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University of Central Missouri President Roger Best this week encouraged faculty, staff and students to appreciate the differences each individual brings to the campus community because it contributes to the institution’s strength. His remarks were made to a gathering at the quadrangle celebrating the first UCM Inclusivity Day, an event that coincided with a national observance.
October 11, 2022
Coinciding with “World Inclusion Day” on Monday, Oct. 10, the University of Central Missouri is hosting its own festivities thanks to a Student Government Association (SGA) referendum that was approved this semester by University President Roger Best. The first “UCM Inclusivity Day,” sponsored by the SGA, is planned for noon to 3 p.m. Monday at the quadrangle.
October 06, 2022
In addition to recognizing academic leader Ann McCoy as the 2022 recipient of the annual James C. Kirkpatrick Excellence in Governance Award, the University of Central Missouri Student Government Association announced an SGA resolution, which has made possible a second honor for presentation alongside the Kirkpatrick Award. UCM emeriti member Walt Hicklin on March 22 became the first recipient of this new service award that has been established in his name.
March 24, 2022
University of Central Missouri President Roger Best this week encouraged faculty, staff and students to appreciate the differences each individual brings to the campus community because it contributes to the institution’s strength. His remarks were made to a gathering at the quadrangle celebrating the first UCM Inclusivity Day, an event that coincided with a national observance.
October 11, 2022
Coinciding with “World Inclusion Day” on Monday, Oct. 10, the University of Central Missouri is hosting its own festivities thanks to a Student Government Association (SGA) referendum that was approved this semester by University President Roger Best. The first “UCM Inclusivity Day,” sponsored by the SGA, is planned for noon to 3 p.m. Monday at the quadrangle.
October 06, 2022
In addition to recognizing academic leader Ann McCoy as the 2022 recipient of the annual James C. Kirkpatrick Excellence in Governance Award, the University of Central Missouri Student Government Association announced an SGA resolution, which has made possible a second honor for presentation alongside the Kirkpatrick Award. UCM emeriti member Walt Hicklin on March 22 became the first recipient of this new service award that has been established in his name.
March 24, 2022
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