Welcome Back 2010
New MU Student Center gets more than $3 million in furniture
A custom-built information center cost $60,000. The $3.4 million to pay for it and other furnishings came from a combination of student fees, campus organizations and profits from the sale of athletic merchandise, textbooks and supplies, and other enterprises operated by MU.
Welcome Back 2010: Download the e-book
Welcome Back is our annual special publication designed to help students catch up on local news they might have missed while away from Columbia for the summer. Download this specially formatted e-book version, specially formatted for viewing on your laptop or iPad.
Alley Cat Yoga
The yoga studio offers mix of safe, sacred spaces for practice.
Pick and Pick Farms offers place to harvest fruits, vegetables
In the fall, pumpkins will be available for picking.
Missouri United Methodist Church welcomes new pastor
Amy Gearhart is senior pastor, filling the post after the Rev. Jim Bryan retired.
Forum Christian Church hosts farmers market
Providing space for the farmers market was a logical choice for church, its leadership says.
Nostalgia shops offer 'blast from the past' in Columbia
If you're looking for a good deal, these shops might just have what you need.
Finding a ride: Buses and airport shuttles
Columbia offers some bus service and shuttle service to Kansas City and St. Louis airports.
Flat Branch Park
Columbia parks offer Wi-Fi service for visitors.
Pet Central at Stephens welcomes pets and their owners
Searcy Hall had been closed since 2009. It will become Pet Central, a pet-friendly dorm, this fall.
Students share memories of Tiger Walk
The community is invited to attend Tiger Walk on Aug. 22 on the Quad.
Giant bur oak draws visitors to McBaine
The tree is known simply as "big tree" by the locals.
Fun things to do around Columbia
Free, fun events happen throughout the city during the summer and early fall.
World Harvest offers tastes from around the globe
The flavors of the world can easily be found in the aisles of this international grocery.
Wilson's Fitness Center
One of the fitness center's locations is changing and expanding its course offerings.
Empire Rolling Rink
Public skating and rentals are available at Empire Rolling Rink.
Dine on authentic Mexican food at El Taqueria el Rodeo
The restaurant is affordable for college students and those on a budget.
Mojo's is a place to cure the end-of-the-summer blues
Concert season lasts well past warm weather with Mojo's lineups.
Volunteers power Central Missouri Food Bank
The food bank relies on volunteers and donations to serve clients from 32 counties.
Valhalla's Gate
A tenth anniversary party is planned for Aug. 28. The gaming community is invited to attend.
