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By USucceed, October 15, 2015 12:39 pm

The Saudi Arabian Woman’s Identity – MA Thesis Art Exhibit of Fawziah Al-Thobaiti

Thursday, October 29—Friday, November 13, 2015

Opening Reception: Thursday, October 29, 5:00—7:00pm

The Saudi Arabian woman has been seen as a mysterious figure draped in black. She is known to be mistreated, to have her rights stolen, and to be the subject of other hurtful depictions. Unfortunately, these images are limited in scope – focusing only on the negative aspects of life in Saudi Arabia. Fawziah Al-Thobaiti was born and raised there, and while studying in the United States, she has witnessed her culture from a critical distance.

Al-Thobaiti combines contemporary typography, illustration and photography with Arabic calligraphy as a means to create works – both digitally and by hand – that depict the real life of today’s Saudi women. These images form a cultural portrait offering viewers insight into the ongoing successes and challenges of Saudi women at present such as: women’s rights, marriage, driving laws, education, achievements abroad, and the misconceptions of some issues that have negatively affected their lives.

Through her M.A. thesis exhibition, Al-Thobaiti has set out to highlight the changes that have assisted Saudi women to gain their rightful positions in society. Al-Thobaiti hopes that her works will continue to give voice to these women via print media and online networks.

Shown at the UMKC Gallery of Art, Thursday, October 29 through Friday, November 13, 2015.

Visit our website: http://info.umkc.edu/art/umkcgallery/contact/

Email us: umkcgallery@umkc.edu

Call us: 816-235-1502

Fall 2015 Hours

Monday 9am—noon, Tuesday 10:30—6:00, Wednesday 9am—4pm,

Thursday 10:30—6pm, Friday noon—5pm

*Image shown above: Women’s Rights, Digital Print, 2015

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By USucceed, October 15, 2015 12:31 pm

As part of the Social Justice Series, the UMKC Debate Team will interrogate current education policy and weigh future options from 6:30 – 8 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 21, Royall Hall, Room 111.

The debate, “Education Policy Debate,” is hosted by the UMKC Debate Team and Debate KC. The teams will mostly focus on privatization.

According to Malcolm Gordon, UMKC research assistant in the department of communication studies and assistant director of the UMKC Debate Team, public education is a hot topic.

“Public education has become a vital battleground in fights for social justice. It helps shape the values, norms and beliefs of future generations,” said Gordon. “It is the gateway to what is left of the American dream – social mobility and equality of opportunity are inextricably linked to our educational opportunities. The UMKC debate team is proud to contribute to a public discourse on this topic by doing what we do best – developing arguments using peer-reviewed, scholarly research, and analyzing the ideological assumptions behind many public stances on education policy.”

For more information or if you have questions, email Matt Vega or the UMKC Debate.

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By USucceed, October 6, 2015 1:22 pm

Can you believe we’re already halfway through the semester?  So, how are you doing?  It’s a simple question but one that everyone should ask themselves and their friends.

Now is the time to stop, take a breath, and assess where you are in each class this semester. Hopefully, you are all caught up on projects and papers and are well prepared for mid-term exams. You may have already met with your professors individually, joined SI sessions or other study groups, and are getting involved in campus life.

If not, it’s not too late!

• Take a look at the syllabus for each class and see what’s coming up–if you haven’t already, put deadlines and test dates in your planner and start thinking about how much time you need to complete each project or study for each test. Put those timelines in your planner, too.
• Review your past performance–if you know you can do better, take advantage of available academic resources to help you study smarter and get answers to questions. There are multiple resources on campus with a specific goal of your academic success. Supplemental Instruction, Math and Science Tutoring, Foreign Language Resource Center, University Libraries, and the Writing Studio are all available to give you additional support. Be sure to ask your professor if you don’t understand a concept or problem–they are here to help!
• Don’t forget to take care of yourself!  Eating right, exercising, washing your hands thoroughly, drinking plenty of water, and getting enough sleep each night can help fight off any infection you might come into contact with. Plus you’ll feel better and you’ll be able to focus on everything you need to get done! If you do get sick, or you need a flu shot, contact Student Health and Wellness to make an appointment.
• Finally–remember that a little stress can help motivate, but stress can also build up and become overwhelming.  Check out the MindBody Connection for tips of identifying and manage stress or take a break at Swinney Recreation Center — physical excercise can often help you center yourself.  For more information, contact UMKC Counseling Services–they are here to help you succeed!

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By USucceed, October 6, 2015 1:20 pm

In conjunction with the UMKC Friends of the Library’s 50th anniversary, they are proud to host the “50 Years of The Sound Of Music” — a film screening and panel discussion.

Julie Andrews appears in the 1965 film “The Sound of Music.” (Gannett News Service/Fox Video/File)

50 years of The Sound of Music

A Film Screening and Discussion

Sunday, October 18

1:00 pm Panel Discussion

1:30pm pm Film Viewing

Tivoli Cinemas

4050 Pennsylvania Ave Kansas City, MO 64111

The following panelists will share their expertise in discussion the reception of the film, in the U.S. and abroad, as well as a discussion of the film in its historical context and its relationship to other films and musicals of the era:

• Andrew Granade, PhD. (Conservatory) chair of Composition, Music Theory, and Musicology/Associate Professor of Musicology
• William Everett PhD. (Conservatory) Curators’ Professor of Musicology
• Dr. Tom Poe, PhD. Associate Professor, Department of Communication Studies
• Nara Newcomer, MLS, MA. Moderator. Head, Music/Media Library

This event is FREE and open to the public