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Events

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)