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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. The Mules were the only team in [...]

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.

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. Having taught at UCM since 1987, the longtime chair of the Department of Theatre and Dance will be honored during an award [...]

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. Rowlands and University President Charles Ambrose announced the opportunity Thursday at the airport, located west of Warrensburg on U.S. Highway 50, as they signed a memorandum of understanding [...]

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. Walker posted the following message and photo via Instagram on Feb. 6: Alice and bryan [...]

UCM Baseball Ranked #1 in NCBWA Preseason Regional Poll

Newstalk 1050 Staff — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 01:59:08 +0000

The Central Missouri Mules Baseball team was the preseason No. 1 pick in the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) Central Regional Poll released on Wednesday evening (Jan. 30). The Mules received five of a possible eight first place votes and tallied 76 points to edge out Minnesota State, who received two first place votes [...]

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.

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. The agreement allows UCM to offer academic aviation programs at Whiteman beginning in January 2013 at the Professional [...]

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. As a special added feature for the holiday concert, the Warrensburg High School Chorus will join Tonic Sōl-Fa on stage for a special holiday performance. [...]

Charo Performing at UCM on September 28 [INTERVIEW]

Bruce — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 18:57:10 +0000

Charo is a true entertainer. She sings, dances and makes the audience laugh. She's been on the Tonight Show, The Love Boat and Fantasy Island. On Friday, September 28, 2012 she'll be performing at the University of Central Missouri as part of their Performing Arts Series. Showtime is set for 7:30 p.m. at Hendricks Hall. Charo took time out to shoot the breeze with me. Here's the interview.