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46th Annual Friends of the Library Celebration
What do books, gloves, Boulevard beer, art and bad jokes have in common? They were all a part of the 46th Annual Friends of the Library Celebration. UMKC Friends of the Library is a membership organization who helps support UMKC libraries through funding for collections. By providing an annual gift, Friends of the Library have provided for UMKC’s Dental, Health Sciences, Miller Nichols and the Music/Media libraries. Before I attended the event, I was unaware of not … Read entire article »
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Vorst to resign as Dean
Dean of Arts & Sciences to step down June 30 After more than five years as Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), Karen Vorst has announced she will step down. The resignation, effective June 30, was first announced Monday, April 18 at a special meeting of A&S faculty chairs. A resignation letter was emailed Thursday to all A&S faculty. Dr. Gary Ebersole, chair of the Faculty Senate and History Department, said he was surprised by … Read entire article »
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Students and faculty have mixed feelings about graduation venue
The venue for graduation has not always been Swinney Recreation Center. In spring 2006 and 2007, UMKC held campus-wide commencements, including all schools of study, at Theis Park. Since the location was discontinued in 2008, the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), Bloch School, School of Computing and Engineering, School of Dentistry, School of Education, School of Law, School of Nursing and School of Pharmacy have all moved commencement ceremonies to Swinney Recreation Center. The Conservatory of Music … Read entire article »
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Police Blotter
April 15 8:22 p.m. Property Damage A student returned to his or her vehicle to find it had been damaged in the Oak Place parking garage. April 16 9:22 a.m. Larceny A student returned to her vehicle to find the window broken and a French horn missing on 54th and Charlotte Streets. April 17 3:34 a.m. Harassment A student reported receiving harassing phone calls at Oak Place Apartments. 3:43 p.m. Larceny A student noticed her catalytic converter had been stolen from her vehicle at Oak Place Apartments. 7:52 p.m. Suspicious Party Officers stopped a party who was seen entering multiple offices. He was identified and warned against trespass at Flarsheim Hall. April 19 8:16 a.m. Suspicious Party Non-affiliated party was creating a disturbance at the Medical School and was asked to leave. 8:59 a.m. Property Damage Graffiti was found on the walls of Oak Place parking garage. 5:30 … Read entire article »
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Briefly Mentioned: Former Roo honored with Pulitzer Prizes
Mike Keefe, 2011 Pulitzer Prize winner for editorial cartooning, had his beginnings at UMKC. Keefe got his start drawing for UMKC’s student newspaper, the University News, but that is not his only affiliation at UMKC. Keefe also served as a math instructor at UMKC, where he accomplished coursework toward his doctorate. You can now find Keefe at The Denver Post who works as the editorial cartoonist. Keefe has been with The Denver Post since 1975. The judges commended Keefe for his range in his cartoons and how he uses “loose, expressive style to send strong, witty messages.” Keefe was astounded by his win. “I am gobsmacked,” Keefe said. “In recent years, the Pulitzer has gone to much younger folks, who are newer in the business. I thought my day had passed.” In addition to Keefe, research … Read entire article »
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Other News: Kansas City metro police do some weeding on 4/20
April 20, commonly referred to as 4/20, has become recognized as the marijuana holiday predominantly among marijuana users. In an attempt to decrease marijuana use, law enforcement agencies scheduled raids all across Kansas City on Wednesday. “We wanted to celebrate with them today,” Highway Patrol Sgt. Bill Lowe said. Police officers on both sides of the state line carried out these raids on in-house marijuana growing operations. According to the Missouri Highway Patrol, 14 arrests were made and 900 plants were seized from the operations. By the early afternoon, officers from an estimated 30 law enforcement agencies in eastern Kansas and western Missouri had raided 20 grow houses and continued their efforts throughout the day. Officials have made it clear this is not the end of the operation. In days to come, the same measures will be … Read entire article »
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Summer safety tips from Officer Patrick Tedesco
With summer just around the corner, we should start thinking of all the things summer brings. Unfortunately one of the things we don’t think of when we think of summer is that it brings out more people who want to do us harm. Here are a few tips to keep in mind while enjoying yourselves this summer. At Home Make sure all windows and doors in your home can be locked, especially sliding glass doors. Keep entrances well lit. Install a peephole in the door if you don’t have one, and use it. Check the identification of any sales or service persons before letting them in. Don’t let any stranger into your home when you’re alone – no matter what the emergency is said to be. Offer to make an emergency call while the … Read entire article »
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Course evaluations
How students impact instructor salaries Nathan Zoschke Asst. Production Manager/Copy Editor At the end of each semester, UMKC students find themselves bubbling in orange Scantron forms known as course evaluations, Such forms are used by the individual colleges to asses faculty performance. Arts and Sciences (A&S) Assistant Dean Tom Sandreczki said each department in A&S has a formula it uses to factor course evaluations into overall faculty performance reviews. “We base pay on a performance … Read entire article »
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Park It!
Changes in student permit parking for the fall 2011 and spring 2012 semester: Fall Semester Fall semester permits will be for sale online beginning July 1, 2011. On July 25 tickets will be available for purchase in the Parking Office located on 5115 Oak Street in the Administrative Center, Room 221 Permit sales will be limited and we expect to sell out of permits. To have a better chance of receiving a parking permit, order your permit when online sales begin. Parking for Residential Students Parking for residential students will be on the Hospital Hill campus and permits will be $44 per semester. Residential students who have a state issued handicap plate or placard will be able to park on the Volker campus. Proof of ownership of the disability plate or placard must be … 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 some of the top reasons people get fired? Getting fired from your job is humiliating. Termination can lead to financial stress, and can be very depressing. Here are a few of the most common ways people get fired. Avoid these, and you will avoid Donald Trump’s signature phrase, “You’re fired.” Be Punctual Attendance and lateness problems are probably the first and most likely cause of people getting fired. Employers count on you to be there and to be on time. When legitimate excuses come up, be sure to use effective communication and let your boss know as soon as … Read entire article »
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