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University Garden provides more than just food
On Tuesday, Oct. 25, members of UMKC’s Garden Collective and Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity (APO) gathered at 5306 Holmes St. to spruce up the University Garden. The Garden Collective is sponsored by the Office of Sustainability and APO. The University Garden began as a class project during the spring semester of 2008. It is managed by members of the Garden Collective but all university students are invited to grow flowers, vegetables, fruits and other plants in this garden. “It provides more service opportunities for students on campus,” Student Government Association (SGA) President Jay Devinini said. The garden has many reasons for continued existence, one of which is to encourage students to become more environmentally aware. As the university students and surrounding community continue to become more environmentally friendly, UMKC has kept … Read entire article »
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Latino professionals give students advice
Panel discussion offers business advice to students The Multicultural Student Affairs Office hosted their second annual Latino Professionals Panel Discussion in the Administrative Center last Tuesday, Oct. 25. The panel consisted of four Latino professionals from the community which included: Ramona Bettencourt a Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant for Waddell & Reed Corporate, Rual Duran from the Hispanic Business Development Office for Arvest Bank, Mario Ramos, a foreign language teacher at Renaissance Academy, and Gabriel Passo, a … Read entire article »
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A look at Dining Services
Minor changes in store for students A lot of changes have been made since Jody Jeffries began his career at UMKC in the early ’90s. The site of Flarsheim Hall was occupied by a pond in the corner of the quad, and the Rockhill Parking Structure and Student Union had yet to be built. Since then, the campus has grown, and so have the demands of students. The food options on campus are no exception. In 2006, UMKC contracted Sodexo to manage Dining Services in response to growing student demand for more options. Then, Jeffries, who is now Director of the Student Union, managed the University Center, which functioned as the student union. The only food options on the Volker campus were the cafeteria in the University Center and a cafeteria annex in Royall Hall. Lacking were national … Read entire article »
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Police Blotter
Oct. 22 6:08 a.m. Burglary A student at Johnson Hall reported a cell phone charger taken from her room. Oct. 24 10:02 a.m. Burglary A staff member at the dental school reported a memory card and a camera case taken from her office. 11:37 a.m. Harassment A student reported being harassed in the cafeteria in the University Center. 4:44 p.m. Larceny A faculty member at the dental school left a cell phone unattended and found it missing upon his return. Oct. 25 11:10 a.m. Larceny The reporting party stated a desktop computer missing from Flarsheim Hall. 11:40 a.m. Burglary Students in Oak Street Residence Hall reported a Playstation, watch, cell phone, laptop and cash were taken from their room. Oct. 26 8:05 a.m. Harassment A student at Oak Place Apartments reported ongoing harassment from another student. Oct. 27 10:53 a.m. Domestic Disturbance Officers responded to a report of a couple … Read entire article »
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A perpetual job search? Study finds college graduates are joining the ranks of the unemployed
Finding a job out of college can be daunting. A recent figure by the government counted 2.4 million unemployed people who have achieved bachelor degrees or higher. Of college graduates who have gotten jobs after college, only half of their jobs require them to have a degree. The number of students who are employed as servers, at gas stations, bars, grocery and liquor stores, and taxi services are on the rise according to The New York Times of Labor Department’s analysis data about college graduates aged 25 to 34. Sociology Professor Dr. Peter Singelmann said, “We know the job market does not look good, and many people have had a hard time finding work these days.” The rate of unemployed Americans with a bachelor degree or more has risen to 5.1 percent, which … Read entire article »
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UMKC joins fight for disabled youth
In an effort to reduce discrimination against youth and young adults with disabilities, Institute for Human Development (IHD) will launch a project that is expected to strengthen the transition between educational attainment and organized employment for disabled youth in the jobs market. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 10 percent of youth with disabilities age 16-19 were employed in September. In the same age category, youth with no disabilities were more than twice as likely to have a job during the period. The disparaging results are similar for young adults in higher age ranges. Working to improve employment outcomes for those youth with disabilities, the IHD was thrilled last week when it was awarded $2.19 million to facilitate a project that may alleviate burdens between educational institutions and community-based organizations in … Read entire article »
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These shoes rule
Project donates shoes to underdeveloped countries Everyone has those shoes that are never worn and have taken up residence either in the back of a closet or in the deepest recesses under a bed. The Shoeman Water Projects offer a chance to free up space in those areas and do something great for the community at the same time. Shoeman Water Projects began in August 2008, as a part of Eagle Wings Ministries. This was founded by Ballwin, Mo. native George P. Hutchings with the singular goal in mind of providing fresh, clean drinking water for developing countries throughout the world. Shoes are donated by businesses, churches, schools and brand name shoe manufacturers and collected by Shoeman Water Projects’ volunteers throughout the year. Many schools and organizations on college campuses have participated in … Read entire article »
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Campus safety tips for students
College years are bound to be some of the best years of your life. Here are some things you can do to keep yourself safe, happy and having the most fun possible. While on campus, when you are walking after dark, use “The Buddy System” and stay in well-lit areas. Be sure to report suspicious activity to campus police and know where emergency phones are on campus. Also, don’t listen to music full blast or text while walking or jogging. Make sure you can still hear and see what is going on around you. In the residence halls, always close your blinds or curtains after dark, and never dress in front of the window. Be sure to keep serial numbers of computers, televisions, printers, stereos and other valuable possessions. Never go to … Read entire article »
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SIFE Financial Corner
Credit score mythbusters Myth #1: You can get your credit score for free once a year Fact: Yes, technically this is true. You can get a free credit report at no charge at www.AnnualCreditReport.com, a website maintained by the three accredited credit bureaus, Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. However, realistically you’ll probably still have to pay “something” (about $15) or “sign up” to obtain the actual score. bright side is: so long as you keep reviewing credit reports and making sure there are no abnormalities or errors you shouldn’t have to keep checking on those scores. Myth #2: Smaller balances on multiple credit cards are viewed more favorably than a large balance on just one Fact: Credit bureaus definitely take into consideration how many accounts a single person has. That also means they take into … Read entire article »
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Fast Fact on Campus: Community Service
Students, faculty and staff have clocked in more than 90,000 hours annually in community service projects. Often these activities focus on the disadvantaged and underprivileged youth. According to a statement by Chancellor Leo E. Morton, “UMKC is engaged in the community.” The Alternative Spring Break group allows one to go to a Habitat for Humanity location during spring break and help build homes, rather than going off to beaches and warm locations, or the normal spring break vacation spots. In 2008, UMKC was endowed with the President’s Award for Community Service in Higher Education. UMKC was one of three colleges in America to receive the award. UMKC has been named on the President’s Community Service Honor Roll since 2006, when it was instated. ladams@unews.com … Read entire article »
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