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Iowa judges discuss same-sex marriage ruling at UMKC

February 4th, 2013 | Add a Comment

Former Iowa Supreme Court Justices Marsha Ternus and Michael Streit visited the UMKC School of Law last Friday to discuss the court’s 2009 ruling that struck down the state’s same-sex marriage ban. UMKC OutLaws, a social and academic group for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and allied law students, presented the panel. The lecture is timely, in anticipation of the California Proposition 8 and federal Defense of Marriage Act hearings being presented before the U.S. Supreme Court March 26-27. Missouri State Senator Jolie Justus moderated the discussion. “This is the first time the U.S. Supreme Court has taken up the issue of same-sex marriage, and it will be interesting to see what happens,” said Jim Breckenridge, OutLaws treasurer and UMKC graduate. “What is particularly interesting is that the U.S. Supreme Court will have to use … Read entire article »

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obituary: UMKC mourns death of Conservatory student

February 4th, 2013 | Add a Comment

Desiree Hines, Conservatory student and community musician, succumbed to her battle with cancer in January.  Many have reflected on Hines’ contribution to the musical, LGBT and UMKC communities with smiles and positivity. “She was like momma,” said Kalaa Wilkerson, Pride Alliance Vice President. “Everyone loved her. She said would do any and everything for us. I loved spending time with her, and she will be forever missed.” Hines was diagnosed with a rare form of neuroendocrine cancer. In a previous interview with U-News, Hines was handling her diagnosis positively. “Young people can get cancer too,” she said. A native of Jackson, Miss., Hines had family scattered across the U.S. and had lived in many states herself, making friends and leaving a lasting impression wherever she went. Hines’ Facebook wall is covered with posts from friends … Read entire article »

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No ifs, ands or cigarette butts: MIZZOU smoke-free policy prompts task force at UMKC

February 4th, 2013 | Add a Comment

A task force approved by the Student Government Association and the Faculty Senate will start looking at initiatives to convert UMKC into a tobacco-free campus. Similar steps are already in progress on Mizzou’s campus, with a July 1 deadline already established to finalize the removal of designated smoking spaces. “On July 1, we will begin the final phase of our five-year tobacco transition, which will eliminate smoking on campus and in campus-owned or leased properties or vehicles,” said Dr. Lauren Schopp, Mizzou Wellness Program Director. “Prior to July 1, smoking is limited to designated areas on campus.” The implementation of the smoke-free policy at Mizzou was originally intended for January 2014.  After a proposal was presented during a joint session between the Residence Hall Association, Missouri Student Association (MSA) and the Legion of … Read entire article »

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album review: Emmy Rossum’s ‘Sentimental Journey’ offers modern take on vintage sounds

February 4th, 2013 | Add a Comment

Emmy Rossum has successfully embodied the antiquated spirit of many American classics, ranging from the ’20s to the ’60s in her cover album “Sentimental Journey.”  Rossum adds a modernized vocal clarity to several wholesome ballads and jazz tracks that were childhood staples in her household. Each track is intended to correlate with one specific month, and “Sentimental Journey” represents January as the launch of another year.  Rossum was smart in meticulously choosing songs of the past to emotionally encompass her musical calendar.  This deliberate arrangement of songs could classify “Sentimental Journey” as a concept album. The rasp of “Sentimental Journey’s” original singer Doris Day is the most noticeable missing element in the album’s title track.  Rossum’s signature straight tones and operatic vibrato sneak into her attempt of replicating the vintage sound. However, Rossum’s … Read entire article »

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Call for papers, interdisciplinary symposium

February 4th, 2013 | Add a Comment

The Undergraduate English Council and the English Graduate Student Association are hosting their second annual interdisciplinary symposium titled Articulating and Interrogating Identities.  Works accepted cover a broad range of topics that support the theme including gender, race, class, sexuality, politics and creative writing. Students from any discipline are urged to submit papers that will be reviewed by a hybrid committee of the two organizations. A 250-word abstract or general paper summary is due by March 1 at midnight.  Papers approved by the committee will be placed in panels of three-to-four students. Presenters should not prepare more than seven pages of material. Panels will be designated a faculty member to moderate questions and discussion about the works being presented. The symposium will be held on Saturday April 6 on the fourth floor of the Student … Read entire article »

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briefly mentioned: Mortar Board accepting applications

February 4th, 2013 | Add a Comment

Applications are currently available to join Mortar Board, a premier honor society in the nation promoting scholarship, leadership and service. Electronic copies of the application can be downloaded on Mortar Board’s Roo Groups pages listed under the documents tab. Those considered for induction into the society must reflect several requirements: Completion of at least 70 college credit hours as of Jan. 1, 2013. Cumulative GPA of 3.2 Exemplary scholarship, leadership and service records Commitment to involvement in Mortar Board activities during the 2013-2014 academic year. Applications are due by Friday, Feb. 15 at the Mortar Board office in the Student Organization Office Space on the second floor of the Student Union. For more information, contact Mortar Board President Frankie Banhart (fjb5yc@mail.umkc.edu) or Membership Chair Robert Robinson (rwrgzd@mail.umkc.edu). rbrooks@unews.com … Read entire article »

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briefly mentioned: UMKC Innovation Center sparks partnership with local

January 29th, 2013 | Add a Comment

The UMKC Innovation Center is partnering with SparkLabKC, a locally based internet business incubator. SparkLabKC selects 10 new internet companies in the Kansa City region each year for a 90-day accelerator program. The program offers up to $18,000 in seed capital, cross-industry mentorships and advisory services, free workspace and marketing to potential investors. The partnership combines the UMKC Innovation Center’s expertise in entrepreneurial startups with SparkLab’s internet focus. SparkLabKC hopes to bridge an experience and capital gap in what they believe is a rich community for early-stage startups. Interested businesses may fill out applications starting Feb. 1. Applications will be open until March 31.  The 90-day program is broken into monthly phases. The first month entails in-depth mentoring to refine business and product strategy. The second month focuses on prototype development. The third month focuses on refining the prototype … Read entire article »

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Butt out: Resolution will create tobacco-free task force

January 29th, 2013 | Add a Comment

A resolution to form a tobacco-free exploratory committee was approved 19-4 by the Student Government Association last November. This vote in favor of the committee is expected to prompt a university-wide discussion about replacing UMKC’s designated smoking areas with a completely tobacco-free policy. Amy Johnson, a senior biology major and the Student Representative to the University of Missouri Board of Curators, is spearheading the tobacco-free efforts. Johnson said she met with former Missouri Students’ Association president Xavier Billingsley last year in Columbia. “[We discussed] the possibility of moving their [MU’s] date to go smoke-free up by an entire year,” Johnson said. “When I realized how easily and quickly this would be done, I began to examine the other policies in the [University of Missouri] system.” The UMKC resolution approved by SGA on Nov. 12 made several … Read entire article »

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briefly mentioned: School of Dentistry seeks patients

January 29th, 2013 | Add a Comment

The School of Dentistry is offering free dental care as part of dental students’ National Dental Board Clinical Examination.  People who need small fillings or a deep cleaning can receive four hours of free dental care including x-rays. Qualified students must be 18 or older and in good health. Potential participants cannot currently wear braces or other fixed orthodontics and cannot have or require dentures.  More than 16 teeth are required for services, including back molars.  Anyone receiving chemotherapy or radiation treatment is not eligible. The four hour sessions will take place on the mornings or afternoon of March 17-18. For more information, call (816) 200-2278 or email dentalboards2013@gmail.com rbrooks@unews.com   … Read entire article »

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Gender-neutral options could come to UMKC next year

January 29th, 2013 | Add a Comment

A resolution that sets a spring 2014 target date to implement gender-neutral student housing on campus will be voted on Feb. 4 by the Student Government Association. The Residential Life office has been approached about creating designated gender-neutral accommodations since the beginning of the school year. This  is the first time the conversation will be brought before SGA. “As one looks at this conversation, a number of issues need to be determined,” said Dr. Eric Grospitch, Dean of Students. “One—Do the students want it to happen? Two—If the students want it to happen, how can we implement it?” Conversations began with how to address housing options for transgender students. Current accommodations are not coed unless special arrangements are made. However, the resolution is to create an open housing option for any student who would like … Read entire article »

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