The UMKC Sociology Club is hosting “Pizza for Your Thoughts” on Wednesday, October 8 at 11:00am in Haag 309. This event gives students the opportunity to gather and discuss current events and their sociological implications, over pizza and drinks. Last semester, students watched a “What Would You Do?” video about an inter-racial couple being harassed […]
Theresa Torres, Ph.D., Associate Professor in the Latina/Latino Studies Program and Department of Sociology, has recently received the Dr. Thomas E. Purcell Award for her outstanding contributions to the Guadalupe Centers, Inc. at the Blanco y Negro Annual Awards Gala in Kansas City, Missouri. The award is given in recognition of the man {or woman} who […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 15, 2014 Contact: Nicola Matthews 941-284-3695; nm34c@mail.umkc.edu Where Do We Go From Here? International Economics Conference to Focus on Aftermath of Great Recession 12th Biennial International Post Keynesian Conference Sept. 25-28 at UMKC KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The University of Missouri-Kansas City will host and co-sponsor an international economics conference focused […]
The UMKC Sociology Club is hosting “How to Survive Theory” for students who are currently taking Sociological Theory (Sociol 361) or who will be taking it next semester. The session will be held on Monday, September 22, 2014 from 2:00-3:00pm in Royall Hall 206. Refreshments will be available. We hope to see you there!
SEARCH (Students Engaged in Artistic and Academic Research) deadline for proposals is coming right up – Friday, September 19, 2014. The benefits of undergraduate research are innumerable and far reaching. But what are the immediate benefits for you? One-on-one faculty interaction Hands-on experience in a field of your choice A safe place for intellectual risk-taking […]
Park University teams up with New Letters on the Air to kick off National Hispanic Heritage Month at the Woodneath Library tonight. Come visit this beautiful new library, which will be home to the National Storytelling Network, just 25 minutes north of UMKC. September 15, 2014 at 7 p.m. Mid-Continent Public Library – Woodneath Library […]
We have an AmeriCorps VISTA position available in which a member will serve for one year to provide support to identify, launch, and develop resources for new Youth Volunteer Corps programs across the U.S. that will create high-quality service experiences for 11-18 year olds. The perfect candidate would be someone who wants to make a […]
Sociology Club is a great way to get involved at UMKC! The Club is hosting a “Welcome” party on Monday, 9/15 at 11:00 am in the Student Union. Interested students can meet current members and officers, hear about upcoming events and learn more about Alpha Kappa Delta, the national Sociology honors fraternity. Click on the […]
