Staff Resource Connect Fair scheduled for April 3 at 2 p.m.
The Staff Council Professional Development Committee invites staff to the Staff Resource Connect Fair, April 3, 2-4 p.m., Pierson Auditorium. Explore campus resources, including Graduate Admissions, Kangaroo Pantry, Equity and Title IX, and more. Register for the event or sign up to table.
Registration open for May 20 Staff Council Professional Development Conference and Appreciation Lunch
The Staff Council Professional Development Conference and Staff Appreciation Lunch will take place May 20.
In-person and virtual attendance options available for the conference. Register for the conference by April 20 to enter a raffle and preview the keynote speaker. Register for Conference.
UMKC staff volunteers needed for Great Kansas City Cleanup on April 19
The Staff Council Outreach Committee invites staff volunteers to join the Great Kansas City Cleanup. UMKC volunteers will clean Brush Creek Trail from Martin Luther King Jr. Square Park to the William Volker Memorial Fountain on April 19 at 10 a.m. Families are welcome; participants must be 8 or older. Space is limited to 15 volunteers. Register by April 16.
The Staff Council Outreach Committee will host its annual Junior Achievement volunteer day May 9 from 9:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. UMKC volunteers will staff JA BizTown storefronts, assisting students under the guidance of Junior Achievement staff. Position-specific training will occur the morning of the event; no prior training is required. Storefronts will be assigned the day of the event, and no industry-specific knowledge is required. Register by April 18.
Staff Awards Ceremony: The 2025 Staff Awards ceremony will be held March 18 at 3 p.m. in the Student Union, Room 401. All are invited to attend. Learn more.
SPEER Fund Deadline April 1: The next deadline to apply for the Staff Professional Enrichment and Emergency Relief (SPEER) Funds is April 1. Learn more.
March Health and Wellbeing Topic-Women's Mental Health: This month, UMKC highlights women's mental health and wellbeing. Featured training, "Menopause and Mental Health," offers strategies for women and their colleagues. Register for free to watch live or on demand. Learn more.
Take Your Child to Work Day-Activity Hosts Needed: Human Resources is organizing Take Your Child to Work Day, April 24. Departments are invited to host activities. Complete the activity interest survey by March 19. Unit leadership approval required.
Community Blood Center to host blood drive on April 15
Donate blood to save lives. Staff Council encourages participation in the Community Blood Center drive April 15 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pierson Auditorium, Atterbury Student Success Center (ASSC). Register at the Community Blood Center website.
UMKC Entrepreneurship Innovation Grants (EIG) Program applications due March 16: The EIG Program funds technology commercialization and cross-campus entrepreneurship initiatives. Visit details and information session dates.
SI/Tutor Hiring, March 16 priority deadline: Academic Support and Mentoring seeks SI leaders and tutors for summer/fall 2025. Recommend students via referral form.
37th Annual AIDS Walk Kansas City April 26: Volunteers needed to serve as course guides to ensure walker safety. Sign up.
2026 Alumni Awards nominations due April 30: Nominate alumni for outstanding industry contributions. View details and nominate.
Hospital Hill Run May 31: Course monitors needed. Volunteers will guide runners along the race route. Group registration or questions: Contact Jayden Hicks at jayden@uncoverkc.org. Sign up.
Campus Internships available for faculty/staff: Career Services is funding on-campus interns for spring 2025. Learn more and apply.
Next UMKC Staff Council meeting: April 2, 8:30 a.m.
UMKC Staff Council meetings are open to all. Meetings are typically the first Wednesday of each month, 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., in person and via Zoom. The next meeting is April 2 in Bloch Heritage Hall (BHH) Room 006 and via Zoom. Remaining 2025 meeting schedule:
April 2, Bloch Heritage Hall (BHH) Room 006, Zoom Link
May 7, School of Medicine Theater C (M1-408), Zoom Link
June 4, Bloch Heritage Hall (BHH) Room 006, Zoom Link
