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A University of Central Missouri student from Wesphalia, Missouri, has received the top honor in an annual program that recognizes exemplary student employees. The Student Employee of the Year awards ceremony was conducted by UCM’s Office of Human Resources on April 10, also recognizing two others students who placed in the top three, qualifying each of them to receive a trophy, certificate, and a sponsored financial award.

The first of two Senior Shows will open April 12 in the main gallery of the University of Central Missouri Art Center. This show features the work of four UCM Art and Design majors who are preparing to graduate with degrees in majors such as Studio Art, Art Education and Illustration.

An educator described by colleagues as an extraordinary teacher and well-respected leader who has great passion and enthusiasm for his work, Scott Strohmeyer, Ph.D., is being honored as the 2023 recipient of the University of Central Missouri’s Byler Distinguished Faculty Award.

The University of Central Missouri Division of Theatre and Dance presents “The Curtain Rises: Senior Showcase 2023” at 3 p.m. Thursday, April 13 at the Highlander Theatre on the UCM campus and at 7 p.m. Monday, April 24, on the Levin Stage at the Unicorn Theatre in Kansas City, Missouri.

Consistent with the University of Central Missouri’s motto, “Education for Service,” the UCM Alumni Foundation has announced the first MuleNation Weeks of Service event. The initiative brings students, alumni and their families together to engage in projects that will benefit communities in Missouri and five other states. This event begins on April 10 and concludes on April 22, which is Earth Day. It takes place during National Volunteer Week, April 16-22.