2020 Archives

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December

Previous scholarship winners
Theatre

High School Talent Competition Upcoming

  • Emily Kesel
  • 04 January 2021
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Academics Career Education

CMU, MACC Partner to Offer Certification

  • Scott Queen
  • 18 December 2020
Caitlyn Collins
Education Awards

Collins Awarded Eagle Select Scholarship

  • Emily Kesel
  • 16 December 2020
Campus in snow
Staff / Faculty Community Student Life

Campus Closing for Holiday Break

  • Emily Kesel
  • 16 December 2020
Talon Fall 2020 cover
Alumni

Fall 2020 Talon Arrives

  • Emily Kesel
  • 14 December 2020
Central's Got Talent finalists
Music Awards

Talent Competition Awards Scholarships

  • Emily Kesel
  • 14 December 2020
Destiny Stallo
Staff / Faculty Career Alumni

Stallo Returns for Job in Registrar's Office

  • Emily Kesel
  • 10 December 2020
Sarah Gross
Awards Education

St. Louis Area Student Wins Gulstad Award

  • Emily Kesel
  • 09 December 2020
Mock Trial team on Zoom
Student Life Clubs / Organizations Awards

Mock Trial Team Takes Shape

  • Emily Kesel
  • 08 December 2020
Benjamin Batten
Technology Career Staff / Faculty

Batten Added to Tech Services Team

  • Emily Kesel
  • 07 December 2020
T. Berry Smith Hall
Academics Education

Pass/Withdraw Option Available Again

  • Emily Kesel
  • 02 December 2020

November

Braxton Rethwisch '64
Career Staff / Faculty Alumni Community

Braxton Rethwisch Passes Away at 78

  • Emily Kesel
  • 30 November 2020
Dr. Jackie Anson
Community Staff / Faculty

Professor Jackie Anson Dies at 57

  • Emily Kesel
  • 30 November 2020
Bowling stock image
Clubs / Organizations Athletics

New Bowling Team Will Debut In Fall

  • Scott Queen
  • 23 November 2020
Rodeo team vests
Student Life Athletics Clubs / Organizations

Rodeo Wraps Up Fall Season

  • Emily Kesel
  • 20 November 2020
Jake Goslin
Career Staff / Faculty Athletics

Goslin Joins Admission Team

  • Emily Kesel
  • 18 November 2020
Chloe Cole
Staff / Faculty Career

Cole Excited to Return to Campus

  • Emily Kesel
  • 17 November 2020
Central's Got Talent competitor
Music Community Awards

'Central's Got Talent' Just Around the Corner

  • Emily Kesel
  • 09 November 2020
Kendra Polson
Career Staff / Faculty

Polson Newest Member of Business Office

  • Emily Kesel
  • 04 November 2020
Dakota Melkersman
Career Alumni Staff / Faculty

Melkersman Returns to Admissions

  • Emily Kesel
  • 02 November 2020

October

Winter graduation 2019
Academics Education

Livestream Links - Winter Graduation

  • Scott Queen
  • 30 October 2020
Adam Bordoni
Community Staff / Faculty Career

Bordoni Takes Over as Housekeeping Supervisor

  • Emily Kesel
  • 30 October 2020
Recent Eagle Select scholarship winner
Education Awards Community

Eagle Select Competition Growing Near

  • Emily Kesel
  • 30 October 2020
Pre-Med students watching Anatomage table demonstration
Career Education Health Technology Academics

Pre-Med Day Takes Place November 7

  • Emily Kesel
  • 29 October 2020
Barrel racing
Athletics

Roping Duo Contributes to Top 10 Finish

  • Emily Kesel
  • 28 October 2020
Cybersecurity
Education Academics Technology

Central Adds Expanded Cybersecurity Degree

  • Emily Kesel
  • 22 October 2020
Iridescent Glass Platter by Chris Paulson
Community Art

Latest Gallery Exhibits Showcase Ceramics

  • Emily Kesel
  • 19 October 2020
Dr. Susan Quigley-Duggan and Dr. Kristin Newbegin
Music

GEMS Recital to Be Livestreamed

  • Emily Kesel
  • 16 October 2020
DECA team
Clubs / Organizations Student Life Community Education

Central's DECA Chapter Triples in Size

  • Scott Queen
  • 16 October 2020
Installing Inspiration sculpture
Art

Tom Yancey's Inspiration Lives On

  • 15 October 2020
AASU president and vice president for 2020-21
Clubs / Organizations Student Life

AASU Announces New Executive Team

  • Emily Kesel
  • 13 October 2020
Gift card purchasing in Fayette
Community Fundraising Student Life Alumni

Alumni Step Up in Support

  • Scott Queen
  • 12 October 2020
Camera practice for livestreaming at the Little Theatre
Technology Clubs / Organizations Community Theatre Student Life

New Brand of Show Comes to the Little Theatre

  • Emily Kesel
  • 07 October 2020
Leisha Nakagawa
Staff / Faculty Career

Nakagawa Joins Admissions Staff

  • Emily Kesel
  • 05 October 2020
A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder
Community Student Life Theatre

Fall Musical Opens October 15

  • Emily Kesel
  • 05 October 2020
Kelsi Haller and Ruby
Athletics Student Life

Rodeo Duo Propels Team to Third Place

  • Emily Kesel
  • 01 October 2020

September

Alexander family at signing
Academics Education Alumni

Alexander Legacy at CMU Getting Stronger

  • Scott Queen
  • 25 September 2020
Vera Elwood
Clubs / Organizations

Tryouts Soon For New Mock Trial Team

  • Scott Queen
  • 25 September 2020
Kelsi Haller
Student Life Clubs / Organizations Athletics

Rodeo Team Kicks Off Second Season

  • Emily Kesel
  • 23 September 2020
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Staff / Faculty Academics

Administration Meets With Students

  • Scott Queen
  • 21 September 2020
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Academics Staff / Faculty

Faculty Member Suspended

  • Scott Queen
  • 21 September 2020
Outdoor commencement at Davis Field
Student Life Academics Awards Alumni

Outdoor Commencement a Success

  • Emily Kesel
  • 17 September 2020
Esports players in dedicated arena
Athletics Technology Education

Esports Team Thrives in Early Years

  • Emily Kesel
  • 11 September 2020
Graduates outside of T. Berry
Community Student Life Academics

Graduates to Return for Commencement

  • Emily Kesel
  • 10 September 2020
Gentleman's Guide musical logo
Student Life Theatre

Cast, Crew Announced for First Play

  • Emily Kesel
  • 08 September 2020
John Carter and Mike Montgomery
Awards Staff / Faculty Career

Faculty, Staff Recognized for Years of Service

  • Emily Kesel
  • 03 September 2020
Shannon Peters
Clubs / Organizations Student Life

Peters, Blair Begin Term as SGA President, VP

  • Emily Kesel
  • 01 September 2020

August

Praise Ensembles at Chapel
Student Life Music Clubs / Organizations

Praise Ensembles Chosen for New Year

  • Emily Kesel
  • 31 August 2020
CMU campus
Student Life Education

CMU Enrollment Continues Climb

  • Scott Queen
  • 28 August 2020
Patrick Dill
Staff / Faculty Music

Dill Fills Role of Choral Director

  • Emily Kesel
  • 28 August 2020
Vianney Red by Brother Mel Meyer, S.M.
Art

New Sculpture Arrives on Campus

  • Emily Kesel
  • 28 August 2020
Katrina Hopkins
Staff / Faculty Career

Hopkins Joins Business Office

  • Emily Kesel
  • 25 August 2020
T. Berry Smith Hall in summer
Academics Awards Education

Summer Dean’s List Released

  • Emily Kesel
  • 21 August 2020
Lynette Beeler
Staff / Faculty Awards

Beeler Voted Outstanding Staff Award Winner

  • Emily Kesel
  • 19 August 2020
CMU's Anatomage virtual cadaver table
Health Education Academics

Pre-Med Day Goes Virtual in November

  • Emily Kesel
  • 18 August 2020
First day of fall classes
Academics Education Student Life

Fall Classes Begin Today

  • Emily Kesel
  • 18 August 2020
Marco Tapia with students
Staff / Faculty Awards

Tapia Earns First Gold Chalk Award

  • Emily Kesel
  • 18 August 2020
Dr. Ashley Lough
Awards Staff / Faculty

Lough Wins Second Outstanding Teacher Award

  • Emily Kesel
  • 17 August 2020
Dr. Pam Gordy
Staff / Faculty Awards

Gordy Receives Third Career Gold Chalk Award

  • Emily Kesel
  • 17 August 2020
2020 Residential Hall Staff
Student Life Staff / Faculty

Residential Hall Staff Named for 2020

  • Emily Kesel
  • 14 August 2020
Dr. Megan Hess
Awards Staff / Faculty

Hess Voted Gold Chalk Award Winner

  • Emily Kesel
  • 14 August 2020
Alaina Mayfield
Staff / Faculty

Mayfield Returns to Teaching as Assistant Professor

  • Emily Kesel
  • 12 August 2020
Madison Presley
Staff / Faculty

Presley Moves into English Role

  • Emily Kesel
  • 11 August 2020
Kristin Newbegin
Staff / Faculty Music

Newbegin Joins Conservatory Faculty

  • Emily Kesel
  • 10 August 2020
Dori Waggoner in the classroom
Staff / Faculty Awards Alumni Music

Waggoner Named 2020 Perry Fellow

  • Emily Kesel
  • 10 August 2020
Football players prepare for COVID-19 testing
Health Student Life

CMU Changes Safeguard Student Health

  • Scott Queen
  • 09 August 2020
Campus aerial view
Student Life

Family Weekend Events Canceled

  • Emily Kesel
  • 07 August 2020
Joshua Nickell
Staff / Faculty

Nickell Takes Over as PTA Director

  • Emily Kesel
  • 03 August 2020

July

Rhonda Senor
Staff / Faculty

Senor Becomes New Billing Specialist

  • Emily Kesel
  • 30 July 2020
Brooke Leeper and Jessica Parsons
Academics Awards Education

Pair Awarded Gulstad Transfer Scholarships

  • Emily Kesel
  • 23 July 2020
Homecoming parade float
Student Life Health Alumni Community

COVID-19 Forces Cancelation of Homecoming

  • Scott Queen
  • 22 July 2020
Savannah Schaefer
Staff / Faculty Career Alumni

Schaefer Returns as Events Coordinator

  • Emily Kesel
  • 14 July 2020
Cybersecurity is the latest program available to CMU students.
Academics Technology Career Education

Central Adds Cybersecurity Degree

  • Emily Kesel
  • 14 July 2020
Move-In Day
Student Life Health

Students May Drop Off Belongings Earlier This Fall

  • Scott Queen
  • 10 July 2020
Decoding, watercolor and acrylic by Richard Dutton
Community Art

Gallery to Open with The Old and The New

  • Emily Kesel
  • 07 July 2020
Janice Perkins
Staff / Faculty

Perkins Hired as Document Coordinator

  • Emily Kesel
  • 07 July 2020
Mackenzie Wells
Staff / Faculty Alumni

Wells Joins Enrollment Management Staff

  • Emily Kesel
  • 02 July 2020

June

Central Methodist graduation lineup
Student Life Alumni Academics

Graduation Outdoors September 13

  • Scott Queen
  • 22 June 2020
CMU campus in autumn
Student Life Travel Education Health

CMU Going Online After Thanksgiving Break

  • Scott Queen
  • 19 June 2020
CMU campus in spring
Awards Education

Spring 2020 Dean's List Released

  • Emily Kesel
  • 10 June 2020
Spring graduation to be held in September
Alumni Education Academics

Graduation to Be Held in September

  • Emily Kesel
  • 09 June 2020
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Alumni Student Life Community

Learn To Do Good; Seek Justice; Correct Oppression

  • Roger Drake
  • 04 June 2020
Holt Hall in spring
Travel Community Health Education

Campus Tours Return with New Protocols

  • Emily Kesel
  • 01 June 2020

May

Tanya Huff with scholarship award
Awards Education

Huff Awarded Gulstad Achievement Scholarship

  • Emily Kesel
  • 20 May 2020
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Staff / Faculty Student Life Academics Community

Central Methodist Back This Fall With COVID-19 Testing

  • Scott Queen
  • 18 May 2020
Fine Arts awards ceremony on Zoom
Awards Clubs / Organizations

Students Recognized with Fine Arts Awards

  • Emily Kesel
  • 12 May 2020
2020 Inscape cover
Art Student Life Staff / Faculty

New Inscape Released Online

  • Emily Kesel
  • 11 May 2020
Sensory Pathway example
Education Community Health

Musil Scores Approval on Grant Proposal

  • Emily Kesel
  • 11 May 2020
Occupational Therapy Assistants at Central
Career Education

Degree Added for OTA Professionals

  • Emily Kesel
  • 08 May 2020

April

CMU President Roger Drake
Community Education Student Life Academics

President Expresses Confidence About Fall Classes

  • Scott Queen
  • 29 April 2020
Exterior photo of Cupples Hall, covered in ivy, taken from the southwest. -- courtesy of the CMU JSTOR Open Community Collection
Academics Education Alumni

CMU Archives Going Digital With JSTOR

  • Emily Kesel
  • 22 April 2020
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Education Academics

University Extends Pass/Fail Grading Option

  • Scott Queen
  • 21 April 2020
Hank Steinbrenner
Alumni Athletics

CMU Mourns Loss Of Alumnus Hank Steinbrenner

  • Scott Queen
  • 14 April 2020
Graduation postponed
Academics Education Community Student Life

Graduation Ceremony Postponed

  • Scott Queen
  • 03 April 2020
Caryn Jackson Jeffries
Alumni Staff / Faculty

Jeffries Begins Work as CGES Admissions Rep.

  • Emily Kesel
  • 02 April 2020

March

Donated PPE from Central Methodist
Health Community Alumni

CMU Donates Unused PPE to Hometown Homecare

  • Scott Queen
  • 31 March 2020
Marnie Ritter
Staff / Faculty

Ritter Joins Admissions Staff

  • Emily Kesel
  • 30 March 2020
Digital U at CMU
Community Academics

CMU Has Smooth Transition Moving Classes Online

  • Scott Queen
  • 24 March 2020
Stasia Sherman
Career Alumni

New Director of Alumni Engagement Begins Job

  • Emily Kesel
  • 23 March 2020
Brannock Hall
Staff / Faculty

Angela Cloughly Joins Business Office

  • Emily Kesel
  • 20 March 2020
Digital U - classes delivered online
Education Staff / Faculty Community Travel Academics

Central Methodist Moves To Online Coursework

  • Scott Queen
  • 19 March 2020
Central Methodist University rodeo team at first competition
Athletics Clubs / Organizations

Rodeo Team Participates in One Last Meet

  • Emily Kesel
  • 19 March 2020
Central Methodist Fayette campus
Student Life Staff / Faculty

Spring Break Week Is on the Way

  • Emily Kesel
  • 13 March 2020
Dr. Paul and Lisa Schoephoerster view art by Clementine Hunter
Community Art

Clementine Hunter Art Highlights Ashby-Hodge Exhibit

  • Emily Kesel
  • 12 March 2020
Timber Hawkeye's Buddhist Boot Camp
Student Life

CANCELED: Timber Hawkeye to Speak March 30

  • Emily Kesel
  • 11 March 2020
CMU DECA team at State competition
Clubs / Organizations Education

DECA Team Makes 'Statement' at First Event

  • Emily Kesel
  • 06 March 2020
Vanessa Miner, '92, and the Fayette choir
Alumni Music

Music Fest Results Released

  • Emily Kesel
  • 03 March 2020
CMU Nursing simulation
Academics Education Health

Students Invited to Allied Health Day

  • Emily Kesel
  • 02 March 2020

February

Alumni Choir Concert
Music Alumni

CANCELED: Alumni Choir Registration Open Now

  • Emily Kesel
  • 28 February 2020
Interactive classroom experience on Eagle Day
Education Academics

First Eagle Enrollment Day Coming Up

  • Emily Kesel
  • 28 February 2020
Love/Sick by John Cariani
Theatre

Love/Sick Opens March 5

  • Emily Kesel
  • 26 February 2020
Kelsi Haller competes at Murray State
Student Life Athletics

Rodeo Team Finishes Third at EMCC

  • Emily Kesel
  • 25 February 2020
Michaela Shelton
Staff / Faculty

Shelton Joins Tech Services Team

  • Emily Kesel
  • 24 February 2020
CMU Conservatory Singers
Music

Choir Concert Coming March 1

  • Emily Kesel
  • 21 February 2020
Alumni Day April 4
Career Alumni Staff / Faculty Awards

Alumni Day on Calendar for April 4

  • Emily Kesel
  • 21 February 2020
CMU, Mineral Area College Celebrate 30 Year Partnership
Academics Education

CMU, Mineral Area Celebrate 30 Years

  • Danielle Basler, MAC
  • 21 February 2020
Little Theatre's Got Talent competitors
Theatre

Scholarships Awarded in Talent Competition

  • Emily Kesel
  • 20 February 2020
Dr. Kevin Carnahan
Staff / Faculty

Carnahan Book Now on Amazon

  • Scott Queen
  • 20 February 2020
CMU Collegiate DECA
Clubs / Organizations

CMU to Participate in DECA Competition

  • Traci Ballew
  • 19 February 2020
Professor Paula Findlen
Community Education

Perry Lecture to Explore Faith and Knowledge

  • Emily Kesel
  • 19 February 2020
Madelyn Mehl and family with Dr. Joe Parisi
Education

Mehl Wins Eagle Select Scholarship

  • Scott Queen
  • 18 February 2020
Alex Kirby and the Fayette band one of many participants in Music Fest
Community Music

Music Fest Lineup Released

  • Emily Kesel
  • 14 February 2020
Dave Hickman
Staff / Faculty

Hickman to Advise State on Workforce Development

  • Scott Queen
  • 13 February 2020
Two-time national champion CMU Men's Soccer team
Athletics

National Champs Honored at Capitol

  • Emily Kesel
  • 13 February 2020
CMU's University Band
Music

University Band Concert on the Way

  • Emily Kesel
  • 13 February 2020
Coming February 20 to The Little Theatre
Fundraising Theatre

One Night Only: 'A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant and A Prayer'

  • Andrea Waner
  • 12 February 2020
Boyd Railton
Staff / Faculty

Railton Takes on Role of Maintenance Supervisor

  • Emily Kesel
  • 10 February 2020
Skip Vandelicht with marching band
Awards Music Staff / Faculty Alumni

Vandelicht Inducted to MMEA Hall of Fame

  • Emily Kesel
  • 10 February 2020
Central's Got Talent finalists
Music

Musicians, Vocalists Compete in Central's Got Talent

  • Emily Kesel
  • 07 February 2020
Layne Crump hired as Admissions Representative
Staff / Faculty Alumni

Crump Returns as Admissions Representative

  • Traci Ballew
  • 04 February 2020
Hip-hop artist Bryce Vine
Community Student Life

Bryce Vine Headlines SGA Concert

  • Emily Kesel
  • 01 February 2020

January

Sen. Rowden
Community Education Clubs / Organizations Student Life

Sen. Rowden Touts Lower Prison Population

  • Scott Queen
  • 31 January 2020
Megan Roemer, PTA Program Director
Staff / Faculty

Roemer Moves Up to PTA Director

  • Emily Kesel
  • 29 January 2020
Taylor Rumsey visits Jefferson City to testify before Appropriations Committee
Community Student Life

Rumsey Testifies at State Capitol

  • Emily Kesel
  • 29 January 2020
Experience Central Day
Student Life Academics Education

Prospective Students Invited to 'Experience Central'

  • Emily Kesel
  • 27 January 2020
Love/Sick by John Cariani
Theatre

Casts Announced for Spring Productions

  • Emily Kesel
  • 27 January 2020
Man painting pottery in front of brick wall.
Staff / Faculty

Legendary Recruiter Reluctantly Retiring

  • Scott Queen
  • 26 January 2020
Sen. Rowden
Education Community Student Life Clubs / Organizations

New Speaker Series to Begin with Sen. Rowden

  • Scott Queen
  • 24 January 2020
Bill Sheehan Jr. returns to Fayette as VP for Advancement
Staff / Faculty Alumni

Bill Sheehan Jr. Named VP for Advancement

  • Scott Queen
  • 23 January 2020
Hartzler and Eagles soccer team
Athletics

Hartzler Congratulates National Champs

  • Scott Queen
  • 23 January 2020
Morgan Kaune
Staff / Faculty

Kaune Hired as CGES Student Accounts Advisor

  • Emily Kesel
  • 22 January 2020
Tim Jackman with AASU members
Community Clubs / Organizations Alumni

Compassion the Central Topic at MLK Luncheon

  • Emily Kesel
  • 21 January 2020
Harvest Wonders by Erin Price
Community Art

Ashby-Hodge Welcomes Black Artists, Erin Price

  • Emily Kesel
  • 16 January 2020
Cast and crew of The Mikado
Theatre

Opera Workshop to Present The Mikado

  • Emily Kesel
  • 13 January 2020
David Witter
Music Staff / Faculty

Witter Takes Over as Director of Music Ministry

  • Emily Kesel
  • 10 January 2020
Degrees When Due
Education

CMU Joins Degrees When Due Initiative

  • Emily Kesel
  • 10 January 2020
Tim Jackman, '81
Awards Community Clubs / Organizations Alumni

Jackman Brothers Headline MLK Luncheon

  • Emily Kesel
  • 09 January 2020
Suzi Kidd
Staff / Faculty Career

Kidd Hired as Coordinator in Neosho

  • Emily Kesel
  • 06 January 2020
T Berry Smith Hall
Academics

Students Will Soon Return for New Semester

  • Emily Kesel
  • 02 January 2020