Tag: kansas city
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New Faces, New Activities!
A new academic year means new faces! The fall 2025 semester is fully underway, featuring (mostly) new students, and a new Graduate Student Professional working with us at the Applied Language Institute. Meet Cheni, who has adapted to the environment of the ALI quickly and brought new ideas and an eagerness to her role! We…
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UMKC Students Share Stories about their Homes: ALI Service Learning
Since fall of 2021, the Applied Language Institute has been encouraging students to go out into the Kansas City community and practice their English through service. Collectively, among staff, students and faculty, the ALI has completed over 600 hours of community service at various organizations. Some of those organizations are Harvesters, Pet Resource Center of Kansas…
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Cold Days, Warm Smiles: Visiting Students from Kurashiki City College
Back on one of Kansas City’s harshest winter days this year, 9 students from Kurashiki City, Japan arrived at Kansas City International to participate in our Early Childhood Institute program in collaboration with the UMKC School of Education, Social Work and Psychological Sciences. This program was an opportunity to expose young students to global issues…
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It’s Been a Lively Semester!
The 2024 fall semester at the Applied Language Institute was vibrant, featuring cultural events like the KC Arirang Festival and a a visit to the Hokusai exhibit. Students also enjoyed apple picking, pumpkin carving, and ice skating activities. In addition, some of our staff ventured internationally on recruitment trips to South America and South Korea…
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Fall Semester is in Full Swing!
The 2024 fall semester at the Applied Language Institute has been off to an exciting (and busy) start! Roo Fair Before classes started on August 19th, the ALI attended the International Student Affairs Office Resource Fair on the University Walkway. We brought candies from around the world (and other goodies) to give out to students…
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Kansas City is America’s Heartland
Read about Kansas City’s giant public art exhibit and what the spirit of the Parade of Hearts is rooted in.
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