March 11, 2019
If you’re a chemist looking to analyze the amount of sodium in drinking water, magnesium in windshield glass, or iron in breakfast cereal, you’ll likely reach for an atomic absorption instrument. In fact, these are all examples of experiments performed by Rockhurst University chemistry students using the instrument, which breaks down the concentration of elements in common materials. However, atomic...
February 27, 2019
Part of the reason that Nick Bader, ’18, was interested in medical school in the first place was his desire to help people most in need. Bader might not have known it when he applied to Georgetown University School of Medicine, but he would get that chance nearly from day one, taking part in shaping the future of a student-led...
February 22, 2019
Over the summer, Rockhurst University announced a new partnership with St. Louis-based organization Launchcode, agreeing to provide the organization space on campus to provide its free computer coding courses for qualified applicants looking to break into the tech industry. The partnership makes a lot of sense — Launchcode is focused on providing a path to a career in the tech...
February 8, 2019
The guest of the 2019 Rockhurst University Leadership Series luncheon on March 26, Hall of Fame NFL quarterback Joe Montana, has a reputation for more than winning. And throughout his career, the nickname “Joe Cool” has followed Montana, reflecting a calmness under pressure that might have helped deliver four Super Bowl rings. Is Montana an anomaly, someone with a preternatural...
February 1, 2019
For as many eyes as will be on the football game Sunday night, nearly as many will be tuning in for the commercial breaks. Watch closely, and you might catch Matthew Schmidli, MFA, assistant professor of theater. Schmidli has been a commercial actor for years — he said he’s been featured in spots for Sprint, Garmin, and a host of...
January 24, 2019
Last week, a group of Rockhurst University students braved the cold to take part in the 46 th annual March for Life in Washington, D.C. The students were joined by Mary Cary, department secretary for biology, education and chemistry, and the Rev. Brian Frain, S.J., assistant professor of education, for the trip, which has become an annual one for many...
January 22, 2019
Martin Luther King Jr. in 2019 is a nearly larger-than-life figure who represents different things for different people — he’s an inspiration to those fighting for justice, symbol of the true American spirit, a master strategist for a broad social movement, or a reminder of where the country has been and where it has yet to go in achieving true...
January 18, 2019
The guest of the Visiting Scholar Lecture Series on Thursday, Cardinal Peter Turkson, said the issues facing refugees are many. But perhaps one of the largest hindrances to an effective global response to the ongoing crisis is not a lack of resources. “The plight of the refugee is essentially a lack of recognition,” Cardinal Turkson said. Since named its first...
January 14, 2019
An undergraduate and a graduate degree in five years. Real-life career connections, internships, and an international experience. The Helzberg School of Management’s newest program fits a whole lot of education in a short amount of time. The Dean’s Scholar Program , scheduled to begin in the fall 2019 semester, is tailored for students who might want to pursue a master’s...
