President's Letters

12/15/2025

Dear Faculty and Librarians,

This is the last Nuts & Bolts of the semester. Although you will not receive another until January 26, the FSU works all year.  During winter break, the FSU is here to answer any questions or concerns you may have, albeit a few days off in the next couple of weeks.  If there is an urgent or important issue that arises, we will inform you.

12/8/2025

Dear Faculty and Librarians,

I got a week to go, I got a week to go, I said until then, It's just a dream my friend, I still got a week to go (Week to Go by Taulia Lave). 

As the semester winds down, we wish you a pleasant last week of classes and remember to take some time for yourself before heading into final exam week and assignment grading.

Office temperatures

12/1/2025

FSU Calendar: Dec 1st to 5th

Tuesday, December 2nd NTT Promotion Workshop 2:00PM to 3:00PM

We are hosting a zoom workshop to provide information on the promotion process and materials to be submitted. The submittal date is January 26, 2026.    (contact FSU or Caroline Coscia for Zoom information).

Wednesday, December 3rd FSU Pizza and Cookies 11:30AM to 1:00PM, Campus Center, 2nd floor

11/24/2025

FSU Calendar: Upcoming Events

NTT Promotion Workshop, December 2nd at 2PM in Zoom

NTT members of your Executive Committee will be hosting a zoom workshop to provide information on the promotion process and materials to be submitted. Submittal date is January 26, 2026.

Anti-Racism Grant Applications: Due Wednesday, December 3rd at 4PM EST

The FSU is accepting grant applications that support anti-racism initiatives that seek to collectively transform UMB’s campus culture. 

11/17/2025

FSU Calendar Nov 17th to 21st

Monday, November 17th UDC Pizza and Cookies 11:30AM to 1:00PM

Stop by UDC for some pizza, relax, chat with colleagues and meet new colleagues. Pick up some FSU swag – stickers, buttons and t-shirts.

Friday, November 21st FSU Executive Committee Meeting 3:00PM to 4:30PM