Program Promotes Youth Interest in Science
A recipient of a 2005 Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring, Sheryl Tucker runs the Magic of Chemistry program to help young girls become more confident in their scientific knowledge and abilities. Read more

Anniversary Countdown
The year 2006 marks the MU Alumni Association’s 150th anniversary. Alumni chapters nationwide will kick off the association’s sesquicentennial with themed celebrations during MU vs. KU basketball watch parties on Jan. 16, 2006. Check the online calendar for an event near you or explore your local chapter Web page. Get more anniversary information and association points of pride.

Injury Deaths Higher For Children
Living with Unrelated Adults
Young children who live in households with unrelated adults face a higher risk of injuries resulting in death than children who live in households with relatives, says researcher Patricia Schnitzer. Press coverage of this story recently ran in The New York Times, the Chicago Sun-Times and the Atlanta Journal Constitution. Read more

Staying in Shape May Have Hidden Benefits
Research has shown that the human body has its own natural muscle pump that keeps blood moving up through the body from lower extremities. Professor Harold Laughlin says research into this muscle pump can lead to advances in cardiovascular health. Read more

Conflict, Law and Media
Converge in New MU Initiative
A new collaboration between the School of Law and School of Journalism has spawned the Missouri Center for the Study of Conflict, Law and the Media. Faculty at the center will develop new courses for both law and journalism students and will study social conflicts and the media’s influence upon them. Read more

Veterinary Medicine Receives
$1 Million Gift to Improve Library
The College of Veterinary Medicine is renovating and moving its library, thanks to a gift from St. Louisan Thelma Zalk. Read more

New Program Encourages
Music Innovation and Education
A donation from an MU parent will help fund the Creating Original Music Program, which aims to give Missouri’s budding Mozarts opportunities to showcase their original compositions. Read more

Course Helps Students Develop
and Run a Clothing Business
Thanks to a new class developed by Jana Hawley, textile and apparel management students are gaining valuable insight on creating and running a successful business. Read more

Acclaimed MU Research Magazine Is Out
MU’s fall issue of Illumination is packed with compelling stories about Tennessee Williams, rural medicine, chemical containment, non-toxic anti-freeze, a soccer playing scientist, and more. It also includes impossible-to-ignore images from international photojournalist Jackie Bell. See photos, interview videoclips and stories.

Follow the Tigers to the Independence Bowl
The football Tigers will play South Carolina in the Independence Bowl at 2:30 p.m. Dec. 30 in Shreveport, La. The MU Alumni Association is hosting the official pre-game Tiger spirit rally open to all alumni and Tiger fans. Read more

’Tis the Season for the Braggin’ Rights Rally
When the Tigers and Illini face off on Dec. 21, it will mark the 25th anniversary of the storied Busch Braggin’ Rights basketball game in St. Louis. Register before noon Dec. 16 to win a pair of tickets to the game and join the association for a pre-game rally at the Hyatt Union Station. Get more details

Calling All St. Louis Alumni
Make sure to visit the Mizzou Connection store in Creve Coeur, Mo., for campus information, Mizzou sportswear and athletic tickets. On Dec. 17 in honor of the Braggin’ Rights game, save 25 percent on all clothing and gift items. Read more

Flagship Council Created to Support Mizzou
Alumni and supporters have created the new Mizzou Flagship Council to support and advance the interests of MU. A companion organization, the Mizzou Political Action Committee, also has been established to support critical legislative issues of importance to MU. Read more

Heart of a Tiger
After improving medicine at MU for more than half a century, cardiovascular surgeon Hugh E. Stephenson Jr., BS Med ’43, says, “Hold onto your hats, because the best is yet to come.” Read more

Wrestling Team Pins Six Recruits
Six recruits from four states make up one of the strongest recruiting classes the wrestling program has ever seen. Read more

Men’s Basketball Adds Three New Recruits
A high school standout and two top junior college players will round out the men’s basketball teams roster for 2006-07. Read more

Lady Tiger Basketball Heats Up
Follow the MU women’s basketball team as it prepares for Big 12 action. Read more

Gymnastics Adds Four New Recruits
The Tiger gymnastics squad bolstered its roster with the addition of four new, high-caliber recruits. Read more

Which of the following breakthroughs are attributable to university-based research?

A) Laser Eye Surgery
B) Bone Marrow Transplant
C) Genetic Testing
D) All of the above

Get the answer!

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