All posts tagged "history"
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Memorials and monuments | Revising a racist history
Roxanna Hamidpour Christopher Columbus. Robert E. Lee. Stonewall Jackson. If the names ring a bell, you have probably learned about them in school or seen...
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A Historian’s toolbox | Visiting professor talks Cold War, history
A visiting professor from Washington University in St. Louis delivered a fascinating lecture on oral history and the cessation of the Cold War. Professor Andrew...
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Colorful conversation brings scholars together
Professors specializing in history and Latino studies spoke Wednesday afternoon at Miller Nichols library about the controversial topic of Cuba, an island forbidden to US...
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Do we stand for idols or people?
“Is civilization working towards a time when there is no need for soldiers?” This question has been rolling around in my mind for the past...
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Fighting fire with peace at Dismantling Islamophobia lecture
Meaningful dialogue that promotes social justice, diversity and inclusiveness can be difficult to come by these days. When people come together and have difficult conversations,...
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Take a shot at getting involved with UMKC historic gun club
With over 300 student organizations offered, it is pretty easy to get involved at UMKC. Most people know about the Greek life, sports and academic...
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Eric McWoods: A leader on and off the field
UMKC Men’s soccer senior forward and team captain Eric McWoods, gave an interview with U-News this week to reflect on himself as a player and...
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Why Confederate Monuments Have no Place
Strolling through campus for the first time with my mom just after my freshman orientation, we took a turn after stepping out of the Student...
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Roos Claim Tennis Championship
Both the men and women of UMKC tennis won the Western Athletic Championship (WAC) Tournament Sunday against New Mexico State for the first time in...
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Denim Day Continues Fight Against Sexual Assault
An unexpectedly chilly Wednesday wasn’t enough to keep UMKC students from coming out to take a stand against sexual assault and rape culture. The Violence...
