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Celebrating National Native American Heritage Month!

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  National Native American Heritage Month   (also known as American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month) is celebrated annually throughout the month of November. What began as a mutually exclusive effort by different American Indigenous Peoples and groups across the United States to establish a Native American Day, became a resolution in 1990, when President George H. W. Bush approved November as National Native American Heritage Month. Today, this month is a time to celebrate the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories that acknowledge the important contributions of America’s indigenous peoples. This month is also an opportunity to educate the general public about Indigenous cultures and geography, to raise awareness about the unique challenges Native Peoples have faced, both historically and in the present, and the ways Indigenous Peoples have worked to conquer these challenges.  The exhibition for this month highlights the seven different tribes that once occupied t
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Welcome to Biological Narratives: Science, Art, and Time

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Biological Narratives: Science, Art and Time is an exhibition we, MU Student Center, collaborate with Biological Science. One part of this exhibition celebrates the evolution of the Biological Sciences department at MIZZOU, showcasing artifacts that bridge the past and present of scientific discovery. The antique scales, stones, and a pharmacy bottle, still used in teaching today, remind us of the enduring role these tools play in understanding both the earth’s history and the art of science itself. Another part is Brendel Flower Models ca.1900, which showcases a collection of German botanical models, polychrome papier-mâché mounted on a turned boxwood ebonized stand with a paper maker's label. Biological Narratives: Science, Art, and Time on the first floor of MU Student Center The history of the Biological Sciences at MIZZOU reflects over a century of dedication to scientific education and research. Before 1894, the program began with three core classes—Botany, Zoology, And Entom
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The Colleges and Schools of the University of Missouri

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At the heart of every university lies its academic community, a dynamic ecosystem where students and faculty come together to explore, innovate, and shape the future. Mizzou is no exception. As one of the most prestigious public research universities in the United States, MU boasts a broad array of colleges and schools, each dedicated to advancing knowledge across a spectrum of disciplines. This exhibition, highlighting the Colleges and Schools at MU, offers a window into the depth and diversity of the academic experience at our university. Located on the first floor of the MU Student Center. From the arts to agriculture, from medicine to business, each of MU's colleges and schools contributes to the university's mission of excellence in teaching, research, and service. This exhibition showcases the stories, achievements, and contributions of the following academic units: College of Arts & Science  is the oldest (est. 1841) and largest college at the University of Missouri.
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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS OF ARTWORK

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Missouri Student Unions: Public Art at MU The Missouri Student Unions is thrilled to announce an open call for submissions for our upcoming temporary exhibition, Public Art at MU , to be displayed in the MU Student Center. We strongly encourage student artists of all levels to participate in this unique opportunity to exhibit your work and add an impressive dimension to your artistic resumes. This is an excellent platform for you to showcase the vibrant creative talents within the MU community. All Exhibitions are publicized through this blog, LED screens within the Union buildings, and through authorized Unions social media accounts. While we are particularly keen on works that encapsulate the essence of MU – student life, our diverse community, social justice themes, or unique personal creative expressions – we welcome artworks beyond these themes. Selected artworks will be showcased in protected display cases, either on the first floor or the ground floor of the MU Student Center.
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