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UMKC goes for Guinness
Monday evening was the night the UMKC community unofficially broke a world record. In an effort to bring attention to Miller Nichols’ newly installed robotic retrieval system, the Student Government Association (SGA) and University Libraries teamed up to coordinate this monumental event, held at 5:45 p.m. in the Stanley H. Durwood Soccer Stadium. SGA President Klassie Alcine was very excited about this event. “The Dean of Libraries sent me an email and said this would be a great … Read entire article »
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UMKC students participate in the creation of a campus tradition
The Student Government Association (SGA) and the Office of Student Involvement (OSI) sponsored a foam party that was hosted by Residantial Life to kick off Homecoming week, Monday, Sept. 27 at Oak Street Residence Hall. “The foam party is one of those things that UMKC has traditionally done, and tradition hits home here,” said Charles Walgren, vice president of the Student Government Association. Walgren made it clear the SGA and OSI wanted to uphold UMKC’s traditions but … Read entire article »
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Student Union dedication
Students, faculty members, alumni and the UMKC community gathered last Friday at the north entrance of the Student Union to commemorate its dedication. The creation of the Student Union is a colossal accomplishment for UMKC, with countless hours put in its planning and creation. “We are having the official grand opening dedication of the facility, so we will be joined not only by the Chancellor and Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs but we will also be … Read entire article »
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Student Government Association (SGA) noted major issues going on in the student body and is working on resolving them. This new initiative is aiming for a roll-over feature for the print quota. SGA President Klassie Alcine does not know what the senate will propose until the next meeting when they come up with a resolution. As for transportation, SGA is bringing back the referendum vote. Alcine is discussing parking and maybe a bicycle program. This program consists of students renting bicycles and would make the school eco-friendly. SGA has Greek Row in its master plan. The number of pledges doubled from last year. This plan would include giving Greeks bigger homes. Alcine recognizes political action will be involved due to an ordinance preventing no more … Read entire article »
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UMKC aims for world record The chance to make history is here for students at the Student Government Association Robot Dance. The robot dance is set to happen Sept. 27 at 6 p.m. In celebration of the new library robot and the beginning of a new semester, SGA is trying to break the world record for the most people doing a dance for five consecutive minutes. “It’s not your everyday event, it’s setting a world record,” SGA President Klassie Alcine said. SGA is hoping to get support from the student body as a whole by showing up and participating in this event. SGA has been working on the event for six months and the budget is set at $4,000. This dance includes performances by a local hip-hop team, free ice cream and free T-shirts. There … Read entire article »
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A New year for SGA
Patricia Barra News Editor Klassie Alcine, President of the Student Government Association (SGA), brings new direction for the 2010-11 School Year. There are new events, technology and initiatives. In addition, they have changed their constitution and bylaws and added an ethics code. This year they want to put more focus on commuter students. SGA will be streaming their meetings on their website so students have greater access to the meetings. They also will host “Commuter Connection” events throughout the year. SGA plans to host dances, the Robert F. Kennedy Symposium, ice cream socials and other events to be announced. Their biggest event coming up is the Robot Dance, which is cosponsored by University Libraries and is inspired by the newly installed robotic sorting system at the Miller Nichols Library. SGA is trying to break the Guinness World … Read entire article »
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