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Arianna String Quartet in Concert, Jan. 30 from the Sheldon Concert Hall
The UMSL Arianna String Quartet offers several concerts throughout the year and they are being streamed virtually. Part of a two-night mini-Beethoven festival celebrating the composer’s recent 250th birthday in December, this performance on Saturday, Jan. 30 at 7 p.m., is Beethoven’s Trio for Pian o, Violin and Cello, Op. 97 (“Archduke”) featuring guest artist Mieko Hironaka-Bergt, on piano, with John McGrosso on violin and Kurt Baldwin on cello.
UMSL
Trail of Tears Journey Exhibit
Missouri S&T students created a digital experience to tell the story of how thousands of Native Americans traveled through Missouri nearly 200 years ago on a forced march westward that became know as the "Trail of Tears."
S&T
Growth Continues at UMKC Health Sciences District
Recent investment in UMKC Health Sciences District has had a domino effect in the surrounding area.
UMKC Community Development, Economic Development, health-care, Neighborhood Development
Research Enabled
YOUR PARTNER FOR RAPID RESEARCH SOLUTIONS The Research Enabled portal quickly connects companies to the wealth of expertise and resources at the seven campuses of the University of Missouri and Southern Illinois University systems, to address technical, business, and other research needs of industry and organizations.
MU, S&T, UM System, UMKC, UMSL Business, Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, Research and Data, Small Business Development, Workforce Development
UMKC School of Dentistry Provides Free Pediatric Dental Exams
Children under the age of three are eligible for the exam.
UMKC health-care, Public Health
Eight Research Projects Receive Health Equity Institute Grant
Community groups and UMKC researchers pair up to collaborate on public health research.
UMKC Community Engagement, COVID-19, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Public Health
Midwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership to Host a Nonprofit Navigation Series
UMKC’s Midwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership is set to host a free presentation to show the tools nonprofits can utilize to increase their chances of success.
UMKC lecture-series, Nonprofit
UMKC’s Center for Neighborhoods is Recruiting For Their Spring Leadership Program
UMKC’s Center for Neighborhoods is recruiting leaders for its Spring 2021 leadership cohort.
UMKC Community, Community Development, Neighborhood Development
A New Online Exhibit Brings Insight into the 1968 Kansas City Uprising
LaBudde Special Collections at UMKC, in collaboration with the Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center and Prospect Business Association, has put together an online exhibit highlighting the days following the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.
UMKC Civil Rights, Collaboration, Community, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Conservatory Exceeds New Scholarships Goal
The UMKC Conservatory created 27 new endowed scholarships through volunteer efforts during a difficult time.
UMKC Fundraising, Student Programs
Senior Peers Actively Renewing Knowledge (SPARK)
Senior Peers Actively Renewing Knowledge, known as SPARK, provides classes and events for retiree members.
UMKC Community Engagement, Continuing Education
UMKC Hosts Critical Conversations Town Hall
The town hall series addressing systemic racism continues on February 18th.
UMKC Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Education
El Conversatorio: “Everything Goes South: Starry Nights and Daydreams Pedaling Across Mexico”
El Conversatorio is a one-hour informal virtual talk in which guest speakers from different areas of the Spanish-speaking world share their thoughts on current events and issues. After a presentation of 15-20 minutes and a question-and-answer session, participants can join activities using breakout rooms in Zoom to practice their Spanish.
S&T Culture, lecture-series, Speakers
Tri-County Tourism
Explore MIR is a tri-county tourism event between Madison, Iron and Reynolds counties in Southeast Missouri.
S&T
No Shame Theatre
Missouri S&T students present “No Shame Theatre”.
S&T Performance Arts
State-of-the-Art Equipment Available for Research
New State-of-the-Art Equipment Expands Research Opportunities for Research
S&T
Community Counseling and Assessment Services (CCAS)
UMKC Community Counseling and Assessment Services (CCAS) is a counselor and psychologist training center that provides counseling and assessment services on a sliding fee scale to children, adolescents, and adults in the greater Kansas City area.
UMKC Counseling, COVID-19, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Mental Health, Nonprofit, Public Health
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Collaboration

A New Online Exhibit Brings Insight into the 1968 Kansas City Uprising
UMKC Civil Rights, Collaboration, Community, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

LaBudde Special Collections at UMKC, in collaboration with the Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center and Prospect Business Association, has put together an online exhibit highlighting the days following the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.

Move More Get More
UMKC Collaboration, Community, Community Engagement, Health, Public Health, Research and Data, Youth Programming

Move More Get More is a federally funded program to increase physical activity and nutrition among middle school students in Kansas City Public Schools.

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Education

UMKC Hosts Critical Conversations Town Hall
UMKC Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Education

The town hall series addressing systemic racism continues on February 18th.

Mineral Museum
S&T Education, Museum

The S&T Mineral Museum has over 4,599 minerals from over 92 countries. Visitors are always welcomed.

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Nonprofit

Midwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership to Host a Nonprofit Navigation Series
UMKC lecture-series, Nonprofit

UMKC’s Midwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership is set to host a free presentation to show the tools nonprofits can utilize to increase their chances of success.

Community Counseling and Assessment Services (CCAS)
UMKC Counseling, COVID-19, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Mental Health, Nonprofit, Public Health

UMKC Community Counseling and Assessment Services (CCAS) is a counselor and psychologist training center that provides counseling and assessment services on a sliding fee scale to children, adolescents, and adults in the greater Kansas City area.

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Professional Development

UMKC Alumna and Co-Author to Discuss Book On End Of Life Issues
UMKC Professional Development

Annie Presley and Christy Howard co-authors of Read This… When I’m Dead: A Guide to Getting Your Stuff Together for Your Loved Ones are set to present topics covered in their book during a virtual seminar.

MIMH Professional Training
UMSL Conference, Education, Mental Health, Professional Development, Social Work, Training

UMSL | Missouri Institute of Mental Health’s Professional Training Center creates and implements innovative programming to provide quality behavioral health education to both the general public and service providers. The Center has its roots in the Institute’s Division of Continuing Education, which served the training and education needs of behavioral health professionals for nearly four […]

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Student Programs

Conservatory Exceeds New Scholarships Goal
UMKC Fundraising, Student Programs

The UMKC Conservatory created 27 new endowed scholarships through volunteer efforts during a difficult time.

Cultural Tradition collection for LifewiseStl
UMSL Community Engagement, Fundraising, Health, Nonprofit, Student Programs, Summer Camp, Volunteerism

The students in the Pierre Laclede Honors College’s seven Cultural Traditions classes created service to go kits to support the community programs run by LifewiseStl. Each class collected and created their own kits based on the needs provided by LifewiseStl.

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Youth Programming

Virtual Literacy Tutoring
UMSL Education, Literacy, Youth Programming

Graduate and undergraduate students within the UMSL College of Education will be providing virtual literacy tutoring sessions during the spring semester. This is a free program with limited space.

Move More Get More
UMKC Collaboration, Community, Community Engagement, Health, Public Health, Research and Data, Youth Programming

Move More Get More is a federally funded program to increase physical activity and nutrition among middle school students in Kansas City Public Schools.

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UM System Resources

UM System Map

Explore UM System properties, Extension offices, hospitals and Presidential Engagement Fellows statewide

MO Source Link

MOSourceLink connects entrepreneurs and small business owners with a network of nonprofit resource organizations that provide business-building services

All Things Missouri

All Things Missouri is a gateway to maps, data, reports, and resources to help better understand community needs and allocate resources