Staff Recognition Week is COMING SOON! Staff Advisory Council invites you
to join us May 16-20 for the 2022 Staff Recognition Week.
Highlights include:
Monday, May 16
• Try MizzouRec | All week
• HR Professional Development and Training | Online, various times
Tuesday, May 17
• Arts & Crafts Showcase | Grand Opening 12 p.m. | Stotler Lounge
• Virtual Cook Along with Chef Eric | Zoom, 6 p.m.
• HR Professional Development and Training | Online, various times
Wednesday, May 18
• Carnival on the Court | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Kuhlman Court
• Free Staff Lunch | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | MU Student Center
• HR Professional Development and Training | Online, various times
• Mizzou Store 25% off Mizzou gifts and Merchandise | All day
Thursday, May 19
• Awards Ceremony | 1:30 p.m. | Bush Auditorium, Cornell Hall
• Mizzou Botanic Gardens Scavenger Hunt | All week event | Submission deadline 4 p.m.
Friday, May 20
• Nailed It! Contest | All week event | Submission deadline 5 p.m.
• Virtual 5k Walk/Run | All week event | Submission deadline 11:59 p.m.
Carnival on the Court
Join us for a Carnival on Kuhlman Court before or after you visit the Free Staff Lunch. Truman the Tiger will be in attendance and the Helmet Cart will be available for viewing and pics. There will be information tables from campus groups and organizations that would be of interest to staff. Additionally, there will be prizes and giveaways.
Free Staff Lunch
Come join us for a free lunch in staff member’s honor. We will be serving up BBQ chicken, Black Bean Burgers, Coleslaw, Baked Beans, Drinks and Dessert.
Awards Ceremony
At the Staff Recognition Week Award Ceremony, we will honor outstanding staff members who have won Staff Recognition Week awards and we celebrate staff members celebrating milestone anniversaries.
Virtual Cook Along
Chef Eric Cartwright will virtually lead an interactive cooking demonstration/cook-along for MU and UM System staff members (registration required by Wednesday, May 11). Participants will receive a shopping list, recipe, and Zoom link in advance of the event. On the night of the event, registered participants will connect via Zoom to create one-pan Chicken & Orzo with Spinach & Feta with Chef Cartwright. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and interact with the Chef as they prepare their dish from the privacy and comfort of their own kitchen. Participants will be entered to win door prizes.
5k Walk/Run
Walk or run your way to 5K anytime during Staff Recognition Week. You can track your progress with a free digital application, such as “MapMyWalk”, and share it on the SAC Facebook page to encourage other staff to get out and move! Submit a photo/screenshot of your completed 5k here. (link will be active 8 a.m. May 16 through 11:55 p.m. May 20) Participants will be entered to win door prizes.
Virtual HR Classes
The Office of Human resources will offer virtual professional development and training seminars May 16-19. For a full description of available seminars and/or to register, please see HR’s Staff Development Week webpage.
Arts & Crafts Showcase
The Arts & Crafts showcase highlights the many talented staff we have across campus. Staff members will display their work, including pottery, leatherwork, woodwork, quilting, and more. This is a great opportunity to see the skills and talents of your fellow University staff members and maybe pick up a new hobby of your own. The Arts & Crafts Showcase will have its grand opening in Stotler Lounger at noon on Tuesday, May 17. It will be also be open 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday.
Mizzou Nailed It!
Recreate Truman the Tiger with consumable products and enter to win prizes! Whether it’s cake, cookies, cupcakes or meatloaf – we want to see your Truman creations!
Please send photos of your entries to staffadvisorycouncil@missouri.edu by Friday, May 20th. We will be awarding prizes to the best and worst creations! You can create Truman on your own, with coworkers, or family and friends.
MizzouRec will be providing complimentary access for staff all week! Stop by the Member & Guest Services desk to activate your complimentary access to the Student Rec Complex for the week of May 16-20, 2022. We suggest reviewing the facility guidelines before visiting and make sure to bring your employee ID. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Member & Guest Services staff at membership@mizzourec.com.
Get some Mizzou swag! The Mizzou Store is offering a 25% discount on Mizzou Clothing and merchandise. The discount can be used all day on Wednesday, May 18 for in store purchases – show your employee ID for the discount.
Thank you, MU and UM System staff, for all of your support and dedication to the University. See you there!
For more on Staff Advisory Council and Staff Recognition Week, please contact our office staffadvisorycouncil@missouri.edu or visit the Council’s website.