April 29, 2024

Dear Campus Community,

Welcome to the Week of Excellence, UM's annual week-long celebration of students and employees!

To get this week started, it's my honor to announce the 2024 Week of Excellence Employee Award winners.

Please join me at the Week of Excellence Employee Celebration Breakfast on Wednesday, May 1 in the UC Ballroom to congratulate these individuals, as well as our newly retired and upcoming retirees and employees celebrating longevity milestones. As a reminder, this event is open to all current employees and runs from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., with the program commencing at 9 a.m. Please note that those earning service pins this year have been contacted individually and will receive their pins in the UC Ballroom foyer before and during the breakfast.

All employees are also invited to participate in the Curry Health Center Wellness Stress Less activities, including the Missoula College event on April 30, and the main events in the UC Atrium from 11 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on May 1 and 2.

While many of the events this week include the giving of awards and honors, the Week of Excellence is about much more - it's a time to celebrate each of the individuals who dedicate their time, energy, and talents to this great institution.

Meanwhile, I look forward to sharing more about UM's many wins and the path ahead at the Spring Ahead presidential address on May 9 at 9:30 a.m. in the UC Ballroom. Please join us for breakfast treats and coffee before we discuss the recently concluded seven-year accreditation cycle and highlights from the year.

Best wishes,

Seth