An abandoned paralyzed kitten gets his mobility back thanks to a lego wheelchair!
An abandoned paralyzed kitten gets his mobility back thanks to a lego wheelchair!
Don't forget Staff Recognition Week next week!
Highlights of the week include:
Monday, May 23
Tuesday, May 24
Wednesday, May 25
Thursday, May 26
Friday, May 27
For a complete listing of the 2016 Staff Award Recipients and Finalists along with the 2016 Service Year Recipients and the 2016 Retirees, please visit the Staff Recognition Week site.
HR Seminars will be available on Tuesday and Thursday this week. For a full description of these seminars and/or to register for a workshop, please view the Human Resource Services site.
MizzouRec will be open all week for MU Staff with FREE ACTIVITIES. Classes are at various times throughout the week. Please visit the MizzouRec website for a full listing.
For more information on the MU Staff Advisory Council and Staff Recognition Week, please contact our office at 882-4269 or visit the Council’s Webpage, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Thank you, MU Staff, for all of your support to the Staff Advisory Council. See you there!
Web tip of the week, May 16, 2016
http://www.statesymbolsusa.org/
Look up the State of Missouri symbols. Did you know that Missouri has a state dessert?
Submitted by Jack Batterson
Web tip of the week, May 9, 2016
http://www.onlyinyourstate.com/
This is not your typical travel web site that can generate ideas for your next vacation.
Submitted by Jack Batterson
What do you do when you’re not at MU/Mizzou?
Do you paint, play music, ride horses, or create custom fishing poles? If so, the Staff Advisory Council Annual Arts and Crafts Showcase wants you!
Each participant will display their talent during our three day event, May 24-26, during Staff Recognition Week. It is fun, informative, and a great way to celebrate the many talented staff members here at Mizzou.
Important Information:
Location: Stotler Lounge, Memorial Union
Showcase Set Up: 8:30am – 11:30am, Tuesday, May 24
Grand Opening: 12:00pm – 1:00pm, Tuesday, May 24
Demonstrations: 12:00pm – 1:00pm, May 24 – 26 (or whenever you can make it)
Display Tear Down: NO EARLIER THAN 4:00pm, Thursday, May 26
If you would like to participate, please fill out the Intent to Participate Form. More information about the MU SAC Arts and Crafts Showcase can be found at the Facebook Event.
For additional questions or concerns, please contact Rebecca Bergfield at BergfieldR@missouri.edu or Natalie Schneider in the Staff Council Office at staffadvisorycouncil@missouri.edu.
For more information on the MU Staff Advisory Council, please contact our office at 882-4269 or visit the Council’s Webpage, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Try COMO Connect FREE All Week
Everyone rides the city buses for FREE all week Monday – Saturday! It’s the perfect time to try out a combo-commute with your bike or feet!
Grindstone Creek Trail Community Walk
Monday, May 16 5:30-6:30 pm, Grindstone Nature Area Trailhead, 2011 Old S. 63
Start your week off with a 3.5-mile heart-healthy walk on the NEW Grindstone Creek Trail. Meet at the Grindstone Nature Area Trailhead.
Family Fun Fest: Be Kind, Be Healthy
Wednesday, May 18, 2016, 6-8 pm
Cosmo Park, Free
Entertainment for the whole family, including activities, music, hands-on learning, face painting and more. Each month features a different theme. This month:
Join us for music, fun, crafts and activities promoting kindess and mental health. Sponsored by Putting Kids First and Children's Grove.
The Family Fun Fest series is sponsored by Convention and Visitors Bureau, KPLA 101.5 radio, KOMU TV8, Parent Link and Aetna.
Daniel Boone Regional Library is encouraging mid-Missourians to read, walk, and talk this summer. "As part of Summer Reading, we'll be hosting a walking book club at the Columbia Public Library on the second Wednesday of the month throughout the summer. This club combines three necessities for a healthy brain: mental, physical and social activity. Participants will take a 30-minute walk, leaving from the library, followed by a book discussion." Check out the schedule on DBRL's blog.
Heritage Weekend
May 14-15, 2016, 4-8 pm
Douglass Park
The unofficial opening of the park for the summer! Activities include balloons, table games for kids and adults, live music and family fun. Sunday will feature a domino tournament, single-elimination, for individuals and partners. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy your neighborhood park!
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