Frequently Asked Questions
What’s on the menu?
A light continental breakfast will include apple slices with peanut butter for dipping, a variety of delicious pastries and fruit salad. Lunch will feature a taco and burrito bar. We will also have a dessert nacho bar. Coffee, iced tea and water will be available all day.
How will I get my in-service T-shirt?
You should have received an email on Friday, Oct. 10, from your campus representative (see below) with instructions for how to pick up your shirt on Friday or Monday, Oct. 13.
- Administrative Center & Broadway Plaza: Amanda Elliott, second floor of the AC
- MCC-Blue River: Cathy Boteler, Education Center 102
- MCC-Longview: Laura Cooper, Campus Center, third floor
- MCC-Maple Woods: Ann Rahmat, Administration Building 107
- MCC-Penn Valley and MCC-Online: Danie Amey, Campus Center, fifth floor, CC501
Accessibility and comfort
With in-service being held at an arena venue, please expect a lot of walking and be sure to wear comfortable shoes! We also know it is wise to dress in layers, as Union Station coule be chilly.
If you have questions or concerns about mobility or accessibility, please reach out to Ines Gonzales at 816.604.5627 or ines.sotogonzalez@mcckc.edu.
I have issues with mobility. What do I need to know about accessibility and getting around Union Station for the event?
For those needing an alternative to stairs, elevators are available to access different levels of Union Station. Both the north and south entrances of Union Station are ramped, providing accessible entry points. Mobility access escorts will be available to assist individuals in reaching the correct location via MCC-provided wheelchair if needed.
Please contact Ines Gonzalez in advance at 816.604.5627 or ines.sotogonzalez@mcckc.edu if you will need assistance.
What should I do if I need an accommodation to participate?
If you need any accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Ines Gonzalez at 816.604.5627 or ines.sotogonzalez@mcckc.edu.
Will a lactation room be available?
Yes. A comfortable room is located on Level B, across from Town Hall and just east of the Extreme Screen entrance. If you anticipate needing refrigeration during the day, please contact Ines Gonzalez at 816.604.5627or ines.sotogonzalez@mcckc.edu.
Will there be a service project?
Yes!
This year we are collecting food and hygiene items to stock the MCC campus food pantries. Please consider bringing a donation of one or more items with you to the event. It’s not a competition… but we still can’t wait to see which campus gets most fired up to fill the pantry!
Suggested donations include:
| Easy Mac | Granola bars | Protein bars | Peanut butter |
| Peanut butter crackers | Tuna or chicken packets | Ramen in a cup | Beef sticks |
| Water | Juice | Fruit cups | Toilet paper |
| Pasta and sauce | Pancake mix and syrup | Cereal | Pop Tarts |
| Soup | Cheese Its | Precooked rice packs | Mashed potato cups |
| Period products | Deodorant | Shampoo/Body wash | Toothpaste |
Are campuses open on in-service day?
No. No MCC classes will be held on in-service day, and offices will be closed.
How do I get to Union Station?
Union Station is located at 30 West Pershing, Kansas City, MO 64108. You should be able to type “Union Station Kansas City” or “30 West Pershing, Kansas City, MO” into your preferred phone navigation app and find your way.
If you would like to check for road work or closures that may impact your drive, we suggest:
Where do I park and enter the venue?
Please enjoy complimenary parking in the garage on the west side of Union Station, also accessible via Broadway. Refrain from parking in front ot Union Station as those spaces are used for visiting the US Postal Office. If you park more than 30 minutes in this area you will be ticketed.