Archive for November, 2014

Employment Opportunities at Shelterwood

November 21, 2014

This is Greg Stone, the Staff Coordinator for Shelterwood. Shelterwood is a Christian therapeutic boarding school located in Independence, Missouri (just east of Kansas City) (www.shelterwood.org). We house 50-60 on average teenage boys and girls from across the country who are struggling with family, life, and themselves. Our school, team of licensed counselors, and leadership […]

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Thinking About Studying Abroad?

November 19, 2014

Check out this list of available funding sources to help make your study abroad dream a reality! You can also visit the UMKC International Academic Programs website for more information about study abroad opportunities:  http://info.umkc.edu/international/. Workshops regarding financing study abroad experiences are scheduled for January, 2015. Funding sources:  http://info.umkc.edu/international/fellowships/  

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Pizza for Your Thoughts?

November 14, 2014

The UMKC Sociology Club is hosting “Pizza for Your Thoughts” on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at 11:00am in Haag 313. This event gives students the opportunity to gather and discuss current events and their sociological implications, over pizza and drinks. Each event will feature new and relevant discussion topics. Please attend if your schedule permits!

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Summer Internship Opportunity: Truman Bootstrap Award 2014

November 12, 2014

For more information about this internship, please click on the link below: http://info.umkc.edu/umatters/2014/11/03/applications-now-available-for-truman-bootstrap-award/  

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Peace Corps at UMKC – Friday, 11/7/14

November 7, 2014

Please click on link for more information: http://www.peacecorps.gov/mobile/events/13384/    

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LGBTQIA Film Series: Best of the Fest 2014

November 5, 2014

The Film At a time when gender non-conforming people are marginalized and mistreated the world over, Kumu Hina presents an intimate portrait of a proud and confident mahu (transgender) teacher who is passing on ancient Hawaiian culture and traditions to her students as she searches for love and a fulfilling romantic relationship in her own […]

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Volunteer Opportunities with “One Heart Source” in South Africa

November 3, 2014

Attention Students of the Sociology Department! One Heart Source is currently accepting applications for our 2015 Volunteer Programs in South Africa. In 2015, we are offering a variety of 2 and 4-week programs in Cape Town, South Africa! Programs Offered: April 20 – November 6, 2015.  Application deadline is November 21, 2014. We will be […]

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