UMKC Academic Support and Mentoring

Finals are almost over. Summer is almost here. And for one night, the 4th floor of Miller Nichols Library is hitting the road.

The Great Escape is a late-night end-of-semester celebration inspired by the open road, the classic American road trip, and that feeling you get when you’re finally free. Come explore the floor, collect stamps on your passport, and enter for prizes along the way.

There’s something for everyone, whether you need to decompress, create something, fuel up, or just find a good spot to sit with people you like. Every space on the floor has been transformed into a stop along the route, and the whole night is yours to explore at your own pace.

The School of Graduate Studies and the Graduate Writing Initiative are launching a one-week, hands-on Grant Writing Workshop designed to boost students’ confidence, excitement, and practical skills in preparing competitive grant and fellowship applications. More details on how to register are coming soon!

Register on Roo Groups & join us for a Valentine’s Library Takeover
Thursday, February 12, 10 AM - 8:30 PM @ Miller Nichols Library
 
💐 build a bouquet &🥤soda bar (language of flowers)
🎨 crafts (friendship bracelets, journal decorating, zine making, paper flowers) 
✏️ write ways to love (mad lib valentine’s poetry, self-love journal)
💌 PALentine’s card making
🫂 speed friending & 🍵 tea (free lunch)
ℹ️ community resource fair
💚🩷 Wicked-themed stuffed animals 🧸
🌈 drag BINGO (free prizes)
🍿 Wicked movie showing (free dinner)

Join us during this spring’s Second Saturday Writing Retreats! These provide a dedicated time to relax, be productive, and receive advice or feedback from out GWI consultants. Lunch will also be provided for our in-person attendees. Scan the QR code to learn more. 💙💛🤘📝

Today we’d like to spotlight the winners of our Fall 2025 Academic Support Incentive Scholarship: Anna Hoang & Helen Chapman! Congratulations to you both and thank you for utilizing academic support here at UMKC! 🥳🤑💙💛🤘

We hope to see you there!

ASM Sports Day for with our pro-staff! Just missing Chanté & Evan. ! ❤️💛🏈

Are you looking for a way to make a real difference while building your leadership skills? Applications are now open to serve as a Next Gen Roo Navigator.

Next Gen Roo is a new initiative that empowers UMKC student leaders to show Kansas City Public School (KCPS) students that college is both attainable and achievable!

Scan the QR code on the flyer or use the link to view the full one-pager and apply.

Applications are still open through September 25. Don’t miss your chance to join! 👥✏️

In your 2nd year of college/time at UMKC? We haven’t forgotten about you! Attend 2 of these events and receive a free meal swipe from the Foodiverse and school supplies from the ASM School Supply Pantry meal swipe! 🤩🥳

Finals are tough. But you don’t have to face them alone!

Come study in a cozy, relaxed space at Late Night Finals RooView. We’ve got the supplies, snacks (yes, cotton candy!), plus SI Leaders, tutors, and Writing Studio Consultants ready to support you.

Take breaks with self-care activities and DIY crafts, and just by showing up, you’ll be entered to win a “Skip the Line” pass to Late Night Breakfast, which is from 10-12AM.

Thursday, May 8 | 7–10 PM | Atterbury Student Success Center, 2nd Floor

RSVP through RooGroups via scanning the QR code or press the link in our bio! 💙🦘