Stress Less Fest Spring 2017

By , April 27, 2017 3:23 pm

Get ready for a study break!  Cuddle with puppies, have late-night breakfast, get a massage, and hang out with Sporting KC.

The Student Union will have late hours with free coffee and popcorn (while supplies last)–check out the flier below for more details.  Good luck and stress less!

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Congratulations to the Spring 2017 Honor Recipients

By , April 24, 2017 3:00 pm

UMKC LOGOGraduating students who have excelled in both academic achievement and service may be nominated as a Vice Chancellor’s Honor Recipient. This program recognizes the exceptional students who maintain high scholastic performance while actively participating in University and community leadership and service activities outside of the classroom.

Congratulations to the Spring 2017 Honor Recipients!

  • Aqdas Afzal, School of Graduate Studies, nominated by Denis Medeiros
  • Jordan Allen, College of Arts & Sciences, nominated by Marc Garcelon
  • Daniel Bean, College of Arts & Sciences, nominated by Angela Elam, Peter Morello, and Kevin Mullin
  • Kristen Bilgere, School of Computing & Engineering, nominated by Laura Bauer and Debby Dilks
  • Audrey Buxton, School of Dentistry, nominated by Rebeca Weisleder Urow
  • Maris Calvert, School of Biological Sciences, nominated by Kathleen Kilway and Tammy Welchert
  • LeAnna Cates, School of Biological Sciences, nominated by Gayle Levy
  • Justice Collins, College of Arts & Sciences, nominated by Jason Martin and Carla Wilson
  • Amanda Fletcher, School of Medicine, nominated by Marge Weimer
  • Maria Gentry, School of Biological Sciences, nominated by Jessica Elam and Kathleen Kilway
  • Andrea Herron, College of Arts & Sciences, nominated by James McKusick
  • Ofure Musa-Agboneni, College of Arts & Sciences, nominated by LaNee’ Bridewell, Angela Elam, Roland Hemmings, Peter Morello, and Ye Wang
  • Carly Owens, School of Pharmacy, nominated by Roger Sommi
  • John Roberts, Conservatory of Music & Dance, nominated by Katherine Garey
  • Dayne Voelker, School of Medicine, nominated by Gary Salzman

Wear Denim for Denim Day on April 26

By , April 20, 2017 4:33 pm

denim-day-eviteDenim Day is a rape prevention education campaign. We are asking our UMKC community to wear denim on April 26th to make a social statement against the misconceptions that surround sexual assault. The campaign was originally triggered by a ruling by the Italian Supreme Court. In 1992, a rape conviction was overturned because the justices felt that since the victim was wearing tight jeans, she must have helped her rapist remove her jeans, thereby implying consent. The following day, the women in the Italian Parliament came to work wearing jeans in solidarity with the victim. Peace Over Violence developed the Denim Day campaign in response to this case and the activism surrounding it.

Denim Day festivities include art-making, free lunch, and protesting the myths surrounding sexual assault.  Join us on the Quad on April 26!

This event is cosponsored by UMKC Violence Prevention & Response, UMKC Women’s Center, and UMKC Residential Life.

Culture Night 2017 is April 22

By , April 20, 2017 2:42 pm

Culture NightCulture Night 2017, the biggest and most diverse culture event at UMKC, will be Saturday, April 22. Festivities start with free international food and booths representing ethnic cultures and Kansas City student-related non-profit organizations from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in Pierson Auditorium of the Atterbury Student Success Center.

The evening progresses to Swinney Recreation Center from 7 to 9 p.m. for a talent show and fashion show.

Approximately 20 to 25 booths will participate in Culture Night this year, with a new “best booth” competition. Prizes will be given for best talent, best ethnic dish and best booth.

Culture night is free and open to the UMKC and Kansas City community. Culture Night is organized by the International Student Ambassadors and the International Student Affairs Office.

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