April 19, 2023

Dear UM Campus Community, 

As we approach the conclusion of another academic year and the start of our most successful UM Summer registration to date, I want to share some exciting updates about new and returning events for employees.

May 1-5: Week of Excellence 

Starting May 1, UM will host the third annual Week of Excellence. Over the course of the week, we will celebrate UM’s exceptional students, faculty and staff. Please plan to attend the Week of Excellence Employee Celebration Breakfast on Wednesday, May 3, in the University Center Ballroom. The breakfast will run from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. with the program commencing at 9 a.m. Join us to recognize our 2023 Week of Excellence Employee Award winners, our newly retired and upcoming retirees, and our many employees celebrating longevity milestones.

May 11: President's "UM Spring Ahead" Remarks 

I will address campus on May 11 from 10 to 11 a.m. in the ALI Auditorium as part of a new spring tradition. This year’s address, “Gaining Momentum, Creating Impact,” will highlight our areas of progress, outline challenges facing higher education and preview our priorities for the coming year.

Please join your colleagues to enjoy breakfast treats and coffee from 10-10:15 a.m. before the program begins.

September 6: Celebration of Tenure and Promotion

We will hold this event to honor our advancing faculty on Sept. 6 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. The list of faculty receiving these honors will be shared later this month via UM Today.

As always, thank you for your hard work and dedication. I'm grateful to work alongside each and every one of you. I look forward to celebrating the close of the academic year together. 

Best wishes,

Seth