Welcome back!  I hope you had a restful break and feel energized to start the spring semester.

Missouri State has experienced growth in its enrollment, reputation and profile over the last several years. The university could not have achieved so much success without the hard working staff that we have.

One of the great honors of my job is to recognize our staff each January at the annual Staff Service Awards Program and Luncheon. This year’s event is Jan. 10 at 11:30 a.m. in Hammons Student Center. Please plan to attend!

We will recognize our retiring staff. We will also recognize staff members who reached five-year service milestones in the past calendar year.

We will present the Staff Excellence in University Service Award to recognize staff members who have made significant contributions to the university community. We will also present the Excellence in Community Service Award to recognize staff members who volunteer their time to worthy community causes.

Please join me to at the luncheon on Wednesday to find out who receives these awards.

Thanks for all you do for Missouri State!