Don Quixote in the Modern World restorationOn the second-floor lobby of UMKC’s Haag Hall resides one of the world’s great art treasures. In 1940-1941, Spanish artist and political refugee Luis Quintanilla came to the University of Kansas City as an artist in residence. He left behind a series of murals in his unique style that depicted a retelling of Don Quixote in the “modern world” of 1940s America. They convey a powerful message about America’s quixotic attitude towards the war and the dangers of fascism that was ravaging Europe. Quintanilla used the university’s own students, faculty, and staff as the models for his work. These murals represent the largest surviving work of Quintanilla, whose many public murals were destroyed during the Second World War. They are a priceless treasure. It has been nearly 30 years since conservation work was last performed on the murals. In that time, colors have faded, spots have worn thin, and chips have fallen from the plaster. We are asking for the funds to help preserve this treasure for future generations. Moreover, we seek funds to help the university provide education and interpretation for the murals through signage.Restoration and Preservation: $2000Interpretive Signage: $500

Don Quixote in the Modern World restorationOn the second-floor lobby of UMKC’s Haag Hall resides one of the world’s great art treasures. In 1940-1941, Spanish artist and political refugee Luis Quintanilla came to the University of Kansas City as an artist in residence. He left behind a series of murals in his unique style that depicted a retelling of Don Quixote in the “modern world” of 1940s America. They convey a powerful message about America’s quixotic attitude towards the war and the dangers of fascism that was ravaging Europe. Quintanilla used the university’s own students, faculty, and staff as the models for his work. These murals represent the largest surviving work of Quintanilla, whose many public murals were destroyed during the Second World War. They are a priceless treasure. It has been nearly 30 years since conservation work was last performed on the murals. In that time, colors have faded, spots have worn thin, and chips have fallen from the plaster. We are asking for the funds to help preserve this treasure for future generations. Moreover, we seek funds to help the university provide education and interpretation for the murals through signage.Restoration and Preservation: $2000Interpretive Signage: $500

Changing the world starts here. UMKC Giving Day is a 24-hour day starting Wednesday, March 1st at Noon. Join us in support of UMKC and help raise critical funding to provide big opportunities for our students. We can't do it without you! Whose world will you change? Fundraising Prizes All first time donors of $5 or more will receive a Giving Day tote bag. Donors at $150 or higher will receive an adorable plush Roo. All registered volunteer fundraisers who secure at least one donation of $5 or more will be entered into a drawing for a fantastic UMKC/Kansas City Spirit Gift Basket. The fundraiser who secures the most donations of $5 or more will receive a personal desk-top speaker with the Giving Day logo to show off to all your fans.

The Dr. Raj Bala Agrawal Care Center is an on-campus resource that seeks to assist our UMKC community meet their basic needs: nutritious food, safe housing, financial assistance, and mental health resources. At the Care Center, we understand that these basic needs are what builds a foundation for personal and academic success. Established in May 2022, The Dr. Raj Bala Agrawal Care Center was made possible through the Dr. Raj Bala Agrawal Memorial Fund that honors the life of Chancellor’s Agrawal’s mother who was a champion of holistic support. We look forward to continuing to honor her legacy by ensure that each student that comes to the Care Center will feel safe and supported during the educational career. Due to your contributions last year, we met our goal to relocate the Care Center into a more centralized on campus to remove stigma from needing assistance and has allowed our staff to serve each student according to their specific needs. This year, you can help us continue the necessary work of making sure our students have a solid foundation for success by participating in in Giving Day. Here’s how your gift on Giving Day can help:• $20 = 60 meals• $50 = Allows us to purchase personal hygiene products for our students in need• $300 = assist with the purchase of fresh dairy products for our students • $750 = 500 reusable shopping bags for students

The Dr. Raj Bala Agrawal Care Center is an on-campus resource that seeks to assist our UMKC community meet their basic needs: nutritious food, safe housing, financial assistance, and mental health resources. At the Care Center, we understand that these basic needs are what builds a foundation for personal and academic success. Established in May 2022, The Dr. Raj Bala Agrawal Care Center was made possible through the Dr. Raj Bala Agrawal Memorial Fund that honors the life of Chancellor’s Agrawal’s mother who was a champion of holistic support. We look forward to continuing to honor her legacy by ensure that each student that comes to the Care Center will feel safe and supported during the educational career. Due to your contributions last year, we met our goal to relocate the Care Center into a more centralized on campus to remove stigma from needing assistance and has allowed our staff to serve each student according to their specific needs. This year, you can help us continue the necessary work of making sure our students have a solid foundation for success by participating in in Giving Day. Here’s how your gift on Giving Day can help:• $20 = 60 meals• $50 = Allows us to purchase personal hygiene products for our students in need• $300 = assist with the purchase of fresh dairy products for our students • $750 = 500 reusable shopping bags for students

Changing the world starts here. UMKC Giving Day is a 24-hour day starting Wednesday, March 1st at Noon. Join us in support of UMKC and help raise critical funding to provide big opportunities for our students. We can't do it without you! Whose world will you change? Fundraising Prizes All first time donors of $5 or more will receive a Giving Day tote bag. Donors at $150 or higher will receive an adorable plush Roo. All registered volunteer fundraisers who secure at least one donation of $5 or more by March 1st at midnight will be entered into a drawing for a fantastic UMKC/Kansas City Spirit Gift Basket. The fundraiser who secures the most donations of $5 or more by March 2nd at noon will receive a personal desk-top speaker with the Giving Day logo to show off to all your fans.

The Dr. Raj Bala Agrawal Care Center is an on-campus resource that seeks to assist our UMKC community meet their basic needs: nutritious food, safe housing, financial assistance, and mental health resources. At the Care Center, we understand that these basic needs are what builds a foundation for personal and academic success. Established in May 2022, The Dr. Raj Bala Agrawal Care Center was made possible through the Dr. Raj Bala Agrawal Memorial Fund that honors the life of Chancellor’s Agrawal’s mother who was a champion of holistic support. We look forward to continuing to honor her legacy by ensure that each student that comes to the Care Center will feel safe and supported during the educational career. Due to your contributions last year, we met our goal to relocate the Care Center into a more centralized on campus to remove stigma from needing assistance and has allowed our staff to serve each student according to their specific needs. This year, you can help us continue the necessary work of making sure our students have a solid foundation for success by participating in in Giving Day. Here’s how your gift on Giving Day can help:• $20 = 60 meals• $50 = Allows us to purchase personal hygiene products for our students in need• $300 = assist with the purchase of fresh dairy products for our students • $750 = 500 reusable shopping bags for students

The Dr. Raj Bala Agrawal Care Center is an on-campus resource that seeks to assist our UMKC community meet their basic needs: nutritious food, safe housing, financial assistance, and mental health resources. At the Care Center, we understand that these basic needs are what builds a foundation for personal and academic success. Established in May 2022, The Dr. Raj Bala Agrawal Care Center was made possible through the Dr. Raj Bala Agrawal Memorial Fund that honors the life of Chancellor’s Agrawal’s mother who was a champion of holistic support. We look forward to continuing to honor her legacy by ensure that each student that comes to the Care Center will feel safe and supported during the educational career. Due to your contributions last year, we met our goal to relocate the Care Center into a more centralized on campus to remove stigma from needing assistance and has allowed our staff to serve each student according to their specific needs. This year, you can help us continue the necessary work of making sure our students have a solid foundation for success by participating in in Giving Day. Here’s how your gift on Giving Day can help:• $20 = 60 meals• $50 = Allows us to purchase personal hygiene products for our students in need• $300 = assist with the purchase of fresh dairy products for our students • $750 = 500 reusable shopping bags for students

The School of Nursing and Health Studies (SoNHS) has a need for student scholarships, specifically for our RN-BSN and BHS programs. 83% of Nursing and Health Studies students rely on financial aid. 40% of undergrads receive UMKC grants or scholarships. Without that support, they could not continue their education. With your support, we can make a difference in these students' lives. We can help cover some of the extensive costs they accrue and can lighten the financial burden.

The School of Nursing and Health Studies (SoNHS) has a need for student scholarships, specifically for our RN-BSN and BHS programs. 83% of Nursing and Health Studies students rely on financial aid. 40% of undergrads receive UMKC grants or scholarships. Without that support, they could not continue their education. With your support, we can make a difference in these students' lives. We can help cover some of the extensive costs they accrue and can lighten the financial burden.

The School of Nursing and Health Studies (SoNHS) has a need for student scholarships, specifically for our RN-BSN and BHS programs. 83% of Nursing and Health Studies students rely on financial aid. 40% of undergrads receive UMKC grants or scholarships. Without that support, they could not continue their education. With your support, we can make a difference in these students' lives. We can help cover some of the extensive costs they accrue and can lighten the financial burden.

The School of Nursing and Health Studies (SoNHS) has a need for student scholarships, specifically for our RN-BSN and BHS programs. 83% of Nursing and Health Studies students rely on financial aid. 40% of undergrads receive UMKC grants or scholarships. Without that support, they could not continue their education. With your support, we can make a difference in these students' lives. We can help cover some of the extensive costs they accrue and can lighten the financial burden.

The School of Nursing and Health Studies (SoNHS) has a need for student scholarships, specifically for our RN-BSN and BHS programs. 83% of Nursing and Health Studies students rely on financial aid. 40% of undergrads receive UMKC grants or scholarships. Without that support, they could not continue their education. With your support, we can make a difference in these students' lives. We can help cover some of the extensive costs they accrue and can lighten the financial burden.

Changing the world starts here. UMKC Giving Day is a 24-hour fundraising period starting Wednesday, March 1st at Noon. Join us in support of UMKC to help French students have the world-opening experience of studying in France with the UMKC Summer Study Abroad Program! For over 25 years the French faculty at UMKC have been accompanying students to Lyon where they live with a family and take classes at the Center International d'Etudes Françaises at Université Lyon 2. Mark Halastik, a French alum, established this fund to make it more possible for students to take part in the life-changing program that he experienced as a UMKC student. And another generous donor has pledged to match any donation you make! So this is the perfect day to help a student see the world! Whose world will you change? Fundraising Prizes All first time donors of $5 or more will receive a Giving Day tote bag. Donors at $150 or higher will receive an adorable plush Roo. All registered volunteer fundraisers who secure at least one donation of $5 or more will be entered into a drawing for a fantastic UMKC/Kansas City Spirit Gift Basket. The fundraiser who secures the most donations of $5 or more will receive a personal desk-top speaker with the Giving Day logo to show off to all your fans.

Changing the world starts here. UMKC Giving Day is a 24-hour day starting Wednesday, March 1st at Noon. Join us in support of UMKC and help raise critical funding to provide big opportunities for our students. We can't do it without you! Whose world will you change? Fundraising Prizes All first time donors of $5 or more will receive a Giving Day tote bag. Donors at $150 or higher will receive an adorable plush Roo. All registered volunteer fundraisers who secure at least one donation of $5 or more will be entered into a drawing for a fantastic UMKC/Kansas City Spirit Gift Basket. The fundraiser who secures the most donations of $5 or more will receive a personal desk-top speaker with the Giving Day logo to show off to all your fans.

Each summer, UMKC students have an opportunity to study abroad. I was so fortunate to study in Lyon, the gastronomic capital of France – it was truly a transformative experience!In 2021, I reconnected with Dr. Gayle Levy and Dr. Kathy Krause, two longtime French professors and scholars at UMKC. I shared the following: “My experience as a student in the UMKC French program and studying abroad in France changed my life. As a first-generation college student, I felt that the French professors were INVESTED in helping students learn and grow...The French program made me a better writer and speaker, skills I use every day in my career.”Unfortunately, studying abroad is cost prohibitive for many students. Therefore, I'm continuing to partner with the department to raise scholarship funds for UMKC French students! Please consider helping us provide this incredible experience to students who may not otherwise be able to participate. Consider giving to the French Study Abroad program today!

Changing the world starts here. UMKC Giving Day is a 24-hour day starting Wednesday, March 1st at Noon. Join us in support of UMKC and help raise critical funding to provide big opportunities for our students. We can't do it without you! Whose world will you change? Fundraising Prizes All first time donors of $5 or more will receive a Giving Day tote bag. Donors at $150 or higher will receive an adorable plush Roo. All registered volunteer fundraisers who secure at least one donation of $5 or more by March 1st at midnight will be entered into a drawing for a fantastic UMKC/Kansas City Spirit Gift Basket. The fundraiser who secures the most donations of $5 or more by March 2nd at noon will receive a personal desk-top speaker with the Giving Day logo to show off to all your fans.

Changing the world starts here. UMKC Giving Day is a 24-hour day starting Wednesday, March 1st at Noon. Join us in support of UMKC and help raise critical funding to provide big opportunities for our students. We can't do it without you! Whose world will you change? Fundraising Prizes All first time donors of $5 or more will receive a Giving Day tote bag. Donors at $150 or higher will receive an adorable plush Roo. All registered volunteer fundraisers who secure at least one donation of $5 or more by March 1st at midnight will be entered into a drawing for a fantastic UMKC/Kansas City Spirit Gift Basket. The fundraiser who secures the most donations of $5 or more by March 2nd at noon will receive a personal desk-top speaker with the Giving Day logo to show off to all your fans.

Changing the world starts here. UMKC Giving Day is a 24-hour day starting Wednesday, March 1st at Noon. Join us in support of UMKC and help raise critical funding to provide big opportunities for our students. We can't do it without you! Whose world will you change? Fundraising Prizes All first time donors of $5 or more will receive a Giving Day tote bag. Donors at $150 or higher will receive an adorable plush Roo. All registered volunteer fundraisers who secure at least one donation of $5 or more by March 1st at midnight will be entered into a drawing for a fantastic UMKC/Kansas City Spirit Gift Basket. The fundraiser who secures the most donations of $5 or more by March 2nd at noon will receive a personal desk-top speaker with the Giving Day logo to show off to all your fans.

We need your help to raise money for the School of Medicine's Student Emergency Fund. Your donations will support our students in times of need, whether an urgent need arises or an ongoing need requires financial assistance.

We need your help to raise money for the School of Medicine's Student Emergency Fund. Your donations will support our students in times of need, whether an urgent need arises or an ongoing need requires financial assistance.

The Student Emergency Fund provides support for students who have an urgent need for temporary financial assistance. This fund allows students to continue their degree program uninterrupted. Applications for the fund are reviewed regularly, ensuring a timely awarding process.

We are so happy to announce that Professor Emeritus Kathy Krause will provide a dollar for dollar match up to $1,000 for contributions to our Summer Study Abroad program in Lyon, France. Please help us take advantage of this generous matching gift today, and double YOUR impact! Every summer, UMKC students have the chance to study abroad in France, Spain or Argentina through the Foreign Languages & Literatures department. For Summer 2023 the French Study Abroad program will visit Lyon, France where students will spend six weeks attending classes, visiting historical sites, and immersing in French culture by living with local families. As one of our alumni put it, “My experience as a student in the UMKC French program and studying abroad in France changed my life. As a first-generation college student, I felt that the French professors were INVESTED in helping students learn and grow. In particular, studying abroad in Lyon was a transformative experience. The French program made me a better writer and speaker, skills I use every day in my career.” Developing self-reliance and adaptability, improving cultural awareness and communicative competence are all transferable skills valuable in both a student’s personal and professional life. Unfortunately, at $5,000 this experience is cost prohibitive for many students. To support our students, many of them first generation, the Foreign Languages & Literatures department created a French Study Abroad Scholarship Fund. Join friends and alumni in making the opportunity to study abroad accessible for current and future UMKC students. Please help make it possible for more Roos to embark on this powerful voyage to Lyon!

We need your help to raise money for the School of Medicine's Student Emergency Fund. Your donations will support our students in times of need, whether an urgent need arises or an ongoing need requires financial assistance.

We are so happy to announce that Professor Emeritus Kathy Krause will provide a dollar for dollar match up to $1,000 for contributions to our Summer Study Abroad program in Lyon, France. Please help us take advantage of this generous matching gift today, and double YOUR impact! Every summer, UMKC students have the chance to study abroad in France, Spain or Argentina through the Foreign Languages & Literatures department. For Summer 2023 the French Study Abroad program will visit Lyon, France where students will spend six weeks attending classes, visiting historical sites, and immersing in French culture by living with local families. As one of our alumni put it, “My experience as a student in the UMKC French program and studying abroad in France changed my life. As a first-generation college student, I felt that the French professors were INVESTED in helping students learn and grow. In particular, studying abroad in Lyon was a transformative experience. The French program made me a better writer and speaker, skills I use every day in my career.” Developing self-reliance and adaptability, improving cultural awareness and communicative competence are all transferable skills valuable in both a student’s personal and professional life. Unfortunately, at $5,000 this experience is cost prohibitive for many students. To support our students, many of them first generation, the Foreign Languages & Literatures department created a French Study Abroad Scholarship Fund. Join friends and alumni in making the opportunity to study abroad accessible for current and future UMKC students. Please help make it possible for more Roos to embark on this powerful voyage to Lyon!

Changing the world starts here. UMKC Giving Day is a 24-hour day starting Wednesday, March 1st at Noon. Join us in support of UMKC and help raise critical funding to provide big opportunities for our students. We can't do it without you! Whose world will you change? Fundraising Prizes All first time donors of $5 or more will receive a Giving Day tote bag. Donors at $150 or higher will receive an adorable plush Roo. All registered volunteer fundraisers who secure at least one donation of $5 or more will be entered into a drawing for a fantastic UMKC/Kansas City Spirit Gift Basket. The fundraiser who secures the most donations of $5 or more will receive a personal desk-top speaker with the Giving Day logo to show off to all your fans.

In 2014, the UMKC School of Law Young Alumni Committee started a fundraiser to provide lunch at the bar for UMKC alumni sitting for the February and July bar exams in both Missouri and Kansas. Now, more than ever, we feel it is tremendously important to provide our newest colleagues with this little peace of mind as they sit for this exam.

On July 1, 2022 Social Work and Psychology combined with Education to form a new unit at UMKC called the School of Education, Social Work and Psychological Sciences (SESWPS). In celebration of this, we want to collectively raise $5000 for Psychology and Social Work toward student scholarships. We are inviting alumni and friends of these departments who want to start giving monthly gifts. If someone were to commit to giving $10 per month, the yearly amount would count toward the goal (in this case $120). $25 per month would equal $300 yearly, and so on. We can potentially accomplish much together, as 20 people committing to $10 per month would provide 2 yearly scholarships of $1200 each. Join us and be part of surpassing this goal in celebration of raising scholarship funds through monthly giving for UMKC's Social Work and Psychology departments!

Changing the world starts here. UMKC Giving Day is a 24-hour day starting Wednesday, March 1st at Noon. Join us in support of UMKC and help raise critical funding to provide big opportunities for our students. We can't do it without you! Whose world will you change? Fundraising Prizes All first time donors of $5 or more will receive a Giving Day tote bag. Donors at $150 or higher will receive an adorable plush Roo. All registered volunteer fundraisers who secure at least one donation of $5 or more by March 1st at midnight will be entered into a drawing for a fantastic UMKC/Kansas City Spirit Gift Basket. The fundraiser who secures the most donations of $5 or more by March 2nd at noon will receive a personal desk-top speaker with the Giving Day logo to show off to all your fans.

Hi Friends, Please take a minute to watch this amazing video to see why we are raising money to help our dance department purchase costumes. Thank you for your generosity! Tamara "Dance tells a story and costumes do the same. Costumes to dance and perform in are very important to portray what we do. Costumes not only make you feel like somebody else, but it makes you move in a different way. Part of our BFA degree is in Choreography and Performance, and for both of those you need costumes. Costumes give dancers and choreographers that finishing touch of professionalism. And here at UMKC that is what we are trying to grasp, to be a professional dancer. As dance majors, we are honored to work with so many choreographers and costumes can tie a piece together, and is the forefront of how the piece is presented on stage. It brings moving art to life! Costumes can range anywhere between $75-$200 a person and to perform ballets with gorgeous tutus, those can range anywhere between $200-$500 a person. This UMKC Giving Day, please consider giving to the UMKC Conservatory Dance Department Costume Fund so we can continue bringing excellence to the stage in how we move and how we look." @umkcdance