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Topic: Engagement Month

A Standing Ovation for Health Innovation

UMKC Engagement Month

Join us for exciting new details on UMKC’s new Healthcare Delivery and Innovation Building which will serve as the catalyst for drawing top students, researchers and medical providers to advance health care for all Kansas Citians and our region.

upcoming: October 17, 2023
UMKC School Of Dentistry UMKC School of Medicine
Our Healthy Jackson County Community Kickoff

Our Healthy Jackson County Community Kickoff

UMKC Engagement Month, Public Health

Our Healthy Jackson County, a community-wide initiative dedicated to promoting equity and access to vaccinations and other health and community services to residents, officially kicks off its next phase on Saturday, Oct 14.

upcoming: October 14, 2023
UMKC School Of Dentistry UMKC School of Medicine UMKC School Of Nursing And Health Studies UMKC School Of Pharmacy
Government-2-University Regional Coalition Summit

Government-2-University Regional Coalition Summit

UMKC Engagement Month, Government, Workforce Development

This networking event is a great way for government officials to make university connections and help attract the brightest talent for your organization. In turn, university partners can meet those in government who want to engage students in experiential learning opportunities and, ultimately, hire them.

upcoming: September 28, 2023
ERCE
The Little Desk: Conversations on Entrepreneurship, NIGHT ONE- THE ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET

The Little Desk: Conversations on Entrepreneurship, NIGHT ONE- THE ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET

UMKC Engagement Month

The Little Desk, the latest collaboration from UMKC, The Porter House KC, and KCSourceLink, provides insights and lessons learned from the rising stars in Kansas City’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.

upcoming: October 02, 2023
UMKC Engagement Month Community Partner Bus Tour

UMKC Engagement Month Community Partner Bus Tour

UMKC Engagement Month

Provided in partnership with Operation Breakthrough, the multi-stop tour showcases the work of several nonprofits working in our community.

upcoming: October 04, 2023
The Little Desk: Conversations on Entrepreneurship, NIGHT TWO- NAVIGATING THE ECOSYSTEM

The Little Desk: Conversations on Entrepreneurship, NIGHT TWO- NAVIGATING THE ECOSYSTEM

UMKC Engagement Month

The Little Desk, the latest collaboration from UMKC, The Porter House KC, and KCSourceLink, provides insights and lessons learned from the rising stars in Kansas City’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.

upcoming: October 09, 2023
Fall 2023 Cockefair Chair Courses

Fall 2023 Cockefair Chair Courses

UMKC Engagement Month, Speakers & Lecture Series

The 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.

recurring - next: October 04, 2023
Cockefaire Lecture- The Politics of Public Safety: Police Reform and Alternatives

Cockefaire Lecture- The Politics of Public Safety: Police Reform and Alternatives

UMKC Engagement Month

The Cockefair Chair continues its 60-year tradition of presenting fascinating lectures.

upcoming: October 17, 2023
UMKC to Host 2023 All Girls Matter Conference

UMKC to Host 2023 All Girls Matter Conference

UMKC Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Engagement Month, Youth Programming

This all-day event enables young ladies to develop their character, values, talents, and personal leadership to achieve their full potential in the future.

upcoming: October 07, 2023
UMKC Alumni Night at KC Current

UMKC Alumni Night at KC Current

UMKC Engagement Month

Join us as the KC Current take on the Chicago Red Stars.

upcoming: October 07, 2023
UMKC Alumni Association
Strategic Conversations on Hiring and Retention

Strategic Conversations on Hiring and Retention

UMKC Engagement Month, Workforce Development

Talent acquisition strategist Molly Weaver leads an overview and interactive conversation about innovative hiring and retention strategies to generate more effective results.

recurring - next: October 18, 2023
UMKC TalentLink
UMKC Conservatory Events Offer Kansas City Easy Access To the Arts

UMKC Conservatory Events Offer Kansas City Easy Access To the Arts

UMKC Arts & Culture, Engagement Month

UMKC’s Engagement Month offers a fantastic opportunity to get to know your UMKC Conservatory!

recurring - next: October 01, 2023
UMKC Conservatory
Pride Breakfast- 2023

Pride Breakfast- 2023

UMKC Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Engagement Month

A collaborative initiative on behalf of the UMKC Divisions of Diversity and Inclusion, Student Affairs and External Relations and Constituent Engagement .

upcoming: October 10, 2023
Division of Diversity and Inclusion
KC Athletics Slates Host of Promotions during Roo Matches This October

KC Athletics Slates Host of Promotions during Roo Matches This October

UMKC Engagement Month

UMKC Engagement Month offers a multitude of ways to cheer on Kansas City’s College Team!

recurring - next: October 01, 2023
UMKC Athletics
The Little Desk: Conversations on Entrepreneurship, a five-part series.

The Little Desk: Conversations on Entrepreneurship, a five-part series.

UMKC Engagement Month, Workforce Development

The Little Desk, the latest collaboration from UMKC, The Porter House KC, and KCSourceLink, provides insights and lessons learned from the rising stars in Kansas City’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.

recurring - next: October 02, 2023
Advanced Board Leadership Series

Advanced Board Leadership Series

UMKC Engagement Month, Nonprofit

The Advanced Board Leadership Series is a highly interactive and fast-paced series designed to further prepare and support experienced members and leaders of nonprofit and public service governing boards, especially Board Chairs, Officers, Committee Chairs, Chief Executives, and those who aspire to serve in such roles.

recurring - next: October 05, 2023
Henry W. Bloch School of Management UMKC Midwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership
On-Campus Concert with the KC Symphony Mobile Music Box

On-Campus Concert with the KC Symphony Mobile Music Box

UMKC Arts & Culture, Engagement Month

Enjoy a wonderful free chamber music concert performed by Musicians of the Kansas City Symphony.

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“We Read Our Lives”, with Susana Alexander / “La vida se lee”, con Susana Alexander

“We Read Our Lives”, with Susana Alexander / “La vida se lee”, con Susana Alexander

UMKC Engagement Month, Youth Programming

Join us on this journey with the words / Acompáñenos en esta travesía con las palabras

upcoming: October 13, 2023
SAVE THE DATE: Roos Mobb

SAVE THE DATE: Roos Mobb

UMKC Engagement Month

Mark your calendars now for the launch event in the Kansas City Crossroads!

upcoming: October 13, 2023
UMKC Alumni Association
UMKC First Tuesdays Entrepreneur Speaker Series

UMKC First Tuesdays Entrepreneur Speaker Series

UMKC Business, Education, Engagement Month, Speakers & Lecture Series, Training & Professional Development

The First Tuesday Series features keynote speakers who share their fascinating experiences and stories of entrepreneurship.

recurring - next: October 03, 2023
Henry W. Bloch School of Management
Fundraising Leadership Experiences

Fundraising Leadership Experiences

UMKC Business, Education, Engagement Month, Leadership

The Fundraising Leadership Series provides development professionals with essential leadership skills to be a strategic leader in their organization.

recurring - next: October 06, 2023
Henry W. Bloch School of Management
Virtual 5K

Virtual 5K

UMKC Athletics, Engagement Month

This fundraiser for the Kangaroo Pantry at the Dr. Raj Bala Agrawal Care Center provides an opportunity to run or walk a 5K at your convenience anytime from Saturday, September 23 – Sunday, October 1, 2023.

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Creepy Crawlers Workshop

Creepy Crawlers Workshop

UMKC Engagement Month

Join the National Museum of Toys and Miniatures for a Halloween-themed activity and create a Creepy Crawler with artist Just Colcord.

recurring - next: October 07, 2023
Just Colcord National Museum Of Toys And Miniatures
Roo Roadside Cleanup

Roo Roadside Cleanup

UMKC Engagement Month

Join UMKC students in a cleanup of Brush Creek with the KCMO Parks Department.

upcoming: October 14, 2023
Cheer on the KC Current at UMKC

Cheer on the KC Current at UMKC

UMKC Engagement Month

UMKC is partnering with the KC Current to host a watch party for the team’s final game of the 2023 regular season against NJ/NY Gotham FC.

upcoming: October 15, 2023
Announcing: RoosREAD

Announcing: RoosREAD

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

Join our inaugural celebration of the power of the written word to inspire, provoke and empower.

recurring - next: October 12, 2023
Division of Diversity and Inclusion
The Little Desk: Conversations on Entrepreneurship, NIGHT THREE- DESIGN THINKING

The Little Desk: Conversations on Entrepreneurship, NIGHT THREE- DESIGN THINKING

UMKC Engagement Month

The Little Desk, the latest collaboration from UMKC, The Porter House KC, and KCSourceLink, provides insights and lessons learned from the rising stars in Kansas City’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.

upcoming: October 16, 2023
The Little Desk: Conversations on Entrepreneurship, NIGHT THREE- DESIGN THINKING

The Little Desk: Conversations on Entrepreneurship, NIGHT THREE- DESIGN THINKING

UM System Engagement Month

The Little Desk, the latest collaboration from UMKC, The Porter House KC, and KCSourceLink, provides insights and lessons learned from the rising stars in Kansas City’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.

upcoming: October 16, 2023
Celebrate 30 years of SPARK!

Celebrate 30 years of SPARK!

UMKC Continuing Education, Engagement Month

Since 1993, SPARK (Senior Peers Actively Renewing Knoweldge) has provided lifelong learning opportunities and social events for senior adults in the Kansas City area.

upcoming: October 19, 2023
ERCE SPARK
UMKC Night at Sporting Kansas City

UMKC Night at Sporting Kansas City

UMKC Engagement Month

Join us as Sporting KC takes on Minnesota United FC

upcoming: October 21, 2023
UMKC Alumni Association
The Little Desk: Conversations on Entrepreneurship, NIGHT FOUR- GOAL EXECUTION

The Little Desk: Conversations on Entrepreneurship, NIGHT FOUR- GOAL EXECUTION

UMKC Engagement Month

The Little Desk, the latest collaboration from UMKC, The Porter House KC, and KCSourceLink, provides insights and lessons learned from the rising stars in Kansas City’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.

upcoming: October 23, 2023
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Youth Development Collaborative Research Pitch Competition

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Youth Development Collaborative Research Pitch Competition

MU, S&T, UM System, UMKC, UMSL Engagement Month, Research & Data, Youth Programming

As part of the UM System’s 2023 Extension and Engagement Week, The UM System Office of Engagement and Missouri AfterSchool Network are excited to announce the creation of a collaborative research pitch competition with $25,000 in prizes available to support the creation or expansion of research projects focused on youth development and well-being.

upcoming: October 24, 2023
Extension & Engagement Week – Mental Health Panel

Extension & Engagement Week – Mental Health Panel

UMKC Engagement Month, Extension & Engagement Week 2023, Mental Health

Missouri’s youth are our future: Join us as we explore how to best equip our youth to become the leaders who will shape the future of agriculture, the economy, education, health, and well-being. Together, we will work to empower this next generation to make a positive mark on our communities, our state, and the world.

upcoming: October 24, 2023
Extension & Engagement Week: Spotlight on University of Missouri System Engagement

Extension & Engagement Week: Spotlight on University of Missouri System Engagement

UMKC Engagement Month, Extension & Engagement Week 2023

Missouri’s youth are our future. Join us as we explore how to best equip our youth to become the next leaders who will shape the future of agriculture, the economy, education, health, and well-being. Together, we will work to empower this next generation to make a positive mark on our communities, our state, and the […]

upcoming: October 25, 2023
Extension & Engagement Week: State Agency Perspective

Extension & Engagement Week: State Agency Perspective

UMKC Engagement Month, Extension & Engagement Week 2023

Missouri’s youth are our future. Join us as we explore how to best equip our youth to become the next leaders who will shape the future of agriculture, the economy, education, health, and well-being. Together, we will work to empower this next generation to make a positive mark on our communities, our state, and the […]

upcoming: October 25, 2023
Extension & Engagement Week Keynote: What My Generation Needs From You

Extension & Engagement Week Keynote: What My Generation Needs From You

UMKC Engagement Month, Extension & Engagement Week 2023

Missouri’s youth are our future. Join us as we explore how to best equip our youth to become the next leaders who will shape the future of agriculture, the economy, education, health, and well-being. Together, we will work to empower this next generation to make a positive mark on our communities, our state, and the […]

upcoming: October 25, 2023
Extension & Engagement Week: College and Career Readiness

Extension & Engagement Week: College and Career Readiness

UMKC Engagement Month, Extension & Engagement Week 2023

Missouri’s youth are our future. Join us as we explore how to best equip our youth to become the next leaders who will shape the future of agriculture, the economy, education, health, and well-being. Together, we will work to empower this next generation to make a positive mark on our communities, our state, and the […]

upcoming: October 26, 2023
Shutz Lecture Series – Women and Victorian Media

Shutz Lecture Series – Women and Victorian Media

UMKC Engagement Month, 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 hosts lectures, seminars, and workshops in fields such as creative writing, literature, and art history. Upcoming Events:

upcoming: October 26, 2023
UMKC School Of Humanities And Social Sciences
UMKC Day at the Kansas City Symphony

UMKC Day at the Kansas City Symphony

UMKC Engagement Month

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

upcoming: October 29, 2023
Kansas City Symphony
The Little Desk: Conversations on Entrepreneurship, NIGHT FIVE- INTENTIONALITY THROUGH ENTREPRENEURSHIP

The Little Desk: Conversations on Entrepreneurship, NIGHT FIVE- INTENTIONALITY THROUGH ENTREPRENEURSHIP

UMKC Engagement Month

The Little Desk, the latest collaboration from UMKC, The Porter House KC, and KCSourceLink, provides insights and lessons learned from the rising stars in Kansas City’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.

upcoming: October 30, 2023
On-Campus Blood Drive

On-Campus Blood Drive

UMKC Engagement Month, Public Health

In Kansas City, 1 in 3 people will need a blood transfusion at some point in their lives.

upcoming: October 31, 2023
Office Of Student Involvement Volunteerism and Service
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
UMKC DAY AT SPORTING KANSAS CITY

UMKC DAY AT SPORTING KANSAS CITY

UMKC Engagement Month

Join UMKC at Children’s Mercy Park for UMKC Day at Sporting Kansas City

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UMKC Alumni Association
ROOTALKS: THE NEW TERMINAL AT KCI AIRPORT

ROOTALKS: THE NEW TERMINAL AT KCI AIRPORT

UMKC Engagement Month

Get an insider’s view of the new Terminal at KCI Airport from the people who are working there every day. You’ll even get a sneak preview of what it looks like inside.

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UMKC Alumni Association
Troostapalooza- 2022

Troostapalooza- 2022

UMKC Athletics, Community Development, Engagement Month, Nonprofit

UMKC is proud to return as the lead sponsor for the 5th annual Troostapalooza celebration!

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Engagement Month ERCE

Engagement Month Upcoming Events

Oct 17
A Standing Ovation for Health Innovation
Oct 14
Our Healthy Jackson County Community Kickoff
Sep 28
Government-2-University Regional Coalition Summit
Oct 02
The Little Desk: Conversations on Entrepreneurship, NIGHT ONE- THE ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET
Oct 04
UMKC Engagement Month Community Partner Bus Tour
Oct 09
The Little Desk: Conversations on Entrepreneurship, NIGHT TWO- NAVIGATING THE ECOSYSTEM
Oct 17
Cockefaire Lecture- The Politics of Public Safety: Police Reform and Alternatives
Oct 07
UMKC to Host 2023 All Girls Matter Conference
Oct 07
UMKC Alumni Night at KC Current
Oct 10
Pride Breakfast- 2023
Oct 13
“We Read Our Lives”, with Susana Alexander / “La vida se lee”, con Susana Alexander
Oct 13
SAVE THE DATE: Roos Mobb
Oct 14
Roo Roadside Cleanup
Oct 15
Cheer on the KC Current at UMKC
Oct 16
The Little Desk: Conversations on Entrepreneurship, NIGHT THREE- DESIGN THINKING
Oct 16
The Little Desk: Conversations on Entrepreneurship, NIGHT THREE- DESIGN THINKING
Oct 19
Celebrate 30 years of SPARK!
Oct 21
UMKC Night at Sporting Kansas City
Oct 23
The Little Desk: Conversations on Entrepreneurship, NIGHT FOUR- GOAL EXECUTION
Oct 24
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Youth Development Collaborative Research Pitch Competition
Oct 24
Extension & Engagement Week – Mental Health Panel
Oct 25
Extension & Engagement Week: Spotlight on University of Missouri System Engagement
Oct 25
Extension & Engagement Week: State Agency Perspective
Oct 25
Extension & Engagement Week Keynote: What My Generation Needs From You
Oct 26
Extension & Engagement Week: College and Career Readiness
Oct 26
Shutz Lecture Series – Women and Victorian Media
Oct 29
UMKC Day at the Kansas City Symphony
Oct 30
The Little Desk: Conversations on Entrepreneurship, NIGHT FIVE- INTENTIONALITY THROUGH ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Oct 31
On-Campus Blood Drive

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