September 9, 2022
Being Part of the Change
About a year ago, due to the growing demand in operating rooms, University Hospital established an internal program designed to train current hospital employees interested in becoming surgical technologists. “The programs that are in Columbia, Rolla, and Lake of the Ozarks have changed their programs to be an associate degree,” says Karla Bleything, the instructor
Dr. Helen Porter
Job description I am responsible for all middle and high schools in CPS. I am accountable for making sure the Board of Education’s mission and vision are implemented in all secondary schools, as well as communicating with administrators and assisting with the implementation of academics, curriculum, instruction, assessment, and leadership. Professional background I have spent
MUles!
A Missouri mule is an instantly recognizable symbol of the state’s culture and history. Big-boned, hardy, persistent and intelligent, these animals embody Missouri’s reputation as the “Show-Me” state. At the MU College of Veterinary Medicine, the Missouri Mule Club is working to preserve this animal’s important symbol in the state. Started in the 1980s, the
Rocking People’s Lives
For COMO families in need of stability, Rock the Community is a nonprofit that lives up to its name. Established in 2010, the 501(c)(3) organization is geared toward inner-city youth and provides the community with food giveaways, job readiness, and financial literacy courses. Not only does the organization provide services, but it also hosts events
Movers & Shakers: August 2022
Michelle Holz The Columbia Board of Education recommended Michelle Holz as the assistant superintendent of human resources for the 2022-23 school year. Michelle will take over for Jennifer Rukstad, who is leaving the district to become the executive director of the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA). Michelle has been the director of certificated
Little Libraries, Big Benefits
Today, it is not uncommon to spot small, wooden libraries of all shapes and sizes popping up across lawns in many COMO neighborhoods. Known as Little Free Libraries, these boxes of books bring access to reading closer to home for Columbia residents of all ages. Tricia Price, the library media specialist at Derby Ridge Elementary
Opening Pathways to the Future
You may have heard that Missouri’s unemployment rate hit a historic low in June. According to the Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development, Missouri unemployment was 2.8% in June, down three percentage points from May and the lowest since the state began tracking unemployment in 1976. While this is excellent news, many industries
Mission Possible
According to Pew Research Center, 11% of United States veterans are women. That may not sound like many compared to the 89% who are men, but that’s roughly 2 million women who have served — and their numbers are growing. The calculus can be confusing. The number of total veterans is expected to decrease by
The Truman Tails
There is only one being that encompasses the heart of all Mizzou sports. For so many who grow up in and around COMO, interacting with him — whether it be a high-five, dancing, or anything in between — is a rite of passage. The black-and-gold tiger doesn’t just represent Mizzou; he is Mizzou. At over