Roo Connection

Hey Roos! We'll be sending out Roo Connection monthly now that the spring semester is ending. Have a great summer, and look for more student stories from us. We're #RooReady to see you all in the fall!

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What's Happening

Kansas City Goes All Out for UMKC Graduates

This past weekend, landmarks around Kansas City broke out their blue and gold lights while well-known Kansas Citians shared words of wisdom and encouragement. In an unprecedented show, Kansas City came together to finish this semester in style. Congratulations, Class of 2020!

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Wellness

Videos for Coping with COVID-19

The Sanvello mental health app, which is free for anyone with a UMKC email account, just released new video resources for coping during COVID-19.

Check out the full list of videos

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Proud to Be a Roo

UMKC Enactus Returns to Finals in National Competition

The UMKC Enactus team, which you may know from their FeedKC project, made a repeat trip to the finals of the national Enactus pitch competition, this time claiming second place among 400 other teams. They also won the Enactus Excellence Awards in all three categories (Most Passion, Most Innovation, Most Collaboration) and claimed several individual awards for students and advisors. We are #UMKCProud!

Academics

UMKC Pharmacy Student Org No. 1 in the U.S.

Student pharmacists at UMKC have once again been recognized as recipients of the American Pharmacists Association - Academy of Student Pharmacists Chapter of the Year award. It's the third time they've received the award in the last nine years. The chapter organizes a variety of events that reach out to different patient populations, from the elderly to children.

"When we plan our events, we focus on the quality of the events rather than the quantity," says Afaq Alabbasi, senior. "Our main goal for each event is to reach patient populations that will benefit the most from our services, even if that means reaching out to only 10 people."

Connecting

Tips for Job Hunting During a Pandemic

Circumstances are unusual right now, so if you're looking for a job, you may be wondering how best to use your time and effort. We caught up with Tess Surprenant, director of Bloch Career Center and interim director of UMKC Career Services, to get the tried-and-true job hunting tactics and additional tips that could help strengthen your application during COVID-19.

Get the tips

"There will indeed be challenges, and undoubtedly there will be uncertainty, but you will also learn how to adapt, take initiative and prosper. And when you look back, the Class of 2020 will be known for having foresight to navigate tricky waters and to reach your goals every time!"
– Fahim Siddiqui (M.S.C.S. '93)

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Still need to enroll for next semester?
For those of you who aren't graduating this 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 fall semester.

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Help faculty by giving your feedback on this semester.
Your learning is top priority. A group of faculty are collecting information that will help them continue to support you in these stressful times. Your input will be used to design faculty workshops and learning experiences that focus on the realities of teaching now. Please take 10 minutes to fill out the survey.

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Looking for additional income during COVID-19?
Here are some ideas and resources for finding additional income, including temporary and freelance work.

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