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Trouble plagues Japan
Hundreds of bodies have appeared on the shores of northeastern Japan after the devastating events that occurred March 11. An earthquake burst through the earth’s crust stretching 150 miles long and 50 miles across, which in turn spawned a massive tsunami. Initially, the earthquake was determined to have a magnitude of 8.9. However, on March 15, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) revised the magnitude to a 9.0 through additional research. The combined destructive force of the earthquake and the … Read entire article »
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MSA hosts career fair
Many students enter higher education to make themselves more marketable. UMKC’s Career Services aims to help students be successful in a competitive job market. Career Services teamed with the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA) to create the MSA Career 101 sessions hosted on March 16. “We’re basically holding these events to cater to students’ needs,” graduate assistant Veronica Castro said. “We want to help in many different ways, such as with interview skills and helping students look for jobs after they graduate.” According to administrative intern for Career Services Young Song, partnering with MSA was an easy decision. The workshop covered the etiquette of an interview. “For example, if interviewers say, ‘Tell me about yourself,’ you want to keep your answers related to the position,” said Coordinator of Undergraduate Career Advising with Career Services, … Read entire article »
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Campus Organization Profile: Activities and Programming Council
APC offers students a diverse selection of events and programs For more than 10 years, Activities and Programming Council (APC) has been one of UMKC’s more prominent student organizations. Over time, its role on campus has expanded, with attendance for this semester’s APC-sponsored events totaling more than 5,000 students. On March 11 alone, 567 students attended the B.o.B. and OneRepublic concert at Swinney Recreation Center, which also drew 689 non-students, for a total of 1,267 attendees, exceeding APC’s goal of 1,000. While many students have seen ads and promotions for APC events, many do not realize their membership in APC is automatic, as it is for every UMKC student. APC’s diverse activity offerings are part of the group’s effort to provide quality social, educational and entertainment-based activities and programs to the UMKC student body and … Read entire article »
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Police Blotter
March 12 1:07 a.m. Noise Disturbance Officers responded to complaints of a loud party at 54th and Harrison Street. 5:13 p.m. Burglary A resident of the Oak Street Residence Hall reported cash stolen from his room between the hours of 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. 5:33 p.m. Burglary A resident of the Oak Street Residence Hall reported cash stolen from his room between the hours of 7:45 p.m. and 10:15 p.m. on March 11. 11:40 p.m. Suspicious Party Individuals at the Performing Arts Center were complaining about the behavior of a homeless person. March 15 11:52 a.m. Property Damage A university employee reported damages to a university vehicle parked in the Oak Street parking lot. 1:55 p.m. Violation of University Rules and Regulations Officer confiscated a fake parking hang tag in the Biological Sciences parking lot. 4:30 p.m. Larceny A resident of the Oak Place Apartments reported her Wii console and … Read entire article »
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Safety Tips from Officer Patrick Tedesco
The dangers of drunk driving Have you said this before? “I drink all the time – I know my limits, and I can handle my booze.” Don’t kid yourself. Alcohol affects people in different ways and it’s impossible for you to judge your limit. There are many factors that will affect how quickly you reach the limit, such as age, sex, weight, whether you’ve just eaten, and the type of drink you are drinking. Fizzy drinks (carbonated ones like beer or drinks mixed with soda) pass into the bloodstream more quickly. How about this? “I can drive… I’ve only had a couple.” Bad move! Even a single drink will affect your driving performance. Just “a couple of drinks” could put you over the legal limit. At twice the legal limit, you’re at least … Read entire article »
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Briefly Mentioned
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society initiates new members Phi Kappa Phi, “the nation’s oldest, most selective, and most prestigious all-discipline honor society,” according to the national website, has a Chapter on the UMKC campus. The Phi Kappa Phi Chapter of UMKC will be hosting its annual initiation of new members on Sunday, April 10, at 2 p.m. in the E. E. Thompson Courtroom in the School of Law. In order to be qualified for membership within Phi Kappa Phi, students must currently be seniors, graduate students, or professional students in the top 10 percent of their class, or second semester juniors in the top 7.5 percent. Those eligible to be initiated into the honor society will receive invitations by mail for the week of March 7. Faculty members are nominated by peers; … Read entire article »
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The man behind the scholarship
The Division of Diversity, Access and Equity (DDAE) held its third annual Agapito Mendoza scholarship breakfast on Friday, March 18 in the Pierson Auditorium. “While assisting Latino/Latina students through awarding of the Mendoza Scholarships, DDAE also is able to help retain the students through their graduation,” said deputy DDAE chancellor Karen Dace. “Support of the breakfast [helps] us carry on Dr. Mendoza’s tradition of support for each and every student in their particular academic dream.” Mendoza was born in El Paso, Texas on Sept. 20, 1946. He served in the U.S Air Force for four years to pay for college. After graduating from the University of Texas, he went on to teach middle school, while working on his Masters Degree and then earned his Ph.D. in Business Administration at the University of Oklahoma. He served as … Read entire article »
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SIFE Financial Corner
Each week, the Students in the Free Enterprise (SIFE) Team from the Henry W. Bloch School of Management, with assistance from a group of respected business people, will answer your financial questions. What are employers looking for when hiring college graduates? With graduation around the corner, this is an important question for all of us to review. Employers look for many things, but here are few that stand out. Education plus application is necessary in this competitive job market. Students who join career-related organizations, volunteer their time using skills that are applicable to their field and take on internship opportunities will be at a competitive advantage compared to those who only took the necessary courses to graduate. Having a global perspective is another important skill. As business turns more international, employers … Read entire article »
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All Around Town: Top 10 Kansas City landmarks: Part 2
Here is the second half of my list of top 10 Kansas City landmarks. To see the first half, visit www.unews.com. 6. Art Deco architecture Kansas City is known for its art deco architecture, characterized by its clean, angular lines, functionality and elegance. The 30-story Kansas City Power & Light Building, (1330 Baltimore Ave.), exemplifies the 1920s-1930s art deco style with its limestone façade, simple-yet-elegant detailing and crowning shaft at the top, with prismatic cut-glass panels that … Read entire article »
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Green T-Shirts and fist pumping
On St. Patrick’s Day, Kansas City got a taste of the Jersey Shore. At the Power and Light District, DJ Paul DelVecchio, or more commenly known as Pauly D, from MTV’s highest-rated reality show, “Jersey Shore,” performed alongside local bands and DJs as part of the district’s daylong “Shamrocks & Shenanigans” celebration. The day began at 11 a.m. with a green breakfast at McFadden’s Sports Saloon and Raglan Road Irish Pub. Games and contests ran all day as … Read entire article »
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