RooWriter Reminders for Fall Graduation and Spring Enrollment

By , September 15, 2015 3:31 pm

RooWriterIf you are an undergraduate and plan to enroll for Spring 2016 in a Writing Intensive course or any class that lists the RooWriter Writing Assessment as a prerequisite, be sure to take the assessment at least one month before your registration appointment so that you are not blocked by Pathway.

If you plan to graduate in December and have not already taken the Written English Proficiency Test (WEPT), you need to take the RooWriter Writing Assessment by October 15, 2015.

For complete information, see the RooWriter web site at https://net3.umkc.edu/intapps/RooWriter .

The RooWriter is a writing assessment tool that allows you to write a 750-1,500 word essay on your choice of six topics in a 72-hour-period anytime and anywhere you have access to a computer and the Internet.  After you submit your essay, it will be assessed by two trained evaluators and you will receive a report of their responses and a copy of your essay through the online system.

Everything that you need to know and do is located at the RooWriter web site, including the essay guidelines and expectations.  You can also preview the six Reading Packets to decide which one you want to write about.  The current Reading Packets address topics ranging from women in STEM to dental deserts to public art.  When you choose your Reading Packet you will be assigned a prompt or question to respond to.  You then have 72 hours to complete your essay, which means you can work on it, return to it, and get help from the Writing Studio.  After you submit your essay, two evaluators will assess it in six areas, including “Point-Purpose-Idea,” “Clarity and Cohesion,” and “Support-Evidence-Citations.”  Evaluators will also provide comments about the strengths of your essay and any aspects of your writing that you should concentrate on in the future.  To see a sample evaluator report, please click here.

To help you develop your writing and reading skills, you are encouraged to take the RooWriter Writing Assessment more than once during your UMKC undergraduate career.  The RooWriter is a requirement for graduation, and to fulfill that requirement, you should take the RooWriter after you have completed Discourse II or its equivalent and before you have earned 90 hours of undergraduate credit.  It also is required for Writing-Intensive classes and may be required for other classes.

Undergraduate students who already have earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution are exempt from the RooWriter requirement.  The first time that you use the RooWriter Writing Assessment, your student account will be billed $15, but you will not be charged for subsequent assessments.  For more information, contact the Coordinator of Writing Assessment at roowriter@umkc.edu.

Fall Health & Wellness Fair

By , September 15, 2015 3:27 pm

Fall Health FairThe Fall Health & Wellness Fair is an interactive health fair with the objectives of educating UMKC faculty, staff and students about physical health needs, the services that are available both on campus and in the community, and empowering the UMKC family to make healthy lifestyle choices. Make plans to stop by the Student Union Multi-Purpose Room (4th Floor) between 11am and 2pm on Tuesday, September 22, 2015.  Bring a non-perishable food item for the Kangaroo Pantry and receive an extra raffle ticket!

Visit over 30 community and campus sponsored tables offering a variety of free immunizations and screening, food samples, and changes to win fantastic raffle prizes!  Free health screenings include blood glucose, blood pressure, hearing, mental health, posture analysis, BMI, HIV, and more!  Immunizations are courtesy of the Kansas City Health Department, and include Meningitis, Tdap, HPV, Hep A and Hep B.

For additional information or questions, contact Student Health and Wellness at 816-235-5350.

Founders Week 2015

By , September 15, 2015 3:16 pm

Founders Week 2015There is something for everyone at this year’s Founders’ Week Sept. 25 – Oct. 4. Take in a game, jog in the Regalia Run or bring your family for Family Weekend!

Some Highlights:

Family Weekend | starts Friday, Sept. 25 with a trip around the world (sponsored by the Union Programming Board), Welcome Reception with the Chancellor and UMKC Leaders, and Frozen Sing-a-long.  Events continue throughout the weekend!

Regalia Run/Walk 5k and kids’ Kangaroo Hop | Sunday, Sept. 27. The course goes through the heart of UMKC’s Volker campus. Proceeds from the Regalia Run will support scholarships for UMKC students. Prizes are awarded for largest team and for the best dressed team. Don’t delay, get creative and sign up today!

UMKC Night at Sporting Park | Sunday, Sept. 27. Join in a ‘Roo tailgate prior to the game and then watch Sporting KC in action against Seattle. The tailgate begins at 2 p.m. Kick-off is at 4 p.m.

Constitution Day is Sept 17th, 2015

By , September 15, 2015 2:59 pm

ACS Constitution Day FlyerHow much do you remember from your civics and American government courses?  Test your knowledge in honor of Constitution Day!

Please join the UMKC School of Law for a trivia competition over the lunch hour on September 17, 2015 in the law school’s student lounge.  The event is hosted by the American Constitution Society.

Constitution Day became a recognized federal holiday in 2004, when legislation authored by Senator Robert Byrd was signed into law. The Act mandates that all educational institutions that receive public funding provide educational programming on the history of the American Constitution on or near September 17th each year.

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