Roo bus riders could be future
November 30, 2009
The Student Government Association (SGA) passed a resolution Nov. 17 calling for a new student transportation system.
If approved by the Missouri Board of Curators in January, UMKC will sign a contract with the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) to provide students access to the Metro bus system starting fall 2010.
Source: http://www.unews.com/news/2009/11/30/News/Roo-Bus.Riders.Could.Be.Future-3841574.shtml
SGA responds to forgery allegations
November 30, 2009
Appropriate student conduct was the basis of two resolutions brought before the Student Government Association (SGA) Nov. 17.
Both responded to allegations against former SGA president Bridgett Johnson, who allegedly forged Vice Chancellor Mel Tyler’s signature on a document used in Jackson County court.
Source: http://www.unews.com/news/2009/11/30/News/Sga-Responds.To.Forgery.Allegations-3841576.shtml
SGA responds to forgery allegations
November 30, 2009
Appropriate student conduct was the basis of two resolutions brought before the Student Government Association (SGA) Nov. 17.
Both responded to allegations against former SGA president Bridgett Johnson, who allegedly forged Vice Chancellor Mel Tyler’s signature on a document used in Jackson County court.
Source: http://www.unews.com/news/2009/11/30/News/Sga-Responds.To.Forgery.Allegations-3841576.shtml
Forsee addresses concerns
November 30, 2009
Challenges facing the University of Missouri System (UM) were the focus of a town hall meeting Nov. 19 in Pierson Auditorium.
UM President Gary Forsee was on campus to both discuss the current challenges and address any concerns.
Forsee encouraged students, staff and faculty to speak up about concerns.
Source: http://www.unews.com/news/2009/11/30/News/Forsee.Addresses.Concerns-3841578.shtml
Artist manifests bicycle mythology
November 30, 2009
A Mayan vision serpent has taken up residence on campus.
What began as a simple bike repair shop known as The Hub, located in the damp basement of 5301 Charlotte Street, is now home to the mythical creature.
Kat Dison, painter, sculpture and bicycle mechanic at The Hub, is its creator.
Source: http://www.unews.com/news/2009/11/30/News/Artist.Manifests.Bicycle.Mythology-3841580.shtml
Greek housing in spotlight
November 30, 2009
The UMKC Greek Housing Task Force has been charged with developing a “30,000-foot” view of future Greek housing by the end of the semester.
Charged by Vice Chancellor Mel Tyler and led by Assistant Dean of Students Eric Grospitch, the task force is determining the best course of action to get all 18 fraternities and sororities out of the neighborhoods and closer to campus.
Source: http://www.unews.com/news/2009/11/30/News/Greek.Housing.In.Spotlight-3841581.shtml
Campus could see new development
November 30, 2009
A grocery store, office space, a parking structure and retail space are all components of a site development plan that could potentially be brought to life on campus.
“I want to emphasize, this is very much in an early stage and in draft form,” said Vice Chancellor of Administrative Services Richard Anderson.
Source: http://www.unews.com/news/2009/11/30/News/Campus.Could.See.New.Development-3841583.shtml
Education students help needy kids
November 30, 2009
More than 100 area kids received a special Thanksgiving surprise thanks to the efforts of the UMKC School of Education (SOE).
In conjunction with American Education Week and Spirit Week, the SOE Student Government Association teamed up with Harvesters to provide children at three local schools art supplies.
Source: http://www.unews.com/news/2009/11/30/News/Education.Students.Help.Needy.Kids-3841585.shtml
Students speak their minds
November 30, 2009
Twice a year, Communication Studies students let their voices be heard.
More than 400 Communication Studies students and faculty packed into Pierson Auditorium Nov. 17 for the Faye Kircher Public Speaking Contest.
The contest involved all 23 sections of the Communication Studies 110 classes at UMKC.
Source: http://www.unews.com/news/2009/11/30/News/Students.Speak.Their.Minds-3841587.shtml
Breakthroughs emerge from solar cells
November 30, 2009
Solar cells are the source of a scientific breakthrough at UMKC.
Zhonghua Peng, professor of Chemistry at UMKC, is one of the minds responsible for the advancement.
Peng teamed up with Daniel Kuroda and C.P. Singh, professors at the University of Florida, to research solar cells.
Source: http://www.unews.com/news/2009/11/30/News/Breakthroughs.Emerge.From.Solar.Cells-3841590.shtml
