We believe in fostering a dynamic and vibrant learning environment and creating culturally competent citizens by engaging our campus and our community in thought-provoking discussions about issues that matter.
Our Signature Series
We bring high-impact thought leaders who upend the status quo from the national stage to share ideas and insights on issues of social justice and equity with our campus community.
Pride Lecture
The Pride Lecture brings LGBTQIA+ thought leaders from across the country and globe to Kansas City.
We honor the contributions Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks made to furthering civil rights by bringing speakers to provide insight and advocacy to current civil rights issues.
Lectures to inspire UMKC students, staff, faculty and the Kansas City community to continue the legacy of César Chávez’s tireless, nonviolent leadership.
