Fall 2011 New Student Convocation was Sunday, August 21st. All new UMKC students were invited to attend this formal introduction to their academic careers at UMKC. The event included a formal procession with bagpipers, which represents the journey to graduation. Guest speakers included:

• Chancellor Leo Morton (read his introduction here)
• Provost Gail Hackett (read her welcome remarks here)
• Dr. Joan Gallos, Bloch School of Management (read her Keynote address here)
• Jay Devineni, SGA President (read his remarks here)

The event ended with additional activities in each Academic Unit, followed by UnionFest and a tailgate party.  Welcome new Roos!

Quick links to some important campus resources for your academic success:

• The Center for Academic Development offers a wide range of academic support services, including Supplemental Instruction, which is a nationally-recognized peer-led academic support program that targets historically difficult courses, and the Math and Science Resource Center, which provides tutoring services for math, biology and chemistry courses, or check out other tutoring services.
• Need assistance with a writing assignment?  Check out the UMKC Writing Center.

 

It’s important to take care of your mental and physical well-being:

• Get tips and information on staying healthy and reduce stress:  Make plans to visit the UMKC MindBody Connection.
• Feeling under the weather?  Stop by or call UMKC Student Health and Wellness.
• Need to talk things out with a professional?  Visit the UMKC Counseling Center.
• Get your workout in at Swinney Recreation Center.
• Need to know about services for students with disabilities? Check out UMKC Disability Services.

 

Research shows that students who are substantially involved in at least one extra-curricular activity are more satisfied with their college experience and may actually perform better academically.  UMKC offers many opportunities to help you make the most of your college life.  Some of these opportunities are highlighted below:

• The Office of Student Involvement provides a number of co-curricular and leadership opportunities for students. It's a great way to meet other students with similar interests and to get a break from studying!
• UMKC promotes and celebrates the cultural diversity of our campus--check out the resources and events programmed by these offices: Multicultural Student Affairs, UMKC Women’s Center, LGBTQIA Resource Center, and the International Student Affairs.
• Swinney Recreation Center sponsors Campus Intramurals—leagues are forming now. Individual players welcome!

 

If you have additional questions on any of these resources, contact the UMKC HelpLine at 816-235-2222 and our staff members will assist in answering your questions or referring you to the appropriate campus office.

For more information about delays, detours, sidewalk and street closings, visit UMKC’s Master Plan Construction Update Web site for the latest changes and updates.