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The groom and bride post together during their wedding.

ASA hosts a fake wedding, fostering a night of culture and connection

Zane Oliver Watt Hoven, Staff Writer
November 26, 2024

  Over 400 people filled up the fourth floor of the Student Union on Friday, November 15 for  ASA’s wedding event full of music and movement.   The event was organized by the African Student Associations from UMKC, KU and MSU.  “We are putting ASA on the map throughout...

The Miller Nichols Library on UMKC's campus.

Eight new Ph. D. programs added at UMKC

Zane Oliver Watt Hoven, Staff Writer
November 21, 2024

  With the addition of eight new Ph.D. programs which will begin admitting students in the Fall of 2025, there will now be a total of 35 graduate studies options within the curriculum.    The new programs are electrical and computer engineering, mechanical engineering,...

Plaza Medical Building Mural - 4620 JC Nichols Parkway.

Opinion: Street art flourishes in Kansas City: Here’s where to find it

Zane Oliver Watt Hoven, Staff Writer
November 20, 2024

  Kansas City has a rich street art scene with graffiti and murals all over the city. Here are some of the coolest spots to find great street art near UMKC and beyond.    Something great about UMKC is that there are so many places nearby that are a short walk, bike or...

An attendee doing batik.

Attendees of the Indonesian Cultural Event learned about the country in fun and engaging ways

Zane Oliver Watt Hoven, Staff Writer
October 23, 2024

  Indonesian exchange students brought traditional Indonesian culture to UMKC on Friday, Oct. 11, with the event Cultureise, in the Miller Nichols Learning Center.   The IISMA program offers Indonesian students the opportunity to study abroad at top universities worldwide...

UMKC community members gathered at the memorial concert.

UMKC community gathered to remember the life of late Conservatory pianist Yuxi Wu

  The UMKC Conservatory community mourned with music in a memorial concert at Grant Hall on Friday, Oct. 18, in remembrance of pianist and graduate student Yuxi Wu.    Wu, who was struck by a car while near campus on Sept. 26, was remembered for her passion for music,...

Traditional dancers with their fans.

UMKC hosts the Korean Culture Festival, inviting attendees to learn more about the vibrant culture of Korea

Zane Oliver Watt Hoven, Staff Writer
October 7, 2024

  The Korean-American Society of Greater Kansas City (KASGKC) held its 5th annual KC Arirang Festival on Sept. 28 in the Student Union, showcasing Korean culture.   This event, held on the third and fourth floors of the Student Union, brought in people from all around...

Actors at the KCRep theater.

“Once” shows audiences the meaning of love through music

Zane Oliver Watt Hoven, Staff Writer
September 18, 2024

The poster for "Once."

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...

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...

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