Columbia, MO – January 27, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Last October, President Barack Obama had successfully held the dedication of a Washington D.C. national memorial dedicated to the late Martin Luther King, Jr. This 2012, one of the dedication’s organizers – who also happens to be an alumnus of the university – is slated to gift his old alma mater with a replica of the said memorial. more »

Columbia, MO – January 3, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — In an economy with huge unemployment rates since the early years of 1980, finding jobs has been increasingly competitive. Now, University of Missouri programs provides its students the assistance and confidence to select careers in which they have the most potential. By selecting the right major, University of Missouri students can make sure they avoid extra expenses and additional school time in changing majors. Moreover, University of Missouri students will be stronger workers because they are able to find the profession that inspires them. more »

Columbia, MO – December 2, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — University of Missouri officers will present writer William Trogdon for his outstanding work in the field of writing. Trogdon is known in the literary community as William Least Heat-Moon, also given an honorary degree in the Honors Commencement Ceremony in Fall 2011. more »

Columbia, MO – November 25, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Nursing is 1 of the 7 professions reported to have the many on-the-job injuries, as stated by the U.S. Department of Labor. Strains and sprains due to over work accounts for most of the injuries. Those injuries are usually caused by improper handling, lifting & moving of patients. Now, University of Missouri nursing students have a new facility to guide them in developing their skills in keeping their patients and themselves safe. more »

WASHINGTON, DC – November 22, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — The Justice Department today announced that Roger Harris, Hediger Enterprises Inc., Carroll Management Group, Forum Manor Associates L.P. and Forum Manor LLC have agreed to pay $295,000 in monetary damages and civil penalties to resolve a Fair Housing Act lawsuit alleging sexual harassment, race and sex discrimination, retaliation and intimidation at Forum Manor Apartments, a federally-subsidized apartment complex in Rolla, Missouri. more »

Columbia, MO – November 18, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — One of the important roles of journalism is informing the public about significant events & issues. However, that purpose requires an audience who critically thinks about what information they get in the media. This skill of critical thinking is more commonly known as “news literacy”. Assessing the level of a person’s news literacy has been a long-time challenging task for media researchers and educators. Now, University of Missouri scholars are developing methods to be able to measure the news literacy among key population demographics which is teenagers. University of Missouri Associate Professor of the School of Journalism & project’s lead researcher, Stephanie Craft says that understanding the news literacy is essentially important as the new technology makes the issue difficult. more »

Columbia, MO – November 11, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — To be able to adjust quickly to different situations and to take care of patients from different backgrounds with understanding and respect are essential skills for soon to be doctors, nurses, and every public health professionals. Now, University of Missouri’s Master of Public Health Program students will go abroad to be educated about public health issues outside of the country and offer beneficial research to the residents of the underprivileged areas. more »

Columbia, MO – November 4, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Approximately 1 in every 110 American kids have Autism Spectrum Disorder; however, most kids from small income and minority groups are not diagnosed until after their kindergarten years or sometimes even later than that, according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. A collaboration between Women, Infants & Children (WIC) program and University of Missouri Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders is facilitated to help early diagnosis and treatment of kids with autism & developmental delays who might not have the right access to proper care. more »

Columbia, MO – October 28, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — In the U.S., 72% of the youth have parents that work full time. Since many of the schools dismiss students several hours before the workday ends for the parents, most kids are left unsupervised or without care until the parents get home. University of Missouri Extension is develops a program to ensure that school-age kids in Missouri gain access to after high-quality programs after their school. more »

EUGENE, OR – October 25, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — IDX, Inc. welcomes Mike McMaffree to the growing network of agents and brokers dedicated to serving their clients by adopting the dynamic IDX Broker software for their professional websites. With the search tools McMaffree has synced to his website with his IDX solution, the online property search is easier than ever for home seekers. Five County MLS listings are seamlessly displayed on McMaffree’s McCaffree Real Estate website, giving potential buyers thousands of listings to search. more »

Columbia, MO – October 24, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — University of Missouri administrators announced on October 10, 2011 a 5 year agreement with K.S.R. Educational Institutions of Indian that will provide training and advanced research in nanotechnology and nanomedicine. more »

Columbia, MO – October 12, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — University of Missouri alumni, students and the whole community will celebrate 100 years of Homecoming tradition, bonding the past with present in a significant celebration of school spirit, years of service and the community. This tradition began in the year 1911 when Chester Brewer, Athletic Director, made a request to the university’s alumni to “come home” for the yearly football game versus University of Kansas. 100 years after, University of Missouri Homecoming Event has become a trademark tradition for the community. more »

ST. LOUIS, MO – October 11, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Lynn B. Schenck, executive vice president and director of leasing and sales for Jones Lang LaSalle of St. Louis, Mo., has been named to the Real Estate Industry Council of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. more »

Columbia, MO – October 5, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Nowadays, Americans are facing obesity issues due to low physical ability and huge intake of unhealthy foods. According to the National Cancer Institute, the country does not have enough imports of vegetables and fruits to meet the daily requirements of every American. Now, University of Missouri Extension has been given a national grant to expand its 2 programs that promote physical activity and a healthy diet for Missourians. more »

Columbia, MO – September 29, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — In today’s time where the increasing cost of energy and the negative effects of climate change has been a concern to most citizens, the demand for solar power energy sources has progressively increased. One of the issues that possible solar energy users see is the lack of local and state laws to implement the proper use of solar energy. To fix this problem, University of Missouri’s Law Expert has started to draft new model ordinances and modules that will make it more efficient for the locals to use solar power. more »