City of Independence, UMKC help each other as importance of community programs grows
Our Healthy KC Eastside!
Our Healthy KC Eastside” (OHKCE) is a large-scale, community-based partnership addressing vaccine hesitance and health inequities in vulnerable portions of Jackson County, Mo.
UMKC Students Help Direct Food From Restaurants to Food Banks
UMKC Enactus students developed an app to help restaurants donate excess food to local pantries for people in need.
Kangaroo Pantry Steps Up to Meet Increased Need
The pantry ensures no Roo goes without, especially during the pandemic
UMKC Young Alumni Association Volunteer Project- A part of UMKC Weekend of Service
UM System Extension and Engagement Week culminates in statewide days of service. UMKC has cultivated over 500 individual opportunities to serve on campus and in our local community.
Kansas City Athletics Plans Slate of Community Events
The Community can take advantage of these great promotional events through Kansas City Athletics.
Social Justice Book Discussion: Earth Democracy
Join the UMKC Libraries for a discussion of this year’s Social Justice Book and Lecture Series book, “Earth Democracy: Justice, Sustainability, and Peace,” by Vandana Shiva.
Rise & Shine: KC Streetcar Extension
Join us for a moderated panel on the future of the Kansas City Streetcar.
Students Work with Community in New Field Exploration Course
Field experience in the community in your chosen profession is a hallmark of a UMKC education.
Community MOVE Session
Move More Get More, a community-based research initiative sponsored, is hosting FREE MOVE sessions for the community all fall. Move sessions are fitness sessions designed to increase physical activity and community through movement.