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MU spokesman says university is prepared for political protests ahead of November election
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) In August, students will return to the University of Missouri's campus for the 2024 fall semester, months before the presidential election. Students are also returning after former President Donald Trump was grazed in the ear by a bullet in an assassination attempt on Saturday during a rally in Pennsylvania. A spokesman for The post MU spokesman says university is prepared for political protests ahead of November election appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Voluntary Action Center hosts annual Back to School Program with changes
The Voluntary Action Center started its Back to School Program on Monday which provides school supplies to students in need in the Boone County area. The post Voluntary Action Center hosts annual Back to School Program with changes appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
General Assembly candidates hear issues from University of Missouri workers
Members of the University of Missouri and its hospital workers union want candidates for state office to put their weight behind labor issues members say they are facing from university administration. Laborer's International Union of North America Local 955 hosted a forum Saturday with the candidates at Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbia...
Columbia school board wants parent input on special education
Parents of children with individualized education plans or an education accommodation plan known as a 504 have a chance to join an advisory task force with the Columbia Public Schools Board of Education. Task force creation was discussed at Monday's board meeting following the June 20 board retreat special meeting. This is separate from the special education advisory committee formed by CPS Superintendent Brian Yearwood, which is made up of staff. ...
President of Mizzou Board of Curators to speak at annual alumni and student BBQ on Saturday in Palmyra
PALMYRA, Mo. — Robin Wenneker, president of the University of Missouri Board of Curators, will be the featured speaker at the annual Student Send Off and BBQ to be held by the Great River Tigers chapter of the Mizzou Alumni Association on Saturday, July 20. A social hour will...
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