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Resources and information about employment with the eMINTS program and University of Missouri System. Job list Application process eMINTS and UM System benefits MU Human Resources services eMINTS organization chart About Columbia, MO

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About Columbia

Columbia, Mo., is a suburban college town of approximately 126,700 people (total metro area), home to two private colleges, as well as the University of Missouri. Located in the center of the state, is a cultural hub between St. Louis and Kansas City. Columbia is a clean, pleasant Midwestern town with a high standard of living and a low unemployment rate of 1.2 percent. The Columbia Public School System has received high ratings on the state and national levels for educational excellence. For this and other reasons, Columbia consistently has been rated by Money Magazine as one of the best 50 places to live in the country.

Columbia caters to its large student and faculty populations, providing an unusual number of cultural activities for a town of its size. These include the University Concert Series and the Missouri Symphony Society, which bring top classical musicians to Columbia. The local clubs cater to more casual music, including jazz, blues and alternative groups. There are also a number of local theaters and many coffeehouses available to complete one's night on the town. Other recreational opportunities include visiting a nearby state park (such as Rock Bridge and Finger Lakes State Parks) or biking or hiking on the popular Katy Trail.

City Guides

Columbia360.com
ColumbiaMo.net
Online Columbia
Yahoo! Columbia, MO

Columbia Links

Chamber of Commerce in Columbia
City of Columbia
Columbia Daily Tribune
Columbia Online Information Network (COIN)
Columbia Public Schools
Current Columbia Weather Conditions
Digital Missourian Daily newspaper published by the MU School of Journalism
Hometown Columbia - Columbia, MO online community
University of Missouri-Columbia
University of Missouri System

Entertainment/Recreational Links

Blue Note
Interactive Katy Trail A town-by-town guide to the historic Katy Trail
Cherry Street Artisan
Mid-Missouri Tourism Council Calendar
Missouri Tourism
Missouri State Parks
Rag Tag Cinemacafe
University Concert Series

Missouri Links

Missouri State Government Official website of the state government with many helpful links.

Real Estate/Moving Resources

Columbia MO Real Estate
Columbia Real Estate Links from Realtor.com
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Reviewed July 17, 2006.