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What's Happening

Haunted UMKC

If you missed this year's haunted campus tour, here's the scoop on five of the most well-known historically eerie locations on campus and the stories behind the haunts.

Check out the top 5 haunted spots

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Wellness

Win $500 Through Vaccine Incentives

Twenty students have already won big prizes for uploading their vaccine card to the UMKC database: free parking for a year ... $500 VISA card, sounds pretty good! UMKC will have another drawing for the prizes soon, so get your info uploaded! Plus − more vaccine clinics and prizes coming soon.

students celebrate at end-of-year Avanzando celebration in 2019

Proud to be a Roo

Avanzando Celebrates 10th Year

A decade ago, many Latinx students at UMKC felt they lacked a sense of belonging on campus and personal relationships with role models in the professional world. As a result, Avanzando was born. Those in the program work to communicate to Latinx students that there is a place carved out for them at UMKC through supporting, mentoring, providing resources and connections to help them do well in school, graduate and find success in their careers.

Academics

Students Design Ideas for KC Streetcar Extension

SCE seniors got some great experience when their professor, Bill Yord, who also serves as Senior Project Manager with the Kansas City Area Transport Authority, secured an opportunity for them to present deigns for the KC Streetcar's south terminus at UMKC. One of the ideas even included a kangaroo fountain.

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Check Out Favorites Near Campus

Need a spot to grab a bite between classes or meet a friend to study? Here's a roundup of some of our students' and alumni's favorite spots that aren't that far from campus.

Attractions close to campus

Food close to campus

Hannah and her reflection on the rooftop patio of the Student Union, her favorite spot on campus

On discovering your own path:

“My previous career goals were based around others’ expectations of me and not what I expected from myself ... I think that part of going to school is learning that there is more than one way to achieve your goals and that success is not exclusively found in a traditional path.”

– Hannah Leyva, sophomore, Honors Program

Resources and Opportunities:

Roos for Mental Health: Get self-care tips and check out upcoming lunch-n-learn topics like embracing diversity, health at every size and body image.

Roos for Mental Health

More Mental Health resources

Kangaroo Pantry: No Roo should go hungry. The Kangaroo Pantry is open to students, faculty and staff who are in need of food or housing assistance. There are several locations for you to pick up the items you need so that you can focus on learning.

Locations and hours

Hispanic and Latinx Student Resources and Scholarships: In addition to Avanzando, the program featured above, check out these other specific programs and resources available at UMKC for Hispanic and Latinx Roos.

Hispanic and Latinx Scholarship and Financial Aid Info

Helpful Resources for Hispanic and Latinx Students

Still need help? If you're struggling, contact Dean of Students Dr. Michele Smith (umkc-stuaff@umkc.edu, 816-235-1141) and she'll work to connect you with resources to help you succeed.

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