Faculty Excellence Week 2026

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Faculty Appreciation Lunch

Monday, May 4, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. 

Faculty Appreciation Lunch – Mizzou Events Calendar

Co-hosted by President Choi, Provost Martens and Faculty Council 

Stop by the south steps of Jesse Hall to enjoy food and camaraderie, performances by Flyover Country Band and Marching Mizzou, giveaways and an appearance from Truman! 

A meal voucher for $15 will be provided for all attending faculty to choose from a variety of food trucks. 

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Invite-only events: 

Faculty Recognition Awards Ceremony 

Tuesday, May 5 

Co-hosted by President Choi and Provost Martens 

This event will celebrate recipients of UM System Awards as well as a variety of Chancellor and Provost Awards for teaching, research, service, leadership, and extension, and prestigious and highly-prestigious external awards from the past year. 

William T. Kemper Fellowships for Teaching Excellence Award Ceremony and Reception  

Monday, May 11 

Co-hosted by President Choi and Provost Martens in partnership with Commerce Bank 

This special event, hosted in partnership with Commerce Bank, honors the newest class of Kemper Teaching Fellows, Mizzou’s highest teaching distinction. For more information on the William T. Kemper Fellowships, visit kemperawards.missouri.edu.