New wallpapers and advice from alumnus Netflix star
New wallpapers and advice from alumnus Netflix star
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Roo Connection
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Proud to Be a Roo

Roos Advocate for Change
All are welcome at UMKC but racism is not. As a university committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, we are deeply impacted by the events of recent weeks. Our feelings serve as a call-to-action for our collective conscience and impetus to do more. See how our Roos are making a difference.
Education major Daishanae Crittenden took what she's learned in the classroom to organize a peaceful protest in her hometown of St. Louis. "I want my future students to see that I did this, that I’m fighting for them. We have to fight for things to be better for future generations." 
Read Daishanae's story
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Wellness

Group Fitness Classes on Zoom

Looking for a way to stay active inside and beat the heat? Campus Recreation has new Zoom classes.
Check out the classes
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Academics

3 Reasons Why I Want to Return to College This Fall

If anything, the changes COVID-19 has had on the world have only made senior Krithika Selvarjoo even more determined to finish her degree. From learning to making a difference on campus, she lays out her reasons for returning to school no matter what the fall semester looks like. 
Read her blog post

Connecting

Pride Awards Recognize LGBTQIA+ Leaders

 
Each year the Pride Awards recognize the leaders who are striving for the betterment of the LGBTQIA+ community. This year's awardees have eliminated barriers, created safe spaces and helped students feel accepted, seen and heard. 
Read about the awardees
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Social

New Wallpapers

Check out these fun new backgrounds you can screenshot under our "Wallpapers" highlight on Instagram. It's helping us cope while we miss being on campus!
Get the wallpapers

Advice from alumnus who stars on the hit Netflix show Sweet Magnolias: 
You are always enough, no matter what!
Don’t give up, what is for you is for you, regardless of the circumstances or odds.
Don’t find your identity in your craft. Your worth is in who you are, and not what you do! 

– Frank Oakley III (B.A. '14, Theatre)
Read about Frank's experience on Sweet Magnolias

Go-to Resources:
LGBTQIA+ programs and resources: Learn more about the Rainbow Lounge, student organizations and scholarships for LGBTQIA+ students at UMKC.
LGBTQIA+ resources
Campus living and dining changes this fall: From rearranged dorms to pick-up meals, check out these changes coming to the dorms and dining on campus to help create a safe environment to learn and live during COVID-19.
Read more about the changes
Still need to enroll for next semester? For those of you who didn't graduate in May, we are #RooReady to ensure you have everything you need to succeed at UMKC and complete your degree on time. If you haven't done so yet, make sure you contact your advisor to enroll in classes for next semester. 
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