School of Education
Newsletter
February 17, 2020 Vol. 2
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May Commencement & Graduation Deadline: March 31st While commencement is the ceremony celebrating graduation, graduation itself is the completion of all your degree requirements. Thus, all students must notify the office of Registration and Records and the School of Education of their intent to graduate by submitting an Application for Graduation in Pathway by 11:59 pm. Instructions to apply for graduation can be found Here. Any applications that need to be submitted after this deadline must be submitted on a paper application and accompanied by a Graduation Petition.
Summer graduates are welcome to participate in the May commencement. If you plan to walk in the ceremony, you must apply by March 31st!
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Institute for Urban EducationHave you ever thought about teaching in an urban school? As you think about your career in education, we are wanting to make you aware of a unique opportunity available to you at UMKC. The Institute for Urban Education (IUE), housed in UMKC’s School of Education, is a cohort program that supports and prepares future teachers for success in urban classrooms by focusing on social justice, multicultural education, diversity, and equity. The IUE offers generous scholarships of up to $15,000 per year in exchange for a commitment to teach in a Kansas City area urban partner school district for four years following graduation. For more information about the IUE Click HERE OR APPLY NOW
Attention Block 2 Students: Scholarships are available NOW! Apply by February 28, 2020 to be considered for your spring 2020 scholarship!
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UMKC Education Scholarships Application 2019-2020
UMKC's NEW Competetive Scholarship Application is now live! Complete your application by March 1st, 2020 to be automatically entered for any and all scholarships for which you are eligible, including scholarships for Education majors! Additionally, academic works will notify you if you are eligible for a scholarship, but are missing an application component like a resume or letters of reference.
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#RoosforMentalHealth
RoosForMentalHealth, a mental health and wellness campaign, runs every month creating opportunities and providing resources to enhance proactive self-care strategies among staff, faculty, and students. Our hope is to help cure the stigma related to mental health by increasing awareness of important and common issues, as well as guidance on how to recognize distress in others and how to respond when necessary.
Additionally, we emphasize the importance of wellness in our approach to mental health by providing education on the relationships between mental health and topics such as sleep, physical activity, nutrition, relationships, academic performance and more. Look for our tabling events throughout campus to sign up for giveaways and get free swag! Read more about our commitment to maintain a culture of care for staff, faculty, and students at UMKC.
Find us at #RoosForMentalHealth or Here. If you’re interested in learning more or getting involved, submit your information Here and we’ll be in touch soon.
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Late Winter Tips from UMKC Police1. Be Aware of your surroundings
2. Report all suspicious persons immediately.
3. When possible walk in pairs. Thewre is strength in numbers
4.Never let a stranger use your cell phone
5. Use caution when walking on slippery/icy grounds.
6. Keep your vehicle in good repair. Clean all your windows of snow, ice, etc.
7. Never let your gas go below half a tank.
8. Remain 1-2 car lengths from the vehicle in front of you.
9. Avoid swerving...swerving can cause you to lose control.
10. Unless you have a remote start, DO NOT leave your vehicle unattended and running. City Ordinance 70-251 carries a $50.00 fine. 20% of all vehicles stolen are due to vehicles left running!
11. Do not fall for annual phone scams from the IRS, Utility companies, Police, etc.
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| | School of Education Announcements and Events
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OPT Information Session - February 19th, 1:00 - 2:00 pm
ISAO will soon be hosting information sessions and application workshops for international students interested in applying for Optional Practical Training (OPT) upon graduation. OPT is a benefit of the F-1 visa that allows graduates to apply for US work authorization for one year after graduating with a degree from a US institution (with an extension of 2 additional years available for STEM graduates). Held from 1-2 pm @ MIller Nichols Learning Center rm 351
KC Independent Schools Diversity Career Fair - February 22 12:30-3:30 pm
Join us at the Diversity Career Fair and meet with area schools, including Cristo Rey, Rockhurst High School, Brookside Charter School, Barstow School, and more! The fair will take place at St. Teresa's Academy, Goppert Gymnasium; 5600 Main Street, Kansas City, MO. Register HERE
Hogan Preparatory Academy Teacher Recruitment Fair - February 25th, 4 - 7:00 pm
We want you on our team! Currently hiring for Elementary, Middle School, High School, and Special Education positions. Please bring three copies of your resume to share with administrators. Hogan Prep Academy Middle School, 6409 Agnes Ave Kansas City, MO 64130
OPT Application Workshop - February 27th 3:00 - 4:00 pm
ISAO will soon be hosting information sessions and application workshops for international students interested in applying for Optional Practical Training (OPT) upon graduation. OPT is a benefit of the F-1 visa that allows graduates to apply for US work authorization for one year after graduating with a degree from a US institution (with an extension of 2 additional years available for STEM graduates). Held from 3-4pm in Atterbury Student Success Center rm 237
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February 17 - Last day to change credit to audit, Last day to drop with no record, Last day for 50% refund
February 22 - KC Indepedent Schools Diversity Career Fair; @ St. Teresa's Academy, Goppert Gymnasium; 5600 Main Street, Kansas City, MO| 12:30-3:30pm Register @ stteresasacademy.org/careerfair
February 25 - Hogan Preparatory Academy Teacher Recruitment Fair @ Hogan Prep Academy Middle School, 6409 Agnes Ave Kansas City, MO 64130 | 4:00 - 7:00 pm
February 27 - St. Louis University Non-Profit, Governement and K-12 Education Career Fair; Career Services Center, Griesedieck Hall Suite 130, 3630 West Pine Mall, St. Louis, MO 63108 |3:00- 6:00 pm
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March 4 - Rockhurst University: Spotlight on Teaching; C ontact Mike Theobald for more info at 816-501-4861 or mike.theobald@rockhurst.edu
March 7 - Diversity Teacher Job Fair @ City Academy, 4175 N. Kingshighway, St. Louis, MO 63115. Free registration @ independentschools.org/jobfair
March 13 - Last day to withdraw with "W" (graduate) Last day for 25% refund
March 31 - Last Day to File for May Graduation
April 17 - Last day to withdraw with "W" (undergraduate)
May 3 - Mid-Continent Public Library Early Literacy Symposium; Woodneath Library Center, 8900 NE Flintlock Rd; 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Digital Jobs Board
Click the link below for a listing of volunteer and job opportunities from schools, individuals, and organizations in Kansas City and the surrounding Metro area!
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