Educational video games aren’t exactly new — what grade schooler hasn’t died of dysentery at least once on The Oregon Trail? — but at Adroit Studios, a game design space on the University of Missouri campus, developers are taking them to new heights. The studio’s developers create learning games for audiences ranging from middle school […]
On Thanksgiving Day – Thursday, Nov 27, 2025 Glenn’s Cafe – Thanksgiving Dinner What: Traditional prix fixe Thanksgiving menu + some Glenn’s favorites. When: 12:00–8:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, dine-in and carryout only. Glenn’s Cafe+1 “A Time To Give Thanks” – Free Community Meal (Powerhouse CDC + partners) What: Free hot Thanksgiving Day
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Sappington welcomes new role with the Community Foundation of Central Missouri. When Eric Sappington joined the Community Foundation of Central Missouri as executive director on April 1, he jumped headfirst into a career that fuels his passion for creating and supporting growth and change. After just a short overlap with former executive director John Baker,
Wenneker family supports ‘Mizzourians’ history additions including Mike Shannon and Arvarh Strickland As part of its educational outreach mission, the State Historical Society of Missouri (SHSMO) continues to expand the Historic Missourians website, a free resource that features notable people who influenced the Show-Me State. The biographies include images, artifacts, and primary sources that can be
Young people who don’t have a plan or a yearning to go to college: Listen up. It’s possible to find a career that will not require a college degree. In fact, says Ron Schmidt, program director of Columbia CARE, there are good, high-paying jobs “just begging to be filled.” “If you get the certification to
CBT returns after a four-year hiatus with the 20 Under 40 Class of 2023 Your eyes aren’t playing tricks on you. The April issue of COMO Magazine is also the April issue of COMO Business Times. (You can say the back cover of COMO Magazine is the front cover of the rebranded CBT, or vice
In the March 2023 issue of COMO Magazine, you’ll learn about all kinds of whiz bang discoveries, medical breakthroughs, engineering feats — the latest and greatest coming out of COMO. But often some industries and institutions seem firmly planted in yesteryear. Many of us can appreciate tradition, like historic architecture, vintage clothing, or the feel
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Job description Our team manages investments totaling approximately $10 billion across the university’s three main portfolios: Professional background I began my career in public accounting, ultimately serving as an audit manager in the financial services practice of PricewaterhouseCoopers. That was followed by 10 years in banking, having served as chief financial officer of a large
Wee Care Early Learning Center Wee Care Early Learning Center is a full-service childcare facility for ages three weeks to five years. The staff strives to offer a solid foundation for children to meet developmental milestones while engaging in a fun, loving, and safe environment, and to make sure each child learns and grows in
