We request your help in passing on information about the American Friends Service Committee’s Peace Internship to students at  UMKC who might be interested in this unique opportunity to gain experience working for peace and nonviolent social change. We have had the pleasure working with knowledgeable motivated students over the past several years and are […]

Subject: Re: Hello from UMKC Office of Alumni Relations 1. Name, Major, Graduation Year: Andrea Steere, Sociology, 2013 2. Current Position, Company, Location (city): Communications & Program Coordinator, Rosedale Development Association, Kansas City 3. How did the education you received from your department at UMKC have an impact on your personal or professional life? My […]

Needing an elective? Dr. Ricardo Marte has added an additional online section of Sociol/Anthro 324 – Diversity and You – for Summer 2015 (6/8/15-7/31/15). This course will examine diversity from the perspectives of race, ethnicity, class and gender. Emphasis will be placed on the impact of racism, classism and sexism on interpersonal relationships and strategies […]

Hello! My name is Emily Hane, and I work for Literacy Kansas City. I know the sociology department may have some soon-to-be graduates who are looking for their next step. Literacy Kansas City is the largest education provider for low literate adults in the KC metro. We serve over 400 individuals a year, and we […]

The Kansas City Field Division of the FBI is coordinating this forum and are looking for students to participate. It appears to be geared more toward juveniles (13+) but college-aged students are encouraged to participate. Forum participants will include the USAs for WD-MO and Kansas, FBI, KCPD and KCKPD. RSVP deadline 5/18/15 to RSVP-KC@ic.fbi.gov Ken […]

Needing some electives for summer? Consider the following:   Sociol 211 – Social and Psychological Development Through the Lifecycle A survey of significant psychosocial issues, events and crises throughout the human life span. The life cycle of the family is examined as the primary context within which individual development occurs. Although the primary emphasis will […]