Got caffeine?
February 22, 2010
It’s the night before your big test. You would have studied earlier, but “things” just got in the way.
You have eight hours and counting to cram this knowledge into your head, saving your scholarships and really the world when you think about it. (One of these days you might be in charge and that information could come in handy.
Source: http://www.unews.com/news/2010/02/22/News/Got-Caffeine-3876724.shtml
No change to scholarship distribution
February 22, 2010
Possible changes to scholarships for Missouri college students awarded through the Access Missouri Financial Assistance Program went to a vote Feb. 11 in the Missouri Legislature and failed.
Currently, students attending private colleges or universities can receive up to $4,600 a year while students attending public schools receive up to $2,150 per year.
Source: http://www.unews.com/news/2010/02/22/News/No.Change.To.Scholarship.Distribution-3876725.shtml
No change to scholarship distribution
February 22, 2010
Possible changes to scholarships for Missouri college students awarded through the Access Missouri Financial Assistance Program went to a vote Feb. 11 in the Missouri Legislature and failed.
Currently, students attending private colleges or universities can receive up to $4,600 a year while students attending public schools receive up to $2,150 per year.
Source: http://www.unews.com/news/2010/02/22/News/No.Change.To.Scholarship.Distribution-3876725.shtml
No change to scholarship distribution
February 22, 2010
Possible changes to scholarships for Missouri college students awarded through the Access Missouri Financial Assistance Program went to a vote Feb. 11 in the Missouri Legislature and failed.
Currently, students attending private colleges or universities can receive up to $4,600 a year while students attending public schools receive up to $2,150 per year.
Source: http://www.unews.com/news/2010/02/22/News/No.Change.To.Scholarship.Distribution-3876725.shtml
Ghost hunters: They exist
February 22, 2010
Most people don’t believe in ghosts, but many are interested in the thrill of paranormal activity.
UMKC student Melissa McGrath is certainly not a skeptic when it comes to ghost hunting.
“Ghost hunting became a hobby of mine when I started taking classes at Wentworth Junior College in my hometown of Lexington, Mo.
Source: http://www.unews.com/news/2010/02/22/News/Ghost.Hunters.They.Exist-3876739.shtml
Confronting terrorism
February 22, 2010
Terrorism was the topic of a discussion last Monday at the UMKC School of Law led by guest speaker Judge Jean-Louis Bruguiere, chief Counter-Terrorism Investigative Judge in France.
Bruguiere also works with the United States in counter terrorism efforts.
Source: http://www.unews.com/news/2010/02/22/News/Confronting.Terrorism-3876744.shtml
Ultra light bicycle coming to life
February 22, 2010
In the Old Maintenance Building on the north side of Flarsheim Hall, a team of engineering students is designing and building a cutting-edge bicycle.
This is no ordinary bicycle, though. It is for the American Society of Mechanical Engineer’s Human Powered Vehicle Challenge.
Source: http://www.unews.com/news/2010/02/22/News/Ultra.Light.Bicycle.Coming.To.Life-3876754.shtml
Treasures Archived for Discovery: Ernest Hemmingway’s Signature
February 22, 2010
Ernest Hemingway is considered one of the greatest writers of the 20th Century.
The American author and journalist lived a troubled life, from July 21, 1899 to July 2, 1961.
During his 61 years, he published seven novels, two works of non-fiction and six collections of short stories.
Source: http://www.unews.com/news/2010/02/22/News/Treasures.Archived.For.Discovery.Ernest.Hemmingways.Signature-3876758.shtml
A&S seeks ombudsperson
February 22, 2010
The School of Arts & Sciences is currently looking for a faculty ombudsperson, a person who investigates concerns.
Dr. Ronald MacQuarrie, dean of the School of Graduate Studies and vice provost for Academic Affairs, said the person who fills the position will serve as advisor to faculty members who have concerns about policy applications and implementations.
Source: http://www.unews.com/news/2010/02/22/News/As.Seeks.Ombudsperson-3876760.shtml
Students capture work of code officer
February 22, 2010
Ryan?Kasper-Cushman?doesn’t usually get much attention for his job as a city code officer with the Kansas City Neighborhood Preservation Office.
But last semester, four UMKC students captured the essence of his work in a short documentary.
“You know, they had to make a five-minute film,” Kasper-Cushman said.
Source: http://www.unews.com/news/2010/02/22/News/Students.Capture.Work.Of.Code.Officer-3876764.shtml
