Employee Spirit Week 10/21/2024 - 10/25/2024

 
Kickoff Raffle!

Enter for a chance to win a UMKC Swag Pack with tickets to Boo at the Zoo on 10/26 or 10/27!

Enter to win!

 
Monday 10/21: Employee Appreciation Day

Let’s celebrate and cheer each other on. Employees are encouraged to recognize one another and compliment excellent work. Here are some note templates to help get you started. Print some out or send electronically.

Join us for donuts to show our appreciation for all that you do!

Volker Campus
Location: Administrative Center Plaza Room
Time: 8:30am - 9:30am

Health Sciences Campus
Location: Health Sciences Building Room 3302
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
 
Tuesday 10/22: Kangaroo Pantry Food Drive

Help us feed Roos in need! Bring in donations for the UMKC Kangaroo Pantry. Most needed non-perishable food items include: canned meat (chicken and tuna), Ramen Noodles, canned fruit, dry pasta, canned soup, peanut butter, breakfast items, granola bars.

Submit a photo of your department’s donations to umkchr@umkc.edu by 5 pm on Tuesday, October 22 for a chance to win a yummy prize.

Wednesday 10/23: Kansas City Spirit Day - Celebrate UMKC Partnerships

Let’s show our Kansas City spirit by wearing attire representing one of the many great UMKC Partnerships! Attire can include gear featuring one of Kansas City's sports teams partnerships (Chiefs, Royals, Sporting KC, and KC Current) or any other Kansas City partnership (MADE MOBB, Kansas City Zoo, Starlight, Disney100, etc.).

Submit a group photo, showcasing your department's spirit, to umkchr@umkc.edu by 5 pm on Wednesday, October 23 for the chance to win a yummy prize.

Thursday 10/24: Department Spirit Day  

Showcase your department's spirit by decorating your department door! Door Decorations must be work-appropriate, incorporate UMKC and/or what your department does. Additionally, units are encouraged to do something fun together, such as enjoying a treat (bagels, pizza, cookies, ice cream, etc.), spending some time playing games or participating in team building activities.

Please follow these guidelines when decorating doors:

  • Maintain each door as a means of egress.
  • Decorations shall not impede egress from a space.
  • Ensure doors are easily distinguishable from adjacent walls.
  • Ensure each door can operate through its full range of motion.

Submit a photo of your department's decorated door to umkchr@umkc.edu by 5 pm on Thursday, October 24 for the chance to win a yummy prize.

Friday 10/25: Roo Blue Friday

Wear your best Roo Blue and Gold to show your UMKC spirit!

Submit a group photo, showcasing your department’s UMKC Spirit, to umkchr@umkc.edu by 5 pm on Friday, October 25 for a chance to win a yummy prize.

 

Questions? Contact Emily Strayhall, Staff Talent & Development Specialist, or visit the Roo Employee Engagement webpage.