Roo Connection

UMKC graduate Jonaie Johnson in front of a camera for a Roos Do video shoot

What's Happening

Behind the Scenes: #RoosDo

Our new #RoosDo campaign launched this month, featuring some of our favorite people − like student-athlete and entrepreneur Jonaie Johnson, on camera above − who are putting ambition into action and striving to make positive changes in the community. The video ad may be only 30 seconds, but it took months of planning − here's an inside peek of how it all came together.

Go behind the scenes

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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 draw another 20 prize-winners Oct. 15, so get your info uploaded! Plus − more vaccine clinics and prizes coming soon.

image of the Mickey Mouse shaking Kasey Kangaroo to the new drawing of the fighting roo style mascot

Proud to be a Roo

The Evolution of KC Roo

From a friendly Walt Disney creation to the fierce and determined competitor we see on campus today, take a hop back through time for a look at our mascot's changing style.

See the history

Academics

MBA Class Consults Real-World Firms

A Bloch School of Management class is gaining real-world experience and helping entrepreneurs from underrepresented communities in the new Business Consulting course. Students in the course formed consulting teams to help find opportunities and tackle challenges for businesses.

“They brought a fresh set of eyes and ideas on different ways we can improve on our media and marketing displays. They worked diligently and were persistent with getting any information they needed from me,” said Parrish & Sons founder and CEO Fahteema Parrish.

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Connecting

Blue and Gold Week

Join us as we celebrate the university's founding! UMKC Blue and Gold week is September 25 - October 3. Join your fellow Roos at a number of virtual and in-person events.

UMKC Night at Sporting KC
New Building Opening on Campus: Robert W. Plaster Free Enterprise Center
Virtual 5K
Family Weekend
Haunted Campus Tour
And more!

See the full schedule

Prioritizing My Mental Health:

“I met with a counselor and they have so many resources for self-wellness. I would recommend them. I’ve heard from other students that they feel the same stress and anxiety I did. I was worried that I was letting people down, but instead other people saw themselves in me, which is reassuring.”

– Brandon Henderson, senior, political science

Resources and Opportunities:

Roos for Mental Health Lunch-n-Learn: Learn about suicide risk and prevention at the Roos for Mental Health Lunch-n-Learn. This Zoom event is open to students, faculty, staff, families, partners or anyone else interested in reducing the stigma of mental health and wellness. It's at 11:00 a.m. on Sept. 30.

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

College Budgeting 101: For many students, college is the biggest financial decision they have made their whole lives. Being on your own for the first time can be daunting, but there is help available. From budgeting to credit cards, find tips and resources to help you take control of your finances with confidence.

Get your guide to financial wellness

Graduate Writing Initiative: Graduate students have intensive writing needs that may be new territory for many. The UMKC Graduate Writing Initiative now has a dedicated staffer to support you in writing proposals, dissertations and theses.

Get help

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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