UMKC Civil Engineers awarded Distinguished Chapter

By , May 8, 2015 2:10 pm

ASCEThe student chapter of American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) at the UMKC School of Computing and Engineering has been awarded the Distinguished Chapter Award for region 7, the highest award given to a student chapter.

“The distinguished chapter award means we were the best, irrespective of size, and this is the first time we have won,” said John T. Kevern, Ph.D., associate professor of civil engineering. “The students have really taken this seriously.” UMKC’s student chapter has a track record of winning awards, having received honorable mentions the last few years.

The ASCE student chapter helped organize dozens of unique activities, ranging from a charity golf tournament to highway cleanups. They also held several joint meetings with the local ASCE section and Geotech committee; and have had an integral role in planning the annual ASCE-AISC National Student Steel Bridge Competition, which will be May 22-23 at the Kansas City Convention Center.

Region 7 includes Kansas, Colorado, Wyoming, South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, and the St. Louis and Kansas City areas of Missouri.

Congratulations to the Spring 2015 Vice Chancellor’s Honor Recipients

By , May 5, 2015 12:19 pm

congratsEvery semester, the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management recognizes graduating students who have excelled in both academic achievement and service to our campus community with the Vice Chancellor’s Honor Recipients program. This recognition honors the truly unique students who maintain high scholastic performance while actively participating in leadership and service to the community and our University outside of the classroom.

Meet the Spring 2015 Honor Recipients!

Gloria Britez Scolari, Conservatory of Music and Dance – Nominated by Sandy Gault

Jordan Brooks, School of Education – Nominated by Katie Garey

Lexy Cockrell, School of Biological Sciences – Nominated by Dr. John Herron, Dr. Gayle Levy, and Tammy Welchert

John Kaleekal, College of Arts and Sciences – Nominated by Katie Garey and Dr. Andrea Drew Gounev

Lara Kerwin, School of Pharmacy – Nominated by Dr. Cameron Lindsey

Brandon Kratz, College of Arts and Sciences – Nominated by Dr. Andrea Drew Gounev and Dr. Kathleen Kilway

Megan Litzau, School of Medicine – Nominated by Cary Chelladurai

Puanani Norwood, School of Law – Nominated by Jenny Redix Jordan

Mary Margaret Pearman, College of Arts and Sciences – Nominated by Dr. Andrea Drew Gounev and Dr. Kathleen Kilway

Maria Uloko, School of Medicine – Nominated by Dr. Richard Butin

Andrew Wrisinger, Henry W. Bloch School of Management – Nominated by Will Self

 

Stress Less Fest Spring 2015

By , May 5, 2015 12:10 pm

Stress Less Sp15Happy TailsThink getting ready for finals is all work and no play?  A little stress is good, but taking a break is better–check out the events designed to help you Stress Less!

The Fest kicks off on Thursday with free Roasterie Coffee for Sporting KC, cuddling up with Therapy Dogs, and Late Night Breakfast!

Click on the posters for more details!

 

 

 

The Roasterie and Sporting KC on Campus!

By , May 5, 2015 12:10 pm

Roasterie Sporting BlendCome try the Sporting blend free from Roasterie on Thursday, May 7 and enter to win free Sporting KC game tickets.

The Roasterie and Sporting KC, both Kansas City born and bred, will be serving fresh, hot Sporting Blend coffee free to everyone on campus on Thursday, May 7.  You will find the Roasterie van parked on the Hospital Hill Campus from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. and on the Volker Campus from 11 am to 1 pm on the University Way, just south of the Atterbury Student Success Center.

Enjoy games, fresh hot Sporting Blend coffee, and sample bags of Sporting Blend coffee.  And you can sign up for your chance to win two free tickets to an upcoming Sporting KC game!  The first 25 people who drop in (at each campus) for a free cup of coffee will also receive free Bolle sunglasses from Sporting KC.

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