Recent News

Thanks to the Urban League of Greater Kansas City and AT & T, several ninth-grade students in the Hickman Mills C-1 School District are about to take their first steps on the path toward careers in science, technology, engineering and math. Representatives from the Urban League and AT & T will present the district with a check for $100,000 during ceremonies inside the Media Center at Hickman Mills Junior High School (9010 Old Santa Fe Rd) Tuesday, Sept. 18 at 10 a.m.

Through the AT & T Aspire grant, 30 ninth-graders can participate in Project STEM, a collaboration involving the Urban League, the KC STEM Alliance, the YMCA of Greater Kansas City and the University of Missouri-Kansas City Schoolof Computing and Engineering. Project STEM prepares young people for successful careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math and aligns seamlessly with the district’s Academy of Engineering at Ruskin High School, the only academy of its kind in the Midwest.

The Urban League of Greater Kansas City was named as one of 47 recipients nationwide sharing in nearly $10 million from the AT&T Aspire grant initiative, designed to assist organizations dedicated to addressing the nation’s high school dropout crisis. AT&T recently expanded Aspire, adding $250 million to the program to help more students graduate from high school ready for careers and college and ensure the country is better prepared to meet global competition.

St. Joseph Medical Center will host a free Family Health Celebration on Saturday, October 6, from 9 a.m.–noon, in the Community Center for Health and Education on the medical center campus at I-435 and State Line Road.

The community is invited to participate in a variety of free health screenings, including cholesterol and glucose screenings, blood pressure readings and more. Children can get in on the fun with Halloween-themed activities such as a costume contest, trick-or-treating, face painting and a moonwalk and obstacle course. 

Community organizations will be on hand to provide wellness information, including the Lyme Disease Association of Greater Kansas City and Natural Way Wellness Center.

For more information on the Family Health Celebration at St. Joseph, call 816-943-2584.

DeVry University will be holding a Career and Internship Fair on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at their South Kansas City campus located at 11224 Holmes Road, Kansas City, MO 64131.

Business are invited to have a table.  To register, please go to the following link and fill out the form to reserve your free space by September 26th:

https://dvi.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_3ma9Z37mDNM4qgZ

Only students and alumni of DeVry University and its Keller Graduate School of Management are invited to attend these events and could be seeking various types of degree-related positions.  We are open to internships and part time work, but greatly appreciate your full-time opportunities. The fairs are a terrific opportunity to meet with students and graduates who are eager to learn about your company and, perhaps, become your newest employees! 

Registration is required to guarantee your company a table space and inclusion in the Participant Directory that is provided to students and alumni. We will also publicize your participation on our local DeVry Kansas City Facebook page.  There is NO COST to attend this event!

Lunch will be provided for up to three recruiters.  (You will be asked to indicate who is attending on the registration form; if you plan to rotate more than three reps, please contact us).

If you have questions or need more information, contact Shelley Wales at: 816-943-7463 or swales@devry.edu or Kim Smith at:816-943-7464 or via email at ksmith3@devry.edu.

Please note our career fair is NOT open to the general public. If you post information about our fair on your website or social media outlets, please specify this event is only for DeVry University and its Keller Graduate School of Management students and alumni.

The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) announced today that the federal agency has selected CenterPoint Properties as a preferred planning partner to further develop potential reuse opportunities for the Kansas City Plant which is located at the Bannister Federal Complex in south Kansas City.

“We’re very excited to engage in continued negotiations with CenterPoint Properties in the months ahead,” said Mark Holecek, site manager for the NNSA’s Kansas City Site Office. “CenterPoint Properties is recognized nationally as having expertise in repurposing brownfield properties. We believe CenterPoint Properties presented an initial proposal that has the best potential to achieve transfer of the property in a manner that is timely, cost-effective, environmentally responsible, and economically beneficial to the community.”

In October 2011, the NNSA issued a Notice of Availability for the transfer, sale, or lease of its property at the Bannister Federal Complex. As a result, the NNSA received a substantial response from various companies, which included redevelopment plans that extended beyond the bounds of the NNSA property to include the portion owned by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). The current proposal includes options for all or parts of the Complex.

“We continue to work hard to ensure our portion of Bannister is also available for reuse or redevelopment,” said GSA Regional Administrator Jason Klumb. “We support the NNSA and their efforts to help with a process that will provide both environmental sustainability and economic benefits for the south Kansas City community."

NNSA, with GSA as a cooperating agency, is currently working on a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) study, which will analyze the environmental impact of transfer of the property in whole or in part for uses that could be different from its current use. The study will assess the impact of the proposed federal action on the environment. Upon conclusion of the study, a Record of Decision will be issued, identifying the final decision, the alternatives to the proposed action, and any mitigation considered or implemented. A Record of Decision is now expected in March 2013. The study will help inform NNSA efforts with the Environmental Protection Agency and Missouri Department of Natural Resources to ensure that the consideration of environmental issues is an integral part of planning.

Consistent with the NEPA process, NNSA will work with CenterPoint Properties to further develop approaches in support of potential reuse opportunities. These approaches will include continued conceptual design and feasibility studies while not limiting the choice of reasonable alternatives available to the agency. The Kansas City Plant is moving to a newly constructed industrial complex about eight miles south of the current Kansas City Plant beginning in January 2013. GSA has announced plans to vacate its property also, but a future location for its employees has not been identified.

“CenterPoint Properties is pleased to be selected as the NNSA’s preferred planning partner for the Bannister Federal Complex,” said Jim Cross, Senior Vice President. “And we look forward to collaborating with NNSA, GSA, the City of Kansas City, and the Federal and State environmental authorities to revitalize this important community asset, and to accomplish its safe and beneficial reuse as an economic development success for South Kansas City.”

St. Joseph and St. Mary’s Medical Centers have earned prestigious honors in Professional Research Consultants’ (PRC) 2011 National Excellence in Healthcare Awards. PRC presented Five-Star Patient Perception Awards to the 2 North cardiac/telemetry unit and Mammography at St. Joseph, and the 3 West medical/surgical unit and the Birthing Center at St. Mary’s. 

Five-Star Patient Perception Awards are awarded to hospital service lines that scored in the top 10 percent nationally in 2011 based on the percentage of patients who rated the units as “Excellent” for Overall Quality of Care questions.

“We are honored to be recognized among the best in the nation in patient perception of care,” said Ginger Bliss, the Carondelet Health executive with organizational responsibility for the customer experience. “Every day our nurses and staff work diligently to ensure our patients have the best experience possible. This award is a reflection of their commitment and dedication to exceeding our patients’ expectations.”

On Tuesday, July 17, 2012, DeVry University will be hosting a Career and Internship Fair for employers from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on their campus located at 11224 Holmes Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64131.

This fair is a terrific opportunity to meet with students and graduates who are eager to learn about your company and, perhaps, become your newest employees! 

Only students and alumni of DeVry University and its Keller Graduate School of Management are invited to attend the event and could be seeking various types of degree-related positions.  We are open to internships and part time work, but greatly appreciate your full-time opportunities.

To register, please go to the following link and fill out the form to reserve your space by July 2nd: https://dvi.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_cun1zDIgpCl0lfK

Registration is required to guarantee your company a table space and inclusion in the Participant Directory that is provided to students and alumni. We will also publicize your participation on our local DeVry Kansas City Facebook page.  There is NO COST to attend this event!

Lunch will be provided for up to three recruiters.  (You will be asked to indicate who is attending on the registration form; if you plan to rotate more than three reps, please contact us).

Increase your company's visibility to students by becoming a Career Fair Sponsor!

See the link below for Sponsorship Opportunities and to submit your request by the July 2nd deadline!

If you have questions or need more information, contact Shelley Wales at:

816-943-7463 or via email at swales@devry.edu.

Please note the career fair is NOT open to the general public. If you post information about the fair on your website or social media outlets, please specify this event is only for DeVry University and its Keller Graduate School of Management students and alumni.

The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) announced today that the federal agency is working with a small group of interested companies to further develop their approaches in support of potential reuse opportunities for the Bannister Federal Complex in south Kansas City.

“We’re very excited about the level of interest we’ve had so far, and we look forward to future conversations with these companies about options for transferring the property to benefit our community,” said Mark Holecek, site manager for the NNSA’s Kansas City Site Office.

In October 2011, the NNSA issued a Notice of Availability for the transfer, sale, or lease of its property at the Bannister Federal Complex. As a result, the NNSA received a substantial response from various companies, which included redevelopment plans that extended beyond the bounds of the NNSA property to include the GSA property. The current proposals include plans for the entire Complex, including NNSA’s portion and the portion owned by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA).

“We will continue to work diligently to ensure our portion of Bannister is available for reuse or redevelopment,” said GSA Regional Administrator Jason Klumb. “We look forward to helping with a process that will meet the dual needs of our community –environmental sustainability and help bring future economic benefits to the surrounding south Kansas City community.”

NNSA, with GSA as a cooperating agency, is currently working on a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) study, which is analyzing multiple disposition plans related to the Bannister Federal Complex. Under NEPA, the study will consider the impact of each proposed federal action on the quality of the human environment. As part of this regulatory process, a Record of Decision must be made before making any other decisions about the future of the property. A Record of Decision is expected in December 2012. Completion of the study is part of a larger effort to work effectively with the Environmental Protection Agency and Missouri Department of Natural Resources to ensure that the consideration of environmental issues is an integral part of planning.

Consistent with the NEPA process, NNSA will work with the small group of companies to further develop their approaches in support of potential reuse opportunities. This approach allows conceptual design and feasibility studies to be performed while not limiting the choice of reasonable alternatives available to the agency.

NNSA’s Kansas City Plant is moving to a newly constructed industrial complex about eight miles south of the current Kansas City Plant beginning in January 2013. Earlier this year, GSA announced its plans to vacate the property by the end of 2014, but they haven’t identified a future location for its employees.

Ozanam's "Thyme for Kids" Plant Sale will be held on Friday, April 27th from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, April 28th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. inside the greenhouse on Ozanam's main campus located at 421 E. 137th Street; Kansas City, MO 64145. This event is free and open to the public.

Visitors can shop from a variety of annuals, perennials and herbs grown by the boys and girls participating in Ozanam's Horticultural Therapy Program, which offers at-risk youth a chance to learn how to nurture and care for living things while drawing correlations to their own lives. Handmade garden decorations will also be available. Volunteer support will be provided by the Kansas City Young Matrons.

Since 1948, Ozanam has helped thousands of boys and girls who are dealing with emotional, behavioral and learning disabilities by providing on-campus residential and day treatment programs in addition to transitional living services for young adults and school consultation services to schools throughout the Midwest.

For more information about Ozanam or our plant sale, please contact me at any time. You can also find additional details on our website at http://www.ozanam.org/events/plant-sale. I look forward to hearing from you soon, and thanks in advance for your consideration!

DeVry University Kansas City will be hosting a Career Fair in March and all employers are invited to take part in this great opportunity to recruit new talent for their businesses. 

The event will be:
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
DeVry University
11224 Holmes Road
Kansas City, MO 64131

Our fairs are a terrific opportunity to meet with students and graduates who are eager to learn about your company and, perhaps, become your newest employees!  Only students and alumni of DeVry University and its Keller Graduate School of Management are invited to attend the event and could be seeking various types of degree-related positions.  We are open to internships and part time work, but greatly appreciate your full-time opportunities.

Registration is required to guarantee your company a table space and inclusion in the Participant Directory that is provided to students and alumni. There is NO COST to attend this event!  Lunch will be provided for up to three recruiters. If you have questions or need more information, contact Shelley Wales at:  816-943-7463 or via email at swales@devry.edu.