All Articles Welcome back events for faculty and staff August 22, 2019 Welcome to a new academic year. Inside provides this reminder of kickoff events for faculty and staff. In your college Human Sciences: Welcome Back event, Aug. 22, 8-11 a.m., Reiman Ballroom, Alumni Center Business: Ivy faculty and staff (and families) picnic, Aug. 23, 5:30 p.m., Big Bluestem Shelter, Moore Memorial Park, 3050 Northridge Parkway Design: Welcome reception, Aug. 26, 6-8 p.m., program at 6:30 p.m., Beckman Forum, College of Design Veterinary Medicine: Convocation, Sept. 4, 4 p.m., 2226 Vet Med Liberal Arts and Sciences: Convocation, Sept. 9, 3:30 p.m., reception follows, MU Sun Room Agriculture and Life Sciences: Convocation and awards ceremony, Sept. 17, 4:10-5:15 p.m., reception follows, MU Pioneer Room Engineering: Convocation and awards ceremony, Sept. 19, 3:10-4 p.m., Howe Hall auditorium, reception follows All-university traditions President's Annual Address: Sept. 11, 4 p.m., MU Great Hall, reception follows University Faculty-Staff Awards Ceremony: Sept. 23, 3:30 p.m., MU Great Hall, reception follows