Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat

Visual and Performing Arts Chaos! Mayhem! And let’s not forget about Thing One and Thing Two. Spend a rainy afternoon with Sally and Conrad in this faithful production of the Dr. Seuss favorite. Will they listen to their fish, or will they once again let The Cat in the Hat stay? Children of all ages will marvel at the madness and get caught up in the sheer joy of it all. Directed by Jenise Cook, https://ucmboxoffice.universitytickets.com/. Organization: DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND DANCE. Friday, February 28, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. MARTIN 104 - Highlander Theatre.

Open Archery

Student Events Calendar Monthly Open Archery 3D shoot. Organization: OFFICE OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES. Friday, February 28, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM. GARRISON GYM - East Court.

Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat

Visual and Performing Arts Chaos! Mayhem! And let’s not forget about Thing One and Thing Two. Spend a rainy afternoon with Sally and Conrad in this faithful production of the Dr. Seuss favorite. Will they listen to their fish, or will they once again let The Cat in the Hat stay? Children of all ages will marvel at the madness and get caught up in the sheer joy of it all. Directed by Jenise Cook, https://ucmboxoffice.universitytickets.com/. Organization: DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND DANCE. Friday, February 28, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. MARTIN 104 - Highlander Theatre.

Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat

Visual and Performing Arts Chaos! Mayhem! And let’s not forget about Thing One and Thing Two. Spend a rainy afternoon with Sally and Conrad in this faithful production of the Dr. Seuss favorite. Will they listen to their fish, or will they once again let The Cat in the Hat stay? Children of all ages will marvel at the madness and get caught up in the sheer joy of it all. Directed by Jenise Cook, https://ucmboxoffice.universitytickets.com/. Organization: DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND DANCE. Saturday, March 1, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. MARTIN 104 - Highlander Theatre.

Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat

Visual and Performing Arts Chaos! Mayhem! And let’s not forget about Thing One and Thing Two. Spend a rainy afternoon with Sally and Conrad in this faithful production of the Dr. Seuss favorite. Will they listen to their fish, or will they once again let The Cat in the Hat stay? Children of all ages will marvel at the madness and get caught up in the sheer joy of it all. Directed by Jenise Cook, https://ucmboxoffice.universitytickets.com/. Organization: DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND DANCE. Sunday, March 2, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. MARTIN 104 - Highlander Theatre.

Easy Citations with Zotero

James C. Kirkpatrick Library Keeping track of all your sources and properly citing them in your papers can become a chore that gets in the way of the actual writing.  Use Zotero to take care of those tasks, so you can focus on the content.  This workshop will cover the basics of the free citation manager.  Learn how to upload and organize your citations.  Then, use Zotero to properly cite your sources in a variety of formats. To receive the full benefit of this workshop, please bring your laptop computer. At the conclusion of this workshop you will be able to perform the following: set up your personal Zotero account.  , download Zotero and set up extensions for their browser and word processors.  , download a citation and article from a library database.  ,  successfully insert an in text citation into a document.  , create a bibliography in a document.  , Required technology: Laptop, Register Here, Primary Instructor: Anthony Kaiser. Organization: LIBRARY SERVICES. Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM. JCKL 2441 - Library Instruction.

Spring 1st Half Classes End (8-week)

Academic Calendar Spring 1st Half Classes End (8-week) (Week 8). Organization: ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. Friday, March 7, 2025, 12:00 AM – 11:30 PM.

Spring Break for Students (no classes)

Academic Calendar Spring Break for Students (no classes) (Week 9). Organization: ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. Monday, March 10, 2025, 12:00 AM – 11:30 PM.

Spring Break for Students (no classes)

Academic Calendar Spring Break for Students (no classes) (Week 9). Organization: ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. Tuesday, March 11, 2025, 12:00 AM – 11:30 PM.

Spring Break for Students (no classes)

Academic Calendar Spring Break for Students (no classes) (Week 9). Organization: ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 12:00 AM – 11:30 PM.

Spring Break for Students (no classes)

Academic Calendar Spring Break for Students (no classes) (Week 9). Organization: ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. Thursday, March 13, 2025, 12:00 AM – 11:30 PM.

Choose UCM Day

Admissions Our Choose UCM Day will be for group high school visits. We will host high schools in bulk on these days! They will provide an agenda tailored around their interests in UCM while showcasing UCM on a higher level to the High School Counselors and giving them the opportunity to engage with UCM Faculty & Administration. Organization: ADMISSIONS. Thursday, March 13, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM. STUDENT REC CENTER - Lower Court (East), STUDENT REC CENTER - Lower Court (Middle), UNION 213, UNION AUDITORIUM, Hall Table - Crush.

Spring Break for Students (no classes)

Academic Calendar Spring Break for Students (no classes) (Week 9). Organization: ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. Friday, March 14, 2025, 12:00 AM – 11:30 PM.

Spring 2nd Half Classes Start (8-week)

Academic Calendar Spring 2nd Half Classes Start (8-week) (Week 10). Organization: ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. Monday, March 17, 2025, 12:00 AM – 11:30 PM.

Summer/Fall Enrollment Begins

Academic Calendar Summer/Fall Enrollment Begins (Week 10). Organization: ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. Monday, March 17, 2025, 12:00 AM – 11:30 PM.

Spring 1st Half Grades Due by Noon

Academic Calendar Spring 1st Half Grades Due by Noon (Week 10). Organization: ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Choose UCM Day

Admissions Our Choose UCM Day will be for group high school visits. We will host high schools in bulk on these days! They will provide an agenda tailored around their interests in UCM while showcasing UCM on a higher level to the High School Counselors and giving them the opportunity to engage with UCM Faculty & Administration. Organization: ADMISSIONS. Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM. STUDENT REC CENTER - Lower Court (East), STUDENT REC CENTER - Lower Court (Middle), UNION 213, UNION AUDITORIUM, Hall Table - Crush.

Easy Citations with Zotero

James C. Kirkpatrick Library Keeping track of all your sources and properly citing them in your papers can become a chore that gets in the way of the actual writing.  Use Zotero to take care of those tasks, so you can focus on the content.  This workshop will cover the basics of the free citation manager.  Learn how to upload and organize your citations.  Then, use Zotero to properly cite your sources in a variety of formats. To receive the full benefit of this workshop, please bring your laptop computer. At the conclusion of this workshop you will be able to perform the following: set up your personal Zotero account.  , download Zotero and set up extensions for their browser and word processors.  , download a citation and article from a library database.  ,  successfully insert an in text citation into a document.  , create a bibliography in a document.  , Required technology: Laptop, Register Here, Primary Instructor: Anthony Kaiser. Organization: LIBRARY SERVICES. Thursday, March 20, 2025, 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM. JCKL 2441 - Library Instruction.

Union Cinema Presents: Gladiator 2

Elliott Student Union Join us in the Union Cinema (Union 234) for feature films that range from throwbacks to new releases throughout the year with showings at 6:00 pm and 8:30 pm. FREE with your UCM ID and concessions are $1. Guests are welcome to attend when accompanied by someone with a valid UCM ID. Visit ucmo.edu/cinema for the schedule and movie trailers. Organization: ELLIOTT STUDENT UNION. Thursday, March 20, 2025, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM. UNION 234 - Charno / Cinema, North Hall Table outside Union 219.

Union Cinema Presents: Gladiator 2

Elliott Student Union Join us in the Union Cinema (Union 234) for feature films that range from throwbacks to new releases throughout the year with showings at 6:00 pm and 8:30 pm. FREE with your UCM ID and concessions are $1. Guests are welcome to attend when accompanied by someone with a valid UCM ID. Visit ucmo.edu/cinema for the schedule and movie trailers. Organization: ELLIOTT STUDENT UNION. Friday, March 21, 2025, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM. UNION 234 - Charno / Cinema, North Hall Table outside Union 219.

Union Cinema Presents: Gladiator 2

Elliott Student Union Join us in the Union Cinema (Union 234) for feature films that range from throwbacks to new releases throughout the year with showings at 6:00 pm and 8:30 pm. FREE with your UCM ID and concessions are $1. Guests are welcome to attend when accompanied by someone with a valid UCM ID. Visit ucmo.edu/cinema for the schedule and movie trailers. Organization: ELLIOTT STUDENT UNION. Saturday, March 22, 2025, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM. UNION 234 - Charno / Cinema, North Hall Table outside Union 219.