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Mass Media and Body Image

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March 2, 2019March 1, 2019

By: Brittany Soto In a world that is heavy on technology and social media usage, it makes it easier to communicate and connect with others, but the question is, is the media always trying to… Mass Media and Body Image

And So Ends a Season

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July 30, 2018

By Chris Howard-Williams It’s hard to believe my summer is almost over. In many ways, I’m very excited. As I’m writing this, I’m preparing to take my last final for my summer classes in just… And So Ends a Season

Summer Intern Works for Equity in the Arts

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June 7, 2018June 6, 2018

By Maleigha Michael Hi, my name is Maleigha Michael. I’m from Parkville, which is within Kansas City and only about half an hour away from UMKC. I have just finished my first actual year at… Summer Intern Works for Equity in the Arts

Women’s Center has new blog editor

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January 18, 2018

by Megan Schwindler Hello! I’m Megan Schwindler and I’m so thrilled to be the Blog Editor this semester at the UMKC Women’s Center. I’m a senior majoring in English Literature and minoring in Spanish and… Women’s Center has new blog editor

About our staff: Korrien

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October 2, 2017October 2, 2017

By Korrien Hopkins Hello! I’m Korrien Hopkins, and I’m a sophomore here at UMKC. This is my second semester working at the Women’s Center, and I’m excited to be back! The Women’s Center creates an… About our staff: Korrien

Welcome, Logan!

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January 22, 2016January 22, 2016

Hi, I am Logan Snook! I am a second year master’s student at UMKC, and am working towards my Master of Music degree in Vocal Performance. I am also a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the… Welcome, Logan!

Denim Day

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April 3, 2015

By Kemora Williams Did you know that the month of April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month? Do you know what Denim Day is? Well, in Italy during the 1990s an 18 year old girl was… Denim Day

Warm up With the Women’s Center is a Great Success!

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January 26, 2015January 26, 2015

By Rocky Richards After a long four weeks on break, UMKC welcomed back their students on Tuesday January 20th. As a result, the Women’s Center hosted our first event “Warm up with the Women’s Center”.… Warm up With the Women’s Center is a Great Success!

Warm Up With the Women’s Center!

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January 13, 2015

By Kacie Otto Though we’re back at UMKC for the spring semester, the temperatures outside are still winter-like to me. The first day of classes can be tough after a month of relaxation, so the… Warm Up With the Women’s Center!

The Gender Gap and High School Academics

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May 23, 2014

The UMKC Women’s Center strives to promote gender equity. Recently I stumbled upon this blog by Maya Dusenbury on Feministing that addresses the relation of high school GPA’s to the gender gap in the workforce.… The Gender Gap and High School Academics