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Faculty Appreciation Week

Faculty Appreciation Week is an annual event to recognize our faculty members for their dedication and contribution to the UMMC mission. Hosted by the Office of Faculty Affairs, the event is held in the fall of each academic year, and several UMMC offices, departments, and organizations collaborate to host events that celebrate all UMMC faculty.

Faculty Appreciation Week 2025 will be held October 6-10th!

Monday, October 6
  • Daily Trivia
  • Badge Reel Giveaways
    Meet & Greet your Office of Faculty Affairs staff and snag your very own UMMC badge reel!
    Hallway to Garage D | 7 to 8 am
Tuesday, October 7
  • Daily Trivia
  • Invited Guest Speaker
    Geoffrey Talmon, MD, MEd, FCAP, FASCP (University of Nebraska) will present, "Generational Differences in Medical Education: Know Thy Learner"!
    R153, Lower Amphitheatre | 12 noon to 1 pm
Wednesday, October 8
  • Daily Trivia
  • Kitchen Rx
    Make your own trail mix and enjoy mixed smoothies prepared in an educational session with Josie Bidwell, DNP, RN, FNP-C, DipACLM, FACLM!
    Private Dining Room | 11 am to 1 pm
Thursday, October 9
  • Daily Trivia
  • Taste of Asia
    Enjoy a free lunch prepared by Chef Jonathan Boyd!
    Private Dining Room | 11 am - 1 pm
Friday, October 10
  • International Coffee Hour
    Enjoy free coffee and treats from around the world prepared by our own faculty!
    Sponsored by the Office of International Services
    2nd Floor Atrium of the Learning Resource Center (outside Rowland Medical Library and UMMC Academic Affairs) | 7:30 am to 9 am
  • Raffle Prize Drawings
*All events are hosted by the Office of Faculty Affairs. For more information, email FacultyAffairs@umc.edu.