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Family Football Day, October 25
Faculty, Staff, and their families are invited to join President Simmons as Brown takes on Cornell on Saturday, October 25. Kickoff is at 12:30 p.m., but the food and fun starts at 11:00 a.m. Tickets to the game will be free of charge with a valid Brown ID. The Faculty Executive Committee, Medical Faculty Executive Committee, and Staff Advisory Committee encourage you to mark your calendars and join us as we cheer our team to victory. Look for details in the coming weeks.
Nominate a colleague to SAC
Thank you to all Brown University members who nominated a colleague to SAC. Serving on SAC is an excellent opportunity for professional development and collaboration across departments, and is a chance to be involved in the Brown community. SAC is comprised of staff across diverse grade levels, job types, and personal backgrounds.
All nominations were due Friday, October 3.
Volunteer Opportunties
“Public Square Tuesday” in Kennedy Plaza – a weekly event where local non-profit agencies present volunteer opportunities. Please see below for more information or visit the website http://www.kennedyplaza.org/
"Each week, non-profit agencies from Rhode Island and beyond gather to present their missions with an interactive approach in a fun, urban setting. Running every Tuesday from 11am – 3:30pm through September on the sidewalk along Burnside Park, a different service theme is featured each week. From the arts and humanities to fitness and the environment, Public Square Tuesday plays host to a tremendous variety of action. "
Saturday, 9/6, 1-4 pm -- Walking Tours of Providence led by Swearer Center staff, students, and community partners. Students primarily join, but we invite any/all members of the Brown community (we had one staff person join us last year) and will be touring a range of neighborhoods around the city.
Wednesday, 9/10, 7-9 pm at Sayles Hall -- Community Service Opportunities Fair, where we bring in dozens of community agencies for staff and students to meet and learn about their work and volunteer opportunities.
SAC Co-Chair Announced
The President´s Staff Advisory Committee (SAC) is pleased to announce that Amy Umstadter, Assistant Director of Stewardship & Events in Bio-Med Development, has been selected as Co-Chair of SAC. She will assume the role of Co-Chair with Karen Leonard from now through December and will begin serving as Chair in January 2009. We are positive that Amy's dedication to the committee and to staff at Brown will lead to exciting endeavors in the year ahead.
SDD 2008 Collections
Make a difference at Staff Development Day! Please consider bringing in items for SAC's collection at SDD 2008. Below is the list of needed items:
RI Food Bank
- Protein: Canned Soup, Tuna, Meat, Peanut Butter, Nuts
- Canned Fruits and Vegetables including Juices and Dried Fruit and Tomato Sauce
- Carbohydrates: Nutritious Breakfast Cereals, Whole Wheat Pasta,Brown Rice, Boxed Macaroni & Cheese
- Crackers, Granola Bars, Cheese & Cracker Packages
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Canned or Dried Beans
Crossroads Rhode Island
- Soap & shampoo
- Deodorant
- Toothpaste & toothbrushes
- Shaving cream & razors
- Lotions
- Diapers
- New towels & facecloths
Announcing HRAB Staff Appointments
The Staff Advisory Committee is pleased to announce that James Hutchinson in BioMed Financial Services and Phyllis Hudeck in the Department of Economics have been appointed as a staff representatives for the Human Resources Advisory Board. We are confident that James and Phyllis will be excellent additions to the committee.
For more information on the HRAB, visit:
http://www.brown.edu/Administration/HRAB/ (updated 5/08)
Announcing CPAB Staff Appointment
The Staff Advisory Committee is pleased to announce that Micaela Hester in BioMed Advancement has been appointed as a staff representative for the Campus Planning Advisory Board. We are confident that Micaela will be an excellent addition to the committee.
For more information on the CPAB, visit:
http://www.brown.edu/Administration/cpab/ (updated 5/08)
Volunteers Needed for SDD '08
The Staff Advisory Committee is seeking volunteers to assist with Staff Development Day.
Please contact Pamela_DeSimone@brown.edu if you have any questions or you wish to volunteer. (updated 3/08)
Announcing URC Staff Appointment
The Staff Advisory Committee is pleased to announce that Jill Rossi in the Office of Alumni Relations has been appointed as a staff representative for the University Resources Committee. We are confident that Jill will be an excellent addition to the committee.
SAC would like to thank Tim Thorp, who completed his term on the URC this year.
For more information on the URC, visit: http://www.brown.edu/Administration/Provost/committees/urc/ (updated 2/08)
Announcing BUCC Staff Appointments
The Staff Advisory Committee is pleased to announce that Gillian Bell and Yolanda Castillo-Appollonio have been appointed as staff representatives for the Brown University Community Council (BUCC). We are confident that Gillian and Yolanda will be excellent additions to the committee.
SAC would like to thank Geoffrey Greene and Kisa Takesue, who completed their terms on the BUCC this year.
For more information on the BUCC, please visit their website: http://www.brown.edu/Administration/Community_Council/ (updated 2/08)
Family Skate -- 01/06/08
SAC held its first annual family skate event on Sunday, January 6, 2008 from 2 - 4 p.m. at Meehan Auditorium. All staff, faculty, and their families were invited to attend. Refreshments were served. There was a "safe skate" set-up for children.
Thanks to Athletics for generously giving SAC 100 tickets to distribute for the men's ice hockey game against Harvard on Friday, February 1 at 7:00 PM. (updated 1/08)
Holiday Bazaar Donations
Thanks to everyone who donated items during Brown's annual Holiday Bazaar and Dessert Social to help those in need. SAC collected over 450 pounds of non-perishable foods for the RI Community Food Bank, and two HUGE bags of new adult and children’s socks and underwear to benefit Crossroads RI and the Women’s Center of RI.
It's never too late to donate!
For a list of most needed items at the food bank, click here.
For more information about Crossroad Rhode Island, click here .
For more information about the Women's Center of Rhode Island, click here. (updated 12/07)
Another Opening, Another Show!
Take advantage of the SAC discount for every opening night show at Brown Theatre! You will receive opening night tickets for $8. That's a discount of $4 off of the regular $12 employee price! Order tickets on-line using the following discount "coupon" codes:
| CODE | OPENING NIGHT SHOWS | DATE |
Order on-line at: http://brown.edu/Facilities/Theatre/sac.htm, or call the Brown Box Office (x3-2838) and ask for the "SAC Staff Discount."
The Brown Theatre Box Office is located in the lobby of Leeds Theatre, 77 Waterman Street. For more information, go to: http://brown.edu/Facilities/Theatre/.
Thanks to Brown Theatre for providing this special additional discount to staff for opening night shows. (updated 11/29/07)
SAC Announces CAB Staff Appointment
The Staff Advisory Committee is pleased to announce that Jeff Hiris, Systems Manager in Bio Med Gerontology has been appointed as a staff representative for the Computing Advisory Board. We are confident that Jeff will be an excellent addition to the committee. (Updated 10/9/07)
President Simmons Meets with SAC
On Tuesday, October 2nd, President Simmons met with SAC to discuss the committee's 2007 accomplishments and to help develop goals for 2008. It was a productive and interactive meeting, with 2008 promising to be the "Year of Staff Events." Stay tuned for more details! (Posted 10/5/07)
Bear Bargains
Human Resources is pleased to announce an exciting, new discount program for faculty, staff, and
students. The new Bear Bargains' website features local discounts on the East Side and in the Jewelry District; national discounts to hotels, amusement parks, ski resorts, movie theaters, and museums; and special programs and services of the University and its partners. Please visit Bear Bargains page for more information.
SAC Answers your questions
Ever wonder why the Ivy Room seems so crowded these days? How about if Brown has a maternity benefit for adoptive parents? And why doesn’t Brown replace Victory Day with a floating holiday? Curious about how to get more involved at Brown? Find the answers to these and other questions through SAC's new Staff Questions and Answers and SAC FAQs weblinks. Or just send us your question: SAC@brown.edu (Posted 4/07)
Slavery and Justice: Brown Responds
Watch SAC's debut video, featuring a presentation made at a recent SAC meeting by Prof. Jim Campbell, Chairman of the Brown University Steering Committee on Slavery and Justice. Learn about the charge of the committee and the historical documents that were uncovered in the process. Find out why the Corporation and administrators recently announced a number of new institutional projects, including programs to assist local public schools and a possible new research center on slavery and its legacies. For more information, go to the Steering Committee on Slavery and Justice homepage. (Posted 2/07)