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The University Staff Advisory Council represents the needs of staff to senior administration, advocates for fair and equitable policies, and thinks proactively about how to make UR an employer of choice.
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- Do you need some motivation or reassurance on your credit score? If so, come join us in the International Center Commons on March 5th at noon as the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides an explanation of FICO and ways to make your credit score better. Lunch will be provided! Register through UR Talent Web at: http://richmond.csod.com
- USAC's Elder Care support group will host its monthly brown bag on Wednesday. All are welcome!
- Hope to see lots of staff at Dr. Crutcher's welcome event this afternoon in the Robins Center! Go Spiders
Welcome to Richmond, Dr. Ronald Crutcher!- Congratulations to David Burhans and Everett Gray who were honored today for 40 years of service to UR! Wow!
- Many blood drives were canceled this week due to the weather, so UR is hosting a last minute one today until 3pm in the Weinstein Center. Walk-ins welcome!
- Hope to see lots of fellow staff this afternoon at Camp Concert Hall for the Employee Service Recognition Ceremony!
Calling all staff who are also Spider alumni! It's time for Battle for the Capital, where we go head-to-head against VCU in an alumni giving challenge. Make a gift of $5 or more before 11:59pm on February 25 to add a tick mark to our side! And don't forget to wear red and cheer for the Spiders as they take on the Rams again next Wednesday!- If you are concerned about keeping the senior drivers in your life safe, join the Elder Care affinity group for a presentation on the GrandDriver program on Wednesday, February 18. Nancy Lo, Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services, will talk about warning signs of declining driving skills and tips on how to reduce the risk of injury. Bring your lunch; drinks and cookies will be provided.
- Is your child's stuff taking over your house? Save the Date of March 25 for a session on Conquering Kid Clutter with the Parenting affinity group!
- Save 25% on Spider merchandise at the bookstore tomorrow through Friday!
Students, Faculty, Staff, Alumni, and Friends:
Help UR win a $100K Together for Safer Schools Grant from Stanley Security. To vote for UR:
1. Text richmond to 334455 (by texting you agree to receive a text confirmation reply)
2. Tweet using hashtags #stanleysecurity and #richmond
3. Visit www.stanleysaferschools.com/vote/ID/richmond
Vote DAILY now through Feb. 13. You can cast one vote per method per day. The top two schools in our size category with the most votes win! Please share!- All are invited to the International Center Commons on February 26 at noon as the VA Credit Union provides practical advice and tools to track spending and establish savings goals. Lunch will be provided! Registration required: https://richmond.csod.com/client/richmond/default.aspx
- If you are concerned about keeping the senior drivers in your life safe, join the Elder Care affinity group for a presentation on the GrandDriver program on Wednesday, February 18. Nancy Lo, Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services, will talk about warning signs of declining driving skills and tips on how to reduce the risk of injury. Bring your lunch; drinks and cookies will be provided.
- HR, Rec & Wellness, and HCA Virginia are hosting a "Heart Health Hour" on Feb. 11 from 5 to 6 p.m. in The Cellar. In honor of Heart Month, the physicians of HCA Virginia will discuss heart health, how wine may have a positive influence on your heart, the importance of "knowing your numbers," and the latest and greatest in science and technology in caring for our hearts. Heavy hors d'oeuvres, non-alcoholic drinks, and 1 wine ticket will be provided. Registration is limited to 50 and can be found through UR Talent Web at: http://richmond.csod.com. Following the session, travel to the Robins Center in honor of UR Employee Appreciation Night and cheer on the Men's Basketball team at 7 p.m.
- The Elder Care group's monthly brown bag is today at noon! Join us!
Save the Date for the inaugural employee wellness fair on March 24!
Check out several great One Book, One Campus events coming up this semester related to this year's selection, "The Stop: How the Fight for Good Food Transformed a Community and Inspired a Movement".
Students, Faculty, Staff, Alumni, and Friends:
Help UR win a $100K TOGETHER FOR SAFER SCHOOLS Grant from STANLEY Security. To vote for UR:
1. Text richmond to 334455 (by texting you agree to receive a text confirmation reply)
2. Tweet using hashtags #stanleysecurity and #richmond
3. Visit www.stanleysaferschools.com/vote/ID/richmond
Vote DAILY now through Feb. 13. You can cast one vote per method per day. The top two schools in our size category with the most votes win! Please share!The UR Involved affinity group invites you to join us for a Church Hill Bakery Crawl on Thursday, Feb. 12. Join us for a delicious journey through Richmond's Church Hill neighborhood, to Sub Rosa Bakery, WPA Bakery, and Proper Pie Co. We will travel together, departing from the THC Transportation Hub promptly at noon and returning to campus by 2 p.m. Note, we will be walking between bakeries, so dress warmly and comfortably! We are asking participants to please contribute $5; each bakery will offer a variety of tasty treats for us to sample. Registration required.
Upcoming USAC Events
- USAC Elder Care Monthly Brown Bag12:00 PM - 1:00 PMThe Elder Care affinity group invites you to join us for our monthly brown bag meeting on Wed., March 4 from noon to 1 p.m. If you are caregiving for an elderly family member and want to be with others experiencing the same thing or who have already experienced it, please join us for our monthly brown bag. Sometimes it just helps to talk about it with others who understand. If you are not dealing with it now but see signs of caregiving in the future, please come. Bring your lunch and we will provide drinks and cookies.M a r04
- Hard Hat Happy Hour: Jeter Hall4:30 PM - 6:00 PMJoin UR Involved, Richmond College, and Facilities for the University's first-ever Hard Hat Happy Hour. What's a hard hat happy hour, you say? Good question -- first and foremost, it's an opportunity for faculty and staff to come together and learn more about campus. We're offering food and beverage service, and the chance to hear both a brief presentation on the history of Jeter Hall and to see firsthand the progress on its renovation this year. Attendees should dress warmly and plan to wear closed-toe shoes. Capacity is limited to 50 participants. There is no charge for admission or participation, but reservations are required. This event is possible through a partnership between UR Involved, Richmond College, and University Facilities. UR Involved is an affinity group of the University Staff Advisory Council.M a r06
- University Staff Advisory Council Monthly Meeting1:00 PM - 3:00 PMUSAC members meet monthly to review concerns from fellow staff members and receive updates on campus programs for affinity groups. A summary of the meeting, as well as full minutes, will be posted one week after a meeting takes place.M a r10
- Spring Break @ The Cellar4:30 PM - 6:00 PMCome shake off the cold weather and join faculty and staff for another Cellar social during Spring Break. The Cellar staff are opening up just for us, and it should be another memorable, fun time. The menu will include: Barbecue pork and chicken sliders Roasted veggie pita bar Chips and house-made salsa Brownies And most importantly, there will be prizes and information on making the most of the new employee wellness initiative co-sponsored through Human Resources and Recreation and Wellness. No RSVP is needed. Come and enjoy and meet fellow staff from around campus to unwind while the students are (mostly) away for the break. This event is brought to you by the University Staff Advisory Council, Human Resources, and the UR Involved affinity group.M a r12
- USAC Elder Care Affinity Group Speaker12:00 PM - 1:00 PMYou are invited to learn about a Medicare and Medicaid state option that allows members of the community who need nursing home level of care to remain safely in their own homes. This is an all-inclusive service providing comprehensive care for individuals over the age of 55. The PACE Center is licensed by the Department of Social Services. The services offered are too numerous to list, so please come to the information session to get all the details. Feel free to bring family members or friends.M a r18
- UR Wellness Fair9:00 AM - 4:00 PMJoin us at our inaugural Wellness Fair to hear about numerous benefits available to you at the University and in the community! A few of the 40 vendors invited include: Virginia Credit Union, Fleet Feet Sports, Fit 4 Kids, Lift, Virginia Blood Services, Bon Secours, Anthem, HCA, Legal Resources, and Joyner Relocation Services.M a r24
- Conquering Kid Clutter with USAC's Parenting Group12:00 PM - 1:00 PMThe Parenting affinity group invites you to join us for a session on Conquering Kid Clutter in THC 348 at noon on Wednesday, March 25. Is your kids’ stuff taking over your house? Come learn how to conquer kid clutter with Kathy Jenkins of Come to Order. Whether it's Legos and dolls, or homework and electronics, Kathy has a solution for baby and kid stuff of all ages. Attendees will depart with practical and easy-to-implement solutions for how to reclaim their house from kid clutter! Bring your lunch – cookies will be served.M a r25
- USAC Elder Care Monthly Brown Bag12:00 PM - 1:00 PMThe Elder Care affinity group invites you to join us for our monthly brown bag meeting on Wed., April 1 from noon to 1 p.m. If you are caregiving for an elderly family member and want to be with others experiencing the same thing or who have already experienced it, please join us for our monthly brown bag. Sometimes it just helps to talk about it with others who understand. If you are not dealing with it now but see signs of caregiving in the future, please come. Bring your lunch and we will provide drinks and cookies.A p r01
- University Staff Advisory Council Monthly Meeting and Open Forum1:00 PM - 3:00 PMUSAC members meet monthly to review concerns from fellow staff members and receive updates on campus programs for affinity groups. A summary of the meeting, as well as full minutes, will be posted one week after a meeting takes place. From 2–3 p.m., all staff are invited to join the University Staff Advisory Council for an open forum with XXXA p r14
- USAC Elder Care Affinity Group Speaker12:00 PM - 1:00 PMUR’s own Jane Berry, Associate Professor of Psychology, will speak on memory and dementia, and challenges of caring for aging loved ones. Feel free to invite your family and friends; all are welcome!A p r15
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The University Staff Advisory Council invites all staff to submit a suggestion form with ideas, issues, or questions. All entries will be treated with discretion and confidentiality.
Chair: Maya Vincelli
Vice-Chair: Roger Mancastroppa
Recording Secretary: Ebony Kirkland
Parliamentarian: Tim Meacham
Communications: Katie Bell
Affinity Group Chair: Marti Tomlin-Allen
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