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Shutz Lecture Series
Explore the Marilyn T. and Byron C. Shutz Lecture Series, which features lectures, seminars and workshops in fields such as creative writing, literature and art history. Learn about upcoming events or review past events and recordings.
In the News
Study Abroad Is Possible: A Non-Traditional Student’s Journey to Spain
25 Jun 2026 | First Gen Roo and recent UMKC graduate Sharae Shaheed (B.A. ’25) took the trip of a lifetime while balancing school, work and being a single mother Read full story Study Abroad Is Possible: A Non-Traditional Student’s Journey to Spain
Sound Mandala Spends Summer 2026 at Unicorn Theatre
15 Jun 2026 | The one-of-a-kind listening experience presents three shows Read full story Sound Mandala Spends Summer 2026 at Unicorn Theatre
UMKC Announces Groundbreaking For Conservatory Expansion
6 May 2026 | New, updated facilities to provide greater opportunities for students and community Read full story UMKC Announces Groundbreaking For Conservatory Expansion
Media, Art and Design Adjunct Selected for 2026 Guggenheim Fellowship
4 May 2026 | Alumnus Brian Hawkins joins an elite group of scholars across our continent Read full story Media, Art and Design Adjunct Selected for 2026 Guggenheim Fellowship
From Campus to City Hall: How the KC Streetcar Powered Henry Sowell’s UMKC Journey
7 Apr 2026 | How UMKC, internships and the public transport shaped Henry Sowell’s path to politics Read full story From Campus to City Hall: How the KC Streetcar Powered Henry Sowell’s UMKC Journey
UMKC Hosts Painted Worlds Symposium on Mesoamerican Art
30 Jan 2026 | The event, Feb. 6-7, is co-organized with The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, in association with its featured exhibition, Painted Worlds Read full story UMKC Hosts Painted Worlds Symposium on Mesoamerican Art