May 1, 2023

Dear UM Campus Community, 

Today marks the beginning of Week of Excellence on the UM campus, with events taking place all week to celebrate UM’s extraordinary students and employees.

As part of this week’s festivities, we invite all current employees to the 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. Please 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. Service pin recipients have been contacted and will receive their pins in the UC Ballroom foyer before and during the breakfast.

Employees also may also recognize the extraordinary efforts of your colleagues through the Griz Gratitude messaging system. Send a message any time before 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, and your notes of appreciation will be delivered on May 3.

Curry Health Center Wellness’ Stress Less events are open to UM employees, with the main events on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 2-3, in the UC Atrium. Additional activities are available all week for those who register.

On May 11, I look forward to engaging with you all again at UM’s first “Spring Ahead” event from 10-11 am in the ALI Auditorium. This year’s topic will be “Gaining Momentum, Creating Impact.” Following a time for employees to enjoy breakfast treats and coffee, I will discuss our areas of progress, challenges facing higher education, and important priorities for the coming year.

Best wishes,

Seth