By Jeff Murphy,
                                                									September 28, 2023
                                             
                                                
                                                
WARRENSBURG, MO – The University of Central Missouri Office of Human Resources announces
                                                   the 2023 Employee Benefits Fair and annual flu shot event 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday,
                                                   Oct. 10, in Elliott Student Union, Rooms 237 A-B.
Part of the university’s ongoing efforts to offer services to help meet faculty and
                                                   staff needs, the Employee Benefits Fair is an opportunity to learn more about UCM
                                                   benefits, according to Cory Wicker, Ph.D., associate vice president of human resources.
                                                   Those who attend can stop at a variety of tables where they can meet with individuals
                                                   representing Blue KC, The Standard, Delta Dental, and others who can discuss health
                                                   benefits, supplemental retirement solutions, and more. This is s an opportunity for
                                                   employees to get answers to their questions, Wicker said. 
With flu season approaching, employees can take steps to help fight influenza by getting
                                                   a vaccination. Skilled nurses will be available to administer the shots to interested
                                                   employees. To help ensure efficiency, faculty and staff are encouraged to dress accordingly
                                                   and bring a copy of their insurance card and the signed consent form, which they can
                                                   obtain online. They can avoid the wait by using the online scheduler by clicking  Additional information about flu shots was included in an email Wicker sent to faculty
                                                   and staff on Sept. 27. This included instructions for scheduling a vaccination, and
                                                   a “Flu and You” flyer with information about how individuals can help prevent the
                                                   spread of the flu, symptoms, and more.
To learn more about the UCM benefits, including this upcoming event, contact Human
                                                   Resources at 660-543-4255 or visit the office’s.