2007 News Releases
NO.013
Award-winning author’s latest book set for release
The University of Missouri Kansas City’s BkMk Press announces the March 1 publication of Gladys Swan’s latest book of short stories, “A Garden amid Fires.” “Publishers Weekly” praises how ... Full Story >>Posted: 3/6/2007 8:55:07 AM
NO.012
Award-winning landscape architect focuses on Kansas City
The University of Missouri – Kansas City's (UMKC) Center for Creative Studies and the Department of Architecture, Urban Planning & Design (AUPD) will bridge the gap between two historic Kansas... Full Story >>Posted: 2/5/2007 2:44:46 PM
NO.011
Immigration law expert to lecture
Peter H. Schuck, author of “Diversity in America: Keeping Government at a Safe Distance,” will give a lecture on immigration law at the University of Missouri- Kansas City School of Law on Feb. 20... Full Story >>Posted: 2/1/2007 3:30:59 PM
NO.009
Chancellor Guy H. Bailey Supports Gov. Blunt's Commitment to Higher Education
Missouri Gov. Matt Blunt announced during his State of the State address last night a plan to significantly increase higher education funding. “The budget outlined by Governor Blunt represents a stron... Full Story >>Posted: 1/25/2007 11:33:37 AM
NO.008
Area educators band together to address technology issues in education
In anticipation of increasingly-demanding state and federal standards on teachers’ and students’ proficiency in technology, educators from nearly 30 Kansas and Missouri school districts will gather ne... Full Story >>Posted: 1/24/2007 4:28:28 PM
NO.007
Former Falcon describes life as a gay man in the NFL during UMKC's Diversity Week 2007
Esera Tuaolo, a former defensive lineman for the Atlanta Falcons, will describe his experiences fighting discrimination as a gay man in the National Football League during the University of Missouri-K... Full Story >>Posted: 1/23/2007 1:51:26 PM
NO.004
World-renowned psychologist Harriet Lerner offers solutions to difficult conversations
Money, politics, religion and sex. More than a few find it difficult to discuss such touchy subjects with their spouses, coworkers or business partners, for example. Conversations can range from uncom... Full Story >>Posted: 1/10/2007 10:45:20 AM
NO.003
UMKC, community groups host pre-primary mayoral forum
The Cookingham Institute of Urban Affairs at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) is hosting a pre-primary mayoral forum Feb. 7 at Royall Hall Auditorium on the UMKC Volker campus. Sponsors ... Full Story >>Posted: 1/18/2007 10:08:58 AM
NO.002
Cookingham Institute unveils new Peace Corps initiative
Beginning in the Winter Semester 2007, the L. P. Cookingham Institute of Urban Affairs at the Henry W. Bloch School of Business and Public Administration introduces a Peace Corps Fellows/USA Program s... Full Story >>Posted: 1/18/2007 10:06:01 AM
NO.001
UMKC Theatre fills February
The University of Missouri – Kansas City (UMKC) Theatre offers two February productions, one set in 21st-century America, the other in 4th-century B.C.E. Greece. UMKC Theatre presents “The Secret Lif... Full Story >>Posted: 1/4/2007 10:00:40 AM