Monday, Aug. 24
Good Morning Roos: Starting at 7:30 a.m., members of APC will be greeting students around campus with a welcome treat - breakfast snacks and information about other upcoming events.
Royals: Support your local baseball team and go watch the Kansas City Royals play the Cleveland Indians. Game starts at 7:10 p.m. at Kauffman Stadium.
Lil Wayne: He's coming to Kansas City and he's bringing Soulja Boy and Young Jeezy. See them perform at 7 p.m. at Starlight Theatre.
Textbook Pick-up: If you signed up for Early Bird Textbook Reservation, this is the last day to pick up your order from the UMKC Bookstore.
Tuesday, Aug. 25
Commuter Student Welcome: This APC welcome event starts at 11 a.m. in Royall Hall.
Women's Center: From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. stop by the Women's Center, Haag Hall room 105. Enjoy free lemonade and ice cream sandwiches and see for yourself why the Women's Center is a great place to hang out and relax while meeting friends and making a difference.
Wednesday, Aug. 26
Last day for 100 percent refund: Fall 2009 first eight-week session.
Fashion Show: The Pan-Hellenic council will be putting on a Fashion Show from 6 - 9 p.m. at the University Playhouse.
Career Psychic: The career psychic from Career Services will provide students with insights into their academic future from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Quad.
Thursday, Aug. 27
APC Poster Sale: From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. outside of the University Center bookstore APC will be selling posters.
Pan-Hellenic Orientation: Join the Pan-Hellenic Council from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the Pierson Auditorium for the Sorority Recruitment Orientation and PJ Party.
Win a free laptop: Last day to register to win a free laptop at the University Bookstore.
Friday, Aug. 28
Last day for 60 percent refund: Fall 2009 first eight-week session.
Back to school drawing: The lucky winner of a free Dell laptop will be chosen at 9 a.m. at the University Bookstore. You do not have to be present to win. Sunset Safari: Spend an evening in Africa! The Sunset Safari is from 4-8 p.m. at the Kansas City Zoo, $5.
City Market Cinema: Enjoy the nighttime weather and watch a movie in the park. Show starts at 9 p.m. in the City Market, 3rd and Main streets.
Bobby Watson Presents: Diverse CD Release Party. Diverse is a creative and dynamic musical powerhouse. Show celebrates the release of their new CD at 7 p.m. in the Blue Room at the American Jazz Museum.
Critical Mass Bicycle Parade: This free bicycle run takes place on the last Friday of every month in different cities around the world. This month it is in Kansas City. Meet at 6 p.m. in the Sunfresh Market parking lot, 4001 Mill St. All ages are welcome, contact acmebicycle@kcnet.com for more info.
Eddie Delahunt: Come watch him perform live at 6 p.m. at Mike Kelly's Westsider, 1515 Westport Road, no cover charge.
Free Friday Night Concert: Jo Dee Messina will be performing live at Crown Center. Visit www.crowncenter.com for more info.
Saturday, Aug. 29
LGBT Movie and Discussion: Movie showing starts at 7 p.m. in Pierson Auditorium with discussion to follow.
Pat Benatar: Don't miss four-time Grammy Award-winner Pat Benatar with Neil Giraldo. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Uptown Theater, $45+.
Mayor's Night Kicks Finals: The Mayor's Night Kicks is a soccer tournament similar to the World Cup format for adult males ages 18-25. The Championship Game, following the Wizards game, begins at 10 p.m. at Community America Ballpark and is free of charge.
Concert for Global Peace: UMKC Conservatory students and alumni will perform with guest artist Nenad Bach in a Concert for Global Peace. Performance begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Rose Theatre, Rockhurst High School, 9301 State Line Ave.
Steel Panther: Come see this band perform with Federation of Horsepower at the Midland Theatre, 1228 Main St. Call (816) 471-8600 or visit www.midlandkc.com for more info. Admission, $9.89.
Sunday, Aug. 30
Crosby, Stills and Nash: The musical trio of David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Graham Nash will be performing at 7:30 p.m. at the Starlight Theatre.
Head for the Cure: This 5k walk and run is a family-friendly benefit for Head for the Cure Foundation. The adult run/walk starts at 8 a.m., kids run at 9 a.m., both at Corporate Woods in Overland Park. Visit www.headforthecure.com to register. $10 for kids, $25 for adults.
