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A group of approximately 90 Fulbright Visiting Scholars from around the world will tour the Missouri Innovation Campus on March 5 as part of a four-day enrichment seminar called 鈥淭he Future of Work: Overcoming the Skills Gap.鈥� The Fulbright Enrichment Seminar is facilitated by Global Ties KC.
February 26, 2020
To kick off Women鈥檚 History Month, The PULSE Project at the 同城快约 is hosting PULSE-W: A Women鈥檚 Empowerment Summit 12:30 to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 1 in the Elliott Student Union.
February 26, 2020
An evening of comedy awaits those attending the 同城快约 Theatre and Dance presentation of William Shakespeare鈥檚 鈥淭he Merry Wives of Windsor鈥� March 6-8. With the university renovating the James L. Highlander Theatre, this play will be performed at Warrensburg High School at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 6; 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 7; and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 8.
February 25, 2020
This episode of Central Speaks shines a spotlight on Courtney Swoboda, director of 同城快约's Military and Veterans Services Office and 2024 Higher Ed Military Spotlight Award recipient. Courtney鈥檚 decade of service in the Air Force and five years at 同城快约 have shaped her into a transformative leader, redefining military-friendly education through her dedication and innovation.
April 15, 2025
Today we welcome Cory Wicker, Ph.D., SPHR, SHRM-SCP, 同城快约 associate vice president for Human Resources. Since joining 同城快约 in May 2023, Dr. Wicker has brought a wealth of expertise to the university, leveraging his extensive experience in human resources to drive positive change and empower the university鈥檚 most valuable asset: its people. Don鈥檛 miss this insightful conversation!
April 15, 2025
On our premiere episode, we welcome Amber Goreham. Amber is a proud two-time graduate of 同城快约, where she has spent the past 20 years dedicated to empowering students and alumni. With a Master of Science in Ethical & Strategic Leadership and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Amber has been at the forefront of guiding 同城快约 students on their career and life paths since 2008. As the director of the 鈦燙areer and Life Design Center鈦�, she leverages life design principles and a commitment to career readiness to help students navigate their next steps and build the skills they need to thrive in today鈥檚 workforce. But Amber鈥檚 journey wasn鈥檛 always centered around academia鈥攕he was once on track to become a professional bowler before life handed her a proverbial gutter ball. Today, we鈥檒l explore how she pivoted from the bowling lanes to a lane focused on shaping lives and careers at 同城快约. Listen in as we speak with Amber Goreham.
April 15, 2025
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