We hope you enjoy the second edition of Thunder & Wonder!
The first responses are in for Thunder & Wonder! Not often do we get feedback like "what a refreshing little break in my day!" or "I'm obsessed with this!" so all-in-all it has been affirming. Please let us know how we can make this biweekly bulletin a must-read for you – one that brings you joy and a better understanding of others.
We'll be trying some different ideas as we get started and hope you will let us know what you think by clicking the quick feedback icons or emailing us with more specific comments.
Share Your Self-Care Ideas
How do you take good care of yourself? Contribute your ideas through the survey below by Thursday, Feb. 18 and be entered for a chance at a prize!
A big congrats to co-curators Davin Watne, Emma Thomas, and Shaka Myrick (Art & Art History) for fall's exhibition Real Black: A Spectrum of the Black in the UMKC Gallery of Art, which included work by alumni and KC artists. Check out the video overview!
Lindsy Myers (Foreign Languages) was recognized by the American Association of University Supervisors, Coordinators, and Directors of Language Programs with an Honorable Mention for the Innovation in Language Program Direction Award for Online Teaching for Tout le Monde, along with a colleague from Wake Forest. Way to go, Lindsy!
The award for best raspberry bars ever goes to Hannah Hohenstein-Flack (History) and this person-who-shall-not-be-named is so grateful for her baking and friendshipping skills :).
Zoom brought Kathy Krause (Foreign Languages) to the Bristol University Centre for Medieval Studies in December for a presentation titled"'Son païs sostenoit en vigor': Literary Patronage and the Inheriting Countesses of Boulogne".
It was so awesome to readabout Jessie Keith (Dean's Office) academic journey in CAS's very own BLA program!
Research efforts go deep so minds can be opened wide! Time for our first:
Joe Workman is an Assistant Professor in Sociology. His current study looks at how income inequality undermines students' mathematics achievement over the past three decades.
This layperson's sum up?
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Compassion and Self-Compassion Practice during Transitional Times
Take a break from our myriad of life stressors to address compassion and self-compassion practice. Partake in loving-kindness activities, while learning about the neuroscience behind these actions. Sponsored by RISE and Counseling Services.
The Employee Assistance Program is available through a partnership with Saint Luke's Health System in Kansas City to provide direct and web resources to support your well-being. Employees are eligible for up to three free counseling sessions. To access web resources, use Company Code: UMKC.
Roos for Mental Health Lunch-N-Learns This campaign opens up our collective resources to build networks and community promoting mental health among students, staff, and faculty.
1. Scofield Lobby 2. Stairs to Cockefair Hall 3. Swinney Rec Center 4. Haag Hall
Kelley Melvin (Foreign Languages) is our first prize winner! She immediately recognized the Scofield image since it's a place near and dear to her heart.
Thank you, Kelley, and everyone else for participating in the Puzzler!
