The UMKC School of Nursing will soon be the UMKC School of Nursing and Health Studies.
“The new name reflects some of the energizing changes going on at the school and comes after much discussion and consideration as we look to meet the future needs for health professionals,” said Lora Lacey-Haun, RN, Ph.D., dean and professor.
One of the biggest expansions for the school has been the new bachelor of health science degree. The program has become increasingly popular, growing from an initial enrollment of 20 students to more than 200 today. “We believe the program will have more than 500 students in the near future,” said the dean, adding that the program allows the school to prepare health professionals for a variety of roles.
The UMKC Association of Latin American Students (ALAS) invites you to the ALAS Second Annual Leadership Conference on March 15 and 16, 2013. Students of ALL backgrounds are welcome to this exciting event!
The conference will begin on Friday, March 15th from 6 – 11 p.m. and will continue on Saturday, March 16th from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the Student Union.
Our goal for those attending this conference is to not only gain knowledge, skills, and abilities related to professionalism and leadership, but also for it to be an experience that empowers and inspires you to strive for your personal best and achieve your dreams. The conference will include nationally recognized motivational speakers, workshops that offer personal, professional and leadership development, along with networking opportunities.
A special feature is a cultural fiesta showcasing traditions of Latin American music and dance. The performances begin on Saturday, March 16 at 2 p.m. Friends and family are invited to enjoy the fiesta!
Registration is FREE for UMKC students and $10 per non-UMKC student at the door. Dress for the conference is business casual.
For any questions and to RSVP, please send an e-mail to alasumkc@gmail.com. Thank you for letting us share this fun, exciting, and meaningful opportunity with you, and we look forward to seeing you!
The UMKC Women’s Center and Her Art Project will host an event to commemorate Women’s History Month, entitled “CineWomen: A Refreshing Showcase of Women in Film.” The event will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 14 at the Screenland Crossroads.
An opening reception at 6 p.m. will be followed by a discussion with female filmmakers and professors beginning at 6:30 p.m. The evening will include a screening of short films written or directed by women film students from the Kansas City metro area.
UMKC Communications Studies students whose films were selected to be featured are: Elizabeth Leech for Life is Animated, Julia Barnett for DENIAL, and Jenny Brinkman for Counterproductive.
The showcase is planned by UMKC film student Morgan Christensen, who also works in the Women’s Center. Co-sponsors of CineWomen are the UMKC Department of Communication Studies, Kansas City Women in Film & Television, Paris of the Plains International Student Film Festival, Avila University and the KU Department of Film & Media Studies.
No reservations are required. For more information, email the UMKC Women’s Center, visit the Women’s Center or Her Art.
Join the International Student Ambassadors for the annual International Culture Night on Saturday, March 9th starting at 5:30pm in the Student Union Multipurpose Room.
This FREE, family-friendly event will take you on a Grand Tour without having to leave Kansas City! Come experience traditional music and dance performances, sample tempting cuisines, and enjoy the much-anticipated fashion showcase.
International students represent nearly 80 different countries at UMKC–come explore the world with us!
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