‘Hauser Group News’ Category

10/3/2023 – New North St. Louis County Walking Group Available This Fall as Part of Citizens for Modern Transit’s Ten Toe Express® Walking Program

Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023

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10/3/2023 – UScellular Named in Fast Company’s Annual List of Brands That Matter

Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023

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11/8/2022 – WGU Missouri Delivers Dinner to Nurses at Mercy Hospital Joplin Working an Extra Hour Over Daylight Saving Time

Tuesday, November 8th, 2022

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8/24/22 – WGU Missouri Announces Back To School Scholarships For Adults Returning To School This Fall

Wednesday, August 24th, 2022

With back-to-school season in full swing, WGU Missouri has announced it will award scholarships to new students who want to make earning a college degree a reality. The Back to School Scholarships are valued at up to $2,500 each and will be available for those pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in any of the university’s 60-plus degree programs in information technology, business, K-12 teacher education and health professions, including nursing. Students can apply for the scholarship online at www.wgu.edu/B2S through Dec. 31, 2022. 

 

Each Back to School Scholarship will be applied at the rate of $625 per six-month term, renewable for up to four terms. Though multiple scholarships will be awarded, this is a competitive program, and scholarships will be granted based on a candidate’s academic record, financial need, readiness for online study, and current competency, as well as other considerations.  

 

“Going back to school as a busy adult can be a challenging prospect for many, but earning a college degree and gaining skills needed to succeed in the workforce can have a positive impact on a person’s life and career,” said Dr. Terrance Hopson, Regional Vice President of WGU Missouri. “At WGU, we are committed to student success and are proud to be able to offer this scholarship to help ease the financial burden for students who are interested in furthering their education, while providing an affordable, accelerated pathway to a high-quality, career-boosting bachelor’s or master’s degree.” 

 

Designed to meet the needs of adult learners, WGU Missouri’s competency-based education model allows students to take advantage of their knowledge and experience to move quickly through material they already know so they can focus on what they still need to learn. Students complete their programs by studying on schedules that fit their lives, advancing as soon as they demonstrated that they have mastered the subject matter. WGU faculty members work one-on-one with students as mentors, offering guidance, support, and individualized instruction. While WGU Missouri’s degree programs are rigorous and challenging, competency-based learning makes it possible for students to accelerate their progress, saving both time and money. 

 

For more information about WGU Missouri or available scholarships, visit Missouri.wgu.edu 

 

About WGU Missouri 

WGU Missouri is a competency-based, online university created to expand access to higher education for Missouri residents. The university offers more than 60 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the fields of business, K-12 teacher education, information technology, and health professions, including nursing. WGU Missouri faculty members serve as mentors, working one-on-one with students, offering guidance, support, and individualized instruction. 

 

Established in 2013 through a partnership with nationally recognized Western Governors University, WGU Missouri is open to all qualified Missouri residents. The university is nonprofit and self-sustaining on flat-rate tuition of about $7,600 per year for most programs. 

 

Degrees are granted under the accreditation of Western Governors University, which is accredited through the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). Nursing College programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE*), and the Health Informatics program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). More information is available at issouri.wgu.edu or by calling 855.948.8493. 

 

*Western Governors University offers nursing programs that are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 5380, Washington DC 20036, 202-877-6791). 

 

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2/15/22- UScellular Announces $70.3 Million Network Investment in Missouri in 2021

Friday, February 18th, 2022

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2/16/22- DELTA DENTAL OF MISSOURI INVITES SCHOOLS TO ACCESS FREE VIRTUAL LAND OF SMILES® PROGRAM FOR KIDS

Wednesday, February 16th, 2022

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2/15/22- UScellular Announces $86.1 Million Network Investment in Illinois in 2021

Tuesday, February 15th, 2022

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2/10/22- Transit Riders Can Get a Free Day Pass for Posting a Selfie to Social Media on Valentine’s Day

Thursday, February 10th, 2022

Thousands of area residents rely on public transportation on a daily basis as it offers a safe, convenient, cost-effective and relaxing means to get them where they need to go. To reinforce this message, Citizens for Modern Transit, Metro Transit and St. Clair County Transit District are hosting a “Crushing on Transit” Valentine’s Day campaign, encouraging transit riders to take a selfie at a Transit Center or on board MetroLink, MetroBus or Metro Call-A-Ride on Monday, February 14, 2022, and post it to social media for the opportunity to receive a free day pass good for use on a future transit trip. The photo must be posted to either Instagram, Facebook or Twitter, and the rider must include #CrushingonTransit and #CMTSTL to be eligible.

The partnering organizations will reach out via direct message to the first 200 transit riders who post a selfie to determine if each individual would like the free day pass valued at $5 to be mailed or uploaded to their Transit app account.

“This campaign is a fun way for St. Louisans to express their love for our region’s robustly integrated public transportation system that spans both sides of the river,” commented Kimberly Cella, executive director of Citizens for Modern Transit. “We look forward to seeing everyone’s smiling faces as they travel via transit this Valentine’s Day.”

To learn more, visit www.cmt-stl.org, www.metrostlouis.org or www.scctd.org.

About Citizens for Modern Transit

Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) is the region’s transit advocacy organization. It was established in 1985 to help bring light rail to St. Louis and works to develop, support and enhance programming and initiatives to ensure safe, convenient and affordable access to the region’s integrated public transportation system. CMT champions, challenges, encourages and advocates for public transit in an effort to drive economic growth and improve the quality of life in the St. Louis region.

 About Metro Transit

Metro Transit operates the St. Louis region’s public transportation system, which includes 18 battery electric buses and nearly 400 clean-burning diesel buses that serve 59 MetroBus routes in eastern Missouri and southwestern Illinois. Metro also operates MetroLink light rail vehicles on 46 miles of track serving 38 stations in the two-state area, and operates Metro Call-A-Ride, a paratransit fleet of 122 vans. Metro Transit is a Bi-State Development enterprise.

About St. Clair County Transit District
Founded in 1981, St. Clair County Transit District oversees 11 MetroLink stations and 18 bus routes in St. Clair County, Ill. If commuters have questions about service, they can call (618) 628-8090 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, visit www.scctd.org.

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2/2/22- DELTA DENTAL OF MISSOURI GIVES $1.8 MILLION+TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY OUTREACH IN 2021

Wednesday, February 2nd, 2022

To help meet the dental health needs of children and adults, Delta Dental of Missouri – the state’s leading dental benefits provider – last year contributed more than $1.8 million to support oral health initiatives, educational programs and charitable causes in Missouri and in South Carolina, where it also does business. The funding is part of the non-profit company’s annual Mission Giving Program.

“2021 was another challenging year for so many of our neighbors,” said Rob Goren, president and chief executive officer at Delta Dental of Missouri. “By giving to a range of organizations that align with our mission to improve oral health, we can help thousands get vital dental care, supplies and services to improve their overall health and quality of life.”

During 2021, Delta Dental of Missouri awarded $1.1 million in oral health grant funding alone to 35 organizations in Missouri and South Carolina, which include the following 13 organizations in Missouri, which were most recently awarded much-needed funds:

  • Truman Medical Centers (Kansas City) – received $70,000 to purchase new dental chairs for their Lakewood Dental Clinic serving those on Medicaid and who are uninsured.
  • Upward Smiles, Inc. (Farmington/Festus) – received $70,000 for a new mobile unit to provide preventive and restorative dental services to children and pregnant women in need in school and community settings.
  • Give Kids A Smile (Maryland Heights) – received $50,000 to offer safe care to children during the pandemic by engaging volunteer dental professionals to provide complimentary, individual care in private dental offices across St. Louis in the fall of 2021, and for the organization’s free, comprehensive dental clinic for kids set for February 2022.
  • Missouri Dental Foundation (Jefferson City) – received $50,000 for its free, two-day Missouri Mission of Mercy dental clinic in St. Louis on July 15-16, 2022, serving those who cannot otherwise access dental care.
  • Heartland Outreach Providers (Kansas City) – received $35,000 for dental supplies and salary support for the HOPE Dental Program serving families with low incomes, seniors and patients with mental health conditions in Jackson County.
  • Community Clinic of Southwest Missouri (Joplin) – received $15,000 to have dental hygienists available through its clinic to offer dental cleanings to decrease cavities and improve the oral health of patients who are uninsured or underinsured.
  • Health Outreach Foundation (Kansas City) – received $15,000 to recruit additional dentists and dental professionals for its Homeless Dental Program in an effort to expand the number of patients seen.
  • Cass Community Health Foundation (Kansas City) – received $12,564 to purchase new dental equipment needed for the Cass County Dental Clinic serving those who are uninsured and those on Medicaid.
  • St. Louis Community College Foundation (St. Louis) – received $12,000 to purchase equipment needed to serve more children in its public dental clinic providing low-cost or no-cost dental screenings and cleanings.
  • Rural Parish Clinic of the Archdiocese of St. Louis(St. Louis) – received $10,000 to support the expansion of its mobile dental program providing free dental care to individuals who live in rural areas and are uninsured.
  • Dental Lifeline Network – Missouri (Jefferson City) – received $8,000 for the Missouri Donated Dental Services program providing free dental care to individuals with low incomes and a permanent disability, or those 65 years or older, or those who qualify as medically fragile.
  • Hope Faith – Homeless Assistance Campus (Kansas City) – received $5,000 for supplies needed to provide dental hygiene services at no cost for those experiencing homelessness in Kansas City.
  • Hope House, Inc. (Lee’s Summit) – received $5,000 to purchase dental clinic supplies for their free dental clinic serving those in need.

During 2021, Delta Dental of Missouri’s total charitable contributions also included:

  • More than $149,000 in fluoridation grants for 15 Missouri counties in need of new or replacement equipment to start or continue community water fluoridation. This funding is helping to protect the oral health of nearly 120,000 Missourians who live in the impacted communities.
  • Funding for Delta Dental of Missouri’s virtual Land of Smiles® educational program, which was provided at no cost to 441 schools in Missouri and South Carolina, teaching good dental health habits to more than 105,000 children.
  • More than $122,000 in donations and free dental care supplies given to charitable and community organizations in Missouri and South Carolina, helping to improve the oral health and overall health of residents.

Delta Dental of Missouri is currently accepting applications for the first grant cycle of its 2022 Oral Health Grant Program. To be eligible for an oral health grant from Delta Dental of Missouri, applicants in Missouri must first complete a letter of inquiry through the online application system at  https://www.deltadentalmo.com/AboutUs/oral-health-grant-program, which includes program guidelines and application instructions. Online letters of inquiry are due on February 25, 2022, and online applications are due on March 11, 2022. Applicants must be considered tax-exempt under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or be a public or governmental entity, such as a public school or health department, and serve the people of Missouri.

About Delta Dental of Missouri

Delta Dental of Missouri is the state’s leading dental benefits provider and a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization. It provides more than 2.1 million members with access to affordable, high-quality dental care through group plans tailored to meet the needs of organizations of all sizes, from large corporations to small businesses with two or more employees. Delta Dental also offers dental benefit plans directly to individuals and families. It provides access to affordable, high-quality vision care as well through group vision benefit plans. The company proudly supports oral health initiatives, educational programs and charitable causes that help educate people about the importance of dental health and provide free dental care to those in need. Delta Dental of Missouri also created the Missouri Dental Care Resource Guide to help individuals access information about low-cost and free dental care options in their area—available online at www.DeltaDentalMO.com/ResourceGuide1. To learn more about the company, visit www.DeltaDentalMO.com.

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2/1/22- Voting Begins in UScellular’s 3rd Annual Black History Month Art Contest

Tuesday, February 1st, 2022

Voting is now open in UScellular’s 3rd Annual Black History Month Art Contest with Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Missouri. Voting is available online, and the Joplin community can go here to vote for their favorite piece of original art.

This year, UScellular introduced an exciting new element to the contest. For the first time, Boys & Girls Club members were encouraged to create their original pieces of artwork in recognition of influential Black STEM icons, including historical figures, world leaders, scientists and educators. Ten finalists were chosen by representatives from the Boys & Girls Club and local UScellular leaders based on creativity, quality, interpretation, clarity of theme and overall impression.

Voting will remain open until February 28, and anyone 18 or older can vote for their favorite. The finalists’ artwork is also digitally displayed in the UScellular store located at 1630 S. Rangeline Road.

The top three vote-getters will be announced in March and prizes include gift cards in the following amounts:

  • $250 for 1st Place
  • $150 for 2nd Place
  • $100 for 3rd Place

“We are thrilled to work with Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Missouri on this contest to help honor Black STEM icons and showcase youth in our community,” Randy Shurtz, area sales manager for UScellular in the Kansas and Western Missouri Markets. “This year’s art highlights the artistic talent among the Club members, while giving them a chance to learn more about the impact Black people have made in STEM. We encourage the community to check out the art and vote online.”

“Our kids are excited about the theme for this year,” said Amia Warren, development director for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Missouri. “It’s a time for Club youth to show their creativity while learning about influential Black STEM icons.”

The public can vote for their favorite artwork by going to newsroom.uscellular.com or clicking here.

UScellular is focused on addressing gaps in STEM education and is committed to connecting more than 200,000 of tomorrow’s innovators each year with the resources they need today to help shape future opportunities. For more information about UScellular’s corporate social responsibility initiatives, please go to https://newsroom.uscellular.com/community/.

No Purchase Necessary. Entrants who are minors must have parental consent to participate in the Contest. Official Contest Rules, including full entry details and Finalist and Winner selection criteria/voting are available by email request to USCDLMediaRelations@uscellular.com.

About UScellular

UScellular is the fourth-largest full-service wireless carrier in the United States, providing national network coverage and industry-leading innovations designed to elevate the customer experience. The Chicago-based carrier provides a strong, reliable network supported by the latest technology and offers a wide range of communication services that enhance consumers’ lives, increase the competitiveness of local businesses and improve the efficiency of government operations. To learn more about UScellular, visit one of its retail stores or www.uscellular.com. To get the latest news, visit newsroom.uscellular.com. Connect with UScellular on social media at facebook.com/uscellular, twitter.com/uscellular, instagram.com/uscellular, YouTube.com/uscellularcorp and linkedin.com/company/uscellular.

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Anthony Garcia, Media Relations Specialist, 773-387-5217,Anthony.garcia@uscellular.com

Kelly Harris, Senior Account Director at The Hauser Group, 314-898-8116, Kelly@HauserGroupPR.com