| News from UMKC Staff CouncilNov. 2023
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Della Lamb Operation Holidays: Nov. 4-18
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Della Lamb Community Services exists to empower its clients to meet the challenges of education, employment, and self-sufficiency in an ever-changing world. Since 1897, Della Lamb has continued to be a valued community partner to thousands of low-income families in our Kansas City community.
UMKC Staff Council has volunteered with Della Lamb in the past, and we are excited to partner with them again this year. Register for Operation Holidays 2023, taking place Nov. 4-18. Della Lamb needs volunteers for a variety of roles, including data entry, gift organization/running, bag stuffing, traffic control, greeting, and more.
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National First Gen Celebration Week: Nov. 6-10
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Celebrate National First Gen Celebration Week, taking place Nov. 6-10. Staff are invited to attend the events below:
- Nov. 7, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Don't Feel Like an Impasta: Embrace Your Inner Superhero!
- Nov. 8, noon - 1:30 p.m.: Pizza with a First Gen Professor
- Nov. 9, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.: Coffee Connection
Explore the First Gen Celebration website for information about each event. We would be thrilled to have staff participate and demonstrate to our first generation students that they are not alone in their heroic trailblazing journey.
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Beyond the Human Factor Art Show: Nov. 7, 5 - 7 p.m., Diastole Scholars Center
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The Sirridge Office of Medical Humanities and Bioethics and the UMKC Staff Council Engagement Committee are hosting an event to showcase artwork, photography, and poetry of UMKC students, staff, and faculty. Join us for an evening to celebrate the arts and enjoy free refreshments.
If you would like to share your artwork, photography, musical talents, or sign up for the poetry reading for this event, please contact Jennifer Lyles-Maqsood. You do not have to have been published in the Human Factor magazine to share your talents.
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Staff Council Yoga Class: Nov. 8, 11 a.m. - noon, Swinney Center
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In preparation for World Kindness Day (which takes place Nov. 13), treat yourself to a FREE Staff Council Yoga Class in partnership with UMKC Campus Recreation, taking place Nov. 8, 11 a.m., at Swinney Center Studio B. Register on the Campus Rec website.
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World Kindness Day Chair Massage: Nov. 13, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Volker and Hospital Hill
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Treat YOURSELF! Make time to relax by signing up for a 15-minute chair massage. We all know you deserve it, and you know it too! Available on the Volker and Health Sciences campus. Secure YOUR massage time now. Book your massage by signing up on this form. Massage chair locations include:
- Volker: Student Union, Room 303
- Hospital Hill: Health Sciences Building, Room 1410
Look for more information about UMKC Staff Council World Kindness Day celebrations later this month.
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ScrapsKC Staff Volunteer Date: Dec. 2, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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Save the date! Staff Council will be volunteering at ScrapsKC on Dec. 2 from 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit creative reuse center and retail store, ScrapsKC cares for Kansas City's environment, education, and homeless through creative reuse.
Our Staff Council group will help with sorting, cleaning, and packaging various art/craft/office supplies. ScrapsKC recently launched their Teacher Resource Center (where local area classroom K-12 teachers can apply to pick out school supplies for free). We will be helping with assignments related to this launch.
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Next UMKC Staff Council Meeting: Dec. 6th, 8:30 a.m.
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All are welcome at UMKC Staff Council meetings. Meetings generally occur the first Wednesday of every month, from 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. in-person and via Zoom. The Jan. 2024 meeting has moved to the second Wednesday of the month due to the Winter Break.
- Dec. 6, UMKC Medical School, Theater B, Zoom Link--Chancellor Mauli Agrawal will be joining us to discuss campus updates and hear from staff members.
- Jan. 10, BHH, Room 006, Zoom Link
- Feb. 7, BHH, Room 006, Zoom Link
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