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By USucceed, October 26, 2015 9:17 am

Interested in what it takes to be a diplomat and work in a foreign office?

Robert Andrew, the Diplomat-in-Residence from the U.S. Department of State, will be visiting UMKC on Tuesday, October 27.  His schedule will allow for several presentations listed below.

U.S. State Dept. Careers Presentation– 9am-10am, Atterbury Student Success Center Room 237

• Informative discussion on the various career opportunities offered by the U.S. State Department

Coffee with a Diplomat– 1pm-2pm, Atterbury Student Success Center Room 237

• “Ask a Diplomat” about careers in the U.S. Department of State

Coffee with a Diplomat– 4pm-5pm, Atterbury Student Success Center Room 237

• “Ask a Diplomat” about careers in the U.S. Department of State

Foreign Service Oral Assessment Info Session– 5pm-7pm, Atterbury Student Success Center Room 222

• Information in preparing for the Foreign Officer Test and the Qualification Evaluations Panel

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By USucceed, October 23, 2015 12:54 pm

Bixby Lane will close to vehicular traffic beginning October 27 and will reopen sometime around November 19 so that we can rework the concrete walk on the north side of the oval drive.  We will be able maintain all pedestrian access around this space for those going to and from the west side of campus.

Bixby Lane is the one-way street exiting the parking lot shared by the Performing Arts Center and the Atterbury Student Success Center.  It directs traffic onto Cherry Street near the parking structure.

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By USucceed, October 23, 2015 11:41 am

The Diversity & Inclusion 9th annual Social Justice lecture features Dr. Steve Perry, MSW, Ed.D.

The goal of the Social Justice Series is to spark relevant dialogue around social justice issues and a commitment to civil rights for everyone, including students.  This year’s speaker can ignite that conversation.

“… the elements that will make running effective schools possible in the new millennium: great teachers and great lesson plans, committed principals, a lengthened school calendar, the use of technology and an updated curriculum …” Steve Perry

The above excerpt is from Perry’s book, “Push Has Come to Shove: Getting Our Kids the Education They Deserve – Even If It Means Picking a Fight.” Perry, Ed.D., will speak at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28 in Pierson Auditorium, followed by a book signing.

Register Now for October 28, 2015 at 6pm

Please note:  we have reached our capacity for Pierson Auditorium (600). However, we welcome you to still please join us by registering.  Upon arrival we will direct folks to a number of classrooms next to Pierson or Miller Nichols Library to view a live stream of Dr. Perry.  All, of course, are welcome to Pierson for the 7pm book signing.  Follow @DrStevePerry to alternatively watch a live broadcast of the lecture from the app PERISCOPE.  Dr. Perry will be live streaming using the new APP PERISCOPE.

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By USucceed, October 15, 2015 12:41 pm

Linda Hall Library is sponsoring two free programs Thursday Oct. 22 featuring Dr. Naoko Kurahashi Neilson, Assistant Professor of Physics at Drexel University.

At 1:30 p.m. in the Linda Hall Library Auditorium, Dr. Neilson will host “How Do I Become a Physicist?” She will answer student questions such as “How do I select a graduate program?” “How do I land a cool post doc?” and “What jobs can I get with a physics degree?” Students can register to attend for free at http://www.lindahall.org/event/how-do-i-become-a-physicist-with-dr-naoko-kurahashi-neilson/. A link to a live stream of the event is also available on the registration page. Students can also ask questions via live stream by following @lindahall_org on Twitter and using the hashtag #lhlphysicist.

At 7 p.m. on Oct. 22 in the Library’s Main Reading Room, Dr. Neilson will lecture about her experience at the IceCube Neutrino Observatory at the geographic South Pole. Scientists at the observatory study the universe in a new way, using neutrinos (small elementary particles) as the messenger. The study of neutrinos recently earned scientists the Nobel Prize in physics, and Dr. Neilson’s lecture will highlight her experience with this new way of looking at physics, while living in extreme conditions. This evening event is also free, but e-tickets are required and can be found at http://www.lindahall.org/event/icecube-seeing-the-universe-in-neutrinos-from-the-earths-south-pole/.