This 6,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art chess center features a world-class tournament playing hall, classroom, library and casual play area. But we’re more than just a community center. We take a multi-level approach to promoting the game of chess: - Our Scholastic Outreach Initiative spreads the educational benefits of chess to thousands of students in hundreds of schools and community centers across the greater Saint Louis area, primarily through afterschool programming. - We’re a member-based community center where players of all skill levels and abilities, from beginner to expert, attend our free classes, participate in tournaments, attend lectures, take private lessons and more. - We promote chess at the top levels by hosting all of the major U.S. Championship events and matches between the world’s top players.
The World Chess Hall of Fame is a nonprofit, collecting institution situated in the Central West End neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri, United States.The WCHOF is the only institution of its kind and offers a variety of programming to explore the dynamic relationship between art and chess, including educational outreach initiatives that provide context and meaning to the game and its continued educational impact. Founded in 1984, it is run by the United States Chess Trust, a charitable arm of the United States Chess Federation. Formerly located in New Windsor, New York; Washington D.C.; and Miami, Florida, it moved to St. Louis on September 9, 2011.HistoryThe brainchild of Steven Doyle, USCF president from 1984 to 1987, the World Chess Hall of Fame was created in 1986 as the U.S. Chess Hall of Fame.Opened in 1988 in the basement of the Federation’s then-headquarters in New Windsor, New York, the small museum contained a modest collection, including a book of chess openings signed by Bobby Fischer; a silver set awarded to Paul Morphy, American chess player and unofficial World Champion; and cardboard plaques honoring past grandmasters.
Ashleyliane Dance Company (ADC) is a professional performance organization under the artistic direction of Ashley L. Tate. ADC specializes in blending modern, jazz, and contemporary training with urban street dance. The Company offers outreach activities that include choreography, performances, master class instruction, workshops, and private lessons. ADC company dancers are all high school and college graduates or currently pursuing their degree in higher education. Since its inception in 2007, ADC has performed at a plethora of major events and private engagements, including but not limited to: the Muny, Fair St. Louis, First Night, Loop in Motion, Dancing in the Street, Casino Queen, Four Seasons Hotel and The Pageant. ADC has been featured on Fox 2 News,"Best of the STL" on STL TV, Show Me St. Louis, and the Nine Network and in Alive Magazine and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The company has produced a number of dance concerts at the Center of Creative Arts (COCA), Ivory Theatre, and Missouri History Museum, and the Edison Theatre. ADC has also served as entertainment for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, acting as crowd enthusiasts for 7 years. They have also been invited to perform at the Dance Chicago Festival, the American College Dance Association Covention, the University of Illinois-Chicago, the Pulse On Tour Dance Convention in Chicago and Las Vegas, and both Peridance Capezio Center and TADA! Theater in New York City. Ashleyliane Dance Company is committed to creating a comfortable atmosphere for adult dancers to continue learning and growing as artists and for young dancers to find their niche. The Company brings together dancers from all over the city, in turn creating a cohesive dance community.
The Mission Center L3C is a think tank for social entrepreneurs, academics, foundations and impact investors who are passionate about finding innovative and sustainable new solutions to the nation’s seemingly intractable social problems. Founded by Washington University in St. Louis’ only Senior Lecturer of Social Entrepreneurship, The Mission Center L3C provides an expansive suite of education, incubation and acceleration services for high impact social ventures in the St. Louis region. For more information, please contact [email protected].
The Mission Center L3C is a think tank for social entrepreneurs, academics, foundations and impact investors who are passionate about finding innovative and sustainable new solutions to the nation’s seemingly intractable social problems. Founded by Washington University in St. Louis’ only Senior Lecturer of Social Entrepreneurship, The Mission Center L3C provides an expansive suite of education, incubation and acceleration services for high impact social ventures in the St. Louis region. For more information, please contact [email protected].
BJC School Outreach and Youth Development was formed in 1991 to assist St. Louis-area school districts address behaviors deemed extremely harmful to young people by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). These six types of high-risk behavior are tobacco use; substance abuse; poor nutrition; lack of physical fitness; risky sexual behaviors; and violence, injury and safety.
BJC School Outreach and Youth Development was formed in 1991 to assist St. Louis-area school districts address behaviors deemed extremely harmful to young people by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). These six types of high-risk behavior are tobacco use; substance abuse; poor nutrition; lack of physical fitness; risky sexual behaviors; and violence, injury and safety.
Saint Louis University is proud to offer students over 40 affordable opportunities to study abroad in over 25 countries throughout Latin America, Europe, Africa, Asia and the Pacific. Saint Louis University scholarships and financial aid apply for the semester in which a student is abroad (except athletic scholarships). Visit studyabroad.slu.edu for more information!
Saint Louis University is proud to offer students over 40 affordable opportunities to study abroad in over 25 countries throughout Latin America, Europe, Africa, Asia and the Pacific. Saint Louis University scholarships and financial aid apply for the semester in which a student is abroad (except athletic scholarships). Visit studyabroad.slu.edu for more information!
This page will provide: - Important immigration reminders - Event announcements - Answers to FAQs - Resources for student success in academics and cultural transitions - A communication forum for enhancing our community and the international student experience at SLU
This page will provide: - Important immigration reminders - Event announcements - Answers to FAQs - Resources for student success in academics and cultural transitions - A communication forum for enhancing our community and the international student experience at SLU
SLU Wellness creates and supports programs on campus related to: General Wellness Healthy Eating and Exercise Sexual Assault Prevention Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Mental Health and Suicide Prevention What do the programs look like? Monthly Wellness Fairs Speakers Fun Events Awareness Campaigns Peer Educators Staff training Interested in working with SLU Wellness? Contact us at [email protected] or message us!
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