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News, notices, and happenings for the UCM community for the week of Monday, March 18


Access, Opportunity and Community

Call for Stories, Speakers, and Art - Survivor and Ally Speak Out
Gender & Sexuality Studies is pleased to inform you that we will be holding the 4th iteration of the popular and very powerful Speak Out. ...
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Awards & Honors

2024 Faculty Scholar Award Winners Announced
Congratulations! The Faculty Scholar Award, selected by the University Research Council (URC) and sponsored by the Office of Graduate ...
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2024 Faculty Scholar Award Winners Announced
Congratulations! The Faculty Scholar Award, selected by the University Research Council (URC) and sponsored by the Office of Graduate ...
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Leadership Award Nominations are Now Open!
The Office of Student Activities is thrilled to announce that nominations are now open for the annual Leadership Reception! This event ...
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Events

Keith Kirkland/Kleppe Visiting Artist Lecture Series
The Kleppe Visiting Artist Lecture Series presents a talk by designer Keith Kirkland. Keith Kirkland is a haptics enthusiast, product ...
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Courtney Wasson/Kleppe Visiting Artist Lecture Series
The Kleppe Visiting Artist Lecture Series presents a talk by Courtney Wasson. Wasson is the Executive Director of the Kansas City Artists ...
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Courtney Wasson/Kleppe Visiting Artist Lecture Series
The Kleppe Visiting Artist Lecture Series presents a talk by Courtney Wasson. Wasson is the Executive Director of the Kansas City Artists ...
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UCM Spring 2024 Communication & Digital Media Production Virtual Fair
UCM Spring 2024 Communication & Digital Media Production Virtual Job Fair ...
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Plastic Bag Drive
Mo Volunteers is hosting a plastic bag drive during the month of March. Boxes will be placed around campus for students and staff to drop ...
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Softball for Soup Food Drive
Gather a group of your friends to play intramural softball this spring! Register your team on IMLeagues.com/ucmo ...
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Softball for Soup Food Drive
Gather a group of your friends to play intramural softball this spring! Register your team on IMLeagues.com/ucmo ...
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Retirement Reception for Monica Huffman, 3/20/24
Please join us in celebrating the retirement of Monica Huffman after serving the university for over 24 years on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, ...
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2024 Lavender Graduation
Graduate and Supporters: ...
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Students Teaching in Guatemala This Spring
EDSP and ECEL preservice teachers will be working with students with special needs in Guatemala in the Spring. The needs of the children ...
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Students Teaching in Guatemala This Spring
EDSP and ECEL preservice teachers will be working with students with special needs in Guatemala in the Spring. The needs of the children ...
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Motorcycle Basic Rider April Courses
Register Now! The Motorcycle Safety Foundation's Basic Rider Course is aimed at beginning riders or re-entry riders. This class is open to ...
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Join Us for UCM's Annual Founders Day Birthday Bash!
Students, faculty and staff are invited to celebrate UCM's founding day with our annual birthday bash featuring events at both the ...
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Join Us for UCM's Annual Founders Day Birthday Bash!
Students, faculty and staff are invited to celebrate UCM's founding day with our annual birthday bash featuring events at both the ...
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Join Us for UCM's Annual Founders Day Birthday Bash!
Students, faculty and staff are invited to celebrate UCM's founding day with our annual birthday bash featuring events at both the ...
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UCM Scholars Symposium
April 4th - Mark Your Calendars! ...
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UCM Scholars Symposium
April 4th - Mark Your Calendars! ...
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UCM Salsa Band and Tijan Dorwana at Margaritas Mexican Restaurant; Saturday, 3/23 @ 6:00pm
Join us at Margaritas Mexican Restaurant in downtown Warrensburg for salsa music by the UCM Salsa Band and Ghanaian gyil music by the world ...
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UCM Salsa Band and Tijan Dorwana at Margaritas Mexican Restaurant; Saturday, 3/23 @ 6:00pm
Join us at Margaritas Mexican Restaurant in downtown Warrensburg for salsa music by the UCM Salsa Band and Ghanaian gyil music by the world ...
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UCM Salsa Band and Tijan Dorwana at Margaritas Mexican Restaurant; Saturday, 3/23 @ 6:00pm
Join us at Margaritas Mexican Restaurant in downtown Warrensburg for salsa music by the UCM Salsa Band and Ghanaian gyil music by the world ...
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Fighting Mules Golf Scramble
Join the UCM Army ROTC Fighting Mules Battalion for our annual Golf Scramble! ...
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Biology Research Seminar, Friday, March 22nd @ 3 pm in WC Morris 322
Please join us for a research seminar this Friday, March 22nd at 3 pm in WC Morris 322. We are excited to learn from Professor Dr. Mike ...
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Biology Research Seminar, Friday, March 22nd @ 3 pm in WC Morris 322
Please join us for a research seminar this Friday, March 22nd at 3 pm in WC Morris 322. We are excited to learn from Professor Dr. Mike ...
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Biology Research Seminar, Friday, March 22nd @ 3 pm in WC Morris 322
Please join us for a research seminar this Friday, March 22nd at 3 pm in WC Morris 322. We are excited to learn from Professor Dr. Mike ...
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Spring Impaired Driving Enforcement Campaign
The Missouri Safety Center & the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety, will be reminding all Missourians about the importance of choosing a ...
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Spring Impaired Driving Enforcement Campaign
The Missouri Safety Center & the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety, will be reminding all Missourians about the importance of choosing a ...
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International Student Organization's Culture Night Cancelled
The International Student Organization's Culture Night has been cancelled for this year due to low participation. Related questions can be ...
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International Student Organization's Culture Night Cancelled
The International Student Organization's Culture Night has been cancelled for this year due to low participation. Related questions can be ...
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KU Dementia Intensive Virtual Education Event--Faculty, Staff, and Students
Registration is free. Please see the attachment for more information. The UCM Social Work Program is providing academic support for this ...
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Leadership Lunch: Team Care & Development with Jeremiah Robison; Wednesday, March 27, 2024, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM in Union 217
Come join the Central Leadership Council as we host our first Leadership Lunch of the semester. Attendees will enjoy complimentary pizza ...
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Leadership Lunch: Team Care & Development with Jeremiah Robison; Wednesday, March 27, 2024, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM in Union 217
Come join the Central Leadership Council as we host our first Leadership Lunch of the semester. Attendees will enjoy complimentary pizza ...
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Leadership Lunch: Team Care & Development with Jeremiah Robison; Wednesday, March 27, 2024, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM in Union 217
Come join the Central Leadership Council as we host our first Leadership Lunch of the semester. Attendees will enjoy complimentary pizza ...
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Honors College Lecture Series Event
Join us from 5 - 6:30 p.m. March, 27 at the Achauer House for the final session of this academic year's Honors College Lecture Series! Hear ...
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Faculty/Staff Training

Helping Students Manage Digital Distractions: 6 Strategies To Improve Self-Regulation & Engagement
Wednesday, March 20 ~ 2:00-3:00pm (CST) ...
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Helping Students Manage Digital Distractions: 6 Strategies To Improve Self-Regulation & Engagement
Wednesday, March 20 ~ 2:00-3:00pm (CST) ...
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Advanced Banner Budget Training
On March 21st at 1 pm, Budget staff will host Advanced Banner Budget training in the Computer Lab of Grinstead 206. During this session, ...
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Advanced Banner Budget Training
On March 21st at 1 pm, Budget staff will host Advanced Banner Budget training in the Computer Lab of Grinstead 206. During this session, ...
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Advanced Banner Budget Training
On March 21st at 1 pm, Budget staff will host Advanced Banner Budget training in the Computer Lab of Grinstead 206. During this session, ...
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Reminder: Advanced Banner Budget Training
A reminder that today at 1 pm, Budget staff will host Advanced Banner Budget training in the Computer Lab of Grinstead 206. During this ...
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Advanced Banner Budget Training
On March 21st at 1 pm, Budget staff will host Advanced Banner Budget training in the Computer Lab of Grinstead 206. During this session, ...
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Advanced Banner Budget Training
On March 21st at 1 pm, Budget staff will host Advanced Banner Budget training in the Computer Lab of Grinstead 206. During this session, ...
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Blackboard Production Server Cleanup Reminder
Reminder that on 03/25/24, courses older than 202320(Spring 2023), including Fall 2022 and Summer 2022 (202310 and 202230), will be removed ...
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Blackboard Production Server Cleanup Reminder
Reminder that on 03/25/24, courses older than 202320(Spring 2023), including Fall 2022 and Summer 2022 (202310 and 202230), will be removed ...
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DLII's Power Hour! (Your questions related to Blackboard, Zoom, Panopto, or course design answered)
Wednesday, March 20, 10:30 - 11:30am ...
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DLII's Power Hour! (Your questions related to Blackboard, Zoom, Panopto, or course design answered)
Wednesday, March 20, 10:30 - 11:30am ...
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DLII's Power Hour! (Your questions related to Blackboard, Zoom, Panopto, or course design answered)
Wednesday, March 20, 10:30 - 11:30am ...
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Feeling powerless during DLII's Power Hour?
Unable to sync up with the weekly scheduled date and time, and still in need of assistance with questions about Blackboard, Zoom, Panopto, ...
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Feeling powerless during DLII's Power Hour?
Unable to sync up with the weekly scheduled date and time, and still in need of assistance with questions about Blackboard, Zoom, Panopto, ...
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Feeling powerless during DLII's Power Hour?
Unable to sync up with the weekly scheduled date and time, and still in need of assistance with questions about Blackboard, Zoom, Panopto, ...
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Foundation & Alumni

Payne Fund for International Understanding Applications Now Open
The Faculty Senate International Affairs Committee is currently accepting applications for the Payne Fund for International Understanding. ...
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General

Donations Needed - Professional Clothing Studio
The Career & Life Design Center is looking for professional clothing, shoes, and accessories for the Professional Clothing Studio. This free ...
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DATA Needed! / Campus to Community Service 2023-2024
In the past, you all have been very helpful in providing information about Community Service Activities conducted by academic departments, ...
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DATA Needed! / Campus to Community Service 2023-2024
In the past, you all have been very helpful in providing information about Community Service Activities conducted by academic departments, ...
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Faculty/Staff Photos - March 20
Wednesday, March 20 from 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. in the Elliott Student Union Room 213, faculty/staff photos will be taken by Inter-State ...
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Help us promote Care To Act with syllabus inserts AND free promotional items
Free ways you can help us promote Care To Act! ...
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Politics and Social Justice Week 2024 Schedule
The annual Politics and Social Justice Week(s) speakers series is approaching! This years theme selected by the student organization ...
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Politics and Social Justice Week 2024 Schedule
The annual Politics and Social Justice Week(s) speakers series is approaching! This years theme selected by the student organization ...
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Politics and Social Justice Week 2024 Schedule
The annual Politics and Social Justice Week(s) speakers series is approaching! This years theme selected by the student organization ...
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Access Missouri Grant Final Deadline Extended to June 1
The Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development released an update on 3/21 that they are extending the final deadline ...
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Health & Wellness

Help Us Promote the Spring 2024 Free STI/STD Clinic for Students
We need your support to spread the word about our upcoming FREE STI/STD event for students on March 26th from 10am to 4pm at the Health ...
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Help Us Promote the Spring 2024 Free STI/STD Clinic for Students
We need your support to spread the word about our upcoming FREE STI/STD event for students on March 26th from 10am to 4pm at the Health ...
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UCM Crisis Support Line
The UCM Counseling Center (part of Campus Community Health) has a 24-hour Crisis Support Line (660-543-8008) for students. Please share ...
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UCM Crisis Support Line
The UCM Counseling Center (part of Campus Community Health) has a 24-hour Crisis Support Line (660-543-8008) for students. Please share ...
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Human Resources/Payroll

Murdock Banner
Carla Curry from Murdock Banner will be on campus Thursday, March 21st from 2 pm to 3 pm in Human Resources, Admin 100. Please contact HR at ...
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Murdock Banner
Carla Curry from Murdock Banner will be on campus Thursday, March 21st from 2 pm to 3 pm in Human Resources, Admin 100. Please contact HR at ...
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Student Employee of the Year Shout - Out
Would you like to give your student workers a shout - out for all of the hard work and dedication they put into your department? If so, ...
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Student Employee of the Year Shout - Out
Would you like to give your student workers a shout - out for all of the hard work and dedication they put into your department? If so, ...
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Employee Web Time Sheet Deadline
Please submit your March 1st through March 15th web employee time sheet by Monday, March 18th at 11:59 pm. This is an 88 hour pay period ...
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Welcome our March 18th New UCM Team Members!!
Please Help us welcome the following New Employees to the UCM Team: ...
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Representative From MetLife
Justin Oldham, a representative from MetLife, will be on campus Wednesday, March 27, 2024, from 9 am to 1 pm in the HR Conference Room, Adm ...
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KMOS-TV

Dante: Inferno to Paradise - Tonight and Tuesday on KMOS
A landmark documentary by Ric Burns chronicles the life and work of the great 14th century Florentine poet, Dante Alighieri and explores the ...
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Rising Against Asian Hate - 9:00 tonight
Explore the fight against Asian American hate following the March 2021 mass shootings at three spas in Atlanta. Examine how this critical ...
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Polar Extremes - Tonight at 8:00 on NOVA
Following a trail of fossils found in all the wrong places - beech trees in Antarctica, redwoods and hippo-like mammals in the Arctic - this ...
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Sister Boniface Mysteries continues tonight
The dreamy frontman of buzzy rock 'n' roll band The Queenmakers is found dead in the dressing room, just as they are about to go on for ...
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Pride of the Yankees on Show-Me Cinema - Saturday Night
This moving biographical drama follows the life of revered baseball player Lou Gehrig (Gary Cooper). Championed by sportswriter Sam Blake ...
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Meetings

Spring General Faculty Meeting March 20th
The Spring General Faculty Meeting is this Wednesday, March 20th at 3:15 p.m. in Twomey Auditorium (Wood 100.) It can be attended in-person ...
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Spring General Faculty Meeting March 20th
The Spring General Faculty Meeting is this Wednesday, March 20th at 3:15 p.m. in Twomey Auditorium (Wood 100.) It can be attended in-person ...
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Spring General Faculty Meeting March 20th
The Spring General Faculty Meeting is this Wednesday, March 20th at 3:15 p.m. in Twomey Auditorium (Wood 100.) It can be attended in-person ...
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Military and Veterans Services

Veteran Service Officer (VSO) on Campus TODAY!
Ryan Buehler our local Veteran Service Officer (VSO) will be in the Military and Veterans Success Center today, March 21st from 8:30 a.m. to ...
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Mules and Jennies Athletics

Jennies Softball Continues MIAA Play Hosting Lincoln Tuesday for Social Media Night!
Central Missouri Jennies softball continues a 12-game homestand with a MIAA doubleheader on Tuesday, March 19 against the Lincoln Blue ...
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No. 3 Mules Baseball Back Home for Tuesday Afternoon Tussle vs. Quincy
No. 3-ranked Central Missouri Mules baseball (22-4) returns home to Crane Stadium/Tompkins Field and begins a five-game homestand with a ...
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Jennies Softball Concludes 12 Game Homestand Against No. 23 Washburn and Emporia State
Central Missouri Jennies continue a 12-game homestand with a pair of MIAA doubleheaders on Friday, March 22 against No. 23 Washburn Ichabods ...
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Second-Ranked Mules Baseball Hosts Fort Hays State in MIAA Series March 22-24
No. 2-ranked Central Missouri Mules baseball (23-4, 11-2 MIAA) is scheduled to host Fort Hays State (18-9, 6-7 MIAA) in a three-game MIAA ...
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News and Events

UCM Board of Governors Meets March 20-21
The University of Central Missouri's Board of Governors Academic Affairs Committee will meet (open meeting) at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March ...
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UCM Board of Governors Meets March 20-21
The University of Central Missouri's Board of Governors Academic Affairs Committee will meet (open meeting) at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March ...
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MDHEWD and Full Employment Council Open New Satellite Office at UCM's Lee's Summit Campus to Better Serve Area Residents
Area adults interested in a new career or job advancement now have the opportunity to obtain a variety of services related to workforce ...
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MDHEWD and Full Employment Council Open New Satellite Office at UCM's Lee's Summit Campus to Better Serve Area Residents
Area adults interested in a new career or job advancement now have the opportunity to obtain a variety of services related to workforce ...
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MDHEWD and Full Employment Council Open New Satellite Office at UCM's Lee's Summit Campus to Better Serve Area Residents
Area adults interested in a new career or job advancement now have the opportunity to obtain a variety of services related to workforce ...
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Grant Helps Fund Additional Tours on Historic Missouri Free Mobile App
Historic Missouri, a free mobile app and website that provides users easy access to information about the important places, people, and ...
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Grant Helps Fund Additional Tours on Historic Missouri Free Mobile App
Historic Missouri, a free mobile app and website that provides users easy access to information about the important places, people, and ...
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Grant Helps Fund Additional Tours on Historic Missouri Free Mobile App
Historic Missouri, a free mobile app and website that provides users easy access to information about the important places, people, and ...
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Timeless Shakespearean Love Story, 'Romeo and Juliet', Comes to Highlander Theatre March 28-31
Experience a timeless theatre classic as University of Central Missouri (UCM) Theatre and Dance and UCM Music present William Shakespeare's ...
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Timeless Shakespearean Love Story, 'Romeo and Juliet', Comes to Highlander Theatre March 28-31
Experience a timeless theatre classic as University of Central Missouri (UCM) Theatre and Dance and UCM Music present William Shakespeare's ...
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Best Names Crowley Interim Provost After Bridgmon Assumes Post in South Carolina
During the Spring General Faculty Meeting meeting on March 20, University of Central Missouri President Roger Best named university academic ...
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Openings & Closings

Parking Services & Access Control Closing
Parking Services and Access Control will be closed from 7:45 AM to 9:30 AM March 20th for a SEE Division event. Please contact Public Safety ...
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Parking Services & Access Control Closing
Parking Services and Access Control will be closed from 7:45 AM to 9:30 AM March 20th for a SEE Division event. Please contact Public Safety ...
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Parking Services & Access Control Closing
Parking Services and Access Control will be closed from 7:45 AM to 9:30 AM March 20th for a SEE Division event. Please contact Public Safety ...
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Staff Council

Bylaws Amendments - Voting 03/25-03/29
Per the provisions outlined in the UCM Staff Council Bylaws (linked), it is hereby duly noted that the UCM Staff Council has discussed the ...
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Bylaws Amendments - Voting 03/25-03/29
Per the provisions outlined in the UCM Staff Council Bylaws (linked), it is hereby duly noted that the UCM Staff Council has discussed the ...
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Student Activities

Encourage your Studies to Attend This GSS/AS Alumni Panel!
Please join Gender & Sexuality Studies and Africana Studies for an Alumni Panel! We will have five graduates of UCM share their stories of ...
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Financial Aid to Host 3 FAFSA Completion Events in March
Financial Aid staff will be available to assist any new (high school senior) or current UCM student or parent(s) in completing the FAFSA. ...
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Financial Aid to Host 3 FAFSA Completion Events in March
Financial Aid staff will be available to assist any new (high school senior) or current UCM student or parent(s) in completing the FAFSA. ...
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You Are Invited

Safety Sciences Spring 2024 Mock Accidents
The Occupational Risk and Safety Sciences Department will be displaying mock accident scenes in and around WC Morris on March 19, 2024. ...
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Safety Sciences Spring 2024 Mock Accidents
The Occupational Risk and Safety Sciences Department will be displaying mock accident scenes in and around WC Morris on March 19, 2024. ...
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Mule Mall: New Student Orientation
New Student Orientation is right around the corner, and we would like to invite campus resources to participate in the Mule Mall Resource ...
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Mule Mall: New Student Orientation
New Student Orientation is right around the corner, and we would like to invite campus resources to participate in the Mule Mall Resource ...
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Mule Mall: New Student Orientation
New Student Orientation is right around the corner, and we would like to invite campus resources to participate in the Mule Mall Resource ...
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