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Trading Moon Powwow Returns to UCM on Nov. 9
The Trading Moon Powwow will return as part of the 11th annual Trading Moon Native American Arts Festival on Saturday, Nov. 9 in the Student Recreation and Wellness Center at UCM.
October 24, 2024
Native American Hoop Dancer to Celebrate Cultural Diversity With Performance at UCM
Speaker, Native American hoop dancer and cultural ambassador Eric Michael Hernandez will offer a performance at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13 in the Elliott Student Union Ballroom at UCM.
October 23, 2024
Moral Movement Architect Rev. Dr. William Barber II to Speak at UCM
As part of its ongoing effort to bring guest speakers to campus to discuss significant social and economic issues related to justice, health, wellness, and community strength, the University of Central Missouri will present the program, “Rev. Dr. William Barber II, We are Called to Be a Movement.” This free public presentation sponsored by UCM’s Center for Multiculturalism and Inclusivity is open to all interested individuals and will take place at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27, in Hendricks Hall, located in the Administration Building. Doors open at 6 p.m.
February 01, 2023
Four UCM Students Awarded MLK Freedom Scholarships
A highlight to a program that included artistic expression in the form of dance, live drawing, music and a shared presentation of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s famous “I Have a Dream” speech, four University of Central Missouri students were honored with scholarships named for the famous civil rights leader and humanitarian. The Freedom Scholarship Fundraiser took place on Jan. 17 in the ballroom of the Elliott Student Union,
January 20, 2023
UCM Presentation Features Harvard Professor and Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Annette Gordon-Reed Sept. 22
The University of Central Missouri is excited to begin the fall 2022-2023 academic year with a presentation by a guest speaker who will inspire her audience and contribute to understanding on topics related to diversity, equity and inclusion. An Evening with Annette-Gordon Reed, giving the university community and guests an opportunity to hear, see and interact with the nationally known Harvard University educator, historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22 in Hendricks Hall. The event is free and the public is invited.
August 29, 2022
Civil Rights Activist, Author, Educator Angela Davis Makes Presentation at UCM April 5
As part of the University of Central Missouri’s efforts to promote conversations with distinguished visitors, UCM will host civil rights activist, author, and educator Angela Davis for a public presentation at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, in Hendricks Hall. Her speech is open to all who are interested in attending, and there is no admission charge. The event is sponsored by the Center for Multiculturalism and Inclusivity.
March 23, 2022
Quiñones Inspires UCM Audience to 'Do the Right Thing' When Witnessing an Injustice
From growing up in a life of poverty to becoming a successful ABC network news veteran who has interviewed everyone from homeless individuals to world leaders, John Quiñones shared his thoughts on the power of “doing the right thing” with a University of Central Missouri audience Feb. 23 in Nahm Auditorium.
February 25, 2022
ABC News Veteran, 'What Would You Do?' Host, John Quiñones, to Visit UCM
John Quiñones, ABC News veteran and creator and host of the popular “What Would You Do?” nationally televised program, will speak at the University of Central Missouri Wednesday, Feb. 23. His free presentation, made possible by the Center for Multiculturalism and Inclusivity, is open to the public and is the first talk in what the center hopes will become many conversations with distinguished visitors to UCM in the months ahead. Admission is free and the public is invited to attend this event at 7 p.m. in Nahm Auditorium, located in the W.C. Morris Science Building.
February 08, 2022
Trading Moon Powwow Returns to UCM on Nov. 9
The Trading Moon Powwow will return as part of the 11th annual Trading Moon Native American Arts Festival on Saturday, Nov. 9 in the Student Recreation and Wellness Center at UCM.
October 24, 2024
Native American Hoop Dancer to Celebrate Cultural Diversity With Performance at UCM
Speaker, Native American hoop dancer and cultural ambassador Eric Michael Hernandez will offer a performance at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13 in the Elliott Student Union Ballroom at UCM.
October 23, 2024
Moral Movement Architect Rev. Dr. William Barber II to Speak at UCM
As part of its ongoing effort to bring guest speakers to campus to discuss significant social and economic issues related to justice, health, wellness, and community strength, the University of Central Missouri will present the program, “Rev. Dr. William Barber II, We are Called to Be a Movement.” This free public presentation sponsored by UCM’s Center for Multiculturalism and Inclusivity is open to all interested individuals and will take place at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27, in Hendricks Hall, located in the Administration Building. Doors open at 6 p.m.
February 01, 2023
Four UCM Students Awarded MLK Freedom Scholarships
A highlight to a program that included artistic expression in the form of dance, live drawing, music and a shared presentation of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s famous “I Have a Dream” speech, four University of Central Missouri students were honored with scholarships named for the famous civil rights leader and humanitarian. The Freedom Scholarship Fundraiser took place on Jan. 17 in the ballroom of the Elliott Student Union,
January 20, 2023
UCM Presentation Features Harvard Professor and Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Annette Gordon-Reed Sept. 22
The University of Central Missouri is excited to begin the fall 2022-2023 academic year with a presentation by a guest speaker who will inspire her audience and contribute to understanding on topics related to diversity, equity and inclusion. An Evening with Annette-Gordon Reed, giving the university community and guests an opportunity to hear, see and interact with the nationally known Harvard University educator, historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22 in Hendricks Hall. The event is free and the public is invited.
August 29, 2022
Civil Rights Activist, Author, Educator Angela Davis Makes Presentation at UCM April 5
As part of the University of Central Missouri’s efforts to promote conversations with distinguished visitors, UCM will host civil rights activist, author, and educator Angela Davis for a public presentation at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, in Hendricks Hall. Her speech is open to all who are interested in attending, and there is no admission charge. The event is sponsored by the Center for Multiculturalism and Inclusivity.
March 23, 2022
Quiñones Inspires UCM Audience to 'Do the Right Thing' When Witnessing an Injustice
From growing up in a life of poverty to becoming a successful ABC network news veteran who has interviewed everyone from homeless individuals to world leaders, John Quiñones shared his thoughts on the power of “doing the right thing” with a University of Central Missouri audience Feb. 23 in Nahm Auditorium.
February 25, 2022
ABC News Veteran, 'What Would You Do?' Host, John Quiñones, to Visit UCM
John Quiñones, ABC News veteran and creator and host of the popular “What Would You Do?” nationally televised program, will speak at the University of Central Missouri Wednesday, Feb. 23. His free presentation, made possible by the Center for Multiculturalism and Inclusivity, is open to the public and is the first talk in what the center hopes will become many conversations with distinguished visitors to UCM in the months ahead. Admission is free and the public is invited to attend this event at 7 p.m. in Nahm Auditorium, located in the W.C. Morris Science Building.
February 08, 2022
