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Topic: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Freedom Riders Panel

UMKC Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Speakers & Lecture Series

Join us for a discusion with four legends of the American Civil Rights Movement.

upcoming: April 21, 2023
UMKC School Of Education, Social Work, And Psychological Sciences UMKC School Of Humanities And Social Sciences
UMKC Culture Fest

UMKC Culture Fest

UMKC Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Returning for the first time since 2019, the UMKC Culture Fest celebrates our uniqueness while exploring the ways we are all connected.

upcoming: April 22, 2023
UMKC International Student Affairs Office
Celebration of Nations t-shirt design contest

Celebration of Nations t-shirt design contest

S&T Celebration, Community, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Calling all amateur artists and designers!

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Celebration Of Nations T-shirt Design
Nelly Don: Labor, Unionization, and Community on the Factory Floor

Nelly Don: Labor, Unionization, and Community on the Factory Floor

UMKC Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Co-sponsored by the Kansas City Athenaeum and the Kansas City Public Library. This talk is part of the KCPL’s Missouri Valley Sundays series.

upcoming: April 02, 2023
UMKC School Of Humanities And Social Sciences
UMKC Student Develops Kansas City Women’s History Trail App

UMKC Student Develops Kansas City Women’s History Trail App

UMKC Community Development, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Education

Paid internship provides experience, peace of mind

UMKC School Of Humanities And Social Sciences
The Sam Nakis Annual Memorial Lecture – Crete from the Homeric Age to Rome: Mixing, Myths and Monsters

The Sam Nakis Annual Memorial Lecture – Crete from the Homeric Age to Rome: Mixing, Myths and Monsters

UMSL Arts & Culture, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Speakers & Lecture Series

The Sam Nakis Annual Memorial Lecture – Crete from the Homeric Age to Rome: Mixing, Myths and Monsters

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UMKC STAHR Scholars Program

UMKC STAHR Scholars Program

UMKC Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Summer Camp, Youth Programming

UMKC’s Students Training in Academia, Health, and Research (STAHR) Partnership is a two-part program to increase the number of students from disadvantaged backgrounds entering health care programs and to better prepare them for success.

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Summer Programs
2023 African American Read-In

2023 African American Read-In

UMKC Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

UMKC’s Annual African American Read-In is a celebration of African American literature and literacy.

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UMKC Libraries
Spring Schedule for the Marilyn T. & Byron C. Shutz Lecture Series

Spring Schedule for the Marilyn T. & Byron C. Shutz Lecture Series

UMKC Continuing Education, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Speakers & Lecture Series

The UMKC Trustees and School of Humanities and Social Sciences are proud to introduce the Marilyn T. and Byron C. Shutz Lecture Series. This annual series will host lectures, seminars, and workshops in fields such as creative writing, literature, and art history.

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UMKC School Of Humanities And Social Sciences
Continuing Legal Education: Intermediate Elimination of Bias: Tools to Combat Bias

Continuing Legal Education: Intermediate Elimination of Bias: Tools to Combat Bias

UMKC Continuing Education, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The UMKC School of Law’s continuing legal education’s topical and timely events and commitment to outstanding customer service have gained a national reputation for excellence.

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UMKC School of Law
Guardian Ad Litem Training with Jackson County CASA

Guardian Ad Litem Training with Jackson County CASA

UMKC Continuing Education, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The UMKC School of Law’s continuing legal education’s topical and timely events and commitment to outstanding customer service have gained a national reputation for excellence.

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UMKC School of Law
UniverCities Exchange: Urban Agriculture- Growing More Than Community Gardens

UniverCities Exchange: Urban Agriculture- Growing More Than Community Gardens

UM System, UMKC, UMSL Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Engagement Month, Extension & Engagement Week 2022, Food, Workforce Development

UniverCities Exchange, an ongoing collaborative project between UMKC and UMSL, gathers community leadership alongside academic expertise to discuss problems and possible solutions to issues affecting the Kansas City and St. Louis Metro Areas.

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UMKC UMSL
Continuing Law Education: Crime in the Bayou: Learning from Civil Rights Litigators and Activists about Fighting Systemic Racism in the Justice System

Continuing Law Education: Crime in the Bayou: Learning from Civil Rights Litigators and Activists about Fighting Systemic Racism in the Justice System

UMKC Continuing Education, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The UMKC School of Law’s continuing legal education’s topical and timely events and commitment to outstanding customer service have gained a national reputation for excellence.

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UMKC School of Law
Chancellor’s Certificate in Advancing DEI in the Workplace

Chancellor’s Certificate in Advancing DEI in the Workplace

UMSL Community Engagement, Continuing Education, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Leadership, Workforce Development

The Chancellor’s Certificate in Workplace Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) is a highly interactive, cohort-based, online professional development program that explores the concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Diversity Workforce Development
MU Pre‐Employment Transition Service (Pre‐ETS)

MU Pre‐Employment Transition Service (Pre‐ETS)

MU Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Education, Professional Development, Youth Programming

MU Pre‐Employment Transition Service (Pre‐ETS) offers no‐cost pre‐employment transition services to Missouri high school students with disabilities to prepare them for the transition from high school to post-high school training and/or employment.

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Career Readiness Career Services
UM System Partner Organization, Special Olympics- Missouri, preparing for their 2023 Polar Plunges.

UM System Partner Organization, Special Olympics- Missouri, preparing for their 2023 Polar Plunges.

UMKC Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Nonprofit, Youth Programming

Join UMKC in this “unbearable” event and show your bravery as you support local Special Olympics athletes by walking, running, or crawling into the most frigid winter waters that Missouri has to offer.

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Community Workshop: Connecting People To the History Around Them

Community Workshop: Connecting People To the History Around Them

UMKC Arts & Culture, Continuing Education, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Join Clio founder and UMKC’s William T. Kemper Associate Research Professor of Digital and Public Humanities, Dr. David Trowbridge for this workshop open to the community.

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UMKC School Of Humanities And Social Sciences
Social Justice Book Discussion: A Disability History of the United States

Social Justice Book Discussion: A Disability History of the United States

UMKC Arts & Culture, Continuing Education, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

October is Social Justice Month at UMKC, and our 2022 social justice book is Dr. Kim Nielson’s “A Disability History of the United States.” Hosted by the UMKC Libraries, the annual Social Justice Book Discussion provides readers the opportunity to further the conversation regarding Dr. Nielson’s work and ideas. Join us for this virtual discussion […]

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UMKC Libraries
Greek Studies Public Lecture Series

Greek Studies Public Lecture Series

UMSL Community Engagement, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Speakers & Lecture Series

A series of lectures on Greek culture.

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Arts Culture History
From Minstrelsy to Beyoncé: Race in American Popular Music

From Minstrelsy to Beyoncé: Race in American Popular Music

UMKC Arts & Culture, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Engagement Month, Speakers & Lecture Series

The UMKC Cockefair Chair and members of the talented faculty at UMKC deliver short, engaging courses on national issues, Kansas City history and current events and literature and the arts. Join in to experience thoughtful analysis on a variety of subjects.

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ERCE UMKC Conservatory
Educate-Organize-Advocate: A conference in support of social justice and activism in the Kansas City community

Educate-Organize-Advocate: A conference in support of social justice and activism in the Kansas City community

UMKC Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Engagement Month

Educate-Organize-Advocate is UMKC’s social justice conference for students, faculty, staff, and the Kansas City-area community.

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Division of Diversity and Inclusion
UMKC Community Invited to World Culture Festival

UMKC Community Invited to World Culture Festival

UMKC Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Be part of an epic celebration of diversity at World Culture Festival- Kansas. Featuring LIVE global music and dance performance, well-being sessions, guest speakers, and an international food-truck bonanza.

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UMKC International Student Affairs Office
2022 UMKC Social Justice Month featured speaker: A night with John Baugh

2022 UMKC Social Justice Month featured speaker: A night with John Baugh

UMKC Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Join us for a night with featured speaker, Dr. John Baugh. Registration is required for this free

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Division of Diversity and Inclusion
National, Local Experts to Discuss Race and Sports at UMKC Symposium

National, Local Experts to Discuss Race and Sports at UMKC Symposium

UMKC Continuing Education, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Virtual event offers CLE credit, or free for non-credit attendees

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UMKC Athletics UMKC School of Law
UMKC Day at the Kansas City Symphony

UMKC Day at the Kansas City Symphony

UMKC Arts & Culture, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Engagement Month

Join us at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts as we celebrate UMKC Day at the Kansas City Symphony!

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UniverCities Exchange: Combating Missouri’s Urban Food Deserts

UniverCities Exchange: Combating Missouri’s Urban Food Deserts

UMKC, UMSL Community Development, Community Health, Continuing Education, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Engagement Month, Extension & Engagement Week 2022

UniverCities Exchange, an ongoing collaborative project between UMKC and UMSL, gathers community leadership alongside academic expertise to discuss problems and possible solutions to issues affecting the Kansas City and St. Louis Metro Areas.

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UMKC UMSL
UM System’s Extension and Engagement Week 2022

UM System’s Extension and Engagement Week 2022

UMKC Arts & Culture, Community Health, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Education, Engagement Month, Extension & Engagement Week 2022, Food, Speakers & Lecture Series

UM System’s annual Extension and Engagement Week 2022 is almost here! This year, we have extended our time together to discuss All Things Food with pre- and post-conference sessions.

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UM System
SPARK Slates a Series of Fall Classes

SPARK Slates a Series of Fall Classes

UMKC Arts & Culture, Continuing Education, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The SPARK (Senior Peers Actively Renewing Knowledge) Flossie Pack Center for Lifelong Learning offers continuing education classes. SPARK’s classes are open to all who have a passion for learning, meeting new people, sharing time and experiences, and pursuing an active stimulating life.

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SPARK
Triumph of the Rainbow: LGBTQ Civil Rights since WWII

Triumph of the Rainbow: LGBTQ Civil Rights since WWII

UMKC Arts & Culture, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The UMKC Cockefair Chair and members of the talented faculty at UMKC deliver short, engaging courses on national issues, Kansas City history and current events and literature and the arts. Join in to experience thoughtful analysis on a variety of subjects.

recurring
UMKC Libraries
UMKC Truman Fellows Program Assists Hundreds Facing Eviction

UMKC Truman Fellows Program Assists Hundreds Facing Eviction

UMKC COVID-19, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Education

The UMKC Truman Fellows Program, an initiative of the UMKC School of Law, offers newly-licensed attorneys an opportunity to “learn by doing” under the mentorship of an experienced attorney and provides an opportunity for these attorneys to do public-interest work.

UMKC School of Law
Social Justice Book and Lecture Series Featuring Dr. Kim Nielson

Social Justice Book and Lecture Series Featuring Dr. Kim Nielson

UMKC Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Engagement Month

The Social Justice Book and Lecture Series brings to campus thought leaders in various fields from across the country to explore issues of social justice.

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Division of Diversity and Inclusion
Rainbow Read-In

Rainbow Read-In

UMKC Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Youth Programming

The Rainbow Read-In is an event with a crowd-sourced program. We invite you to attend as a listener, or to attend as a presenter to read, perform or share the work of historic and contemporary LGBTQIA+ creators.

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UMKC Libraries
Mobile Girls Koottam Discussion

Mobile Girls Koottam Discussion

UMKC Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Education, Speakers & Lecture Series

The Department of Economics at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) invites you to a discussion of the book ‘Mobile Girls Koottam: Working Women Speak’, featuring the author, Madhumita Dutta, Assistant Professor of Geography at Ohio State University, and co-creators, Sam PC and Madhushree.

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College of Arts and Sciences
14th Annual César Chávez Lecture to Feature Award-Winning Journalist Sonia Nazario

14th Annual César Chávez Lecture to Feature Award-Winning Journalist Sonia Nazario

UMKC Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Speakers & Lecture Series

Since 2008, UMKC’s Divison of Diversity and Inclusion has hosted the annual César Chávez Lecture for UMKC students, staff, faculty and the Kansas City community.

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Division of Diversity and Inclusion
Critical Conversations: The Value of Higher Education- Ensuring Success for Students of Color in College and After Graduation

Critical Conversations: The Value of Higher Education- Ensuring Success for Students of Color in College and After Graduation

UMKC Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Speakers & Lecture Series

UMKC’s Critical Conversations series is about taking thoughtful action on campus and in our community to ensure lasting and comprehensive reform through Roos Advocate for Community Change, a campus-wide effort announced in June following the death of George Floyd in 2020.

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Division of Diversity and Inclusion
A Conversation with Pamela Newkirk

A Conversation with Pamela Newkirk

UMKC Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Join Dr. Pamela Newkirk on Friday, April 8th at 6PM CST to learn about her most recent work, “Diversity, Inc”.

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Division of Diversity and Inclusion UMKC Conservatory
International Working Women’s Day Panel Discussion

International Working Women’s Day Panel Discussion

UMKC Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Workforce Development

Join us for a fascinating panel discussion in-person or on Zoom to celebrate International Working Women’s Day, Tuesday, March 8th, 11 am

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College of Arts and Sciences
UMKC Center for Neighborhoods Voter Registration Drive

UMKC Center for Neighborhoods Voter Registration Drive

UMKC Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Social Work

The Center for Neighborhoods is hosting a series of voter registration drives in the community.

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Center For Neighborhoods Civil Rights College of Arts and Sciences
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STEM CUBS Camp for K to 5th Grade Students

MU Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Education, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math), Youth Programming

Join us for a fun hands-on way to engage in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). In the past, students have worked on projects like building a structurally sound bridge, developing coating for pills, understanding features of buoyancy and static electricity, creating towers, and more.

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Division of Diversity and Inclusion Education Engineering Events Program STEM Stem Education Youth
UMKC Libraries African American Read-In

UMKC Libraries African American Read-In

UMKC Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Education

The African American Read-In is a celebration of African American literature and literacy. Participate by reading excerpts from poetry, speeches, stories, songs, and other works created by African American authors and artists. Or, just come to listen, reflect, and enjoy the presentations. Join us on February 21, 2022 as a listener or a presenter!

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Library Literacy UMKC Libraries
MBA Class Provides Consultant Services to Real-World Firms

MBA Class Provides Consultant Services to Real-World Firms

UMKC Business, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Workforce Development

Students and urban small businesses both benefit from the program.

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Division of Diversity and Inclusion Entrepreneurship Henry W. Bloch School of Management Small Business Development
NEW! Chancellor’s Certificate in Workplace Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

NEW! Chancellor’s Certificate in Workplace Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UMSL Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Leadership, Professional Development, Workforce Development

The Chancellor’s Certificate in Workplace Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) is a highly interactive, cohort-based, online professional development program that explores the concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. This non-credit bearing program is open to all professionals in the Greater Saint Louis community.

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Division of Diversity and Inclusion Leadership
Yamiche Alcindor to be featured speaker for 2022 Martin Luther King Jr. Lecture Series

Yamiche Alcindor to be featured speaker for 2022 Martin Luther King Jr. Lecture Series

UMKC Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Beginning with the Rosa Parks Lecture on Social Justice and Activism in 2007 and annually since 2009 with the Martin Luther King Lecture Series, the Division of Diversity and Inclusion honors these individuals’ tremendous contributions to furthering civil rights by bringing national thought leaders to campus.

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Division of Diversity and Inclusion
MU Celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr.

MU Celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr.

MU Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

2022 Keynote Speaker: Ashley M. Jones

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Division of Diversity and Inclusion
UMKC Center for Neighborhoods releases study on small apartment buildings for the City of Kansas City, Missouri

UMKC Center for Neighborhoods releases study on small apartment buildings for the City of Kansas City, Missouri

UMKC Community Development, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The UMKC Center for Neighborhoods has released a study of small apartments in the Central City Economic Development (CCED) area, including parts of 18 neighborhoods in KCMO.

Center For Neighborhoods Department of Architecture, Urban Planning + Design Neighborhood Development

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Upcoming Events

Apr 21
Freedom Riders Panel
Apr 22
UMKC Culture Fest
Apr 02
Nelly Don: Labor, Unionization, and Community on the Factory Floor
Jun 20
UMKC STAHR Scholars Program

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Services

UMKC Student Develops Kansas City Women’s History Trail App
UMKC Truman Fellows Program Assists Hundreds Facing Eviction
MBA Class Provides Consultant Services to Real-World Firms

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