| Faculty and Staff News • April 2024
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| Five UMKC State of the University 2024 Highlights
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UMKC Chancellor Mauli Agrawal delivered the annual State of the University address on April 3, highlighting major accomplishments for Kansas City’s university in research, student success, building initiatives and updates, partnerships, and strategic engagement and fundraising.
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UMKC Announces New Bachelor of Architecture Program
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The UMKC Bachelor of Architecture program will be a five-year undergraduate degree program housed in the School of Science and Engineering. It will include courses, studio work and internships with various architectural firms in Kansas City. Read more
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More than 1,800 UMKC students cast their votes to elect new leadership in Student Government Association. The newly elected students will serve on the Executive Board for the 2024-25 academic year.
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From left to right: Yasmen Hassen, Scott Nguyen, Alex Unseth and Justice Horn
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President: Yasmen Hassen, junior, Henry W. Bloch School of Management
Vice President: Scott Nguyen, junior, School of Science and Engineering
Internal Affairs Director: Alex Unseth, senior, Henry W. Bloch School of Management
Comptroller: Justice Horn, graduate student, Henry W. Bloch School of Management
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Three UMKC Graduate School Programs Ranked Among Nation’s Top 40
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The Doctor of Nursing Practice program (19), the Doctor of Pharmacy program (31) and the UMKC School of Law's legal writing program (16) were ranked among the Top 40 in the nation in the rankings released by U.S. News & World Report, with 10 programs ranked in the Top 100. Read more
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Bloch Faculty Duo Receive Grant to Redefine Social Media
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Alex Krause Matlack, M.S. and Bryan Boots, Ph.D. of the UMKC Henry W. Bloch School of Management aim to create a tool that disrupts the social media landscape, thanks to a $200,000 grant from the Internet Society Foundation. Read more
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| Photo provided by Alex Krause Matlack
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New Dean of School of Graduate Studies Named
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Christine Getz, Ph.D., will become the new dean of the School of Graduate Studies. Her first day at UMKC will be July 15. Getz has held leadership and faculty positions at the University of Iowa since 1999, most recently as associate dean for graduate education and outreach and engagement, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Learn more
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Three-Year Parking Permits Set to Expire After May 31 With Renewals Coming Mid-May
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Employees who are on automatic payroll deduction for a continuous parking permit will receive new permits to their campus addresses in May. The current permits expire after May 31st. Parking permit-related questions can be directed to the Parking Operations office.
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The Amazing Roo Race is a three-week showdown for teams of five to eight UMKC staff members to test their skills and abilities against their colleagues in a race of wits and speed. The race will take place across the Health Sciences and Volker campuses from April 29 to May 13, every Monday from noon to 1 p.m. See schedule below:
Monday, April 29 (Volker Campus)
Monday, May 6 (Health Sciences Campus)
Monday, May 13 (Volker Campus)
Sign up here
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Fill Out Climate Survey by May 3; Prizes Available!
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Creating and maintaining a community environment that respects the needs, abilities and potential of our campus community is critically important. We’re conducting a climate survey this spring to gather fresh information to aid us in that work. A survey to faculty and staff is available through May 3. Those who complete the survey will be eligible for prizes including a month of free parking; Kansas City Royals, KC Current and Sporting KC tickets; and faculty/staff development funding.
A note to staff: April is typically when staff expect to take the Pulse survey. However, these questions are included in the UMKC Climate Survey and will be reported to University of Missouri System Human Resources through the UMKC Climate Survey data. In short, participation in the UMKC Climate Survey is participation in the Pulse survey. Learn more
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Professor Clancy Martin Receives UM System Award
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UMKC School of Humanities and Social Sciences Professor Clancy Martin received the UM System Thomas Jefferson Award for his latest book, “How Not to Kill Yourself.” The award recognizes individuals who have risen above excellence and demonstrate clear distinction in teaching, research, writing, creative activities, and service to the university and humankind.
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Take Your Child to Work Day 2024
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Thursday, April 25, is Take Your Child to Work Day! Parents and their children will be able to choose from an array of activities with different departments across the Volker campus, as well as participate in a special meet and greet with KC Roo. Before registering, employees should seek approval from their supervisor to ensure departmental guidelines are followed and proper coverage is met using this supervisor approval form.
Additionally, all employees planning to bring their children to work will need to register their children and sign a waiver for each child planning to attend. Registration will close at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23. Register here
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Save the Date for Roos at the Zoo on May 19!
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Join us on May 19 to commemorate our partnership with the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium. UMKC faculty and staff get 20% off admission that day when you show your UMKC ID. Hop on by the kangaroo exhibit see the new joey, Walt, who our student government helped name this spring. Walt’s name is, of course, inspired by Walt Disney, who drew the first UMKC Roo. Be sure to take a photo with the Disney Roo at the selfie spot on the UMKC-sponsored Bluey's Deck!
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T.A.K.E. Defense Training
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April 17 | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Pierson Auditorium in ASSC | Sign up here
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April 20 | 9:30 a.m. | Parking Lot 12 behind Bloch Executive Hall | Sign up here
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UMKC Staff Council Meeting
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May 1 | 8:30 a.m. | Bloch Heritage Hall Room 006 | Zoom Link
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Staff Appreciation Week: UMKC History Walk
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May 17 | noon - 1:30 p.m. | ASSC South Entrance | RSVP here
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May 19 | Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium
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