Spring Break
UMKC TV disappeared without warning early last week and left many students, faculty and staff wondering what happened. UMKC TV was a Web site provided by the university that offered cable TV and limited DVR options. Peter Morello, associate professor of Communications Studies, said the original purpose of UMKC TV was to provide a more cost-effective alternative to cable and satellite TV.
The African American Student Union (TAASU) Founders' Celebration lived up to its name Friday evening at Pierson Auditorium. With a two-hour program entitled "Honoring the Legacy of Black Student Unions," past and present TAASU members, along with others guests, rejoiced and reflected during the celebration, which featured several guest speakers, live jazz, a dramatic performance and interpretative dance.
UMKC sociology professor Dr. Peter Singelmann was on an August vacation last year in Mexico when he heard the news. He had been sued for something he said in class eight months earlier. Now, a full year after a classroom discussion where he used the "N" word, his name has been cleared.
With great attention to privacy issues, UMKC Chancellor Guy Bailey answered direct questions from the Faculty Senate about the sexual harassment case involving Drs. Keith Haddock and Walker S. Carlos Poston II, which resulted in an out-of-court settlement last summer worth $1.
In the 2008 Election, candidates' views on undocumented immigrants will be important for some voters trying to choose their ideal candidates. While politicians discuss what to do about undocumented immigrants, few seem willing to consider why immigrants try to come to the United States and avoid the laws in place to keep them out.
A former assistant to President Truman will know a thing or two about politics and civil rights. Ken Hechler, former Congressman and special assistant to Truman, spoke last Tuesday, Feb. 5 at UMKC School of Education. Hechler spoke about Truman, civil rights and the current presidential elections.
If you have requested a transcript in the last couple of months, you will want to make sure your request went through the Registrar's office. Because of a number of empty positions, including a then-vacant assistant registrar position, and the vast number of transcript requests received in December, the Registrar's office experienced a significant backlog of transcript requests, according to Registrar Doug Swink.
While most students returned home over winter break, 17 Architecture, Urban Planning and Design students took a pit stop in New Orleans on their way home for the holidays. The students conducted urban field research using surveys to assist projects of The Urban Conservancy.
Feb. 1 6:54 a.m. Vehicular Accident - Driver one reported backing his vehicle and colliding with another vehicle. The incident occurred at 6:40 a.m. at Swinney Recreation Center. 10:30 a.m. Injury - The victim reported slipping and falling outside of the Toy and Miniature Museum.
