March 16, 2023
Sara Diedrich, 573-882-3243, diedrichs@missouri.edu
WHAT:
Each year, five outstanding teachers at the University of Missouri are selected as Kemper fellows – a peer-nominated award that includes a $15,000 stipend. University administrators and executives from Commerce Bank will be surprising the honorees early next week.
The William T. Kemper Fellowships for Teaching Excellence were established in 1991 with a $500,000 gift. Kemper, a 1926 MU graduate, was a well-known civic leader in Kansas City until his death in 1989. His 52-year career in banking included top positions at banks in Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma. Commerce Bank manages the trust fund.
WHEN & WHERE:
Tuesday, March 21
First Kemper Award recipient
When: 9:15 a.m.
Where: Media can meet in the rotunda of Jesse Hall at 9 a.m.
Second Kemper Award recipient
When: Noon
Where: Media can meet in the rotunda of Jesse Hall at 11:45 a.m.
Third Kemper Award recipient
When: 3:35 – 3:40 p.m.
Where: Media can meet in the rotunda of Jesse Hall at 3:30 p.m.
Fourth Kemper Award recipient
When: 4:35 – 4:40 p.m.
Where: Media can meet in the rotunda of Jesse Hall at 4:30 p.m.
Fifth Kemper Award recipient
When: 4:50 p.m.
Where: Media can contact Sara Diedrich, 573-882-3243, diedrichs@missouri.edu, for more details. The presenters will be traveling directly from the fourth award ceremony to the fifth.
NOTE: The award is a surprise to recipients. Therefore, names of winners and their classroom locations will not be revealed until the award presentation.
