Monthly Archives: August 2014

Dean’s Corner: Fifty dollars for 50 years!

Last spring semester, I wrote to you that the fall 2014 semester would begin our celebration and recognition of our 50th Birthday. Our slogan is “Fifty dollars for 50 years!” during this milestone. I am asking that you seriously consider … Continue reading

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Important Dates to Remember for Fall 2014

Mon., August 25, 2014                   First day of Fall classes Mon., September 1, 2014              University Closed for Labor Day holiday Fri., September 12, 2014               School of Graduate Studies 50th Anniversary Reception – Administrative Center, Plaza Room and 300F, 3:30 – 5:00pm Sat., … Continue reading

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Announcements

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SGS 50th Anniversary Celebration Reception Fri., September 12, 2014 Reception 3:30 – 5:00pm, following the joint Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Executive Committee And Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Coordinators and Administrative Liaisons meeting UMKC Administrative Center 5115 Oak Street Plaza Room, 2nd floor and SGS, 3rd … Continue reading

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SGS Employee Spotlight: Colleen Kelly

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In her time at UMKC, Project Director Colleen Kelly served as a graduate intern in Admissions and a staff member in Alumni and Constituent and Relations before moving over to the School of Graduate Studies. She describes herself as a … Continue reading

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Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Nick Peroff

Dr. Nick Peroff, professor in Public Affairs at the Bloch School of Management, has been at UMKC for 41 years, ever since he first obtained a job after graduate school. In that time, he has served as an assistant professor, … Continue reading

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Current Student Spotlight: Kaustubh Dhondge

An Interdisciplinary Ph.D. student in Telecommunications & Computer Networking and Computer Science, Kaustubh Dhondge is also the Interdisciplinary Doctoral Student Council (IDSC) President for 2014-15 and the Editor for the Journal of Interdisciplinary Research (JIDR). In these roles, he serves … Continue reading

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Alumna Spotlight: Dr. Zauyah Waite

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Originally from Malaysia native, Dr. Zauyah Waite earned her Interdisciplinary Ph.D. from UMKC in 1998 in Higher Education Administration and Reading Education. “I have always been a firm believer that combining two disciplines is better than one,” she said. “Specifically for … Continue reading

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