Summer Conferences
We've Got Room for You
Planning A Summer Conference at UMKC
From the moment you arrive at UMKC, you will enjoy a campus that offers a beautiful and accommodating setting for your summer conferences
- Our lovely historic buildings make the campus a pleasure to traverse under foliage in full bloom.
- Campus-wide opportunities for meeting rooms and event spaces. Availability varies within the University Center ( http://www.umkc.edu/ucenter ), the Administrative Center ( http://www.umkc.edu/accf/ ) and other campus spaces.
- Conference spaces with state of the art technology, including a classroom for 40 people in Oak Street Residence Hall with full electronic and information technology. High-tech ILE campus classrooms with may be reserved for meeting spaces. The University Center also has some audio-visual and media equipment available for its users.
- Lodging in our beautiful new Oak Street Residence Hall or Cherry Street Hall will make you feel right at home. Both halls are air-conditioned and rooms may be requested with a linen-provided option.
- University Dining Services ( http://www.umkc.edu/foodservice ) will work with you to tailor a conference package to your group's needs and budget.
- Swinney Recreation Center ( http://www.umkc.edu/src ) has everything you need to keep up with your fitness routine or plan a large event: five gymnasiums; four racquetball courts; one squash court; 25m indoor/outdoor pool; 1/8 and 1/4 mile jogging tracks; fitness training center; aerobic exercise area; outdoor playing fields; and wellness center. Swinney is only available to individuals who are 18 years or older. Younger conference attendees may attend planned group functions/events there.
- Enjoy the use of UMKC's Miller Nichols Library ( http://www.umkc.edu/lib/MNL/ ) all summer long with library privileges. Library privileges are limited to on-site use for people who are not UMKC students. Local public libraries with inter-library loan services may be used to check out materials.
- Treat yourself to a night (or day) on the town – Kansas City is known for its great restaurants and shopping, as well as a multitude of cultural and social attractions (Jazz District, Royals baseball, Worlds of Fun/Oceans of Fun and the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art to name a few!).
How Do I Start Planning My Conference?
Additional detailed information may be obtained by calling 816-235-8956 or sending e-mail to summerconferences@umkc.edu.
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Summer Conferences
Cherry Street Residence Hall
5030 Cherry Street
Kansas City , MO 64110
TELE: (816) 235-8956
FAX: (816) 235-5227
