Conferences and Events
Staff Council Initiatives
![UMKC Career Services staff members look happy as they give the Roo Up hand sign and hold up a certificate of recognition at the staff awards.](https://www.umkc.edu/staff-council/images/erce-staff-awards-2023-2y3a3250.jpg)
Professional Development Conference
The Professional Development Conference provides a forum for sharing information, exchanging ideas and participating in a day of professional development and learning.![Two staff members looking happy have their arms around each other while wearing blue UMKC t-shirts during a soccer game](https://www.umkc.edu/staff-council/images/mcom-mens-soccer-game-and-patio-party_001_bep10468.jpg)
Staff Appreciation Week
Staff Appreciation Week offers opportunities to celebrate and honor our UMKC staff.
Monthly Events
Staff Council meetings
The first Wednesday of every month (except July), UMKC Staff Council meets to discuss initiatives and hear presentations from administrators, directors and others about what is going on at UMKC.
Kasey Kudos
Recognize UMKC staff through the Kasey Kudos High Five program.
Volunteer opportunities
Every month, the Outreach Committee plans various drives and volunteer opportunities with local charities for UMKC staff and others to participate in.