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After a nationwide search, Central Missouri State University today named longtime Iowa educator Dr. Aaron M. Podolefsky, the university's 14th president. Podolefsky has served since 1998 as provost and vice president for academic affairs at the University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls.…

Central celebrated the opening of a new satellite office in Kansas City Union Station on Monday. Sean O'Byrne, interim director of Union Station, gave an opening speech to welcome Central to Union Station. "[Central] has already made their mark at Union Station with Tuba Christmas, which allotted a massive turnout and was very successful," O'Byrne said.…

As of February 16, the Board of Governors (BOG) at Central voted to support Bill Substitute 98 that will give the university the option of changing its name in the next two years. There has been no decision on a new name, or if a name change will take place; however the option is available for exploration.…

A panel of Muslim-American students at Central shared their experiences in "Growing Up Muslim in America" Tuesday afternoon. The student panel was sponsored by Central's Muslim Students Association and was held in Lovinger room 1290. Five students participated in the panel, including Muslim Students Association president, David Williams.…

John Paprocki, 46, of 8B Central Village Apartments, Warrensburg, was found dead at his apartment shortly after 10:50 p.m. Monday, Feb. 14. Paprocki was a graduate student at Central. His body was discovered by his son, who then called the university's Department of Public Safety.…

Central's mock trial team has made headway this year in the mock trial undergraduate circuit. "This team is a David and Goliath kind of team. A true Cinderella story," said Dane Miller, criminal justice department professor. Nine years ago, J. Dennis Laster of the criminal justice department founded Central's mock trial team.…

"Every female needs to learn basic physical defense skills", said Marilyn McGirl, a criminal justice major from Warrensburg. McGirl was in an abusive relationship with her ex-husband for several years. After many broken noses, bruises, and bones, McGirl heard of the Rape Aggression Defense (R.…

As students prepare to graduate from college, they may face doubts concerning their career choice and whether they are ready to join the workforce. Throughout a student's college experience, the requirements for some areas of the workforce may change. One such change could be in the demand for modern language skills.…

When Project Compass was announced in January 2004, it was the most comprehensive technology project ever initiated by Central. Expected to span about 30 months, and with a cost of $4.5 million, the project aimed to completely overhaul Central's computer and technology systems, affecting every department on campus.…

Have you ever imagined that your in another country and don't know much about their culture, way of life or even how to speak the language? Kind of intimidating isn't it? Well, for international students at Central, it's reality, but they can overcome some of the obstacles through the programs offered here.…

Jamison J. Heiskell, 21, of 413 S. Main St., was arrested at 1:14 a.m. on Feb. 13, at 112 W. Pine St., and charged with public affray. Bryan C. Gregroy, 21, of 409 Jackson St., was arrested at 1:14 am on Feb. 13, at 112 W. Pine St., and charged with public affray.…

OFFICE OF ALUMNI RELATIONS SEEKING ALUMNI AMBASSADORS The Office of Alumni Relations and Development is seeking student nominations for Alumni Ambassadors. Alumni Ambassadors are a distinguished group of Central students that assist with on and off campus alumni and development events.…