Careers for History Majors – Panel Discussion with Alumni

By , March 12, 2014 8:39 am

History Panel FlyerWondering “what to do with” your major?

The History Club and History Department are sponsoring a panel discussion on “History outside the classroom” which although focused on history students, is applicable to any humanities major.  A panel of alumni will talk about the transferable skills and experiences that helped them be successful in the job market and in other industries outside higher education.

The event will take place in the Student Union room 302 from 12-2pm this Friday, March 14, 2014 with lunch provided.

Email questions to Juan Betancur at jjb8c3@mail.umkc.edu.

 

Plan Now to Enjoy Spring Break

By , March 11, 2014 9:44 am

maui01Spring break is in TWO WEEKS!  Going from mid-January to the end of March with no breaks is tough, but it’s tougher to take a week off with no plan for when you get back!

First things first–sit down with your calendar and class syllabi and make a list of all the assignments due for the rest of the semester.  This will help you put everything into perspective and give you set of short-term and long-term goals.  For each assignment, think about how long it will take you to complete it–you should now have an idea of your study habits and how long it takes to read class materials.  And by thinking about this now, nothing should sneak up on you after break!

So, right now you should also be thinking about those assignments due just after break.  Take some time now to work ahead and finish these assignments before you leave or make other plans for the week.  That way, if something does come up, you can go without feeling stressed about all the work you have left!

Spring Break is supposed to be relaxing, spending time with friends and family.  But if you do need to catch up on classwork, make sure you plan some time to take a break. One idea is to work on assignments in the morning and then take the rest of the day to relax and get outside.  It’s always best to do your work first–then you can reward yourself with an afternoon movie or dinner out with friends.

Careful planning can make Spring Break a true break, no matter where you go or stay.  Plan now and you can come back to school refreshed and energized!

Group Smoking Cessation Program For Students

By , March 11, 2014 9:44 am

smoking cessation promotionThe Student Health and Wellness will sponsor a six-week group smoking cessation program on Mondays starting March 31 through May 5.  The group will meet 2-3 p.m. at the UMKC MindBody Connection, located in the Atterbury Student Success Center, room 112.

Free nicotine replacement therapy will be provided with participation in the program.  Spots are limited.

RSVP to umkchealthpromo@umkc.edu to reserve your spot.

Remember–UMKC will be a Tobacco-Free campus starting this Fall!

From Whiteboard to Boardroom: The EyeVerify Story

By , March 11, 2014 9:43 am

EyeVerify-webEver wonder how an idea goes from research to development to the marketplace?  Part of UMKC Friends of the Library’s portFOLio series, this program illustrates how UMKC’s research is having an impact on the community, how ideas find a home in the marketplace, and the role library resources played in assisting in the EyeVerify project.  

The program will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2 in Miller Nichols Learning Center.  Admission is free and open to the public.

Featured speakers are:

  • Reza Derakshani – UMKC School of Computing & Engineering Professor; EyeVerify, Chief Scientist
  • Maria Meyers – UMKC Innovation Center Director
  • Toby Rush – EyeVerify CEO and Founder

The program also will include a presentation of the 2014 Friends of the Library annual gift and student scholarship.

portFOLio is the signature programming series of Friends of the Library designed to highlight UMKC Libraries. For complete details, visit From Whiteboard to Boardroom.

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