Spring Break
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Office and the student-run organization Queers and Allies (Q&A) greeted students at a barbecue and socializing event as part of UMKC's Welcome Week on Aug. 21 at the Oak Street Residence Hall. The LGBT Office, located on the first floor of the University Center, serves as a place to go for all students on UMKC campus.
The Adult Continuing Education for Persons with Developmental Disabilities (ACED) program showed off its artistic talents during Welcome Week on Aug. 20 in Royall Hall. As part of UMKC's Institute for Human Development, ACED serves the entire Kansas City area by offering courses to individuals over the age of 16 with developmental disabilities, which teach independent living skills and provide life-enhancing experiences.
Whether you love or hate Woody Allen, you have got to give the man credit: his work does not offer the run-of-the-mill Hollywood experience. Part of that may be because the acclaimed writer and director has recently distanced himself from the Hollywood scene, preferring instead to shoot his films on foreign soil.
There was a time when rock and roll was pure and good. A time before bands started wearing mascara, getting expensive haircuts and selling their t-shirts at Hot Topic. Before a few power chords and an angst-drenched falsetto drew millions of Myspace friends.
Monday, Aug. 25 Violence Prevention Series: Educational program for first year and transfer students from 2-3 p.m. in University Center, room 117. La Bohème: Lee Goodman of the Lyric Opera Guild is speaking about Puccini's La Bohème at 7 p.m.
