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Check Out K-ROO – the Online Student-Run Radio Station

February 12th, 2013 · Comments Off · Academic units, Affiliated groups, Alumni, Communications, Community Connections, Divisions, Departments and Centers, Faculty, Staff, Students

[The following was provided by the UMKC Communication Studies Department.] K-ROO is streamed online at k-roo.org 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Live programming takes place between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. on Monday – Friday. Overnight and weekends are archived shows from earlier in the week. 

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Lora Lacey-Haun, Dean of School of Nursing, Recognized As “Icon of Education”

February 5th, 2013 · Comments Off · Academic units, Communications, Community Connections, Faculty, Life Sciences, Staff

[The following was provided by the Office of Public Relations.] Dean Lora Lacey-Haun, Ph.D., was selected as one of nine “2013 Icons of Education” in the January issue of Ingram’s magazine. Below is the lead paragraph in Ingram’s about Lacey-Haun.

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University Communications campaign – “Kansas City Strong. University Proud.” – something to brag about

December 4th, 2012 · Comments Off · Administration, Communications, Divisions, Departments and Centers, Staff

[The following was provided by the Office of Public Relations.] The university’s Division of Strategic Marketing and Communications (formerly University Communications) has launched a new campaign – “Kansas City Strong. University Proud.” – to shine a

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UMKC Human Resources: Holiday Closing and Business Interruption Plan

November 27th, 2012 · Comments Off · Administration, Communications, Human Resources

[The following was provided by the UMKC Human Resources.] Tuesday, December 25th and Tuesday, January 1st are designated as official University holidays, and UMKC will be closed on both dates. Between these two holidays, UMKC will continue operations and will be open; however, services in specific situations will be significantly reduced, and less staff will be required.

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Strategic Plan Implementation Advances; Listening Sessions Begin

November 20th, 2012 · Comments Off · Academic programs, Administration, Affiliated groups, Communications, Divisions, Departments and Centers, Faculty, Staff, Students

[The following was provided by the Office of Public Relations. Implementation of UMKC’s Strategic Plan, “Strategic Plan 2010-2020: A design for the future of Kansas City’s University,” is proceeding with several final reports by implementation committees filed and others in progress.

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Local Latino Voices Needed in 2012 Kansas City Hispanic Community Survey

November 6th, 2012 · Comments Off · Affiliated groups, Communications, Community Connections, Divisions, Departments and Centers, Faculty, Staff, Students, Support services

[The following was provided by the Institute for Human Development.] The first comprehensive study of the Greater Kansas City Hispanic/Latino community since 1988 is underway and looking for people with opinions to share.

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Remaining forums on possible name change open to all

September 18th, 2012 · Comments Off · Administration, Affiliated groups, Communications, Community Connections, Divisions, Departments and Centers, Faculty, Staff, Students

[The following was provided by the Division of Marketing & Communications.] For several weeks, UMKC Chancellor Leo Morton has been spreading the word about a possible name change – holding forums to share details and to answer the audience’s questions. If you have been unable to attend the prior discussions, you are invited to attend [...]

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Build a Sense of Community – Faculty/Staff Service Day on Sept. 12

September 4th, 2012 · Comments Off · Communications, Divisions, Departments and Centers, Faculty, Staff, UMKC Foundation

[The following was provided by the Office of Public Relations.] Mark your calendars for Sept. 12. It’s an opportunity to make our workplace more inviting and attractive, take a break from our daily routines, get some healthy exercise and (we hope) some sun …

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Troost Bridge celebration, May 5

May 1st, 2012 · Comments Off · Communications, Community Connections

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Summer Session 2012 is here

April 10th, 2012 · Comments Off · Academic units, Communications, Staff, Students

[The following was provided by the Marketing and Communications Division.] Want to catch up, stay on track for graduation or get ahead of schedule? UMKC Summer Session 2012 enrollment is underway for current students. For all others, enrollment begins on April 23. Sessions begin May 21 and are offered in four-week, five-week and eight-week options.

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