50+ Years of Connected Service

50+ Years of Connected Service

My UMKC journey began a year after UMKC joined the Missouri system in 1964. The journey continued through three degrees, including BA, MA, and EdS. I thought the latter was my terminal degree; however, I went on to another university to complete the EdD. Highlights...
ROO and sobriety for life.

ROO and sobriety for life.

I don’t share my story often, but UMKC was a part of my sobriety journey. My life was spiraling out of control, and I was desperate to change that. I had a friend who had a friend who worked at UMKC. With their help, I was hired at UMKC to answer phones for a...

What’s Your Top Priority in Practice?

Dr. H.E. (Gene) Thompson was a clinical instructor during my orthodontic residency in 1975-77. He provided a particularly important lecture to the class one day, sharing elements about the management of different types of clinical problems we might encounter. He...
MPA for First Gen Roo

MPA for First Gen Roo

I didn’t have to look far when I was searching for a graduate program in Kansas City. UMKC was accessible and supportive as I received my MPA. I think fondly of the 2 years I lived over by the Nelson-Atkins Museum, worked as a graduate assistant on a research...
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