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Academics

Med Student Uses TikTok to Inspire

When six-year med student Dumebi Okocha found herself at home during the pandemic, she noticed there wasn't much awareness on social about accelerated medical programs, so she made a TikTok about her experience at UMKC. Pretty soon, she had more than 50,000 likes. Now she's developed a hobby as a "medfluencer" and shares life as a medical student.

Wellness

New On-Campus
COVID Testing

In response to an increased demand for COVID-19 testing options, UMKC has partnered with the testing company Curative to host an on-campus testing site. A mobile testing unit is set up at 5050 Oak Street in the empty lot on the north side of Pizza 51. The testing facility is open Monday - Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Curative staff will conduct shallow nasal PCR tests with results expected one to two days after the lab receives the sample.

Appointments are preferred, but not required, for students, faculty and staff, as well as the general public. You can book an appointment online.

Learn more

Students doing the Roo hand signal in the Rowdy Roo section at the basketball game

Connecting

Calling all Rowdy Roos!

Join us for the last home game of the season as we cheer on our KC Roos before they head into the Summit League tournament next week. Don't forget to bring your Student ID to get in the Rowdy Roo section at the game this Saturday at 7 p.m.

What's Happening

Student Entrepreneur on Reality Show "The Blox"

UMKC MBA student Jonaie Johnson is competing in a 17-part online reality TV series featuring startup entrepreneurs from around the country.

She is the founder of Interplay, a company marketing an interactive dog crate that allows owners to interact with their pets while they are away from home. The show, "The Blox," is available online by downloading an app from BetaBlox, a Kansas City company providing multiple forms of support for entrepreneurs.

Proud to be a Roo

New Campus Pics For Download

Looking for a new wallpaper or zoom background? We just uploaded a few more campus pics to our archive from the recent snow day. Check it out!

See the pics

“Whenever I encounter a student of the minority that wants to pursue a professional degree, my main encouragement is to keep going when things get tough. Whenever you feel tired, doubtful or even defeated remember who you are striving to be. Find your 'why' and use it as fuel to keep going. Whenever you do great, remember to celebrate it, embrace yourself and feel proud. Once you get to your end goal, remember that you are a beacon to kids who grow up after you, and you are breaking generational barriers and inspiring kids at the same time."

- Daryl Whitehead, Pharm.D. student

Read Daryl's Q & A

Resources and Opportunities:

Mental health resources: Whatever you're going through, know that there are several resources at UMKC to help you. Whether you're looking for Counseling Services, webinars or some quiet space through an app, there are a lot of options to find the support you need.

Mental health resources

UMKC Central is moving: UMKC Central, a one-stop student service center for enrollment services related to Admissions, Registration and Records, Financial Aid and Scholarships and more, will be located in the Administrative Center, Room 120, starting March 2.

UMKC Central

Need help with a class? Academic Support and Mentoring offers a wide range of support services, both virtual and in-person for specific courses and general academic support such as writing papers.

Academic Support and Mentoring

Kangaroo Pantry: The pantry has a range of food and basic care items and several locations, just make sure you have your ID.

Pantry hours

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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