Led by students, the Union Programming Board (UPB) plans interesting and unique events and entertainment that make life at UMKC exciting.
ALL UPB EVENTS ARE FREE! COME ENJOY THE FUN AND MAKE NEW FRIENDS AND MEMORIES!
UMKC is committed to equitable access to all events and programs. If you would like help accessing a Union Programing Board event or program, or to request an accommodation please contact Alisha Langham at [alangham@umkc.edu]
Don't miss out on any UPB Events!
Join Roogroups
UPB Roogroup Sign Up
Sign up for UPB Text Alerts
UPB Text Message Opt-In
Reach us with any questions or ideas
Email us at umkcunionprogramming@umkc.edu
Look to see what is coming and so much more!
See all the upcoming UPB Events Here!
Comedy, Magic & Really Weird Things with Balloons with John Cassidy!
Saturday, August 23rd 8pm - 9:30pm
Student Union Theatre
Register Here!
Scent A Candle
Come out and make your very own candle scent and take home your candle!
Tuesday, August 26th 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Student Union 401BC
Register Here!
New Tradition: Life Long memories!
Come out the first Roo Blue Friday Tradition here at UMKC!
Support the Men's Soccer Team and get a FREE t-shirts provided by the Union Programming Board!
All UMKC students get into UMKC home games for free! Please either come a litter earlier to get your ticket with you UMKC ID or register for a ticket in advance!
Click here to learn how to register in advance for your free student ticket!
Schedule:
Friday, August 29th
6:30 PM Gates Open, Patio Opens For All Fans! Yard Games, Poster Making, MOB Band, KC Dance Team, KC Roo Photo OP & Athletics Giveaway!!
7:00 PM Roo Students Arrive For Roo Patio Party Specials, Like your chance to get the UPB Sponsored Roo Spirit Shirt!
7:30 PM KICKOFF! Roos Students ----Rowdy Roos Student Section, All Fans Get to Your Seats! +SO MUCH MORE PRIZES, GIVEAWAYS + FUN!
During the Half time UPB will pick students to come out on the field to play a game for a chance to win amazing SWAG!
YOU WILL NOT WANT TO MISS THIS!
Be part of a new tradition and set the bar high!
Register here so you don't forget!
Roos in the City: UMKC Night at Sporting KC!
Saturday, August 30th
4:30pm - 9:30pm
Get the Kansas City experience with UMKC! Join the Office of Student Involvement at Children's Mercy Park as your Sporting Kansas City take on the Colorado Rapids. Tickets provided through this Roos In The City event are free to students, however students must utilize transportation provided to and from the game and adhere to all University policy and standards of conduct. Tickets are first come first serve.
Registration Details:
Registration opens up August 21st at 10 am!
Click here to register!
TO REGISTER: Click RSVP on the top right hand corner of this RooGroups page. It will ask you to fill out some information with your RSVP. If you wish to cancel your reservation, please return to this page and do it through the portal. If you join the waitlist for this event, you will be notified via email if a ticket becomes available.
Disclaimer: If you cancel your ticket later than 11:59pm on Friday, August 28th or you no-show the event, you will not be permitted to attend future Roos in the City events for the Fall 2025 semester. You must cancel your ticket on RooGroups prior to the deadline to protect your attendance at future events. Students must also utilize transportation provided to and from the event and adhere to all University policy and standards of conduct.
Roos in the City: Worlds of Fun
Sunday, August 31st
12:15pm - 7:30pm
Join Union Programming Board for another Roos in the City event! Students will have the opportunity to go to Worlds of Fun on August 31st free of charge! Students must register in advance to receive a ticket. Students must arrive at the Student Union no later than 12:15pm and take the provided transportation to attend the event. Tickets are first come first serve.
Registration Details:
Registration opens up on August 25th at 10 am!
Register Here!
TO REGISTER: Click RSVP on the top right hand corner of this RooGroups page. It will ask you to fill out some information with your RSVP. If you wish to cancel your reservation, please return to this page and do it through the portal. If you join the waitlist for this event, you will be notified via email if a ticket becomes available.
Disclaimer: If you cancel your ticket later than 11:59pm on Friday, August 29th or you no-show the event, you will not be permitted to attend future Roos in the City events for the Fall 2025 semester. You must cancel your ticket on RooGroups prior to the deadline to protect your attendance at future events. Students must also utilize transportation provided to and from the event and adhere to all University policy and standards of conduct.
Miniature Petting Zoo
An assortment of animals will be on campus in fenced off areas on the University Walkway for students to pet! Animals could include goats, sheep, a miniature horse, a miniature donkey, a pig, a llama, etc.
Thursday, September 5th
1:30pm - 3:30pm
University Walkway!
Register Here!
Back to School Bingo
Join UPB for bingo to kick off the semester! Whether you're looking for some dorm decor, school supplies, snacks, the bingo prizes should excite you! There will be lots of amazing prizes, come test your luck at bingo and see if you can win one, or a few.
Monday, September 8th
1pm - 3pm
Student Union 302
Register Here!
Roller Skating! (During the Union Takeover!)
Do you like to roller skate or want to try? Come to Student Union 401 during the Union Takeover to skate the night away! No experience required!
Friday, September 12th
7pm -10pm
Student Union 401
Register Here!
SO MANY MORE EVENTS IN ROOGROUPS! DON'T MISS OUT!
Work with others
Build campus community
Work with professional agents and artists
Become a leader
ALL UPB EVENTS ARE FREE! COME ENJOY THE FUN AND MAKE NEW FRIENDS AND MEMORIES!
UMKC is committed to equitable access to all events and programs. If you would like help accessing a Union Programing Board event or program, or to request an accommodation please contact Alisha Langham at [alangham@umkc.edu]
Don't miss out on any UPB Events!
Join Roogroups
UPB Roogroup Sign Up
Sign up for UPB Text Alerts
UPB Text Message Opt-In
Reach us with any questions or ideas
Email us at umkcunionprogramming@umkc.edu
Look to see what is coming and so much more!
See all the upcoming UPB Events Here!
Comedy, Magic & Really Weird Things with Balloons with John Cassidy!
Saturday, August 23rd 8pm - 9:30pm
Student Union Theatre
Register Here!
Scent A Candle
Come out and make your very own candle scent and take home your candle!
Tuesday, August 26th 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Student Union 401BC
Register Here!
New Tradition: Life Long memories!
Come out the first Roo Blue Friday Tradition here at UMKC!
Support the Men's Soccer Team and get a FREE t-shirts provided by the Union Programming Board!
All UMKC students get into UMKC home games for free! Please either come a litter earlier to get your ticket with you UMKC ID or register for a ticket in advance!
Click here to learn how to register in advance for your free student ticket!
Schedule:
Friday, August 29th
6:30 PM Gates Open, Patio Opens For All Fans! Yard Games, Poster Making, MOB Band, KC Dance Team, KC Roo Photo OP & Athletics Giveaway!!
7:00 PM Roo Students Arrive For Roo Patio Party Specials, Like your chance to get the UPB Sponsored Roo Spirit Shirt!
7:30 PM KICKOFF! Roos Students ----Rowdy Roos Student Section, All Fans Get to Your Seats! +SO MUCH MORE PRIZES, GIVEAWAYS + FUN!
During the Half time UPB will pick students to come out on the field to play a game for a chance to win amazing SWAG!
YOU WILL NOT WANT TO MISS THIS!
Be part of a new tradition and set the bar high!
Register here so you don't forget!
Roos in the City: UMKC Night at Sporting KC!
Saturday, August 30th
4:30pm - 9:30pm
Get the Kansas City experience with UMKC! Join the Office of Student Involvement at Children's Mercy Park as your Sporting Kansas City take on the Colorado Rapids. Tickets provided through this Roos In The City event are free to students, however students must utilize transportation provided to and from the game and adhere to all University policy and standards of conduct. Tickets are first come first serve.
Registration Details:
Registration opens up August 21st at 10 am!
Click here to register!
TO REGISTER: Click RSVP on the top right hand corner of this RooGroups page. It will ask you to fill out some information with your RSVP. If you wish to cancel your reservation, please return to this page and do it through the portal. If you join the waitlist for this event, you will be notified via email if a ticket becomes available.
Disclaimer: If you cancel your ticket later than 11:59pm on Friday, August 28th or you no-show the event, you will not be permitted to attend future Roos in the City events for the Fall 2025 semester. You must cancel your ticket on RooGroups prior to the deadline to protect your attendance at future events. Students must also utilize transportation provided to and from the event and adhere to all University policy and standards of conduct.
Roos in the City: Worlds of Fun
Sunday, August 31st
12:15pm - 7:30pm
Join Union Programming Board for another Roos in the City event! Students will have the opportunity to go to Worlds of Fun on August 31st free of charge! Students must register in advance to receive a ticket. Students must arrive at the Student Union no later than 12:15pm and take the provided transportation to attend the event. Tickets are first come first serve.
Registration Details:
Registration opens up on August 25th at 10 am!
Register Here!
TO REGISTER: Click RSVP on the top right hand corner of this RooGroups page. It will ask you to fill out some information with your RSVP. If you wish to cancel your reservation, please return to this page and do it through the portal. If you join the waitlist for this event, you will be notified via email if a ticket becomes available.
Disclaimer: If you cancel your ticket later than 11:59pm on Friday, August 29th or you no-show the event, you will not be permitted to attend future Roos in the City events for the Fall 2025 semester. You must cancel your ticket on RooGroups prior to the deadline to protect your attendance at future events. Students must also utilize transportation provided to and from the event and adhere to all University policy and standards of conduct.
Miniature Petting Zoo
An assortment of animals will be on campus in fenced off areas on the University Walkway for students to pet! Animals could include goats, sheep, a miniature horse, a miniature donkey, a pig, a llama, etc.
Thursday, September 5th
1:30pm - 3:30pm
University Walkway!
Register Here!
Back to School Bingo
Join UPB for bingo to kick off the semester! Whether you're looking for some dorm decor, school supplies, snacks, the bingo prizes should excite you! There will be lots of amazing prizes, come test your luck at bingo and see if you can win one, or a few.
Monday, September 8th
1pm - 3pm
Student Union 302
Register Here!
Roller Skating! (During the Union Takeover!)
Do you like to roller skate or want to try? Come to Student Union 401 during the Union Takeover to skate the night away! No experience required!
Friday, September 12th
7pm -10pm
Student Union 401
Register Here!
SO MANY MORE EVENTS IN ROOGROUPS! DON'T MISS OUT!
How to Join UPB General Body, the Wallaroos!
The UPB General Body Council helps plan and volunteer at UPB events, which are opportunities to make new friends and connections! All students are invited to join and participate in UPB adventures. Becoming a member of UPB is as simple as attending a meeting or volunteering at an event. Show up and you’re in! You determine your level of commitment.
Membership benefits
Plan eventsWork with others
Build campus community
Work with professional agents and artists
Become a leader
Fill out the Wallaroos UPB General Body Interest Form
First General Body Meeting is
September 18th
6pm-7pm
UPB OFFICE (Student Union 320)