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The Philosophy of Doubt

Jeremy Bernfeld, Matthew Long-Middleton and Claire McInerny — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:49:06 +0000

Throughout the course of the day we ask ourselves a lot of questions; what should I have for breakfast? Should I run to the store before picking up my kids or after? Should I read my book before bed or watch a TV show? We rarely take the time to contemplate larger, more philosophical questions that probe our very existence.

Matt Brown Fired As UMKC Men's Basketball Coach

Greg Echlin — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:50:32 +0000

UMKC announced today the firing of Matt Brown, the head coach of the UMKC men's basketball program. Brown led the program for the past six seasons.

African-American Read In

Brian Ellison, Matthew Long-Middleton and Claire McInerny — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 15:33:45 +0000

As part of Black History Month activities, UMKC is hosting an African-American Read In Feb. 20 and 28. Employees of the UMKC library and the public will read aloud from some of their favorite African-American literature and writing.

Inaugural Poet Richard Blanco

Angela Elam and Stephanie Hughes and Jamie Walsh — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 20:06:42 +0000

During the President’s inauguration ceremony on Monday, Richard Blanco delivered a poem written especially for this occasion. At age 44, he is not only the youngest, but the first Latino and openly gay poet to have this honor.

Looking To The Future At UMKC

Beth Lipoff and Steve Kraske — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 15:48:13 +0000

Leading a large university is no cakewalk, and the University of Missouri-Kansas City is no exception.

Buying Local?

Jabulani Leffall, Matthew Long-Middleton and Jeffrey Harvey — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0000

If you don't think regional commerce has become en vogue, just type "buy local day" into your Google machine and see how many results come up.

Early Teen Years Inspired Innocence Project Chief

Dan Verbeck — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 23:05:34 +0000

There is a new chief executive at the Kansas City-based Midwest Innocence Project. The not-for-profit corporation works to free men and women behind bars for crimes they did not commit.

Food Is UMKC Focus On America Recycles Day

Dan Verbeck — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 21:58:52 +0000

The Region Seven Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency holds up University of Missouri-Kansas City’s food recovery and dining recycling programs as examples to emulate.

'Working Words' Literary Event Comes To First Friday

Laurie Arbore and Jabulani Leffall — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 23:27:40 +0000

The worlds of creative writing and visual art are woven together for an upcoming First Friday event in Kansas City's Crossroads Arts District.

UMKC Innovation Center To Create Digital Sandbox

Steve Kraske and Danie Alexander — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 15:42:52 +0000

The announcement was made last week: a UMKC-led consortium claimed a winning spot in the third round of the federal i6 Challenge.

It's Official: UMKC Is 'Cool School'

Brian Ellison and Danie Alexander — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 01:36:02 +0000

As thousands of students make their way through an academic day at the University of Missouri - Kansas City, a dedicated group steadfastly works to make environmental improvements to the campus.

Professors Propose Reforms For Foreign Student Entrepreneurs

Susan B. Wilson — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 16:20:58 +0000

What do companies like Yahoo, eBay, Intel and Google have in common? They were all founded in part by foreign investors.

Archive Collects KC's Gay And Lesbian History

Alex Smith — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 15:05:59 +0000

Back in 1966, Drew Schaeffer started a small group in Kansas City called the Phoenix society. The creation of this group doesn’t make it into a lot of history books, but for some, it’s one of the biggest events in the history of Kansas City. The Phoenix society was Kansas City’s first gay pride organization, and its creation is just one of many milestones in the little-known history of gays and lesbians in Kansas City. The Gay and Lesbian Archives of Mid-America is working to uncover that hidden history. Alex Smith recently met with the project’s director.

Swimming for Health and Fitness

Tomeka Weatherspoon — Fri, 18 May 2012 18:09:05 +0000

Local triathlete John Aust discusses fitness swimming, pool rehab and working in aquatics at UMKC's Swinney Recreation Center.

Plus, hear from a married couple that's been coming to Swinney for well over a decade. Almost as long as they've been retired.

Anti-Violent Crime Strategy Shifts In Kansas City

Dan Verbeck — Tue, 15 May 2012 21:48:57 +0000

An anti-violent crime program for Kansas City, styled after ones in Boston and Cincinnati, will target top offenders and try to make crime leadership less attractive to underlings.