The University Staff Council cultivates a collaborative work environment for Texas A&M staff under the Office of the President through quality representation, impactful service, innovative programs and open workplace communication.
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University Staff Council Meeting: Feb. 20 |
Staff are encouraged to attend the next University Staff Council (USC) meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 1:30 p.m. in person at the General Services Complex (GSC) or via Zoom. We will hear from Dr. Susan Ballabina, chief of staff for the president, as our Common Grounds speaker. Dr. Ballabina has nearly 30 years of experience with The Texas A&M University System. She has a vast knowledge of Texas A&M and how each of us can proactively collaborate to better serve our faculty, staff and students. Join us to learn more about what the USC is doing for you, share your input and hear from our guest speaker.
You may access full meeting minutes from previous meetings on the USC website.
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Field Day Returns March 22 |
Start gathering your teams! Field Day returns on Friday, March 22. Mark your calendar and get ready to enjoy some fun and friendly competition with colleagues. Get started by pulling together a team of 10 full-time, benefits-eligible employees, then select a team captain to complete registration by March 7. And remember, each team member must participate in at least one activity.
Field Day is brought to you by Living Well at Texas A&M in collaboration with Texas A&M Rec Sports, The Gardens at Texas A&M, Brookshire Brothers and Wells Fargo.
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Start learning today through LinkedIn Learning powered by Texas A&M University. As a Texas A&M employee, you have access to more than 13,000 courses. Simply sign in with your single sign-on (SSO) credentials to gain access. This is a wonderful (and free!) professional development resource available to staff, faculty and students.
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Student Research Week (SRW), hosted March 18-22, is the largest student-run research symposium in the nation and you have an opportunity to participate. Registration is now open for faculty and staff members interested in helping judge presentations. There are two different types of judges:
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- Topic Judge: Experts in the subject area that will assess each presentation for content, methodology and sound conclusions of the work. Topic judges must have a relevant degree equal to or beyond the student competitor.
- Layman Judge: Scholars who will not have a deep knowledge of the subject area and will assess presentations based on overall delivery, communication and presentation skills.
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Judges are scheduled based on their availability, are matched to students within their field of expertise and play a crucial role in SRW by providing valuable feedback to competitors. Faculty and staff may register to serve as either a topic or layman judge through March 1. Additionally, if you know any individual students or student groups who could benefit from participating in Student Research Week, encourage them to register for free by March 1. Learn more about Student Research Week online or email the executive team for additional details at srw@tamu.edu.
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University Libraries' 10th Annual Food for Fines |
University Libraries is hosting the Food for Fines event this February where nonperishable food items will be collected for the 12th Can, a student-run food pantry serving faculty, staff and students experiencing food insecurity. Food donations are welcome from anyone, whether or not they’re associated with library fines. See where and how to donate.
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The Big Event: Sign Up to Volunteer |
Since its introduction in 1982, The Big Event has become the largest one-day, student-run service project in the nation, and makes a positive impact while saying “thank you” to the local community through acts of service. Volunteering is not limited to current students. Employees at Texas A&M are welcome, and encouraged, to join this annual service project set for March 23. Learn more about The Big Event and sign up to volunteer by Thursday, Feb. 29.
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Lab Safety Awareness Week: Feb. 12-16 |
Learn more about lab safety through planned sessions and activities hosted by the Environmental Health and Safety team during Lab Safety Awareness Week. From an introduction to lab safety and meeting the team to learning how to dispose of chemical waste appropriately, there is something new for everyone to learn. Can't join in person? Resources and additional activities you can complete virtually or "on your own" are also available. View the schedule of events and review helpful resources.
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Tuesday, Feb. 20
1:30 p.m.
General Services Complex (GSC)
Room 101
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