Monthly Meetings

One benefit from being an ambassador at the University of Missouri- Saint Louis is that the program will allow you to develop your communication, leadership, and professional skills. As part of your promise to the organization, you are required to attend monthly meetings. The meetings are usually one you would run to, instead of away from. Of course, we are kept up to speed with all the things that are going on within the organization, but we are also learning things that can be kept with us long after we retire the red vest. Our meetings usually teaches us how to properly tailor our resume, send emails, have a professional online presence, and so much more. The relationships that are made during our meetings, with the other ambassadors and the university, are one that would have you singing that you are a university ambassador and you are proud!

Health, Wellness & Counseling Services

The benefits of being an UMSL student are numerous, some benefits include those from Health, Wellness & Counseling Services (located in 131 MSC.) Many of their services are included in student tuition! The foundation of their services is geared toward holistic health, rather than strictly the physical health students. Health services administer blood pressure tests, flu shots, general testing and screening, women-specific exams and much more. Wellness resource services are primarily for educating students on variety of health related topics. Counseling services provide a confidential and comfortable environment for therapy. This department is there to help each student and their wellbeing. There is nothing too small or too big they are willing to help students get through. If you have a concern or simply want to have a checkup, Health, Wellness & Counseling Services is the place to go.

Office of Multicultural Student Services

The Office of Multicultural Student Services (located in 107 Lucas Hall) is an awesome resource to ensure student success. Services offered here include: tutoring, mentoring, developing time management skills, tips on interviewing successfully and much more. Tutoring is available to students at no cost and they will form study groups if desired. For those interested, all you need to do is submit a tutor request form at the office and a tutor will contact you to make meeting arrangements. Time management skills are a necessity for college students, and the mentors at the office can work with you to create an effective schedule to help organize your tasks, both personal and academic. Last but not least, the office provide students with interview tips. Since many UMSL students plan on applying for a job or to graduate school it is a great idea to stop by the office and practice interviewing. Along with the mentors helpful tips, when you have a real interview you will be confident in your own abilities. Next time you need assistance with tutoring, mentoring or even interviewing, the Office of Multicultural Student Services is there to help you succeed!

Pierre Laclede Honors College Student Association

The Pierre Laclede Honors College fosters a challenging, innovative curriculum on campus while offering an abundance of research and internship opportunities. A plus for students who are enrolled in the Honors College is that they are automatically a member of the Pierre Laclede Honors College Student Association (PLHCSA) like our fellow Ambassador, Lauren, who serves on the executive board. PLHCSA puts on various events throughout the school year. Events include the award winning event, Paintapalooza, at the beginning of fall semester where you get to have a paint war with your friends, Haunted Honors in October where you go on a spooky tour of UMSL’s creepiest building (the honors College), and Battle of the Bands in the spring where you can enter your band to play or just go and vote for your favorite band. All proceeds (by donation) from events go towards this year’s charity—St. Louis Stray Rescue.


Do not forget to check out their pool tournament that takes place this Thursday, February 18th.

UMSL 2016 Homecoming Queen!

Congratulations, to our fellow UMSL Ambassador Riann Rikard! If you didn’t already know, Riann is now the reigning University of Missouri– St. Louis 2016 Homecoming Queen! Riann was crowned Queen, along with our Homecoming King Braxton Perry, at the Homecoming Dinner and Dance at the Chase Park Plaza Hotel this past weekend. Riann is in her junior year as a nursing student. Although we know Riann from the UMSL Ambassador’s, she is also involved on campus with Delta Zeta and Student Nurses Association. You can find a picture of Riann along with the 2016 Homecoming court below. Once again congratulations Riann!

Photos By: Rebecca Barr

Campus Organizations

UMSL Ambassadors are involved with many more organizations than just this one, for example, our Lead-in-Training Ambassador Robby is a part of the Japan America Student Association, or JASA. The organization has met several times this semester and new faces are showing up each meeting. On Mondays, JASA meets for what they call "Japanese Language Conversation Table," where they work on their Japanese, talk about what interests them in Japan, and most importantly, it is utilized to introduce new students, especially exchange students, to other students. JASA holds their general meetings every first Wednesday of the month and is always encouraging new faces to drop by. So do yourself a favor and check them out, or check out any other campus organization! You won’t regret it because if you discover an organization that you really enjoy, it could open several doors for you and who knows what could happen.

Scholarship Opportunities

With the ambassadors program, you can be part of an award winning volunteer organization! Being involved with an organization that does a lot of volunteer work on campus and for the campus community, it will not only be advisable to add this organization to your resume but also on the numerous of scholarships that are currently available. Even though the spring semester is just beginning, it is not too early to start thinking about the many scholarships that are available for intelligent and involved students on campus like yourself. Scholarships are a great way to support your college education so you can keep your hard earned money in your pocket. You can find the link to the UMSL Scholarship and Grant homepage here. If you ever have any questions about financial aid, scholarships/grants, loans, or work study, stop by the Financial Aid office located at 327 MSC.