OASIS and the University of Missouri-St. Louis
The University of Missouri-St. Louis and OASIS offer exceptional educational opportunities on and off campus. Meet renowned authors, talented musicians and experience UMSL in a new way this spring.
Spring 2010: On Campus
Parking passes provided upon registration
University of Missouri-St Louis Faculty Forum
Meet UMSL’s distinguished faculty in this exclusive on-campus discussion series.
St. Louis Immigration History
Umal Segal, Professor and Director of the Baccalaureate Social Work program at
UMSL & editor of the Journal of Immigrant & Refugee Studies
St. Louis is a popular destination for immigrants seeking a new life. Learn about
the history and current immigration issues in the St. Louis region.
UMSL 712
Thursday, Mar 4, 1:00-2:30
Fee: $5
The History of St. Louis Politics
Lana Stein, Political Science and Public Policy Administration Professor
Explore the history of St. Louis politics with the author of St. Louis Politics: The
Triumph of Tradition and Holding Bureaucrats Accountable.
UMSL 715
Thursday, Apr 8, 1:00-2:30
Fee: $5
Crime and the American Dream
Rick Rosenfeld, Curator’s Professor in Criminology and Criminal Justice, UMSL
Meet the co-author of Crime and the American Dream. Discuss the book’s
theory that America’s over-emphasis on the pursuit of materialistic gain contributes
to the country’s high rates of violent crime.
UMSL 713
Wednesday, Apr 21, 1:00-2:30
Fee: $5
Saturday AM Concert Series
Java and Jazz
Hot coffee and cool jazz are on the menu! Experience the UMSL Jazz
Combo featuring Ken Kehner, jazz piano and improvisation instructor. You will enjoy breakfast during the performance. Kehner, an accomplished classical pianist, has been a featured soloist with several orchestras and has backed such noted artists as Bill Watrous, Bobby Shew
and Louie Bellson.
UMSL 714
Saturday, Mar 13, 10:00-11:00
Fee: $12
Discover Leadership Series
A new partnership between UMSL’s Executive Leadership Consortium and OASIS, the Discover Leadership Series will offer programs designed to help you take an active leadership role in the community.
Volunteering 2.0
Candice Arriola, OASIS, Jackie Juras, Missouri Botanical
Garden, Elizabeth Pawloski, UMSL
The world of volunteering has changed. It can be a path to a new career, a way to use your skills to give back or a means of social engagement. Learn about trends in volunteering now to find the right position for you and more.
UMSL 716
Friday, Apr 9, 1:00-2:30
Fee: $5
Spring 2010: Off Campus
St. Louis Public Radio Journalists Roundtable
Bill Raack, St. Louis Public Radio News Director
Members of the award-winning St. Louis Public Radio
news team will participate in a special journalist roundtable. St. Louis Public
Radio News Director Bill Raack will moderate this discussion. Meet the
journalists who bring you the news on KWMU 90.7 FM, a local non-profit radio
station located on the campus of University of Missouri-St. Louis.
Clayton OASIS 158
Friday, Mar 5, 10:00-11:30
Fee: $9
Building a Love that Lasts: The Seven Surprising Secrets of Successful Marriage
Drs. Charley and Liz Schmitz, Official PsychologyToday.com Marriage Experts
& award-winning authors
Award-winning authors and marriage experts discuss their newest book. Dr. Charles
Schmitz is the Dean of the College of Education at UMSL.
Kirkwood OASIS 320
Wednesday, Feb 24, 10:30-12:00
Fee: $5
African Civilizations in the New World
Dr. Niyi Coker, Jr., E. Desmond Lee Endowed Professor of African/African-American Theatre and Cinema, Center for International Studies, UMSL
Explore the African presence in North and South America and the Caribbean Islands and the impact on contemporary social and religious lifestyles.
Herbert Hoover 557Friday, Apr 30, 10:30-12:00
Fee: $3