UM System President-designate Dr. Mun Choi makes first stop on statewide campus tour

UM System President-Designate Dr. Mun Choi made his first stop Tuesday on his tour of all four UM System campuses.

The event began with an introduction by Pamela Henrickson, UM System Chair of the Board of Curators, who praised the incoming president for bringing “incredible experience and energy” to the UM System.

Dr. Choi then briefly addressed the crowd before spending about an hour speaking with attendees at the welcome reception.

“I believe in the transformative powers of higher education and what it means for students who want to attend universities like UMSL to advance their careers and become productive citizens,” Dr. Choi told the crowd. “Toward that end, all of us sitting in this room have a broad responsibility to provide access, opportunity and also encouragement to each student.”

Dr. Choi will serve as the 24th president of the University of Missouri system, succeeding former UM System President Tim Wolfe who resigned in November 2015 following protests on campus. The incoming president, who will officially begin his new position on March 1, 2017, previously served as provost and executive vice president at the University of Connecticut.

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