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KCMO Smart City Efforts
Jan 05, 2018
Bob Bennett became the Chief Innovation Officer for the City of Kansas City, Missouri, in January 2016 after a 25-year career in the US Army. He leads the Smart City initiatives, a suite of projects including: data analysis, Public Wi-Fi, digital kiosk installation, and smart lighting programs in the city’s downtown core. Kansas City’s initiatives earned an Edison Award (Gold) for “Collective Disruption” and civic innovation in 2017. Bob is currently working on plans to extend Smart City infrastructure throughout the 318 miles of KCMO with an emphasis on Digital Inclusion and partnering with Avis on deployment of the first fully Connected Vehicle Fleet in a municipality. |
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A Sense of Urgency -Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
Jan 12, 2018
Aaron North is the vice president of Education at the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, where he serves as a member of the Foundation’s senior leadership team and leads a team of program officers who are funding or researching programs designed to ensure more Kansas City students of all ages have access to education options preparing them for education, work, and life after high school. Prior to joining the Kauffman Foundation, North served as the founding executive director of the Missouri Charter Public School Association (MCPSA). Before leading the startup effort at MCPSA, North worked for the education team at Volunteers of America of Minnesota, as a school resource center director at the University of Minnesota, and in the Minnesota Department of Education’s Office of Choice and Innovation. He taught high school English in rural North Carolina as a Teach For America corps member and worked for Andersen Consulting and Sprint PCS prior to his teaching experience. North has helped create or catalyze several education programs in Kansas City, including the Ewing Marion Kauffman School, Kansas City Scholars, and SchoolSmartKC. He is a Pahara-Aspen Fellow and serves as board chair of both Kauffman Scholars, Inc. and the Ewing Marion Kauffman School. North earned a Master of Public Policy from the Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota and a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Kansas. |
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The State of Healthcare
Jan 19, 2018
Lori Slettenhaugh is PT Associate Professor, Physical Therapist Assistant Programlslettehaugh@kckcc.edu Lori holds a B.S. Aerospace Engineering from Iowa State Engineering, and a Master of Physical Therapy from Rockhurst University Experience & Certifications |
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Past and upcoming shows in Kansas City
Jan 26, 2018
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KC for Refugees
Feb 02, 2018
KC for Refugees is an interfaith organization that seeks to unite all who have a passion for welcoming and supporting those who have been forced to flee their home countries and settle here in the greater Kansas City area. We work closely with local UNHCR resettlement agencies to coordinate refugee support activities. Dr. Sofia Khan is also an internist in Kansas City, Missouri. She received her medical degree from Dow University of Health Sciences and has been in practice for more than 20 years To learn more about Sophia's work, visit these websites: http://www.flatlandkc.org/beyond-belief/kansas-city-physician-tireless-force-refugees/ |
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Changed the Game and America, too
Feb 09, 2018
The discussion will include stories about some of the legendary stars of the Negro Leagues and how their passion for the sport helped usher in the Civil Rights movement in America. To learn more about the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, click here. |
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Elementary School Writing Contest
Feb 16, 2018
My name is Michelle Neuschafer. I was born and raised in Salina, KS. After high school, I attended Kansas State University and received my BS in Elementary Education. After a few years of teaching I went back to school and received my Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Wichita State University. This is my 16th year teaching and have taught a number of different grades ranging from 1st-5th. I believe my heart lies with the primary grades even though my fifth grade classes were amazing. I currently teach at Cedar Creek Elementary, located in Olathe. I spent the majority of my career teaching within the Title 1 schools, so teaching at Cedar Creek has been a definite change for me. Even though change is good, my goals for students have stayed the same. I truly believe that no matter your background, learning style, home life or behavior, if a teacher focus’ on what the child can be and could achieve, instead of what they aren’t and can’t do, every child will amaze you and show success. I have always tried to treat my students how I expect my own children to be treated by their teacher. By doing this, I feel a true and loving relationship is created, which in turn also assists with student success. |
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Feb 19, 2018 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Please Plan to Attend the Vocational Visit
Feb 23, 2018
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National Competition Presentation
Mar 09, 2018
Enactus brings together a diverse network of university students, academic professionals and industry leaders around the shared mission of creating a better, more sustainable world through the positive power of business. By contributing their talents to projects that improve the lives of people worldwide, Enactus participants are demonstrating that individuals with a knowledge and passion for business can be a powerful force for change. |
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Vietnam Nurse: Mending & Remembering
Mar 16, 2018
ABOUT LOUGrowing up in a small Illinois town, Louise (Lou) Graul Eisenbrandt decided to join the Army in order to “see the world.” After graduating as a Registered Nurse in June 1968, she attended basic training, then headed to Ft. Dix New Jersey, her first duty assignment. In September 1969, she received orders for Vietnam, arriving there on November 1. During her year at the 91st Evac Hospital, she cared for GIs, South Vietnamese soldiers and civilians, and even Viet Cong and NVA soldiers. From malaria and hepatitis to double amputees, massive head traumas, and deadly bullet wounds; Lt. Graul saw it all. Since 1970, she has made four return trips to Vietnam, the latest in September 2014, when she joined 11 other vets making their first return trip to the country. For the past 30 years, the author has been sharing her experiences with students and community groups. In addition, she is Chairman Emeritis of the board of Turning Point in Leawood, KS. Her other interests are travel, photography, golf, gardening, and finding a cure for Parkinson’s Disease. Lou lives in Overland Park, Kansas with her husband, Jim. They have two grown children and two grandchildren. To read her book, visit here. |
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Pain Free Life, Eliminate Chronic Pain
Mar 23, 2018
Travis Perret’s passion is helping people get back to doing what they love to do without the limitations of chronic pain. This passion was developed early in his career when visiting his parents for the holidays. He noticed, due to pain, his dad was having difficulty getting up from a chair and then wincing with every step. When asked what was wrong his dad informed him that the doctors were recommending a spinal fusion. His dad was diagnosed with a Spondylolisthesis, a condition in which the vertebra in the low back slides forward over the vertebra below and puts pressure on the nerves causing low back pain and weakness in the legs. The pain was so bad his dad was unable to enjoy the Christmas holidays. Seeing his dad in that much pain was difficult for Travis to witness. After doing a quick assessment, Travis was able to determine that the cause of the pain wasn’t a vertebra issue but an issue with the function on his dad’s hips. He gave him some corrective exercises for his hips. A week later his dad reported feeling slightly better. Travis then made some adjustments to the exercises and positions. A month later the pain his dad was experiencing during the holidays had decreased by 90% and he was feeling better than he had in months. To this day, 20 years later, his dad still does his exercises and has never had another issue with his back. To read Travis' book, visit here. |
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Struggle over Social Security
Mar 30, 2018
David J. Ekerdt is Professor of Sociology and Gerontology at the University of Kansas. From 1988-1997 he was Associate Director of the Center on Aging and Associate Professor of Family Medicine at the University of Kansas Medical Center. He directed the KU Gerontology Center from 2003-2016. He teaches the sociology of aging and research methods, and he has supervised graduate students on both campuses.
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Games for Good: Be an Ambassador
Apr 06, 2018
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Forecast for KC Public Schools
Apr 20, 2018
About Melissa RobinsonElected in April 2014, Board of Education chair Melissa Robinson is representing Sub-district 4. Robinson has received an Associate of Arts degree from Kansas City Kansas Community College, a Bachelor’s of Science from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and Masters of Business Administration from Webster University. As the current President of the Black Health Care Coalition, Robinson is dedicated to her community and the constituents of the Kansas City Public Schools. Living by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s famous quote, “The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character-- that is the goal of true education," she is a steadfast leader and advocate for education and the advancement of our students. Contact Information |
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National Archives
Apr 27, 2018
The eighth Archivist of the United States, John W. Carlin was appointed by President William J. Clinton in 1995. He immediately began a comprehensive strategic planning effort that resulted in a 10-year plan to refocus the agency and bring it into the 21st century. One of the major initiatives of NARA's Strategic Plan is the Electronic Records Archives (ERA), which aims to preserve and provide access to virtually any type of electronic record created anywhere in the Federal Government. This is an unprecedented effort involving partnerships with other Federal agencies and experts in the private sector to solve the problem of preserving the ever-increasing volumes of diverse, complex digital records that are being created worldwide. The entire Federal Government--indeed, today's "information society" at large--has a stake in ERA's success. Mr. Carlin also obtained Federal funding for a much-needed and extensive renovation of the 70-year-old National Archives Building in Washington, DC, and for important conservation treatment on the treasured Charters of Freedom--the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. With the National Archives Foundation, he led a campaign to raise private funds to enrich the experience for visitors to the National Archives. The result is the National Archives Experience, an interactive, multicomponent program that takes visitors on a journey from the Charters into the much wider world of the National Archives and the human stories that our records tell. The National Archives Experience has the Charters of Freedom as its centerpiece, surrounded by the William G. McGowan Theater, the Lawrence F. O'Brien Gallery, the Boeing Learning Center, and the Public Vaults. The exhibition spaces of the Public Vaults convey the feeling of going into the stacks and vaults of the National Archives, where visitors can explore and celebrate the spirit of America through the great documents and great stories of our history. In 2004, the Society of American Archivists honored Mr. Carlin for his "exemplary contributions to the archival profession," saying he had "served with distinction." And Government Computer News gave him its National Merit Award for Technology Excellence in Government, citing his "dedicated career in public service and commitment to advancing technology in Government." Before becoming Archivist, Mr. Carlin had a distinguished career in public service, business, agriculture, and education. A native Kansan, he served in the state legislature for eight years and was Speaker of the House his last term. In 1978, he was elected Governor of Kansas and served two four-year terms. Following his political career, Mr. Carlin joined the faculty of Wichita State University in Wichita, KS, teaching graduate courses in public administration. He was Chief Executive Officer of Midwest Superconductivity in Lawrence, KS, when appointed Archivist of the United States. Mr. Carlin resigned as Archivist effective February 15, 2005. As of early 2009, he is visiting professor and executive in residence in the School of Leadership Studies at Kansas State University in Manhattan, KS.
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People to People International
May 04, 2018
KANSAS CITY, MO— (January 24, 2018) — People to People International (PTPI) announces that Merrill Eisenhower Atwater has been appointed as chief operating officer. Atwater joins the organization after leading the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Aviation Division. |
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Taking the stress out of funeral planning
May 11, 2018
Funeral Advocates was formed to help people deal with the processes associated with the death of a loved one.As a financial representative, Brian O’Laughlin, our founder, has helped hundreds of people with their financial security during life but when his father died in 1999, he realized planning extended beyond. Brian took his mother to the funeral home where they were required to make many decisions, each one having financial ramifications. Not knowing “the rules” of funeral planning and the “market value” of the services, there were at the mercy of the man across the desk. Brian recognized the need for an informed representative to advocate for his clients during this most vulnerable time of life, the death of a loved one. Brian O’Laughlin and the Funeral Advocates team have been providing advocacy services to clients and friends since 1999. |
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Tiny homes for veterans
May 18, 2018
Veterans Community Project is dedicated to supporting every man and woman who took the oath for our country. We are determined to make a difference in the lives of homeless Veterans, a task accomplished by the community for the community. We are building a specialized community of tiny-homes and onsite services to provide housing stability and address the underlying cause of the Veteran’s homelessness. To learn more, visit https://www.veteranscommunityproject.org/
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UMKC Men's Basketball
May 25, 2018
Kareem Richardson enters his fifth season at the helm of the UMKC program in 2017-18 and has led the Roos to unprecedented success during his tenure. He was named the head coach at UMKC on March 19, 2013, becoming the sixth in the Division I era at UMKC. Richardson guided the 2016-17 UMKC squad to the second-most victories in a season (18) in school history. The Roos were selected for a postseason tournament for the first time in the program's 30-year Division I history, which included a victory over Green Bay in the opening round of the College Basketball Invitational. In 2016-17, UMKC set program records for points (2,691), field goals (911), rebounds (1,213), defensive rebounds (860), 3-pointers (315) and free throws (554). The Roos finished second in team history in assists (451) and third in steals (236). UMKC posted the longest winning streak for the program in 12 years from Jan. 31 – Feb. 18, 2017. The Roos got off to the program's best start in 15 years and advanced to the semifinals of the WAC Tournament for the third straight year. |
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A Reporter's Persepctive: The State of Healthcare
Jun 01, 2018
Dan Margolies is editor in charge of health and education news at KCUR. Dan joined KCUR in April 2014. In a long and varied journalism career, he has worked as a reporter for the Kansas City Business Journal, The Kansas City Star and Reuters. In a previous life, he was a lawyer. He has also worked as a media insurance underwriter and project development director for a video production firm. |
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8 Marathons in 8 Days on 7 Continents
Jun 08, 2018
At 70, Chau Smith of Kansas City completed the Triple 7 Quest: Seven marathons in seven consecutive days on seven continents. To read her story, click here. |
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Presentations by Non-Profits
Jun 22, 2018
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Jun 28, 2018 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Thursday, June 28th 6:00-8:00pm Ruins Pub – Private Room - 1715 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64108 ($20 per person – Rotarians and Guests) There will be a sign-up sheet at this week’s meeting. Rotarians can submit payment to the Sergeants or choose to be billed. |
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Changing of the Guard - Happy Independence Day!
Jun 29, 2018
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