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There is a synergy at UMKC that everyone should experience!

May 3, 2012

Every day I am amazed at what UMKC has accomplished over the past decade not only enhancing the student experience, but the staff experience as well.  This would not happen without the leadership, dedication and commitment from our faculty and staff.  It is an honor to work for an organization that is a leader locally [...]

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Brightens My Day

April 10, 2012

I take pride in coming to work because everyone takes pride in what they do; from the grounds to the halls; from smile to smiles; from heart to open doors.  UMKC is a wonderful place to work.  In the fall of 2012 I will have two grandchildren here; one in Business and the other in [...]

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Top-Notch Public Radio Station!

April 5, 2012

UMKC is home to a top-notch public radio station: KCUR 89.3 fm….and I get to work there! Jill Jordan KCUR

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What we learn is not just in books, but the experience that we can take with us for a lifetime

March 28, 2012

UMKC is indeed a place of experience, change and learning. I have met so many wonderful people throughout the years and rather we are in a classroom, in an office or just touring the campus. You share that experience with those you meet. That’s what it’s all about people. What we learn is not just [...]

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Culturally Rich and Diverse

March 23, 2012

The employee family at UMKC is phenomenally diverse.  Throughout the course of any given workday, I may interact with coworkers from virtually every age group from Gen X to Elder Boomer who represent a veritable cornucopia of culture, ethnicity, socio-economic stature, race, gender, sexual orientation, belief systems, educational background, and ideologies. I’ve never worked anywhere [...]

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Everyone is so friendly and Fun

March 23, 2012

I do love UMKC. I got my undergrad degree here and briefly taught as an adjunct several years ago. I am lucky to be back as an employee in The Bloch School, where everyone is so friendly and fun. I work in the Department of Public Affairs, a small yet mighty group of dedicated professors [...]

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The Campus is Inspirational

March 23, 2012

The Health Sciences Campus has changed so much over the 6 years that I’ve worked in the Health Sciences Library.  I love the flower beds and plantings that UMKC’s grounds people create and maintain to keep our campus looking so attractive. The campus is inspirational, and surely reflects not only the thriving plants, but how [...]

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Laughing and Sharing

March 23, 2012

Laughing and sharing with my coworkers keep me coming back everyday. Trudy Barker KCUR

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Cheery Smiles and Positive Greetings

March 20, 2012

I love working at the UMKC Miller Nichols Library.  After my busy morning commute, the student assistant at the ground floor Music/Media Desk always smiles and greets me with a cheery “Good morning!” as I enter the building.  I get the same greeting from other co-workers as I head to my office on the 1st [...]

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I Owe A Lot Of Who I Am To UMKC

March 20, 2012

UMKC has been part of my life since I was a student and student/worker more than 35 years ago.  At that time, the Bio-Chem complex was the newest facility on campus and Law classes were taught in Cockefair Hall!  UMKC has changed a lot over the years but one thing that has never changed is [...]

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