"The end is near!"
Without context, that sentence may sound a little unsettling. But I am talking about the end of the spring 2025 semester. In this case, the end is a cause for celebration for several reasons.
S&T staff members have worked hard this spring in support of the university's fantastic students and faculty, and we will hopefully be able to catch our breath some after the semester wraps up.
Also, the end of the semester means we will be able to cheer for our spring 2025 graduates as they walk across the commencement stage and begin the next chapter in their lives. Regardless of what role you play as a staff member at S&T, your contributions helped lead to our graduates' success, and you should be proud of that — and proud of the graduates.
Not long after the semester ends, it will be time for Spring Staff Appreciation Week, which will take place May 18–22. We have lots of great events planned, so I hope to see you there.
Please know it is my honor to serve as your Staff Council president, and I love getting to work with such an exceptional group of colleagues!
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Kevin Walkup, MBA
Staff Council President
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Interested in learning more about Staff Council and what we do? I invite you to consider attending our next meeting on Thursday, May 8 Teams. More information can be found at staffcouncil.mst.edu. If you would like to speak as a guest during the upcoming meeting, email staffcouncil@mst.edu.
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Staff news and highlights
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- Bill Walker, an S&T alumnus and head coach of the Miners Men’s Basketball Team, has been named the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Midwest Region Coach of the Year. He is one of nine coaches in the nation to be named a regional coach of the year.
- Learn more about Tera Humphrey, an employee development coordinator, in this month's Staff Council member spotlight.
- Mallory North, an academic advisor for computer science and computer engineering, was recently spotlighted in a Q&A with CEC feature.
- Jessica Gargus, assistant vice chancellor for student health and well-being , has been named the 2025 recipient of the Dr. Elizabeth Cummins Women’s Advocate Award at Missouri S&T.
- Stacey Fuller, executive assistant for facility planning and operations, and Larissa Holthaus, office support assistant for the Intelligent Systems Center, were highlighted in the Accomplishments edition of eConnection for playing key roles in supporting the Rolla community after the March tornado.
- Several new employees joined S&T in recent months. Let’s make sure to help everyone feel welcome and supported!
- Missouri S&T has launched a search for the vice chancellor for communications, outreach and engagement. The role is a reimagined executive leadership position responsible for leading the university’s comprehensive strategy in external engagement, marketing and communications, and outreach initiatives.
- The Kummer Center for STEM Education will host more than 1,200 K-12 students for a STEM Exploration Day field trip on Wednesday, May 7. Missouri S&T faculty, staff and student groups are invited to contribute workshops, demonstrations, tours, and other engaging STEM-related activities. Sign up online if you are interested in hosting a session or volunteering.
- S&T’s International Students Club will host a cultural exhibition to celebrate International Students Day with dinner and a dance on Sunday, April 27. Tickets can be purchased daily at the Havener Atrium from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. or online.
- Join student well-being April 21-25 for a series of activities and training for Sexual Assault Awareness Week.
- You’re invited to join the dedication of the KUKA Robotics Laboratory 11 a.m.-noon Monday, April 28, in Room 205 Toomey Hall. Enjoy pizza and remarks from faculty and special guests.
- In celebration of National Poetry Month and Earth Day, university libraries will host a poetry reading by Dr. Agnes Vojta, teaching professor of physics, followed by a poetry open mic at 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, on the first floor of the Curtis Laws Wilson Library.
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From the Staff Success Center
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Staff celebrate service milestones
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- Congratulations to Brooke Durbin for 20 years of service! View other employee milestones for March, and make sure to congratulate these employees when you see them.
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- Don't forget to log your steps for the April Walking Challenge.
- Reminder for those who registered: Bring a Child to Work Day is April 21.
- Administrative Professionals’ Day is Wednesday, April 23.
- Faculty and staff are invited to join an international student simulation exercise noon-1 p.m. Thursday, April 24, in the Turner Room of the Havener Center.
- Here is important information for the spring 2025 ePerformance evaluations:
- The ePerformance portal is now open in myHR.
- Submit your self-review by Wednesday, April 30.
- Manager assessments should be saved and submitted by Friday, June 13.
- Multiple ePerformance overview sessions will be held in April and May.
- More resources are available on the UM System human resources website.
- Save the dates: UM System Staff Development Week is Monday, June 2, through Thursday, June 5, and Show-Me Training Conference is set for Thursday, July 10.
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Staff Council is a volunteer organization dedicated to supporting S&T staff. If you would like to help out by volunteering, submit the volunteer form online.
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Missouri University of Science and Technology
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