You don’t have to go it alone – Making use of the Counseling Center
College is a wonderful time of growth, fun, self-exploration, and transition. You’ll be exposed to new ideas, people, and experiences…all of which makes for a rich adventure of learning and self-development. Surely, it’s a fun time, but let’s face it – it can also be stressful. It probably won’t shock you to know that UMKC students report STRESS as the top impediment to their academic success – and stress, in turn, is related to a number of mental health concerns that are commonly faced by college students, including depression, anxiety, loss of sleep, and more.
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(This study tip has been provided by Dr. Richard Delaware. He is a professor in the math department and has been with the University since 1984. His understanding of student-professor relationships can benefit you tremendously!)
Visit Your Instructor’s Office
Do it! And not just on days right before tests. Go to your instructor’s office for the first time no later than the second week of class. We can give you personal attention you can get in no other way, and heck, you’re paying for it. We enjoy talking to students, and the hours we post as “office hours” are exactly those times we are ready for you. If it happens that our posted office hours do not match your free times, talk to us! That’s why we all include the “and by appointment” option on our syllabi – so we can adapt to the many different schedules of our students, meaning you.
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This week’s Academic Success Seminar will help students articulate priorities in regards to school, work, and family. Academics are important, however, academics often are not the only priority for a student. There are many other aspects of a student’s life that affect academics.
This seminar will help you not only articulate your priorities but to find a fair balance to manage everything on your plate. You will learn about tools to help you control your schedule rather than letting your schedule control you, as well as resources to ask for assistance rather than waiting until it is too late and the stress has already begun.
- Tuesday @ Noon; Multicultural Student Affairs Office, 3rd Floor Student Union
- Wednesday @ 3pm; Oak Street Residence Hall Classroom
- Thursday @ 5:30pm; Oak Street Residence Hall Classroom
For more information or a schedule of seminars for the rest of the semester, visit their website or the seminar schedule page.
Congratulations on our unofficial setting of the new world record for the Robot Dance! If you couldn’t make it last night for the attempt, check out this video from KMBC, this video from NBC, and these photos from the KC Star! See more pictures from KC Ink and additional video footage from KCTV5!
Homecoming continues this week and there are tons more activities to enjoy!
Here are just a few highlights:
Tuesday: APC’s talent show
Wednesday: Chancellor’s Campus Lunch
MNL Robot Addition Open House
Thursday: Golf Cart Parade
UMKC Women’s Volleyball Game
Friday: Student Union Dedication
Chancellor’s Campus Lunch
Tailgating and Men’s Soccer Game
Saturday: UMKC Women’s Volleyball Game
Check out the UMKC Homecoming website for the rest of this week’s activities.
Etiquette is made up of significantly more important things than knowing which fork to use during a meal. Employers may feel that if you can’t be trusted not to embarrass yourself in business and social situations, you may lack the self-control necessary to be a good employee. Etiquette is about presenting yourself with the kind of polish that shows you can be taken seriously and professionally. Etiquette is also about being comfortable around people and making them comfortable around you! Additionally, technology has drastically changed the rules in the workplace. New hires are faced with new rules and policies regarding using e-mail at work, using cell phones, MP3 players, and texting. Get to know the corporate culture as to the use of electronic devices in the workplace.
Please join us on Tuesday, October 5, where you will learn not only which fork to use, but how to present yourself in a polished, professional manner. Tickets are $10 and available at UMKC Career Services, 4825 Troost Building, Room 205 or at the Bloch School Career Services Satellite Office, Room 16. Cash and checks are accepted. Hurry and get them today – the deadline is September 28!
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