EVENTS

December 5th, APASAS Planning and Brainstorming Meaning.
12:00. Location TBA (will be somewhere in the education building)

December 15 WINTER BREAK Begins

Multicultural Dialogues:

SAS sponsors and coordinates five multicultural dialogues each semester. These dialogues help students, faculty, alumni, and the community to further develop their awareness and clinical skills in multicultural counseling. The dialogues are usually informal conversations between the group and a guest presenter who shares his/her experiences working with or being a member of a cultural minority.

2007-2008

One example of a double minority: Being a gay black man. (October)
Guest Presenter: David Greene, LGBT Programs and Services Coordinator, UMKC

Oppression and the meaning of counseling for African Americans. (November)
Guest Presenter: Dr. Valerie Blackwell, UMKC

2006-2007

Discrimination based on ability.
Guest Presenter: Dr. Arnie Ables, UMKC University Counseling Center

Serving the urban youth of Kansas City.
Guest Presenter: Tyrone Flowers

Discrimination based on Sexual orientation and gender expression.
Guest Presenters: Sarah Finken (from PROMO), Angie Bahner

Annual Student Research Day:

Each year, SAS supports a graduate student research day. This event is an opportunity for students to share their recent research with other students and faculty. It also gives students practice for presenting at conferences such as APA.

Social Get-togethers:

Each semester, we have at least one social function sponsored by SAS. In addition, many students have festivities at their houses and throughout the community. These things fun events range from BBQ's to Happy Hours. We really try to have a lot of fun.

This year, our Thanksgiving Celebration was a great success. Thanks to all the student cooks and special thanks to those who planned the celebration. The Celebration was attended by over 30 students and faculty!!!

In 2006, we formed a team for the School of Education's volleyball tournament. We really aren't fantastic volleyball players but we ended up making it to the semi-final round!