Photo gallery: Staff Recognition Week luncheon

Employees from across campus gathered for lunch, a resource fair, discounts at The Mizzou Store and more at the Mizzou Student Center on May 20. Here are photos from the event.

May 21, 2025
Contact: Janese Heavin, heavinj@missouri.edu
Photos by Abbie Lankitus

Staff members pose with Truman the tiger mascot

Man looks at T-shirts at The Mizzou Store

Truman the tiger mascot with staff member

Truman the tiger mascot gives staff member a high five

Staff members serve lunch to fellow employees

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