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Meet UMKC’s New Assistant Professor of Digital and Immersive Media

Analisa Alvey, Staff Writer
September 12, 2024

  These days, there's a lot more to live performance than memorizing lines and well-practiced gestures. Ryan Belock believes technology is key.    That means using today’s technology, cell phones, projectors and computers, to enhance the storytelling in live performances....

Students at the annual Multicultural Night.

Large turnout at Multicultural Night brings many cultures together

Zane Oliver Watt Hoven, Staff Writer
September 10, 2024

The Middle Eastern Student Association (MESA) highlighted UMKC’s diverse population with their Multicultural Night on Sep. 6 in the Atterbury Student Success Center.    The club partnered with other student organizations to put together a full night with lots to see.    This...

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Exploring Campus Life: UMKC’s Student-Led Clubs and Organizations

Aubrionna Mead, Staff Writer
September 9, 2024

  Get connected and find a place on campus this semester through the variety of clubs and organizations UMKC has to offer.    With over 300 campus organizations at UMKC, any student has the opportunity to become a part of a community that’s right for them.   “We...

A hand weaves the thread for tatreez.

Tea and tatreez event brings students together to learn a traditional Palestinian embroidery technique

Zane Oliver Watt Hoven, Staff Writer
September 9, 2024

 Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) showcased an important aspect of Palestinian culture in their Tea and Tatreez event on Aug. 29 in the Atterbury Student Success Center.   This event included a presentation from the Co-Presidents Mouada Allan and Yara Salamed about...

Plants that were potted at the welcome-back event.

UMKC Gardening Club kicks off semester with welcome-back event

Carter Galloway, Staff Writer
September 4, 2024

  UMKC Gardening Club held its welcome-back event on Aug. 23, restoring the Student Union rooftop garden for future events.   The club welcomed over 20 members who were all eager to get to work. The group removed overgrowth in the planters and watered the soil.    Snacks...

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