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The “InterseXions and Identity” art exhibit is available for in-person or online viewing until April 16. (InterUrban ArtHouse)

UMKC Women’s Center and InterUrban Arthouse team up to create “InterseXions and Identity” Art Exhibit

Allison Harris
April 12, 2021

The UMKC Women’s Center and local art gallery InterUrban Arthouse are putting on an art exhibit this spring highlighting the unique experiences of women and femme-identifying artists in America. The show, viewable online or in person by appointment, is currently on display...

UMKC Chancellor Mauli Agrawal recently announced the school is planning to return fully to in-person learning beginning in the fall semester. 
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UMKC plans return to in-person classes this fall

Joeli Toscano
April 12, 2021

UMKC Chancellor Mauli Agrawal recently announced the school is planning to return fully to in-person learning beginning in the fall semester.  “We won’t make a final decision for a few months, but based on current trends, we are cautiously optimistic and are looking...

Logo with a large yellow circle surrounding a light grey circle. In the yellow circle it states "Graduate Student Council, UMKC" and in the grey circle, it states, "GSC"

Graduate Student Council releases survey on effects of COVID-19

Henry Gamber
April 12, 2021

The Graduate Student Council conducted a survey focusing on the effect that COVID-19 has had on graduate students at UMKC.  In the survey, graduate students were asked to describe how the pandemic has affected their lives and their department, and what they think could...

Roo Report: A Response to PragerU and Will Witt, "You and Your Representatives On-Campus Lied Online About What Was In That Speech. We Have Your Words Verbatim. Take A Listen!"

Roo Report: “Copaganda” – Cristian, Lawrence, Dylan & Tom talk the Chauvin trials and voting rights

Roo News
April 9, 2021

You can find this podcast on Anchor.fm and Spotify! In episode 10 of the Roo Report, you'll hear the hosts discuss the ongoing Derek Chauvin trials as well as the recent bills that infringe on voters' rights.

Despite low rates of vaccination in Missouri, Worlds of Fun still plans to open its gates for business on May 22. (Emma Lane)

Worlds of Fun to reopen amid coronavirus

Lawrence Brooks IV
April 9, 2021

Missouri is ranked 45 in vaccination rates and Kansas is ranked 30 as of March 21. Despite the low rates of vaccination, Worlds of Fun still plans to open its gates for business on May 22. Oceans of Fun and its newest attraction, the 486-foot-long mat slide named The Riptide...

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