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)
Congratulations to the staff and writers of University News, UMKC’s independent student newspaper! The Missouri College Media Association conference took place on April 7, 2018, and the UNews took home TEN awards.
The UNews received an honorable mention for best overall newspaper and second place for best website.
In addition, 8 individual pieces were recognized:
- Melissa Wharton: second place for best news writing (“I Want to be a Teacher” Education Majors Lose Out on Credit Hours and Thousands of Dollars)
- Sam Danley: second place for best feature writing (UMKC student stuck overseas amidst international controversy)
- Zach Linhares: second place for best in-depth news reporting (UMKC officials investigating alleged sexual assault)
- Sam Danley: second place for best entertainment review (“Stupid Fucking Bird” might just leave you speechless)
- Luke McKiddy: third place for best editorial writing (I was part of the problem)
- Sam Danley: honorable mention for best editorial writing (You can’t rain on RuPaul’s parade)
- Emily Park: honorable mention for best investigative reporting (OPA flaw displaces students and costs UMKC millions)
- Julia Martin: honorable mention for best entertainment review (Loving Vincent: The paintings of Vincent van Gogh come to life)
In partnership with the UMKC African Student Association (ASA), the University Libraries are hosting our 6th annual International Students Day Celebration on March 23. This year we are celebrating our students from Africa!
Throughout the event there will be sampling of authentic African foods, as well as various entertaining and interactive activities, including a panel discussion with professors Dr. James Adegoke, Dr. Adrienne Walker Hoard, and students from ASA. The event begins at 4:00pm in the Miller Nichols Library.
More information: https://library.umkc.edu/news-and-events/international-students-day-experience-africa.
The Union Programming Board is searching for applicants for its executive board for 2018-2019. No prior UPB or event planning experience is required, but a willingness to learn and a passion for making UMKC better is essential.
The student leaders selected to serve in the roles on the UPB executive board will work with professionals in the development of events, programs and activities designed to entertain, education and enhance the student experience at UMKC. UPB executive board members will learn skills such as the following: event planning, marketing, creative problem solving, team work and negotiation. This is a great opportunity to apply what you have learned inside the classroom at UMKC to put on amazing events for your fellow students.
2018-2019 UPB Executive Board positions are available and the application is live on RooGroups. Applications are available at https://roogroups.umkc.edu/submitter/form/start/167261 and information about the specific positions on the executive board is available at https://roogroups.umkc.edu/organization/upb/documents/view/719447.
Applications will be due via RooGroups by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 6th. Any questions about the process or positions can be directed to me at malya@umkc.edu.
Anthony Maly, Coordinator for Student Activities
Office of Student Involvement
Student Union, Suite 320
malya@umkc.edu
(816) 235-1032
Schedule a meeting with me! http://bit.ly/OSISchedule
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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.
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