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UCM Participates in Year-long AR/VR Heartland Developer Challenge Hackathon
The University of Central Missouri is among several stakeholder organizations providing assistance for the AR/VR Heartland Developer Challenge Hackathon, sponsored by KC Digital Drive. The challenge brings together entrepreneurs, hackers, makers, developers and other creative minds with the goal of building mixed reality applications that solve local problems.
June 09, 2021
UCM, Lee's Summit Velocity to Host Augmented and Virtual Reality Open House
The University of Central Missouri and Lee’s Summit Velocity are hosting an Experience Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality Studio Open House to showcase the university’s new Mixed Reality Studio, located at UCM’s Lee’s Summit campus. The free event will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 17.
June 09, 2021
Graduates of UCM's 150-year Class Honored During Commencement May 7-9
As the University of Central Missouri celebrates its sesquicentennial, the Spring 2021 Commencement exercises the weekend of May 7-9 are a new milestone in the life of the university as well as its many new graduates. A total of 1,940 undergraduate and graduate students who are completing their degrees this spring or by this summer are eligible to participate in ceremonies that take place in the Multipurpose Building.
April 30, 2021
UCM Theatre and Dance Presents Free Virtual Theatre Production: 'Spotlight'
The virtual presentation of the production, “Spotlight” will be presented by University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance on its YouTube channel at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 2; Friday, April 23, Saturday, April 24 and at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 25. Virtual Doors open 15 minutes prior to start time, and no tickets or reservations are needed.
April 20, 2021
Wind Ensemble to Present 150 Years of Music to Celebrate Institution's History
A tribute to the University of Central Missouri’s long tradition of educating students, the UCM Wind Ensemble will present its final concert of the 2020-2021 academic year at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 22, in Hendricks Hall. The program is free and open to the public.
April 16, 2021
Employees, Students Invited to UCM's 150th Birthday Bash
Rekindling the exciting news that rang through the community 150 years ago this month, students, faculty and staff at the University of Central Missouri are invited to attend UCM's 150th Birthday Bash from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 27.
April 15, 2021
UCM's 150 Years of Education for Service Honored by Legislators
Adding a new highlight to the University of Central Missouri’s sesquicentennial celebration, Missouri legislators met with university members and honored UCM’s 150th year with House and Senate resolutions on April 7. A 12-member group that included UCM President Roger Best, members of the Board of Governors, administrative members, and students, represented the university for this special day in Jefferson City.
April 09, 2021
Missouri Bicentennial Quilt Coming to McClure Archives and University Museum
As it travels throughout the state in 2021, the Missouri Bicentennial Quilt will make a stop at the McClure Archives and University Museum at the University of Central Missouri. The quilt will be available for public viewing from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 13-16, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 17.
April 09, 2021
UCM to Present Conference Focusing on Climate Action Through Kenya Partnership
The University of Central Missouri is joining local and international partners to present a Kenya-based conference focusing on multi-level governance for climate action May 3-6. Collaborating with the university are Summit Technology Academy’s International Studies program, the government of Makueni County-Kenya and Global Classroom Exchange.
April 08, 2021
UCM Theatre and Dance Presents Senior Showcase
University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance will present the annual Senior Showcase on Thursday, April 1. Senior Showcase is an opportunity for graduating seniors to showcase and celebrate their hard work while at UCM.
April 01, 2021
JCCHS Offers COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic for UCM Students April 12
Johnson County Community Health Services (JCCHS), in collaboration with the UCM Health Center and School of Nursing, wants to help make that possible by offering a free vaccination clinic specifically for University of Central Missouri students and their dependents who are age 16 or older from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 12 at the Multipurpose Building in Warrensburg. All UCM students are eligible for the vaccine, regardless of where they may live or whether or not they are taking in-person or online courses.
March 31, 2021
2021 President's Gala April 12 Virtually Showcases Collaboration Between UCM Students, Faculty, Alumni
An opportunity to celebrate collaboration between University of Central Missouri faculty members, students and alumni while benefiting the School of Visual and Performing Arts is planned for 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, April 12 as UCM President Roger J. Best, Ph.D., revives the President’s Gala.
March 23, 2021
UCM Theatre and Dance Launches New Play Series
A weekend of live entertainment is planned as University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance presents its first presentation of the New Play Series at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 26 and Saturday, March 27 at James L. Highlander Theatre. While the series is performed on stage, and admission is free, presentations also will be available via livestream for those who would like to experience the series remotely. This weekend, the series will feature 11 new works written by current UCM students.
March 23, 2021
KMOS-TV to Feature Five Unique Programs to Spark Conversation About Aging
Beginning March 24, and running through April, the University of Central Missouri’s public television station KMOS-TV will air and feature five unique programs designed to spark conversation and thought about aging. KMOS-TV is proud to partner with other producers to showcase programs aimed at debunking myths about aging, providing inspirational stories, and resources for all of us as we age.
March 22, 2021
Author, Educator Lynn Dumenil Presents WWI, American Suffrage Lecture on April 6
Members of the University of Central Missouri community and the general public are invited to attend the live virtual Greer Oppenheimer general education guest lecture, “Winning the Vote: World War I and the American Suffrage Movement,” at 6 p.m. April 6.
March 22, 2021
UCM Participates in Year-long AR/VR Heartland Developer Challenge Hackathon
The University of Central Missouri is among several stakeholder organizations providing assistance for the AR/VR Heartland Developer Challenge Hackathon, sponsored by KC Digital Drive. The challenge brings together entrepreneurs, hackers, makers, developers and other creative minds with the goal of building mixed reality applications that solve local problems.
June 09, 2021
UCM, Lee's Summit Velocity to Host Augmented and Virtual Reality Open House
The University of Central Missouri and Lee’s Summit Velocity are hosting an Experience Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality Studio Open House to showcase the university’s new Mixed Reality Studio, located at UCM’s Lee’s Summit campus. The free event will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 17.
June 09, 2021
Graduates of UCM's 150-year Class Honored During Commencement May 7-9
As the University of Central Missouri celebrates its sesquicentennial, the Spring 2021 Commencement exercises the weekend of May 7-9 are a new milestone in the life of the university as well as its many new graduates. A total of 1,940 undergraduate and graduate students who are completing their degrees this spring or by this summer are eligible to participate in ceremonies that take place in the Multipurpose Building.
April 30, 2021
UCM Theatre and Dance Presents Free Virtual Theatre Production: 'Spotlight'
The virtual presentation of the production, “Spotlight” will be presented by University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance on its YouTube channel at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 2; Friday, April 23, Saturday, April 24 and at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 25. Virtual Doors open 15 minutes prior to start time, and no tickets or reservations are needed.
April 20, 2021
Wind Ensemble to Present 150 Years of Music to Celebrate Institution's History
A tribute to the University of Central Missouri’s long tradition of educating students, the UCM Wind Ensemble will present its final concert of the 2020-2021 academic year at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 22, in Hendricks Hall. The program is free and open to the public.
April 16, 2021
Employees, Students Invited to UCM's 150th Birthday Bash
Rekindling the exciting news that rang through the community 150 years ago this month, students, faculty and staff at the University of Central Missouri are invited to attend UCM's 150th Birthday Bash from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 27.
April 15, 2021
UCM's 150 Years of Education for Service Honored by Legislators
Adding a new highlight to the University of Central Missouri’s sesquicentennial celebration, Missouri legislators met with university members and honored UCM’s 150th year with House and Senate resolutions on April 7. A 12-member group that included UCM President Roger Best, members of the Board of Governors, administrative members, and students, represented the university for this special day in Jefferson City.
April 09, 2021
Missouri Bicentennial Quilt Coming to McClure Archives and University Museum
As it travels throughout the state in 2021, the Missouri Bicentennial Quilt will make a stop at the McClure Archives and University Museum at the University of Central Missouri. The quilt will be available for public viewing from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 13-16, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 17.
April 09, 2021
UCM to Present Conference Focusing on Climate Action Through Kenya Partnership
The University of Central Missouri is joining local and international partners to present a Kenya-based conference focusing on multi-level governance for climate action May 3-6. Collaborating with the university are Summit Technology Academy’s International Studies program, the government of Makueni County-Kenya and Global Classroom Exchange.
April 08, 2021
UCM Theatre and Dance Presents Senior Showcase
University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance will present the annual Senior Showcase on Thursday, April 1. Senior Showcase is an opportunity for graduating seniors to showcase and celebrate their hard work while at UCM.
April 01, 2021
JCCHS Offers COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic for UCM Students April 12
Johnson County Community Health Services (JCCHS), in collaboration with the UCM Health Center and School of Nursing, wants to help make that possible by offering a free vaccination clinic specifically for University of Central Missouri students and their dependents who are age 16 or older from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 12 at the Multipurpose Building in Warrensburg. All UCM students are eligible for the vaccine, regardless of where they may live or whether or not they are taking in-person or online courses.
March 31, 2021
2021 President's Gala April 12 Virtually Showcases Collaboration Between UCM Students, Faculty, Alumni
An opportunity to celebrate collaboration between University of Central Missouri faculty members, students and alumni while benefiting the School of Visual and Performing Arts is planned for 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, April 12 as UCM President Roger J. Best, Ph.D., revives the President’s Gala.
March 23, 2021
UCM Theatre and Dance Launches New Play Series
A weekend of live entertainment is planned as University of Central Missouri Theatre and Dance presents its first presentation of the New Play Series at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 26 and Saturday, March 27 at James L. Highlander Theatre. While the series is performed on stage, and admission is free, presentations also will be available via livestream for those who would like to experience the series remotely. This weekend, the series will feature 11 new works written by current UCM students.
March 23, 2021
KMOS-TV to Feature Five Unique Programs to Spark Conversation About Aging
Beginning March 24, and running through April, the University of Central Missouri’s public television station KMOS-TV will air and feature five unique programs designed to spark conversation and thought about aging. KMOS-TV is proud to partner with other producers to showcase programs aimed at debunking myths about aging, providing inspirational stories, and resources for all of us as we age.
March 22, 2021
Author, Educator Lynn Dumenil Presents WWI, American Suffrage Lecture on April 6
Members of the University of Central Missouri community and the general public are invited to attend the live virtual Greer Oppenheimer general education guest lecture, “Winning the Vote: World War I and the American Suffrage Movement,” at 6 p.m. April 6.
March 22, 2021
