Events

President’s Signature Events

• Graduation Celebration

  

  UMB held a large and festive celebration for all graduates and their family members on May 15, 2024.
  

• Core Values

  

  The UMB Core Values Speaker Series promotes the values of Respect and Integrity, Well-Being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery. National and international leaders come to UMB to talk about their expertise and experiences to a broad University/ communitywide audience.

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  The Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion hosts UMB’s Diversity Speaker Series on campus, promoting diversity and inclusion at UMB. Visit the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion website for additional information.

• Founders Week

  

  UMB celebrates its students, faculty, and staff and pays tribute to its long history each year with a series of Founders Week events.

• Holiday Craft Fair

  

  Each year, vendors and the UMB community gather for a fun-filled event at the SMC Campus Center. 

• President’s Panel on Politics and Policy

  

  This speaker series examines issues important to the UMB community that are likely to be affected by the current presidential administration and Congress. 

More Events

• Lunch with the President

  

  Join UMB President Bruce Jarrell and a small group of students, faculty, and staff members for lunch and a conversation on current events or topics of interest. Registration is first-come, first-served.

• President’s Q&A

  

  President Jarrell gives updates on UMB news and events, then answers questions. 

• Virtual Face to Face

  

  Virtual Face to Face is an online interview program where President Jarrell explores issues of interest with experts from UMB, government and health officials, and others.