Sustainability Series- Sustainability Team

By , March 22, 2011 8:13 am

Check out the sustainability efforts being made by UMKC. This blog series will highlight what’s happening on and around campus, student organizations putting in effort, and even competitions to help make blue and gold go green!

UMKC’s commitment to sustainability is visible across the entire campus. The new Student Union and the Herman and Dorothy Johnson Residence Hall are state-of-the-art green buildings. Sustainable gardening is at a student-led community garden, and the Student Union and Miller Nichols Library (MNL) have rooftop gardens. The Hub bicycle repair center helps keep students mobile and carbon footprint-free. Students and the community can stay informed through the Recycling-on-the-Go educational kiosk, and can use the solar recycling center east of the MNL.

Check out the Sustainability website to see all the great things going on on-campus! You can also check out their facebook page, or contact Kaye Johnson, the sustainability coordinator at (816) 235- 6402 or by e-mail at johnstonrk@umkc.edu.

Safe Spring Break Travel

By , March 22, 2011 8:11 am

Spring break is always an exciting time for college students. Often times, it gives us a chance to get away from school, work, and responsibility for a week to spend time with our friends and just enjoy life. However, that dream break could turn into a nightmare if you and your friends aren’t smart in the way you travel. Make sure you never go anywhere alone. When pulling cash from at ATM, try to do it during the day and make sure you have friends nearby. Use your hotel safe for your valuables, and never answer the door to a stranger. Although these things seem like common sense, sometimes it’s easy to get excited about being on vacation and forget. Below is a list of other ways to stay safe during spring break.

  • Use sunscreen. It could save you a lot of pain later!
  • Stay with your friends- and don’t let your friends wander off. You went out together, go home together.
  • Drink lots of water. Whether you’re on the beach or on the mountain, it is important to stay hydrated.
  • When driving (or riding), use your seatbelt.
  • Give family members your hotel information and where you’ll be.

Remember these tips to keep your break safe, and fun!

Get Ready for Spring Intramurals!

By , March 22, 2011 8:10 am

Interested in Intramurals? Spring offers several chances for teams and individuals to get involved, but deadlines for registration are fast approaching so get your teams together!

  • Soccer starts 11 April ($20 Team, deadline 6 April, mandatory team captains meeting 7 April)
  • Kickball starts 13 April ($20 Team, deadline 6 April, mandatory team captains meeting 7 April)
  • Softball starts 14 April ($20 Team, deadline 6 April, mandatory team captains meeting 7 April)
  • Ultimate Frisbee Tournament – 17 April
  • Tennis Tournament – 20 April
  • Racquetball Tournament – 23 April

Scholarship Opportunity for Entrepreneurial Program

By , March 22, 2011 8:05 am

Have you ever dreamed of being your own boss?  Do you have an idea for a new business but don’t know how to implement it? 

The UMKC Entrepreneurship Scholars Program – a certificate program offered by the nationally ranked Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the Bloch School is designed to help UMKC students launch world-class businesses via resources including community mentors, world-class faculty, and financial support.  

Learn about program benefits from Jonathan Knapp, E Scholars Class of 2011:[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yAch_UcVys[/youtube]

The first 70 UMKC students who are accepted into the program will receive a full scholarship of $5,000 to completely offset program costs.  Preference is given to applications received by April 1, 2011.  Deadline for applications is April 30, 2011. 

More infomation and program applications can be found at http://www.entrepreneurship.bloch.umkc.edu/academic_programs/entrepreneurship_scholars.asp.  Contact Beverly Stewart at stewartbj@umkc.edu or 816-235-1741 for any questions.

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