We recently marked another memorable Staff Recognition Week, an annual celebration of our more than 15,000 Mizzou and UM System staff and their contributions to our teaching, research and engagement mission.

Along with a free staff lunch, fun activities and opportunities for professional development, we also held our Staff Recognition Week Awards Ceremony. We were proud to acknowledge significant service milestones and distribute awards for excellence. Among the many recipients were six receiving Chancellor’s Outstanding Staff Awards. All were nominated by colleagues for their incredible commitment to others.

2024 Chancellor’s Outstanding Staff Award honorees:

• Dr. Julie Birt – Administrative/Professional Staff

• Willie Brown, Jr. – Crafts/Maintenance Staff

• Secley Kennedy – Clerical/Office Staff

• Ken Neff – Part-Time/Temporary Staff

• Peter Norgard – Technical/Paraprofessional Staff

• Guy Wilson – UM System Staff

Congratulations to all award and milestone recipients. I’d also like to thank the Staff Advisory Council for organizing this important week of appreciation. I’m grateful for the hard work and dedication shown by each of our staff members.

— Mun