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Miller Nichols Library welcomes robots
Robots are not just for building cars and repairing underwater oil spills anymore. Robots are the librarians of the 21st century. The Miller Nichols Library invested $20 million in a robot of its own. Three cranes, four rows of either shelving or bins and the operating computer comprise the heart of the four-story giant. “It’s fully installed and operational. At this point we have loaded 187 thousand materials with a goal of 800 thousand,” Bonnie Postlethwaite, Associate … Read entire article »
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UMKC loses one of its own
Wasui Oladimeji Olidapo was a junior whose friends remember him as a kind-hearted, soft-spoken, friendly and hard working young man. NBC Action News reports Olidapo was found dead July 13, 2010. Police found him at 6:12 a.m. at the McDonald’s on the 6400 block of Troost, in his car, after receiving reports of an isolated car in the parking lot. Police are investigating his death as a homicide, but have not released other details. McDonald’s employees arriving to … Read entire article »
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New parking rules
According to a press release, new and returning students might notice a surprising addition to the campus this fall. Unlike state-of-the-art Student Union or the newly renovated campus library, this change will likely be met with groans, not cheers. The Rockhill Crest Neighborhood Association passed a new parking regulation in March to authorize permit-only parking. This means the public streets in the neighborhood are now restricted parking only for residents with a legal parking permit. Students attempting to … Read entire article »
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Communiversity turns 40
It’s time to sing “Happy Birthday” to UMKC’s Communiversity. Founded in 1970, the free university turns forty years old this September. Communiversity was founded on the ideals of the community. Teaching outside of the classroom and presenting fun subjects has brought the program much success. Communiversity offers classes for people of all types, ages, professions, and beliefs. “We offer a diverse catalogue of classes five times a year. Subjects include walking tours of historic districts, art classes, first-time home … Read entire article »
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Police Blotter
Aug. 1 12:13 a.m. Disturbance Officers responded to a complaint of loud noise at 53rd and Harrison. Aug. 2 5:32 p.m. Illness A bookstore staff member became ill and MAST was called. Aug. 5 9:34 a.m. Burglary Officers took a report of a possible burglary at 54th and Charlotte. 1:52 p.m. Information A student reported lost documents between July 15, and July 28 at 48th and Troost. Aug. 8 10:19 p.m. Property Damage A faculty member found their car with a broken window in School of Education faculty parking lot. Aug. 8 12:35 p.m. Suspicious Activity Police received a report of a suspicious party on 53rd and Harrison. Aug. 10 6:13 p.m. Robbery A student found their bike missing at the Swinney Recreation center after leaving it unsecured. Aug. 12 7:58 p.m. Injury A student was burned by engine coolant when he checked his radiator at the Swinney Recreation Center. Aug. 14 12:41 p.m. Building Problem A university building on Troost had a … Read entire article »
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Experience takes the lead in Dining Services
Sodexo at UMKC has a new addition leading the dining services team. J.P. Singh, new general manager for Sodexo, brings 35 years of experience to UMKC. He officially starts September 1, 2010. Singh started with Sodexo as a dishwasher at a college in the small town of Chadron, Nebraska. After graduating from Chadron College, Singh took a management position and was transferred to New York City to work for another 15 years. He worked his way up through management positions … Read entire article »
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‘Cauzin Vapors…Legalize It’ tour: big hit
Thursday, August 12, 2010 was a night to be remembered, if you can. For one night, Kansas City was a little more ‘NORML’ as Collie Buddz, Cypress Hill, and Slightly Stoopid took the stage on a beautiful summer evening. People showed up early and joined those already dining at Grinder’s Pizza. Security was friendly, the beer selection was top-notch, and many fans were full of love. The Crossroads Concert Series has included some … Read entire article »
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Scott Pilgrim: So many exes, so little time
From hostile vegans to psychotic ex-girlfriends, Scott Pilgrim faces dilemmas common to the twenty-something hipster. The difference between your life and his? The girl of his dreams (quite literally) has seven evil exes chomping at the bit to smash his face in. The best part of “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” (SPVTW) is director Edgar Wright’s unwillingness to play within the rules of any one genre. Fans of his zombie apocalypse comedy “Shaun of the … Read entire article »
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Eat Pray Love: Good movie, better book
If you’re looking for a great chick flick, go see “Eat Pray Love.” It’s based on the bestseller by Elizabeth Gilbert and stars Julia Roberts, Javier Bardem, and James Franco. The movie follows Gilbert’s real life story of ending her marriage and finding herself again during a year of traveling to Italy, India and Bali. Writer Liz Gilbert, meets a medicine man in Bali who tells her she will lose everything and gain it all back … Read entire article »
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Tattoo of the Week
People have many methods of attempting to show their love and try to preserve the memory of their loved ones. Some take photos while others take more “permanent” measures. For former UMKC student Caitlin Stone, family was her main motivation for getting her tattoo that depicts an artifact and features a quote from a very popular film trilogy. Stone has always been close to her father, the term “Daddy’s Girl” can be used in light of the relationship … Read entire article »
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