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WEBSTER CUTS APPLICATION FEE
Webster University’s Kansas City campus, 104th Street and Holmes Road, is waiving application fees for new students in an effort called “Free Money for You and Your Honey.”
The effort begins Feb. 14 and runs through June 6. Webster’s spring term begins March 14 and the summer term begins June 6.
Prospective students are encouraged to make an appointment with an advisor to discuss their interests and review offerings and class schedules. Webster University is a co-educational, nonprofit liberal arts university founded in 1915 in Webster Groves. Webster now has more than 100 campuses worldwide.
The Kansas City campus was founded in 1972 and offers bachelor’s degrees in nursing and business, and master’s degrees in arts, business, nursing and teaching.
For more information, visit www.webster.edu/kc or call 444-1000.
HIV TESTING, AWARENESS IN KC
Kansas City is holding HIV testing clinics and other events throughout February to increase awareness of HIV and AIDS and to encourage safe behavior.
Upcoming events include distribution of educational information and condoms from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at Blue River Community College, Thursday at the University of Missouri-Kansas City and Friday at Longview Community College.
On Feb. 20, free and confidential HIV testing will be from 6 to 8 p.m. at the “Africa Dream” art exhibit at UMKC.
Free testing for HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases is available at the Health Department from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and Friday, and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday in the STD clinic. Appointments are preferred and will shorten wait time, but walk-ins are allowed.
To schedule an appointment, call 513-6379. MERCURY PRODUCTS COLLECTED
Kansas City Household Hazardous Waste Facility, 4707 Deramus, in conjunction with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, will accept mercury thermometers, thermostats and other mercury related items from private citizens and nonprofit agencies in February.
The facility will accept mercury containing devices and elemental mercury only from citizens and nonprofits. This can include schools, churches, health clinics and other government funded entities. No compact fluorescent light bulbs or mercury containing compounds will be accepted.
Materials should be delivered in original containers and lids should be sealed. Prior to delivery, items must be sealed in two plastic, zip top bags. Appointments are required only for broken mercury thermometers or mercury contaminated debris.
For more information, call 784-2080.
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