Spring Break
Walter Shoup's official title at UMKC Roo Prints is lead bindery - unofficially, he is the production manager. After 15 years of work in the main print shop at 5930 Troost Ave., he is looking for a new job. Seven others will also lose their positions. Their work is being outsourced.
Miller Nichols Library is preparing for a significant expansion and renovation. Though the planning is still in the initial stages, UMKC faculty and students will have a more spacious and technologically advanced library once renovations are completed. There has been talk about expanding Miller Nichols for the last decade and now the process is starting.
The high cost of college textbooks and the availability of books determines whether many students go to the UMKC Bookstore or if they turn to the Internet. "Usually I go to buy [books] and the bookstore is out of them," said Deirdre Hart, medical student.
Despite the inclement weather Friday evening, about 70 people showed up for the Eid ul-Adha dinner party at Stack Auditorium in Royall Hall organized by the Muslim Students Association (MSA). According to Islamic beliefs, Eid ul-Adha - the Festival of Sacrifice - is four days long and begins the day after pilgrims complete Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca by Muslims worldwide.
MTV is coming to UMKC. mtvU, the new 24-hour spin-off of MTV, has been added to the list of channels broadcasting on UMKC TV. This new channel provides an alternative to standard music television for college students and gives advertisers and music-promotion companies access to college-age viewers, a valuable but traditionally difficult-to-reach demographic group.
After holiday break, it is time for students to get back into the swing of things: buying books, obtaining parking permits, attending classes and the winter Roo Fair. For many students, it's hard to picture a new semester without the long lines of tables, free giveaways and student organizations that come together to greet students at the beginning of the new semester.
Jan. 5 10:49 a.m. Larceny - A student returned from winter break to find one of his license plate renewal tabs missing from his vehicle parked in the Oak St. garage. The incident occurred between Dec. 15 and Jan. 3. 11:47 a.m. Larceny - A laptop computer on display in the University bookstore was stolen.
Campus Law professor becomes dean After three years teaching at the School of Law, Robert Klonoff has taken a position as dean of the law school at Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Ore. Klonoff had a successful career before UMKC as an assistant to the U.
Tuesday, Jan. 16 Court Warming Yell Like Hell Registration Available: pick one up at the Student Life Office, G6 University Center. Deadline is Feb. 9 at 5 p.m. Poetry Reading: Gustavo Aybar: Jazz Poetry Jam, American Jazz Museum, 18th and Vine, 7 p.m.
For Rent Home For Rent 5525 Forest 2-plus bedroom, 1 bath, minutes away from UMKC, Rockhurst, and the Plaza. Perfect for students or couple. $600.00 a month. References desired. (816) 456-0073 Help Wanted Help Wanted - Hillcrest CC - Waitress/Bartender - Part Time $9.
