UMKC Cockefair Chair

Great lecture this week from Dr. Thomas E. Chavez. Thanks to all who joined us for an enlightening session and exploration through the travels, battles, and foundational history of America and beyond.

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What makes Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s music so timeless?

Join Dr. Owen Belcher of the UMKC Conservatory for a four-week course exploring the structure behind some of the most influential music ever written. From simple forms like binary and ternary to larger works like rondos and sonatas, you’ll gain a deeper appreciation for how Mozart’s music works—and why it still resonates today.
🎼 No musical experience required—just bring your curiosity!

Thursdays: April 23, 30 & May 7, 14
6:00 – 7:30 PM
UMKC Administrative Center, Plaza Room

Come ready to listen, learn, and experience music in a whole new way and bring a friend!

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Ever wonder what history didn’t tell you about Benjamin Franklin?
Join us for a fascinating lecture uncovering Franklin’s secret connection to Spain—a little-known story that played a pivotal role in shaping the birth of the United States.

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
UMKC Student Union, Room 401
6:00 PM Wine & Cheese Reception
6:30 PM Lecture Begins

Led by Dr. Thomas E. Chávez, this talk dives into newly uncovered insights about one of America’s most iconic figures and the hidden diplomacy that helped unite the 13 colonies.

This event is FREE, but seating is limited—reserve your spot today!
https://go.umkc.edu/franklin

Free parking available
Tag someone who loves history and join us!

Cockefair Thomas E. Chavez - Benjamin Franklin’s Secret Spanish Connection

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