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Join us on Saturday, November 9, for a fascinating Saturday STEM Seminar, "Research in High Energy Nuclear Physics," presented by CMDR James Bowen, a nuclear-trained submarine officer currently working with the NRL Plasma Physics Division. Happening on Saturday, November 9, from 9-10am at Union Station's Extreme Screen Theatre. The seminar is FREE to attend and is created primarily for grade 7-12 students, with educators, parents, and any interested members of the public also welcome to attend. During a 45-minute presentation and 15-minute interactive Q&A, guests will learn about contemporary research in high-energy nuclear physics and heavy ion experiments happening at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider at Brookhaven National Laboratory and the Large Hadron Collider at CERN. In addition to his current work with the NRL Plasma Physics Division, CMDR Bowen also serves as a physics professor at Baker University and a member of the High Energy Nuclear Physics research group at the University of Kansas. He has an impressive background that includes several degrees, along with a Ph.D. in experimental high energy nuclear physics. He is a Commander for the Navy Reserve, has completed Navy Nuclear Propulsion training, spent nine months in residence at CERN in France/Switzerland, and worked for some time as a civilian physicist at the Naval Oceanographic Office. For FREE registration to attend the November 9 Saturday STEM Seminar, visit >> https://lnkd.in/gxHuJfqa To view the full series of all Saturday STEM Seminars, visit >> https://lnkd.in/ggX999XZ

Join us this Saturday, Oct 26, for a fascinating Saturday STEM Seminar "A Passionate Uruguayan Making Science in All the World," presented by Dr. Anabel Martinez Bengochea, a postdoctoral researcher at Children’s Mercy Hospital. Happening this Saturday, Oct 26, from 9-10am at Union Station's Extreme Screen Theatre. The seminar is FREE to attend and is created primarily for grade 7-12 students, with educators, parents, and any interested members of the public also invited. During a 45-minute presentation and 15-minute interactive Q&A, guests will explore how Anabel discovered her love for science when her grandmother gave her glass test tubes to play with and how her journey into the field of molecular biology flourished from there. With a PhD from Brazil, an MSc and a bachelors in Biochemistry from Uruguay, South America, Dr. Martinez Bengochea has contributed to several scientific fields. Her current work at Children’s Mercy Hospital focuses on developing tools to help detect genetic rare variants that can lead to disease in children. For FREE registration to attend the October 26 Saturday STEM Seminar, visit >> https://lnkd.in/gH7j8qCH To view the full series of all Saturday STEM Seminars, visit >> https://lnkd.in/ggX999XZ

Tonight, Union Station shines in blue in celebration of Saturday morning's Kansas City Marathon. We were honored to once again host the Marathon's Health and Fitness Expo presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City and to welcome runners for pre-race packet pick up. We send good luck wishes to both organizers and participants for a successful race day! Photo taken earlier this evening by Kent Auf Der Heide.

Tonight, Union Station honors the life and legacy of Donald J. Hall Sr, with our exterior building lighting dimmed and the iconic Hallmark Crown emblem along our east roofline, facing Hallmark’s campus. The former Hallmark CEO and Kansas City civic leader passed away at home on Sunday. Son of Hallmark founder J.C. Hall, Don joined the company at 17 as an assistant salesman and eventually led the company his father founded in 1910. Don and his wife, Adele - personally and through the Hall Family Foundation - demonstrated their commitment to Kansas City through their profound philanthropic dedication that transformed countless local institutions, including Union Station. Starting with Don’s strong support and guiding hand in the 1996 Bi-State initiative that saved Union Station from certain demise to his most recent Honorary Chair position of Science City’s historic Early Learning expansion (substantially funded by the Hall Family Foundation), his passion for our history and place in the community was unwavering and will live on for generations to come. Photos by Andrew McDonald, Persistent Vision Photography.

Tomorrow night, Union Station will honor the life and legacy of Donald J. Hall Sr, the former Hallmark CEO and Kansas City civic leader, who passed away at home on Sunday. Son of Hallmark founder J.C. Hall, Don joined the company at 17 as an assistant salesman and eventually led the company his father founded in 1910. Don and his wife, Adele - personally and through the Hall Family Foundation - demonstrated their commitment to Kansas City through their profound philanthropic dedication that transformed countless local institutions, including Union Station. Starting with Don’s strong support and guiding hand in the 1996 Bi-State initiative that saved Union Station from certain demise to his most recent Honorary Chair position of Science City’s historic Early Learning expansion (substantially funded by the Hall Family Foundation), his passion for our history and place in the community was unwavering and will live on for generations to come. Tomorrow night, Union Station’s exterior lighting will be dimmed in remembrance of Don and will feature the iconic Hallmark Crown emblem along our east roofline, facing Hallmark’s campus.

Today, on the 101st anniversary of The Walt Disney Company, Union Station welcomed two very special guests for an exciting announcement. Becky Cline, Director of the Walt Disney Archives, and Roy Patrick Disney, the grandson of Roy O. Disney and the great-nephew of Walt Disney, joined Union Station Officials to announce the extension of Disney100: The Exhibition, here at Union Station through January 5. The exhibit will remain on display through January 5 before it leaves the United States and travels to Europe. Guests are encouraged to go online and secure their tickets for their preferred day and time now. Don’t miss this magical exhibition before it’s too late. Secure your general admission tickets now >> https://bit.ly/Disney100KC To learn more about Disney100: The Exhibition, visit >> https://lnkd.in/gmrfQe3w Disney100: The Exhibition is brought to you by the Walt Disney Archives and Semmel Exhibitions and presented at Union Station Kansas City by Bank of America. Secure your tickets now!

Earlier today, Union Station officials hosted a small, private dedication with the family of Lisa Lopez-Galvan to unveil her recently added portrait to the “Welcome All” Mural in Union Station’s Ramón Murguía Visitor Entrance. The mural – created by local Chicano artist Chico Sierra – was originally unveiled in the fall of 2023 and portrays everyday people and community leaders who truly embody a “Welcome All” attitude and way of life. The “Welcome All” mural highlights iconic Kansas City landmarks and people who have and continue making an impact on the community by truly living with a welcome all perspective. Elizabeth “Lisa” Lopez-Galvan was that kind of person. Lisa was a pillar in the Latino community. Her voice could be heard far and wide on local radio station KKFI, where she hosted her Tejano radio show. Born in Kansas City to Heriberto and Ana Margot Lopez, she grew up in the Westside neighborhood and remained a devoted resident of the Kansas City area throughout her life.

Join us Saturday, Oct 26, for a fascinating Saturday STEM Seminar "A Passionate Uruguayan Making Science in All the World," presented by Dr. Anabel Martinez Bengochea, a postdoctoral researcher at Children’s Mercy Hospital. Happening on Saturday, Oct 26, from 9-10am at Union Station's Extreme Screen Theatre. The seminar is FREE to attend and is created primarily for grade 7-12 students, with educators, parents, and any interested members of the public also invited. During a 45-minute presentation and 15-minute interactive Q&A, guests will explore how Anabel discovered her love for science when her grandmother gave her glass test tubes to play with and how her journey into the field of molecular biology flourished from there. With a PhD from Brazil, an MSc and a bachelors in Biochemistry from Uruguay, South America, Dr. Martinez Bengochea has contributed to several scientific fields. Her current work at Children’s Mercy Hospital focuses on developing tools to help detect genetic rare variants that can lead to disease in children. For FREE registration to attend the October 26 Saturday STEM Seminar, visit >> https://lnkd.in/gH7j8qCH To view the full series of all Saturday STEM Seminars, visit >> https://lnkd.in/ggX999XZ

Kansas City "Showing Our Spirit" collectible poster now available! By overwhelming demand, this stunning, unaltered image by Andrew McDonald of Persistent Vision Photography captures the spirit of Kansas City as displayed on one historic night - October 7, 2024 - when the Kansas City Royals beat the New York Yankees in Game 2 of the ALDS and the Chiefs defeated the New Orleans Saints in Monday Night Football to improve their record to 5-0! Featuring a spectacular view of Union Station's iconic façade lit in the colors of both the Royals and Chiefs, this limited-edition, collectible poster measures 36 inches x 12 inches and is printed on thick cover stock and finished with a beautiful aqueous coating. Perfect for framing and display, or ideal for a holiday gift! Posters are $25 each. Proceeds help preserve Union Station. Pre-order posters now >> https://lnkd.in/gduCdtVm Posters will be available for in-person pick up from Union Station's Ticket Office at your convenience. You will be contacted by email as soon as the posters are ready, within the next five business days. Sorry, shipping is not available.