Sociology Club

“Dear White People” – A film viewing sponsored by the UMKC Sociology Club

Posted by on April 8, 2015 at 6:48 pm

The UMKC Sociology Club is sponsoring a viewing of the film “Dear White People” on Thursday, April 16 at 7:00pm in Haag 301. “Winner of the 2014 Sundance Film Festival’s Special Jury Award for Breakthrough Talent, Dear White People is a sly, provocative satire of race relations in the age of Obama. Writer/director Justin Simien […]

AIDS Walk Kansas City 2015 – Volunteers Needed!

Posted by on April 8, 2015 at 6:06 pm

UMKC is partnering with the AIDS Walk – this year in an even bigger way. The planning committee has adapted the route so that approximately one third of the walk will be on our campus. More than 3,500 walkers are expected to participate in the free event. The AIDS Walk Kansas City 2015 will be […]

UMKC Sociology Club Sponsoring Food Drive and Clothing Drive – Please Donate!

Posted by on April 8, 2015 at 6:06 pm

Want to make a difference in the lives of people who need assistance? Our wonderful Sociology Club is offering two opportunities for you to get involved! Food Drive – benefiting the Kangaroo Pantry, right here on campus that will assist individuals on our own campus. Clothing Drive – benefiting Synergy Teens, which is a safe […]

Pizza for Your Thoughts? April 17, 11:00am

Posted by on April 6, 2015 at 6:42 pm

The UMKC Sociology Club is hosting “Pizza for Your Thoughts?” on Friday, April 17, 2015 at 11:00am in Flarsheim 302. 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.

Pizza for Your Thoughts? Friday, April 3, 2015

Posted by on April 2, 2015 at 6:07 pm

The UMKC Sociology Club is hosting “Pizza for Your Thoughts?” on Friday, April 3, 2015 at 11:00am in Flarsheim 302. 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.

21st Century Leadership Academy

Posted by on March 13, 2015 at 9:51 pm

The Sue Shear Institute for Women in Public Life announces the 21st Century Leadership Academy, May 17 – 22, 2015 in St. Louis, MO. Apply to Represent UMKC as a Shear Fellow. Application Deadline: March 31, 2015 Spend a week with outstanding student leaders and savvy women in public life: women judges, women office holders […]

“The Crisis in Higher Education – An Overview: Ivory Tower”

Posted by on March 13, 2015 at 9:11 pm

The UMKC Sociology Club is sponsoring a free showing of “The Crisis in Higher Education – An Overview: Ivory Tower”, followed by a discussion panel featuring Dr. Shannon Jackson and Dr. Ricardo Marte. “The rise in U.S. college tuition is unsustainable. That’s the argument of a new television documentary, “Ivory Tower,” which tackles growing worries […]

“Pizza for Your Thoughts?” – March 20, 2015

Posted by on March 13, 2015 at 9:11 pm

The UMKC Sociology Club is hosting “Pizza for Your Thoughts?” on Friday, March 20, 2015 at 11:00am in Flarsheim 302. 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.

Pizza for Your Thoughts? – Friday, March 6, 2015

Posted by on March 4, 2015 at 8:52 pm

The UMKC Sociology Club is hosting “Pizza for Your Thoughts?” on Friday, March 6, 2015 at 11:00am in Flarsheim 262. 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.

Student Undergraduate Research Opportunity (SUROP)

Posted by on February 20, 2015 at 4:41 pm

Applications for the Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunity (SUROP) are now available through UMKC’s Office of Undergraduate Research. SUROP provides UMKC undergraduates students with the opportunity to engage in research, scholarly projects, and creative work while being mentored by a faculty member during the summer session, 2015. Selected students receive a $2,000 tuition grant and up […]