Love UMKC http://info.umkc.edu/loveumkc Thu, 14 Jun 2012 19:04:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 There is a synergy at UMKC that everyone should experience! http://info.umkc.edu/loveumkc/2012/05/03/there-is-a-synergy-at-umkc-that-everyone-should-experience/ http://info.umkc.edu/loveumkc/2012/05/03/there-is-a-synergy-at-umkc-that-everyone-should-experience/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 14:43:19 +0000 Admin http://info.umkc.edu/loveumkc/?p=125 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 and nationally on many different levels of academics, sustainability and customer service.  There is a synergy at UMKC that everyone should experience.  That’s what I love about UMKC.

Karen Lavendusky

Campus Facilities Management

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Lee Washington

Human Resources

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Jill Jordan

KCUR

]]> http://info.umkc.edu/loveumkc/2012/04/05/top-notch-public-radio-station/feed/ 0 What we learn is not just in books, but the experience that we can take with us for a lifetime http://info.umkc.edu/loveumkc/2012/03/28/what-we-learn-is-not-just-in-books-but-the-experience-that-we-can-take-with-us-for-a-lifetime/ http://info.umkc.edu/loveumkc/2012/03/28/what-we-learn-is-not-just-in-books-but-the-experience-that-we-can-take-with-us-for-a-lifetime/#comments Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:04:48 +0000 Admin http://info.umkc.edu/loveumkc/?p=116 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 in books, but the experience that we can take with us for a lifetime.

Erma Artist

Academic Affairs/Provost Office

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Rebecca Edmundson

Provost Office, Faculty Affairs

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Barbara Domke

Bloch School

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Susan Sanders

Health Sciences Library

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Trudy Barker

KCUR

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Your librarian, Mary E. Anderson

Miller Nichols Library

]]> http://info.umkc.edu/loveumkc/2012/03/20/cheery-smiles-and-positive-greetings/feed/ 0 I Owe A Lot Of Who I Am To UMKC http://info.umkc.edu/loveumkc/2012/03/20/i-owe-a-lot-of-who-i-am-to-umkc/ http://info.umkc.edu/loveumkc/2012/03/20/i-owe-a-lot-of-who-i-am-to-umkc/#comments Tue, 20 Mar 2012 19:13:02 +0000 Admin http://info.umkc.edu/loveumkc/?p=99 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 the great UMKC spirit and willingness of staff, faculty, administrators and students alike to rise to meet the challenges that occur with change.  I’ve been fortunate that UMKC has given me the opportunity to grow and learn over the years.  I’ve found a second family at UMKC, amazing classmates and co-workers whose creativity matches that found at any University or organization I’ve ever known.  I owe a lot of who I am to UMKC.  It’s a great place to be.

Cathy Dobson

Human Resources

 

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