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Mules Golf Captures NCAA-II Super Regional Crown

Newstalk 1050 Staff — Thu, 09 May 2013 01:33:38 +0000

The Central Missouri Mules fired a final round 285 on Wednesday to come from behind and win the NCAA-II Midwest/Central Super Regional with a three-round total of five-under par 859 at The Club at Strawberry Creek. Freshman Robby Hughey won the individual crown with a 13-under par 203.

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Allison Jaslow to Receive UCM Alumni Award

Sam Schleicher — Thu, 02 May 2013 16:00:35 +0000

(WARRENSBURG, Mo., digitalBURG) – From leading an Army platoon in Iraq at age 22 to serving as a press secretary, chief of staff and communications director for influential United States Congress and Senate members, Allison Jaslow’s professional experiences since her graduation have earned her special recognition from her alma mater. The University of Central Missouri is honoring Jaslow this spring with the presentation of the Outstanding Recent Alumni Award.

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UCM Educator, Actor, Director Richard "Buzz" Herman Recognized With Byler Faculty Award

Newstalk 1050 Staff — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 20:49:48 +0000

Richard “Buzz” Herman, an award-winning University of Central Missouri professor whom colleagues praise for helping students and faculty members to grow as artists and scholars, will receive the 2013 Byler Distinguished Faculty Award.

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KC Copters to Offer Pilot Training at Max B. Swisher Skyhaven Airport

Newstalk 1050 Staff — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 21:14:30 +0000

KC Copters, a Johnny Rowlands company based in Olathe, Kan., will provide private helicopter flight training at the University of Central Missouri’s Max B. Swisher Skyhaven Airport.

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UCM to Host Presentation by Women's Equality Activist Lilly Ledbetter

Newstalk 1050 Staff — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 20:19:44 +0000

Lilly Ledbetter, known for her persistence in actively pursuing the fight to close the wage gap between men and women, will be the keynote speaker for Politics and Social Justice Week at the University of Central Missouri. Ledbetter will speak at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3, in Laura J. Nahm Auditorium in the W.C. Morris Science Building. The public is invited to attend at no charge.

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UCM Alumnus Delanie Walker's Aunt and Uncle Killed by Drunk Driver Shortly After the Super Bowl

Derrick Gill — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 14:06:53 +0000

UCM alumnus and San Francisco 49ers tight end Delaine Walker's aunt, Alice Young, and uncle Bryan Young were killed around 5 a.m. Monday, Feb. 4, shortly after the Super Bowl, allegedly by a drunk driver according to Walker's Twitter page.

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University of Central Missouri President Charles Ambrose Gets Into The Holiday Spirit [VIDEO]

Doug — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 14:16:33 +0000

The University of Central Missouri is busy with finals week. However, University President Charles Ambrose took the time recently to try and get the UCM mascot, Mo The Mule, into the holiday spirit. Let's see how Ambrose's charm and spirit of UCM wins over Mo The Mule.

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UCM Introduces Remote Aircraft Program

DigitalBurg.com — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 17:57:16 +0000

(ANDY LYONS, DigitalBurg.com) A recent agreement signed by UCM President Charles Ambrose and Brig. Gen. Thomas Bussiere, commander of the 509th Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base, presents a unique opportunity to both students and airmen.

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Tonic Sol-Fa Headlines UCM Holiday Concert

DigitalBurg.com — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 20:05:01 +0000

(DigitalBurg.com) The a cappella group Tonic Sōl-Fa takes to the Hendricks Hall stage for the University of Central Missouri’s Performing Arts Series Holiday Concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29.

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University of Central Missouri Observes 9/11 with Remembrance Ceremony [PHOTOS]

Doug — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 21:52:35 +0000

Many gathered for the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at the University of Central Missouri (UCM) on Tuesday afternoon in the Quadrangle of campus. The President of UCM Chuck Ambrose welcomed those that came to reflect on the meaning of this day and remember those that died on this tragic day in 2001.

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