These are important fine arts, musical and theater performances, lectures and academic events offered at UMKC during the next two weeks. To learn more about an event go to the UMKC Calendar of Events where you can filter by activity, description or key word.
Athletics
More to come . . .
Conservatory Performances
Check back soon . . .
Lectures/Workshops/Seminars/Meetings/Discussion Panels
More to come . . .
In the Community
| Ongoing | 10am | Trash or Treasure? The Curious Items and Strange Artifacts of Just Colcord | Toy and Miniature Museum 5235 Oak Street, Kansas City, MO 64112 |
| May 16 | 5:30-7:30pm | Madam President Camp Distinguised Leadership Award Ceremony. Channel 41 news anchor Elizabeth Alex will be honored. Contact: Pam Kelley to register. |
Lyn Shaw’s Home, 5255 Renner Rd, Mission, KS 66217 |
| June 1 | 7am | Hospital Hill Run. Volunteers Needed! Contact Robyn Burky. | Crown Center |
Special Events
| May 15 | 6-7:30pm | Lavender Graduate Banquet. RSVP required. Email lgbtqia@umkc.edu or call 816-235-1639 to attend. | Student Union, Room 401 |
| May 16 | 11:30-1:30pm | Arts and Sciences Graduation with Distinction Luncheon. | Student Union |
| May 17 | 7:30am | Spring Honors Breakfast. | Student Union, Room 401 |
| May 16-18 | Misc | Commencement. Check the website for specific times and locations for each school. | Various |
| May 21 | 12-4pm | Levitt Social Entrepreneurship Challenge. Contact: Megan Cooper. | Student Union |
| May 22 | Misc | Staff Appreciation Day. | Various |
| May 23 | 12pm | Take Wing Lecture (School of Medicine). | UMKC School of Medicine, Theater A, 2411 Holmes St, Kansas City, MO 64108 |
| May 23 | 12-8pm | Women of Color Leadership Conference – Women’s Day. | Student Union |
| May 29 | 12pm | LGBT Health Research Lecture: Janet McElroy and William Snook, speakers. | Med School, Theater C |
| May 30 | 5:30-7:30pm | Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures Wine Tasting Reception. Contact: Sarah Ralph. | Diastole |
| May 31 | ? | School of Pharmacy Golf Tournament. | Shoal Creek Golf Course |
Theatre and Art
| April 19 – May 19 | Misc | American Buffalo. Purchase tickets here. | Copaken Stage, 1 H&R Block Way, Kansas City, MO 64105 |
UMKC Academic Calendar
| May 16 | School of Nursing Commencement |
| May 17 | Classes end (final exams; regular 16-week session) |
| May 17 | Exams end (all academic units) |
| May 17 | Last day to withdraw with assessment (W or WF; graduate, second 8-week session) |
| May 17 | School of Computing and Engineering Commencement |
| May 17 | College of Arts and Sciences Commencement |
| May 17 | Henry W. Bloch School of Management Commencement |
| May 18 | Conservatory of Music and Dance Commencement |
| May 18 | School of Education Commencement, School of Pharmacy Commencement, School of Biological Sciences Commencement, School of Law Commencement, School of Dentistry Commencement |
| May 21 | Semester Grades Due at 5pm |
| May 24 | School of Medicine Commencement |
| May 27 | University Holiday – University Closed |
| May 28 | Course Work Begins (first 5-week session) |
| May 28 | Course Work Begins (first 5-week session) |
| May 29 | Last day for 100% refund (first 5-week session) |
| May 29 | Last day to add without instructor signature (first 5-week session) |
| May 29 | Last day to change audit to credit (first 5-week session) |
| May 30 | Last day for 60% refund (first 5-week session) |
