September 2024


In this Issue:

General Announcements

UAF's new website

Happy birthday! Update your contact info

Program Highlights: College & Career

Study Abroad Scholarship

Summer Internship Program

Career advice

Job opportunities

Community Engagement

Alumni Awards Banquet

September Monday Mixer

Alumni Spotlights

Alumni Council

Homecoming!

School News

Calendar

Alumni Announcements

Alumni Birthdays

University Academy Foundation

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENT

Check Out Our New Website!


For the last few months, UA Foundation has been working with TwoFold, a website & digital marketing agency, to create a new website to better showcase our programs, events, resources, and alumni.


This week we are happy to announce the launch of the new UA Foundation website!


Check it out here

We Want to Wish You A Happy Birthday! (and possibly send you a gift too)


Each year, we send every UA alum a birthday card. If you haven't been receiving a birthday card from us, let us know so we can get your new address!


New this year - each month we will have a drawing of all the alumni with birthdays in that month to see who will win a gift card! The winner will receive their gift with their birthday card. Make sure we have your current mailing address so you don't miss out!


Update your contact info with us here

University Academy Foundation

COLLEGE PROGRAMS

Planning to Study Abroad While in College?


UAF is thrilled to announce a new scholarship initiative offering up to $3,000 to support alumni who are currently in college and interested in studying abroad.


This program honors and extends Bush Helzberg's legacy by empowering UA alumni to gain valuable international experience. Awards will be based on financial need and a submitted travel budget.


Learn More and Apply Here

Interested in a Summer 2025 Internship ?

Attend our informational meeting!


On Tuesday, September 24 at 3:30pm we are hosting a Zoom meeting to anyone interested in interning next summer. Hear from ASP Director, Maya Tilmon, and past internship participants on what to expect during the internship and how to apply.


Register for the informational meeting.


To learn more, download the 2025 internship program flyer here.


Questions? Reach out to Maya Tilmon .

Summer Internship Program Application Opening Soon


Interested in a full-time, paid summer experience at a company in Kansas City while gaining essential experience in your field of study? If so, the UA Foundation Summer Internship Program is for you!


Applications will be opening soon so be on the lookout. Want to learn more about the program? Visit our YouTube channel and check out the Internship Day in the Life series.


Reach out to Maya Tilmon, Alumni Success Program Director, with questions. 

University Academy Foundation

CAREER ACCELERATION

How to Excel in Your Next Job Interview


Check out this article to learn important tips on excelling in your next job interview!


Read the article

Check Out These Job Openings!

Apply for a Job at University Academy!

The starting teacher salary is $45,000 with the potential to receive a 5% merit increase each year.

University Academy Foundation

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Alumni Awards Banquet Planning Opportunity!



UA Foundation, in collaboration with the UA Alumni Council, is planning the annual Alumni Awards Banquet for early December. This event, for all alumni, will honor alumni achievements and celebrate this community. 


If you're interested in helping plan the banquet, which includes helping to determine all details (location, activities, food, award categories and the award nomination process) email Tamra Gibson, Jada Glover (UA'17), or Will Powell (UA'17) to join the planning committee.

September Not-On-Monday Mixer


Come to our UN-Monday Mixer tomorrow, THURSDAY, September 12th. We're testing out the brand new City Barrel Pizza + Patio and hearing from Study Abroad Program students who traveled this summer.


We can't wait to hear their stories while enjoying free food and drinks!

RSVP
Standing in 3rd grade classroom August 2024

UA Alumni - We Want to Spotlight You!


We love telling everyone about what alumni are up to. New job? Going back to school? Want to promote your business? Even if you don't have new big news, your story matters, and we'd love to share it!



Fill out our alumni spotlight form here.

Yogurtini Fundraiser


Stop by the plaza Yogurtini anytime Saturday, Sept 21 (Homecoming Day!), and 20% of your purchase will be donated directly to UA Foundation.


A fun, easy way to support programs like Study Abroad, CIP, and the Summer Internship Program.


Head over after the Homecoming game, and be sure to show this email!

School News

UA Fall Sport Schedules

Click here to view the UA Varsity & JV FOOTBALL schedules.


Click here to view the UA Middle School, JV & Varsity VOLLEYBALL schedules.


Click here to view the Varsity CROSS COUNTRY schedule.

UA Alumni Council


Homecoming 2024

The UA Alumni Council, along with UA Foundation will be hosting alumni events around UA's homecoming on September 21st. Save the date!


All alumni can receive a FREE hot dog/drink/chips combo voucher if they stop by the UAF table during the tailgating event or football game!


If you'd like to get involved in the planning, please email the Alumni Council events planning committee Jada Glover or Will Powell or contact UA Foundation's Director of Development and Community Engagement, Natalie Spar.



CALENDAR

SEPTEMBER

12 - Not-on-Monday Mixer

16 - Summer Internship Program application opens

21 - Homecoming at UA

26 - Northwest Missouri State Campus Visit


OCTOBER

1 - Care package application opens

17 - Mizzou Campus Visit

18 - Harris Stowe Campus Visit

22 - Care package application closes

ALUMNI NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Congrats to Omobude Eke (UA '17) on securing a job as an Administrative Officer at New York Harbor Healthcare Systems!

Congrats to Myron Oates (UA '06) on his recent graduation from law school and for securing a position as an attorney with Legal Aid of Western Missouri!

Congrats to Joshua Woods (UA '14) on having a article he helped author while in grad school at DePaul University be published in the journal, Current Landscape Ecology Reports! Click here to read the summary.

UA alum, Jasmine Thompson (UA '06) is in the news! KSHB 41 news featured her in a story about her work as a popular Kansas City influencer! Way to go, Jasmine!


Click here to watch the story.

Have news or an update to share?

Click the link to send us your news, and we will make sure it is included in our next Alumni Newsletter. Send us your info, it's easy, just click here.



ALUMNI SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS

Renita Holder 09/01

Bryan Wells 09/02

Bria Davis 09/02

Sheena Ward 09/03

Ashli Hunter 09/04

Aliyah Hunter 09/04

Dwight Tiller 09/04

Malik Abdullah 09/04

Nathaniel Smocks 09/04

Laron Robinson 09/05

Coral Hoskins 09/06

Lindsey Ford 09/06

Allison Crumley 09/07

Mariah Marshall 09/08

Chylia Thomas 09/10

Jessiyah Ewing 09/10

Tylor Ford 09/10

Jordyn Miller 09/13

Kayla Norris 09/14

Savannah Boyd 09/14

Ta'Ria Riley 09/14

Tarwiyah Hazziez 09/14

My'Aun Boyd 09/14

Darren Partee 09/15

Taylor Stephenson 09/15

Uche Okonkwo 09/15

Larry Garry 09/16


Sydney Brenson 09/16

Risha (Roark) Shelton 09/17

Kevisa Nunley 09/18

Ebed-Me'Lech Jackson 09/19

Mikael Pruitt 09/19

Rae'Nia Graves 09/20

Arvione Ford 09/20

Brennan Warren 09/20

Ke'Auna Schiele 09/20

Stephon Henry 09/21

Kelli Upton 09/21

Kalib Gilmore 09/22

Kameron Gilmore 09/22

Kenath Mitchell 09/22

Makayla Reynolds 09/22

Cameron Coates 09/23

Tre Drummer 09/23

Dom Drummer 09/24

D'Montai Clarkson 09/26

Meya Jackson 09/26

Ariyonna Baston 09/28

Kent Crockett 09/28

Malik Dickerson-Mckinney 09/28

Jackie Crawford 09/29

Jason Stanley 09/29

Damarcus Paul 09/30

ALUMNI FEEDBACK

Have Feedback to Share?


We value your input and feedback on what we are doing well and what could be improved. If you have something to share, please click here.

RESOURCES & LINKS

University Academy Foundation website

UA Website

Executive Director - Sonja Shaffer

Development and Community Engagement - Natalie Spar

Study Abroad, SAS and Top 15 scholarships - Tamra Gibson

CIP, Campus Visits, Internships/Job search assistance - Maya Tilmon

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