Aller 210 Hosts a Wi Ning Set 0 Exhib Ets to Kick Off Its All Season
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UMSL's independent student news September 10, 2012 Vol. 46 Issue 1383 News ................... 3 0 Features .......... 4 aller 210 hosts a wi ning set A&E ........................ 5 exhib ets to kick off its all season Opinions........ :6 GARRETT KING music and culture. associate professor of art and art history Phillip included sculpture, silk-screens, sketches, Staff Writer As is typical of Gallery 21O's receptions, the Robinson and professor of art and art history photography and even a graphic design portfolio. Comics .............. 8 artists whose pieces were on display came to join Ken And'erson (all UMSL faculty presenting their Douglas stuck to mediums like enamel paint Gallery 210, University of Missouri - St. Louis' in the festivities and field the Questions of 21O's work for the Jubilee) were also present, as was and graph ite, Alvarez used paper and mixed resident exporter of St. L0uis art and culture, eager patrons. Arny Nadler, the sculptor behind "Whelm." media and Corley employed cardstock , string and Mon kicked off its fall season on September 6 with a Thursday's reception welcomed Deb Douglas, The artists' work varied immensely. For dye. Each artist's work communicated different public reception. The gallery's latest Heather Corley and Gina Alvarez, who presented "Expsoure 15," Douglas's work featured blown up themes. Dou glas prefers to capture such additions ~ "Exposure 15," the UMSL Faculty their work in "Exposure 15 ." Professor of collages; Corley had a un ique sculptural piece abstraction s as nostal gia , rel ationsh ips and Jubilee and "Whelm" (the large metal sculpture photography, Dan Younger, associate professor called "Certain Uncertainty," which took pattern in her wo rk. Meanwhile, Al varez's pieces displayed on the gallery 's lawn) - were just a and fine arts coordinator Jeff Sippel, associate advantage of the gallery 's accommodating space communicated a sense of wonder and myste ry. few of the attractions in an evening of food, professor of graphic design Gretchen Schisla, and Alvarez had several abstract features, The artwork on di spl ay for the Faculty Jubi lee including some that were partially housed in was just as varied , featuring Younger's evocative High: 81 blown glass containers. photograph y, Anderson 's bizarre sculptures, Low: 57 By contrast, Nadler's "Whelm." a very Sipple's exquisite canvas paintings and noticeable piece by virtue of its promin ent Schisla's graphic de sign work. Ken Anderson 's placement near the Millenn ium Studen t Center 's Franken stein-esque pi eces were part icularly Tue north parking lot, is a mass of metal rebar noteworthy, featuring bits of found objects knotted into a spiral sculpture. assembl ed into strange sculptural hod ge podges The work of the UMSL faculty on di splay for the with titles like "Hot Hood oo Heat. " ju bil ee held an equal degree of eclecticism and (continued on page 5) Exposure 15 at Gallery 210, Campus food High:. 86 UMS prometes Low: 60 made easy HIV awareness ANYA GLUSHKO SHARON PRUITT Wed Assistant News Editor News Editor There are four ea sy ways to stay hea lthy and on top of your University of Missouri - St. Louis 's Office of He alth , Wellness , coll ege ca reer: get enougtl sleep, study. relax and eat we!l. The Counselin g and Disability Services promoted HIV Awareness by lat er can be a problem for busy college students, but setting UJ:! an informational table in the Millenni um Student conve niently, it is not di ficult to find a pl ace to eat at the Center's Second Floor Rotunda on August 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 University of Missouri - St . Lou is campus. It is important to fi nd p.m. The table was set up to remind students that free HIV testing High: 88 a place that su its your taste and demands the best. and a variety of other health-related services are available South Campus's Prov incial House, which is powered by Sodexo Low: 65 to them. Di ning Serv ices , features a rare food-on-demand program. "I have found that by having weekly tables on specific areas of Students can order their meal s at a computerized kiosk and have healthcare, a lot of students have various questions that I'm able their food co oked almost immediately by Sodexo chefs. Thu to help them with,' Kathy Castulik, health educator, nutrition The Provincial House dining hall features an all-you-can -eat specialist and diabetes educator for the Wellness Resource HIV testing station. Photo by Yeseul ParklThe Current buffet setup and uffers a wide range of foods to please Center, said. I I also let students know about Health Services: everybody's taste buds . Students can get soup, salad, pizza, "who we are and what we have to offeL" birth control services (incl uding emergency contraception) pasta , homemade desserts and more. Fresh drinks include Students may also be seen by nurse practitioners for assessment pregnancy testing, well woman exams, immunizations, illness natural juices in flavors such as grape, orange, apple and and consultation; there is no fee for the majority of services that and injury visits, physical examinations, labora tory testing, cranberry. Many of the entrees include a "Build your Own" option do not include lab testing. Patients may be seen on a walk-in diabetes assessments and self-management, nu trition that allows customers to customize their meals. For instance , High: 88 basis, though students are advised to make an appointment assessment, alcohol awareness and education, HIV and STD one can order a sandwich without bread, and it will still be when possible. Referrals to medical facilities are provided when testing and urine drug screening. These services are free served as artistically as a picture on the plate. Low: 62 deemed necessary by a professional. for students. In addition to variety, Provincial House offers unbeatable University Health Services offers allergy injections, weight, University Health Services can also help students with smoking accessibility for UMSL students and staff. blood glucose and blood pressure checks, contraception and cessation education and guidance. (continued on page 3) "It is a convenient place to bring friend s and family because it is Fri right next to the residence hall ," Maureen McCarthy, senior, anth ro pology, said. UMSL Career Services "I like eating at Pro Ho because there is a fixed price every time , and you can use your meal plan," Christian Cohill, sophomore, studio art , said . holds first job fair of In addition to varietYt High: 76 Provincial House offers Low: 57 the Fall 2012 semester unbeatable accessibility for ALBERTNALL "Job fairs are not just for current students. on the many ways in which job fa irs can UMSL students and staff. They are also there for people in the benefit employers. "There is stil l time for Sat Staff Writer North Campus's Mil lennium Student Center hosts several fas t community, UMSL alumni as well as prospective organizations to get into this food options . In th e Nosh, there is pl enty of select ion, from pizza The University of Missouri - St. Louis Fall individuals representing the companies in fall's event," Hedrick said . Internship & Job Fair will be held on to sushi. The Pilot House contains our newe st addition, the local attendance," Teresa While some students may be Subway. And for a quick breakfast, beverage, or light snack, the September 14 at the Mark Twain Building Balestreri , Director MSC second floor offers Ei nstein Bros Bagel s. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The fair will provide of Career Services tempted to contact companies an opportunity for job seekers and "I like the Nosh because there is a large vari ety to chose from ," at UMSL, said .' before the job fair to get a leg-up Shatera Davis , sophomore, undeclared , said. High: 76 prospective UMSL grad uates to network Krista Hed rick, a and discuss internship and employment staff member in the on the competition, Balestreri The' Nosh ha s several restau rant s. The soup and sa lad bar Low: 59 offers healthy choices of veggies , homemade soups and fresh opportunities with organizational Career Services advises against it. baked bread. At Simply to Go, one ca n grab an already prepared representatives at one location. Office, commented meal , choosing from sandwi ches, salad s, desserts and --------------------~ Balestreri added that ove r 100 microwavable meals. WOW! Cafe is fam ous for its spicy chicken Sun employer s, schools and other wings and other so uthwestern-style mea ls. professional organizations are "It is fresh every day; I am sure of this because I work here," expected to attend , and the Nikki Malone, a restaurant em ployee , said. numbers are being updated daily. The best way for job seekers to The Nosh al so offers hot pi zz a, homestyle cooking and international food to meet a wide array of demands. prepare for a job fair is to , Sushi by AFC brings an exotic flavor of oriental culture to . research companies beforehand. the Nosh; it also offers veg etarian options such as crea m High: 79 Ideally, job candidates will Low: 59 Writing a resume at the workshop. Photo by Yeseul Park/The Current (continued on page 3) cheese sushi and vegetable rolls . (continued on page 4) 2 .£lCurrent UMSL's independent student news September 10,2012 thecurrent -online.com Your weekly calendar of campus events. "What's Current" is a free service for 01 ul1le 46, Issue 1383 student organizations. Submissions must be turned in by 5 p.m. the Thursday before publication; first-come, first-served.