Faculty Staff Union

12/3/2025

Dear FSU Members,

The application deadline for proposals to support anti-racism initiatives is TODAY, Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 4:00PM EST. This academic year’s funding pool is $50,000.  

Proposal Guidelines

We encourage faculty and librarians to think about anti-racism initiatives in broad and innovative ways. The goal of anti-racism is to actively challenge and change policies, behaviors, and beliefs that perpetuate racism.

11/26/2025

Dear Member,

Are you submitting promotion materials for Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Senior Lecturer II or Senior Lecturer III?  If so, your application materials are due to your department chair no later than Monday, January 26th.

The FSU is holding a zoom workshop to provide information on the promotion process and the materials to be submitted. 

Please join us on Tuesday, December 2nd at 2PM at (contact FSU or Caroline Coscia for Zoom information).

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