• By U-News on August 15, 2019

  Tuesday, 3/10 Conservatory Wind Ensemble Chamber Music Concert 1-10 p.m. at the Student Union Theatre Meditation for Midterms 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. at the School...

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  KCUR hosts “Journalism Ethics In The Age Of Fake News” at Pierson Auditorium

  By Cyrus Moffett on October 18, 2018

  In the era of Trump and media criticism, the term “fake news” has burst into the mainstream. On Tuesday evening at Pierson Auditorium, KCUR and...

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  Chancellor Speaks Out on Alleged Rape at UMKC | Leo Morton Responds to Student Criticisms

  By U-News on March 7, 2017

  Sam Danley, News Editor Esmie Tseng, Managing Editor Chancellor Leo Morton addressed concerns following the alleged rape on campus and responded to student feedback. This...

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  Talking Scripture: A Civic Dialogue on Religion

  By U-News on October 30, 2015

  The American Public Square took on the sensitive issue of “talking scripture” last Thursday at Pierson Auditorium. UMKC Librarian Tomn Burns was a fact-checker for...

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  Medicaid Debate Heats Up in Pierson

  By Hope Austin on October 12, 2015

  The air in Pierson Auditorium was tense as former Kan. Gov. Kathleen Sebelius squared off with Michael Cannon, the Director of Health Policy Studies at...

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  University Center set to close for renovations

  By Louis Trigg on October 24, 2011

  In preparation of the Student Success Center project, parts of the University Center will be closed for reconstruction beginning Nov. 2011 through Aug. 2012. Only...

• ‘Does American Culture Have a Future?’

  By U-News Staff on October 11, 2011

  Cockefair Lecture series speaker challenges pop culture The question of “Does American Culture Have a Future?” was the subject of Terry Teachout’s lecture last Monday...

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  ‘A wonderful, marvelous city’

  By Nathan Zoschke on September 19, 2011

  Mayor shows optimism at campus meeting Kansas City Major Sly James listed crime reduction, job creation and government efficiency as his top three priorities last...

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  Tibetan monks bring cultural pageant

  By Kharissa Forte on September 12, 2011

  Event brings art and spirituality together Creative Buddhist missionaries held the Tibetan Culture Pageant last Friday at Pierson Auditorium. The two-hour show was a brilliant...

• Briefly Mentioned

  By Kasim Hardaway on March 14, 2011

  Celebrating Excellence, second annual event held in honor of teachers and staff members UMKC honored 21 prestigious faculty and staff members for their exceptional accomplishments...

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