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Walk a Mile in Her Shoes 2019

By , September 16, 2019 4:51 pm

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® asks men to walk a mile in women’s shoes. Walking in women’s shoes helps men better understand and appreciate women’s experiences, thus changing perspectives, helping improve gender relationships and decreasing the potential for violence.

Since 2007, over 1,000 people have participated in Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® at UMKC. Their participation helped raise awareness of rape, sexual assault, and gender violence, as well as funds for the UMKC Women’s Center and Violence Prevention and Response Program.

The 2019 Walk will be held on Thursday, September 19, 5:30 p.m. at the University Playhouse (51st and Holmes Streets).

New for 2019 — this event is now free to all and no registration is required!

Please note that we will have a limited number of high heels available for walkers — we encourage walkers to BYOS (bring your own shoes). People of all genders and ages are welcome to walk. Wearing high heels is encouraged, but not required.

Rain location: Jazzman’s, Student Union, 5100 Cherry Street.

Co-sponsored by: the Violence Prevention & Response Program, Office of Student Involvement, Fraternity & Sorority Affairs, LGBTQIA+ Programs & Services, Student Auxiliary Services, Residential Life, Kansas City Athletics, Division of Student Affairs, Title IX Office, Multicultural Student Affairs, Division of Diversity & Inclusion, University Advancement, MComm, University Libraries, and Student Government Association

Welcome to the new semester!

By , August 19, 2019 9:54 am
Provost Barb Bichelmeyer, Chancellor Mauli Agrawal, and interim Dean of Students Chris Brown

Welcome to a brand-new school year, Roo family!

As a student-centered, urban-serving university, our community of students, faculty and staff at UMKC are committed to each other’s learning, growth and success.

Our challenge, today and every day, is to fully live that commitment. This is how we will deliver on our mission of learning, discovery, research and service.

As members of our community, we are calling on you to be leaders in the progress of metro Kansas City, the state of Missouri, our nation and our world. This is our expectation for all of you, from the incoming freshman class to the most senior members of our faculty.

In return, we pledge a commitment to you.

We commit to fostering and modeling a culture of caring at UMKC, in which we strive to treat each other as members of a healthy family. Members of a healthy family care for each other and support each other. They also challenge each other to constantly give and be their best, and hold each other accountable. This should be the essence of the UMKC experience for students, faculty and staff.

For students, this commitment includes doing everything we can to guide and support you on steady progress toward completion of your degree; and to provide a stimulating and rewarding campus life experience where you feel welcomed and appreciated. We will meet you where you are, and support your efforts to reach your goals.

For faculty and staff, we pledge to foster a culture of open inquiry and dialogue; to act with integrity and accountability; and to respect the human dignity and diverse social and cultural identities of all.

For all members of this community, we pledge to be invested in the success of the community, and of each individual in the community.

Together, we can make the 2019-2020 academic year our best year ever. Roo Up!

C. Mauli Agrawal, Ph.D.
Chancellor

Barbara Bichelmeyer, Ph.D.
Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor

Chris Brown, Ph.D.
Interim Vice Provost for Student Affairs – Dean of Students

Empty Chairs

By , November 7, 2018 2:53 pm

Six transformed chairs on display in the Miller Nichols Library

Every day people miss work and class due to domestic violence.

As a part of the Empty Chairs Campaign, the UMKC Violence Prevention & Response Program collaborated with the Department of Art and Art History to raise awareness about domestic violence and how it affects members of our community.

Students from the Art Department’s 3D Design class transformed chairs into works of art that speak to the theme of domestic violence, and displayed them across campus throughout the month of October.

Now, these chairs are on display together at the Miller Nichols Library. Come see these powerful works of art and learn what you can do to reduce the impact of domestic violence.

Visit info.umkc.edu/vpr/ to get help for yourself or someone you know, find useful resources, information, or ways to get involved.

If you or someone you know needs help, contact UMKC’s Confidential Advocate Michelle Kroner, or visit the link above.

All Star Winning Weekend

By , April 16, 2018 2:55 pm

Shae Perry, President of UMKC’s KROO College Radio Station, host of Shady 2.0 radio show, producer of the YouTube Show “SFTL.TV”, and known as ShaeFromTheLou, presents SFTL’s All Star Winning Weekend of community events, April 20 & 21, 2018.

Friday, April 20th:

  • 2-3pm – we are making school supply bags for The Boy & Girls Club as a donation. We are encouraging all students, families and friends to come out to UMKC’s Student Union and participate.
  • 3-4pm – we will begin our Radio Show and all those who volunteered there time will have a chance to win free hoodies and shirts from upcoming clothing lines from Kansas City and St. Louis.

Saturday, April 21st:

  • 2-4pm – 2nd Annual 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament located at Swinney Recreation Center. ($2 to enter/ $1 with a canned food item)

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